Online Primary Sources for History: Guide & Recommendations

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This discussion focuses on locating online primary sources for history, specifically for college-level research in North America or the United States from 1600 to 1877. Key resources mentioned include the Library of Congress at loc.gov and the U.S. National Archives at archives.gov. Participants emphasize the importance of utilizing university history departments for textbook recommendations and suggest exploring online libraries and archives, such as archive.org, for additional materials.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of U.S. history from 1600 to 1877
  • Familiarity with online research tools and databases
  • Knowledge of citation practices for academic work
  • Ability to navigate library resources and archives
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the Library of Congress resources for American history
  • Research the U.S. National Archives for primary documents
  • Investigate online libraries such as Archive.org for historical texts
  • Learn about effective citation methods for online sources
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Students, educators, and researchers in history, particularly those focusing on U.S. history from 1600 to 1877, will benefit from this discussion.

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Where can I find online primary sources for history?
 
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Sebastian Martinez said:
Where can I find primary sources for history?
Uh ... a library?
 
Sebastian Martinez said:
Where can I find primary sources for history?
phinds said:
Uh ... a library?
online
 
Sebastian Martinez said:
online
What particular history topic? And what class level - High School, University?
 
StevieTNZ said:
What particular history topic? And what class level - High School, University?
College level, North America or the United States, between 1600 and 1877.
 
I also think you should go online. There you can get lots of useful links regarding the topic. There are also online libraries available on some sites, you can search over there.
 
Sebastian Martinez said:
College level, North America or the United States, between 1600 and 1877.
College as post secondary school education (after 17/18)? Or college also meaning High School in NZ/Australia etc?

What specific information about North America or the US between that period is needed? If you were given a course outline (only if you aren't at High School level) which contained a reading list, I would utilise that. Also using the library can be a good thing. Don't have in your bibliography all these URL's (http://owll.massey.ac.nz/referencing/apa-interactive.php).
 
Try Archives.org.
 
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Noisy Rhysling said:
Try Archives.org.
Or the correct address, which is www.archive.org
 

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