These databases are listed in the order of usefulness for this assignment. Start at the top!
Trying to access Times Machine for historical New York Times articles? Use the link above to set up your school pass.
The ASD Library has a number of books on World War II, including these:
The Faithful Spy by 
Fly Girls by Narrow your search 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.
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Linda Hoiseth
High School Librarian
lhoiseth@asdubai.org
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