Online Primary Sources for History: Guide & Recommendations

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding online primary sources for history, specifically focusing on resources suitable for college-level studies in North America or the United States, covering the period from 1600 to 1877. Participants explore various avenues for locating these sources, including libraries and specific online archives.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest using online resources and libraries to find primary sources for history.
  • One participant provides links to the Library of Congress and the US National Archives as potential sources.
  • There is a question about the specific history topic and class level, indicating the need for tailored resources.
  • Another participant raises a clarification about the meaning of "college" in different educational contexts, suggesting that definitions may vary.
  • Some participants recommend utilizing course outlines and reading lists for more directed research.
  • Multiple participants mention the website Archives.org, with one correcting the address to www.archive.org.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of online resources and libraries for finding primary sources, but there is no consensus on specific recommendations or the best approach to take, indicating multiple competing views remain.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the specific needs for historical information and the varying definitions of educational terms across different regions.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and educators looking for online primary sources in history, particularly those focused on North American history from 1600 to 1877.

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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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