LibGuides: American History (HS 131/132): Websites & Primary Sources

Primary Sources for U.S. History

For primary sources that specifically correspond to the chapters in your Making America textbook, use the menu on the left.

For general collections of primary sources, use the Primary Sources Research Guide.

History News Network
The mission of HNN is "to help put current events into historical perspective." They update with up to 12 articles weekly and have an extensive archive.
Crash Course: US History
John Green (yes, that John Green) teaches American History.
Conversations with History
An online resource created to "capture and preserve through conversation and technology the intellectual ferment of our times." Conversations with history has 500+ interviews on just about any topic imaginable.
HipHughes History
Short 10 to 20 minute explanations of eras, people and concepts in American History. Keith Hughes is entertaining and informative.
Talking History
A collection of audio documentaries, public speeches, debates, oral, conference sessions, commentaries, and other aural history resources.