LibGuides: World War II : Primary Sources

Primary Sources | Open Access

All of these websites and databases contain primary sources relating to World War II and are openly accessible.

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Archives Unbound | Gale Primary Sources
Historical newspapers and periodicals, primarily from Britain and the United States, covering the 17th -21st centuries.
Newsvault | Gale Primary Sources
Historical newspapers and periodicals, primarily from Britain and the United States, covering the 17th -21st centuries.
Historical Newspapers: The New York Times | ProQuest
Searchable full-page and article reproductions back to the first issue on Sept 18, 1851.

All History and Political Science Databases | BPL
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Primary Sources Guide | BPL
This guide was created by the Boston Public Library and explains what primary sources are and demonstrates how to find them. The guide also recommends places to look fro primary sources.