A primary source is firsthand testimony or direct evidence concerning a topic under investigation. Primary sources in history are generally created by people during the time period you are studying. Note: Instructors often have specific definitions for individual classes. If in doubt, ask.
Primary sources may include such things as ads, diaries, speeches, autobiographies, interviews, letters, photographs, government documents, newspaper stories, television and radio broadcasts, and even everyday items of all kinds, such as clothing, toys and furniture.
Searchable full text archive of the Washington Post.
Searchable full text archive of the New York Times.
Selected historic newspapers through partnership of Library of Congress and NEH.
Multi-subject database that includes articles, primary source documents and images.
