LibGuides: United States History from 1945: Primary Sources

Library Databases with Primary Source Material

U.S. History in Context
Contains thousands of articles from premium reference resources, journal articles, images, and primary source documents. It is cross-searchable with World History in context.
World History in Context
Contains thousands of articles from premium reference resources, journal articles, images and primary source documents. It is cross-searchable with U.S. History in context.
New York Times - Historical
Access full-text articles from the New York Times from 1851 to three years ago
NewsBank

Research diverse perspectives, topics and trends that align with areas of study such as Business, Health, Criminal Justice, Science, Humanities, Political Science and more. Features reliable, credible information from a wide variety of international, national and local news sources, including St. Louis Post.

Digital Public Library of America
"All of the materials found through DPLA—photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format. "
Library of Congress Collections
Access LOC digital collections (American Memory Collections). Site is organized for browsing or searching.
Digital History Online
Includes an interactive timeline, teaching aids, textbook material in addition to a robust collection of primary source documents.
Missouri Digital Heritage
More than 9 million records can be accessed through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions from across the state.

Films on Demand
From Films for the Sciences and Humanities, this database offers thousands of full-length streaming videos and clips.