This guide is designed to serve the research and information needs of students in HIST 105: History of the U.S. (1492-1877). Use the menu on the left to discover information to help you successfully accomplish your research objectives.
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Historical research often requires primary sources, which are materials created contemporaneously to the time period you are researching. This guide identifies specific databases and online resources which can be useful in locating primary sources, and the following infographic can assist in conceptualizing the difference between types of sources.
Clark State. (2021). Management 1000: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources. Clark State Community College Library: Research & Resources. https://lib.clarkstate.edu/c.php?g=573958&p=3957821
