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History / Primary Sources / Research Guide: Using Research Databases for Primary Source Research

A guide to help SAES students with primary source research using both public and SAES resources

In Context Databases_2019

 

 
Global Issues in Context
World History in Context

 

US History in Context

 

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

 

Explore Our Library

Explore our Library

Use the search box below to search for information including databases and our catalog. This search box will work across most databases and you should be able to log in using only your SAES credentials.

How to Use One Search for Primary Sources

Using the new One Search box will search across all our databases!

  1. Begin by searching on your term. 
  2. Next use the side bar on the results
  3. Select Source Types
  4. Select Show More
  5. Scroll down and check off Primary Source Documents
  6. Click Update

Artstor

 
Artstor LogoArtStor has 2.5 MILLION images that are available for use in educational settings. It includes paintings and sculptures, but also photographs, lithographs, images of cartoons, newspapers, artifiacts. Artstor should be your first stop when looking for an image. Artstor also has reliable information about the image and provides citations in several formats (including MLA and Chicago).

If you will need to download images or make a collection of images, Dr. Waugh will need to give you access. Please email her ahead of time!