LibGuides: AP US History: Primary Sources on the Web

Primary Source Collections

AMDOCS: Documents for the Study of American History
Massive collection of documents. Search by date or by keyword (control+f )

Making of America
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"Making of America (MoA) is a digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology."
National Archives and Records Administration
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The American Experience
This website, based on the PBS series, provides links to information on the many topics covered in the episodes. Many Include primary sources. Browse the archives, or search the website to find relevant information.
Digital Collections for the Classroom (Newberry Library)
Designed for teachers and students.
Digital Public Library of America
Search by keyword, browse by topic or go straight to Primary Source Sets
Ad*Access
Over 7,000 U.S. and Canadian advertisements covering five product categories - Beauty and Hygiene, Radio, Television, Transportation, and World War II propaganda - dated between 1911 and 1955
Documenting the American South
"Documenting the American South (DocSouth) is a digital publishing initiative that provides Internet access to texts, images, and audio files related to southern history, literature, and culture. "
Library of Congress Digital Collections
LIFE Magazine
History Matters
Provides a detailed advanced search for primary source documents.

Explore Chicago Collections
Explore Chicago Collections' unified search lets you find archival collections and digital images at member institutions all over the Chicago area.
Illinois Digital Archives