A primary source is a document or piece of evidence written or created during the time period you are studying. A primary source allows you to examine evidence firsthand.
Periodicals from U.S. penal institutions of all kinds, with special attention paid to women's-only institutions.
Documentaries, films, newsreels, theatrical performances, demonstrations, and other educational videos on a range of topics including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
Museum and library digital collections are fantastic places to search for primary sources. Not all collections are digitized and available online. If you get stuck or have questions about finding digitized archival materials, contact Bekky.
Minnesota newspapers made freely available by the Minnesota Historical Society.
Thousands of hours of historic public radio and television programs available to stream.
