See the tutorial Primary vs. Secondary Sources (Twin Cities Library, St. Mary's University of Minnesota) for a definition and examples of Primary Sources.
Also explore the Primary Documents guide and the Historical Newspaper guide.
Also explore the Primary Documents guide and the Historical Newspaper guide.
Tips for searching internet sources
Search terms to include: oration, speeches, letters, diaries, primary sources, archives. Limit search to specific extensions (e.g., .edu or .gov)
Further Resources
- HathiTrust Digital LibraryHathiTrust is a partnership of academic & research institutions, offering a collection of millions of titles digitized from libraries around the world.
- Open Library, Internet ArchiveBooks are available to one borrower at a time using controlled digital lending.
To access the books, you will need to Sign Up for a Free Account.
- See also the Internet Archives Book collection
Resources through Boston Public Library
Registering for a Library Card
- How to register for a full-service library card for access to all the library resources.
- Note: Apply for a BPL eCard to access the library’s remotely-accessible electronic resources.
- Borrowing and Circulation information.
Resources
- Newspapers guide
Includes access to 19th Century US Newspapers, American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals Collections, Boston Globe (1872-1987), Gale Newsvault, and Newspaper Archives. - History and Political Science guide
Includes access to several databases with primary resources. - A-Z List of Electronic Resources (most available with an eCard remotely).
Web Sites
General Resources
- Asia: Primary Sources - East AsiaUniversity Libraries, University of Washington
- E-Asia Digital LibraryUniversity of Oregon Library
- Internet East Asian History SourcebookFordham University
China
- Chinese Historical Society of New EnglandThe CHSNE is the "first educational organization dedicated solely to documenting, preserving, and promoting the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New England."
- National Museum of ChinaBrowse collections and research from China's national museum.
Japan
- Japanese American National Museum"The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience."
- Digital Archive of the Documents on Japanese Foreign PolicyNote: Use Google Translate to navigate the page. Supplied English translation will take you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan home page and not a search page.
Korea