When looking for primary sources in books, add the keyword {sources} to your search. For example, search {civil war sources} or {women history sources}.
Primary Sources in Big Databases
Tips for Finding Primary Sources in Big Databases
Filter by Source Type > Primary Sources
Filter by the date of your event
Add types of sources as a keyword, like {world war II diary} or {pearl harbor interview}
Why search here? Find information on US history. Topic centers help organize the information to make it easier for you to find lots of resources about your topic.
Why search here? This website brings together the digitized archives of hundreds of libraries and museums. They also have pre-made source sets to help you find primary sources about a specific topic.