The following are just a few of the databases you might try to help you identify primary documents in world history.
Use the Libraries' Advanced Search to find primary sources on your topic in the WMU collection.
Since the terms "primary documents" or "primary sources" are not Library of Congress (LC) subject headings, these are not the best keywords to use. Instead, use some or all of the following keywords that will help you identify primary documents that we have in our collection. The generic LC subject heading for primary documents is sources. Here are some of the most helpful keywords to use:
The trick is to combine one or more of these keywords with whatever topic you are researching. For example:
or the following search:
While not every single item that comes up is guaranteed to be a primary document, at least some of them should be.
Check out this more detailed guide on primary documents.
The HathiTrust is a partnership of major research institutions and libraries working to ensure that cultural records are preserved. Some items are full-text online and others are in print form; check our online catalog to see if we own them.