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HIST 3105: The United States in the Global Era

Databases with Primary Documents

There is bound to be something in at least one of these databases that will help you locate some pertinent primary documents for your paper.

Newspaper Databases

Depending on the topic you are researching, more current newspapers may be used as primary documents. These databases begin covering the news around 1984.

Library of Congress

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The Library of Congress is a treasure trove of historical information.  The huge American Memory site is housed here, and you will see links to many other digital collections that are available online.

Video Databases and Streaming Documentary Films

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