Primary sources include various sorts of information which were generated during the period in question. Some examples of primary sources you might consult. Newspaper Articles - Check the New York Times Index. Diaries, Journals, or Memoirs - Check Library Catalogs or the Internet. Journal Articles Consult an Index that lists citations to articles.
Some indexes cover a variety of subjects.
Some indexes contain only references to articles within one specific discipline. Try combining keywords to find articles that are specific to your topic. These indexes are located on the row of shelving in front of the Super Lab. Once you have found citations to articles dealing with your topic, you must determine whether the library owns the journal. If the library does not own the item you need, you may request it through our Interlibrary Loan Dept.