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United States History Research Guide

Primary and secondary sources for the study of US History.

Choosing a Topic

Finding Secondary Sources

Finding Primary Sources

What types of sources are you interested in finding? Find some databases of common primary source types below. 


For finding digital archives of historic photographs, personal papers, business records, etc., try searching the following portals.

For more a more in-depth dive into sources related to your topic, schedule an appointment with Erica!