Target Years: 1890-1920
Do Background Reading and Collect Keywords: You've been given a few search terms, but you probably will need more. Start by reading a general article in Britannica. (Linked to the right). As you read, create a list of keywords that you'll want to investigate further.
Search the Library Catalog: (Linked to the right.) Use your broad search terms to see if there are books that will help you.
Search the History Databases: (Linked to the right.) See if they have any primary sources to help you.
Search the Recommended Primary Sources Sites: (Linked to the right.)
Search Google: Use the strategies recommended in the box in the right column
To make your search most effective, put quotation marks around names and titles (search for "Alice Paul" and not Alice Paul.) As soon as you can in the search, narrow by dates so you can get true primary sources.
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These free online digital collections of newspapers can be helpful to see how your topic was being reported in the news, even if it's not the location where the person lived or the event took place. And remember: the date of publication is important.
There's a good chance that there's a museum or website dedicated to your topic. Add the terms "museum" or "official" to your search, and you might get great results!
Search other libraries' Libguides to find primary sources. After your search terms, add Libguides and "primary sources" to your search.
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Linda Hoiseth
High School Librarian
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