Primary Source Documents
What are Primary Sources?
Primary sources are original records that were written or created during the time under study. They can include: diaries, speeches, interviews, memoirs, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records, documents created by government agencies, new research data, maps, objects, and artifacts.
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Primary Sources Available Through Pioneer
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Academic Search Premier Find journals, magazines, newspapers, reports & books on a wide variety of topics. More information | Can't Connect? | Tip: Choose Advanced Search & narrow by Publication Type: Primary Source Document |
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HeritageQuest Online - Library Card Required Primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids for genealogical research. More information | Connect From Library |
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Kids Search (Grades K-8) Magazines, newspapers, books, encyclopedias, animals, biographies, transcripts, country/state reports, primary source, & photos. More information | Can't Connect? |
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MAS Ultra - School Edition Full text magazines, biographies & primary source documents. Plus, reference books, encyclopedia entries, photos, maps & flags. More information | Can't Connect? | Tip: Choose Advanced Search & narrow by Publication Type: Primary Source Document |
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MasterFile Premier Full text multidisciplinary general reference publications. More information | Can't Connect? | Tip: Choose Advanced Search & narrow by Publication Type: Primary Source Document |
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Middle Search Plus Full-text magazines, biographies and historical essays. Plus primary source documents, reference books, photos, maps and flags. More information | Can't Connect? | Tip: Choose Advanced Search & narrow by Publication Type: Primary Source Document |
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Military & Government Collection Full text military and government periodicals, academic journals, books, and primary source documents. More information | Can't Connect? | Tip: Choose Advanced Search & narrow by Publication Type: Primary Source Document |
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Primary Search Full-text magazines for elementary school research. Plus encyclopedia, dictionary, photos, maps and flags. More information | Can't Connect? | Tip: Choose Advanced Search & narrow by Publication Type: Primary Source Document |
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Student Research Center (Grades 6-12) Magazines, newspapers, books, encyclopedias, biographies, transcripts, country/state reports, primary source, photos, maps & flags. More information | Can't Connect? |
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Utah Government Publications Online Utah state, local & federal reports, books, statistics, newsletters, budgets, & other primary source documents. More information |











