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 Source Only Databases
Tips for Searching in Primary Source Only Databases
Filter by date and source type
Search key people as authors/creators
Think about the words and terms people used AT THAT TIME to talk 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.
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.