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History: Primary Source Research: Welcome!

A guide to help both history majors and students enrolled in history courses jump-start their research.

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Introduction

Welcome to the History: Primary Source Research Guide!

This guide is primarily intended for history students engaging in research involving primary source documents and materials. The guide includes key databases, books, and websites for -- or about -- primary source materials. 

In this research guide we will explore digital collections where primary sources may be found, how to compose a thesis statement, resources for scholarly secondary sources, and research tips and tricks.  If you have a question, please don't hesitate to contact the Reference Desk at 302-857-6180 or by emailing LibRef@desu.edu.