Primary Sources

Resources for Primary Sources

There are a variety of graphic organizers and websites available to guide you in the process of evaluating primary sources. Choose the one that works best for you and the situation. These tools are also great for evaluating any type of media message.

LINKS

Library of Congress

NationalArchives

Docs Teach -online teaching tool from National Archives for teaching with documents, must register and make an account

Google Arts & Culture - explore culture, collections, art, museums, history and more from around the world

LIFE Photo Archive - photographs from LIFE magazine's archive

World Digital Public Library -includes documents, maps, photographs, and other cultural archives from all countries around the world

Digital Public Library of America - explore by date or place, or visit an Exhibition


ANALYSIS TOOLS


Document Analysis Worksheets - variety of worksheets for different sources from the National Archives

Analysis Tools - variety of analysis guides from Library of Congress