Primary Sources Databases
(database links will open a new browser window)
Some of these databases may require your public library barcode for access.
Search ArchiveGrid link opens new browser window (designed for students grades 8-12)
Search Discovering Collection link opens new browser window (designed for students grades 8-12)
| SUBJECTS | RESOURCE TYPES | TIPS & NOTES |
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• Arts
• Literature • Culture • Science • Geography |
• Primary source documents
• Images, photos, illustrations • Biographies • Literary criticisms • Timelines • Audio & video clips • Maps • Flags • Dictionaries |
• Tutorial
• Search Tips • Toolbox (research tips) |
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Search MasterFILE Premier link opens new browser window
| SUBJECTS | RESOURCE TYPES | TIPS & NOTES |
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• All subjects
• Consumer Information • Education • Health • Science • Social Science • Arts • Current Events • And more |
• Primary source documents
• Images • Popular magazines • Reference books • Book reviews • Biographies |
• Tutorial |
| —Mostly full text | ||
Search Minnesota Reflections link opens new browser window
| SUBJECTS | RESOURCE TYPES | TIPS & NOTES |
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• Agriculture
• Animals • Arts & Architecture • Business & Industry • Communication • Education • Environment • Famous Minnesotans • Health & Medicine • Indians of North America • Labor • Politics & Government • Religion • Social Issues • Sports & Recreation • Transportation • Weather |
• Photographs
• Images |
• Help |
| Contains over 5,000 photographs and images from over 50 archives, historical societies, and libraries in Minnesota. | ||
Search OAISter link opens new browser window
Search ProQuest Newsstand Complete link opens new browser window
| SUBJECTS | RESOURCE TYPES | TIPS & NOTES |
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• All Subjects
• Current Events |
• Newspapers | • ProQuest Quick Start Guide |
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—Mostly full text
—Hundreds of newspapers from the United States; some international newspapers —Includes the Star Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and hundreds of other newspapers. |
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