Primary Sources are original documents, letters, diaries, etc. that represent a firsthand account of an event, period, etc. Are you unsure if something is a primary source? Talk with your teacher or a librarian!
These books are on reserve in the library. Please ask a librarian if you would like to use these.
Reading the American Past: Volume I: To 1877 by 
Reading the American Past: Volume II: From 1865 by 
Voices of Freedom (Vol. 2) by 
American Social Reform Movements: Primary Sources by 
The Antebellum Era: Primary Source Documents by 
The Civil War: Primary Documents on Events from 1860 to 1865 by 
Crime and Punishment in America: Primary Sources by 
Daily Life Through American History in Primary Documents by 
Debating the Issues in Colonial Newspapers: Primary Documents on Events of the Period by 
Gay and Lesbian Rights in the United States: A Documentary History by 
Gilded Age and Progressive Era: Primary Sources by 
The Great Depression and New Deal: Documents Decoded by 
Presidents from Reagan Through Clinton, 1981-2001: Debating the Issues in Pro and Con Primary Documents by These databases include both primary and secondary source documents. When searching be sure to select the "primary sources" option. This looks different in each database so if you're unsure don't hesitate to ask a librarian for help! Remember to click on "more" for login information!
