Primary Resources
From Simmons Library Research Guides
This is a highly selective list of resources that will help you find primary resources. Also included are links to guides on related topics. Please contact a librarian for help using the resources listed in this guide or for help finding additional information that you may need.
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Background and Reference Information
Finding Primary Source Documents
- Historic Documents Series
Simmons Eresource
A fulltext library of more than 2,500 primary sources covering current events around the world from 1972 to present. Documents included include legislation, government reports, treaties, policies, speeches, and more.
- President's Position: Debating the Issues in Pro and Con Primary Documents
Level 1 Reference E176.1 .P923 2003
This six volume series provides in-depth information about the policies, political stances, and historical context surrounding each U.S president from Taylor to Clinton. Actual speeches, statements, and remarks from the presidents are provided.
Finding Articles
- Academic Search Complete
Simmons Eresource
Academic Search Complete is a great place to start your search for both popular and scholarly articles, no matter what your topic is! It contains journals from almost every topic and is designed specifically for academic institutions. It provides more than 5,300 full-text periodicals, 4,400 of which are peer-reviewed journals. This resource also features content as far back as 1865.
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