World War I Primary Sources


Research Databases

Click on database icon to visit each resource.

Click here for passwords. (SBHS Student and Staff access only.)


ABC-Clio: American History - To locate primary sources, choose an advanced search. Choose a time period, select a primary source document from the choices listed.

Infobase: American History - All primary sources can be filtered by time period.

Proquest: The New York Times - News reporting from World War I is a primary source.  Remember, narrow your search to include only the dates you are interested in.

Credible Websites

The Library of Congress showcases a wide range of primary source materials connected to World War I.