Primary Sources are original sources: they were created by someone who participated in or observed an event. They include diaries, letters, newspapers, government documents, photographs, and other manuscripts.
These databases may include a variety of types of primary sources - newspapers, images, government documents, correspondence, etc.
HathiTrust catalog records are included in Scout, but not in the Libraries’ Catalog.
The digital archive of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. It covers the major themes of the period from colonisation and settlement through the revolution, expansion, politics, slavery, the Civil War and reconstruction, to World War II.
Focusing predominantly on Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and towns and cities in North Carolina this resource presents multiple aspects of the African American community through pamphlets, newspapers and periodicals, correspondence, official records, reports and in-depth oral histories, revealing the prevalent challenges of racism, discrimination and integration, and a unique African American culture and identity.
For most titles, the collection includes digital reproductions of every page from every issue--cover to cover--in downloadable PDF files. Current access includes:
This collection includes the full text of historically significant African American newspapers, published in 36 states, 1827-1998.
This collection of U.S. news from local, regional, and national sources offers print and online newspapers, blogs, journals, newswires, broadcast transcripts, and videos. Included are news sources from various Alabama counties.
John L. LeFlore was a key figure in the fight for black equality in Mobile, Alabama, southern Alabama, Mississippi, and along the Florida Gulf Coast. He was the first African American appointed to the Housing Board and elected to the state legislature since Reconstruction. His work dates back to 1961-1975.
A database of information published by and about the United States Congress. Provides a seamless link to the full range of legislative and public policy resources, including: Congressional documents and related resources as well as a number of publications such as the Congressional Record, United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, and the National Journal.
Hein Online provides access to the full-text of legal periodical articles, Supreme Court opinions, U.S. Attorney General opinions, treaties and international agreements, and the Federal Register. Documents are available as photocopy-equivalent PDF files.
This database contains US and non-US news sources; legal materials: cases, statutes, law journals and other secondary law resources; and company and financial information on millions of United States and international companies and executives.
North American Women's Letters and Diaries offers a large collection of women's diaries and correspondence spanning more than 300 years.