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HIST 397 Recent American History

This research guide highlights resources needed for the research paper assignment in this class. There is special emphasis on finding PRIMARY sources.

Welcome to the HIST397 research guide.  This guide will help you understand the differences between primary, secondary and tertiary sources and point you to some American history resources available at the BVU Library.  Use the buttons to the left (or above if you are accessing this page on a cellular device) to navigate to difference pages of information.  Feel free to contact a BVU Librarian for specific questions you may have.