Whitaker Library: United States History Research Guide: A list of library databases that contain primary sources

A list of library databases that contain primary sources

Accessible Archives This link opens in a new window
Find primary documents- Magazines, Newspapers, and Books (1700's-1920's)
Newspapers.com This link opens in a new window
Find historical newspaper articles (1751- Present) from North Carolina newspapers.
American Antiquarian Historical Periodicals, 1684-1912 This link opens in a new window
Find magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and historical primary sources.
HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
Find governmental information about laws, U.S. Congress, court cases, U.S. Presidents and other governmental offices.

Find historical primary sources about U.S. history.
North American Women's Letters and Diaries This link opens in a new window
Find eyewitness accounts of historical events from 1675- 1950. Primary sources about women.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
This database contains historical newsreels and video footages of famous speeches.
Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
This database contains historical newsreels and video footages of famous speeches.
Sanborn Maps - North Carolina This link opens in a new window
Find historical maps of North Carolina towns and cities, charting their growth and development. Select "Browse to a location" to discover the maps available in this resource.