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Slavery in the United States: Primary Sources in the Library

Examples of Primary Sources in the Library

Books:

You can do your own search for sources like these in the Schaffer Library catalog:

Here's an example: Use the advanced search and select the Library Catalog. Couple keywords (e.g. slave emancipation) together with the type of primary source you're looking for (e.g. account or narrative). Other types of primary sources might be diaries, journals, archives, speeches...Be creative and flexible with your search terms

Periodicals and Newspapers (digital and searchable):