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ENG490W English Honors (Fall 2024)

Research Guide for ENG490W with Professor Cahill

What are Primary Sources?

Primary resources are original works or texts. These can include novels and plays, poems, interviews, diary entries, newspaper articles, letters, and so on. In contrast, secondary sources are works about a topic. Examples include journal articles, scholarly books, biographies, and dissertations. Though, note that this distinction is not always cut and dry. Primary resources such as newspaper articles or essays can also be secondary sources in some contexts.The definition of primary and secondary sources can also vary by discipline. For more information on primary sources, check out the Primary Sources Research Guide.

You can find primary sources in many places, including (but not limited to) primary source databases, newspaper databases, and in special collections

Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

The Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library (colloquially known as the Rose Library) houses Emory's archives and special collections. The Rose Library houses diverse manuscript collections, archival records, and rare books. Its extensive holdings of historic and rare materials include the Emory University Archives, African American collections, literary and poetry collections, and collections that document political, cultural, and social movements.

You can search the Rose Library's collections in ArchiveSpace (formerly known at EmoryFindingAids).

Newspapers Archives

Emory Libraries houses numerous historical newspapers that are available in print, microform or online format. There is no one place to get started looking for newspapers, but the How do I find newspapers? Topic Guide has a great tutorial on how to find the newspaper you're looking for. If you are looking for Atlanta-specific newspapers, check out the Atlanta Newspaper Subject Guide.