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Primary Source Stratgies

There are so many types of primary resources it is important to define your parameters by

  • Discipline (e.g. art, history, physics, political science)
  • Format (e.g. book, manuscript, map, photograph)
  • Type of information you need (e.g. numerical data, images, polls, government reports, letters)
  • Date range

For examples of primary resources, and more ways to find them

Selected Guides with Primary Source databases

For other types of primary source materials check the guides in your subject area, or ask for assistance.