Pacific Northwest History: Primary Sources in the Library
Primary Sources in Books
PSU Library has a large collection of reprinted or microfilmed primary source materials, including the collected writings of historical figures, government documents, diaries, collections of speeches, etc. The best way to find primary sources in the library catalog is with subject headings. You may have to try several searches, but one strategy is to combine a keyword for your topic with a subject heading for a material type (see list at right).
Use the advanced search function in the Portland State Library Catalog.
Primary Sources in Books
I did the search above, and this book was the top result. I looked at this book's record to find some more subject headings I might want to use.
Sample Subject Headings
Material Type
correspondence
diaries
personal narratives
Location
Oregon
Northwest, Pacific
Washington (State)
Portland (Or.)
The American West
An excellent library database for primary sources relevant to the Pacific Northwest.
- American WestContains manuscripts, books, maps, photos, and other materials focusing on the American West.
Dear Old Portland
Sheet music cover for Dear Old Portland, 1905, from the University of Oregon Historic Sheet Music Collection.