World War II Research Library
Research Databases
Research Databases
Click on database icon to visit each resource.
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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 a time period, select a primary source document from the choices on the left navigation panel.
ABC-Clio: American History - To locate primary sources, choose a time period, select a primary source document from the choices on the left navigation panel.
Proquest: The New York Times - News reporting from World War II is a primary source. Remember, narrow your search to include only the dates you are interested in.
Proquest: The New York Times - News reporting from World War II is a primary source. Remember, narrow your search to include only the dates you are interested in.
Digital Newspapers Collections
Digital Newspapers Collections
Access to a collection of digital newspapers from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Access to a collection of digital newspapers from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Credible Websites with Primary Sources on Nazi Germany
Credible Websites with Primary Sources on Nazi Germany
A broad collection of Nazi propaganda material with english translations.
A broad collection of Nazi propaganda material with english translations.
Primary documents, images, and maps are presented with a brief explanation to provide context. English translations are provided.
Primary documents, images, and maps are presented with a brief explanation to provide context. English translations are provided.
This collection, created by educators in Australia, offers translations of excerpts of Nazi speeches, documents, and propaganda.
This collection, created by educators in Australia, offers translations of excerpts of Nazi speeches, documents, and propaganda.
Credible Websites with Primary Sources on US Perspective of WWII
Credible Websites with Primary Sources on US Perspective of WWII
A collection of documents, records, and artifacts related to World War II.
A collection of documents, records, and artifacts related to World War II.
All Hands, an internal publication from the US Navy, was distributed to service members. By exploring each issue, researchers gain access to what the Navy sailors knew as the war was unfolding around them.
All Hands, an internal publication from the US Navy, was distributed to service members. By exploring each issue, researchers gain access to what the Navy sailors knew as the war was unfolding around them.
In addition to general context about the impact of the atomic bomb on the War in the Pacific (secondary source), researchers can view primary sources that include memos and letters connected to the Manhattan Project and the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. Context for each primary source is provided to help researchers to better understand the value of each source.
In addition to general context about the impact of the atomic bomb on the War in the Pacific (secondary source), researchers can view primary sources that include memos and letters connected to the Manhattan Project and the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. Context for each primary source is provided to help researchers to better understand the value of each source.
Interviews with those who worked on the Manhattan Project. The archive can be searched by subject and written transcripts of each interview are included. Remember both the transcript and the recordings are primary sources as the person interviewed provides a first-hand account of the events discussed.
Interviews with those who worked on the Manhattan Project. The archive can be searched by subject and written transcripts of each interview are included. Remember both the transcript and the recordings are primary sources as the person interviewed provides a first-hand account of the events discussed.
Collection of recordings and transcripts that includes veterans of all major armed conflicts. Search the collection with the search box at the upper right of the main screen.
Collection of recordings and transcripts that includes veterans of all major armed conflicts. Search the collection with the search box at the upper right of the main screen.
Includes pamphlets, advertisements, posters, and other documents produced by the US government during World War II. Origin information is provided, but little context is given for the items included.
Includes pamphlets, advertisements, posters, and other documents produced by the US government during World War II. Origin information is provided, but little context is given for the items included.
Includes a brief statement of context for each poster.
Includes a brief statement of context for each poster.
A collection of digital film clips and newsreel footage.
A collection of digital film clips and newsreel footage.
Includes interviews with survivors and veterans that can be searched by keyword.
Includes interviews with survivors and veterans that can be searched by keyword.
Each event features a collection of primary sources that include New York Times articles, newsreel footage, interviews with civilians, veterans, and survivors, photographs, and related documents.
Each event features a collection of primary sources that include New York Times articles, newsreel footage, interviews with civilians, veterans, and survivors, photographs, and related documents.