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History research guide
Last update: Nov 23rd, 2009 URL: http://guides.lib.washington.edu/history  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Government Documents as Primary Sources

Governments produce a wide array of documents ranging from Congressional or Parliamentary debates and reports, census data, agency or departmental papers to brochures, maps and posters.  As primary sources these official governmental publications provide insight into all aspects of history from social issues to politics, from cultural mores to scientific endeavor.

Help: Unpacking Evidence: Official Documents

 

Finding Government Documents: Major Databases for US Documents

Most government material is housed in the Government Publications section on the ground floor of Suzzallo Library. Librarians there can help you find material you need. Additional, more specialized databases to government documents can be found under the tabs for History by Region and History by Topic.

Finding Government Documents: Other Databases

Most government material is housed in the Government Publications section on the ground floor of Suzzallo Library. Librarians there can help you find material you need. Additional, more specialized databases to government documents can be found under the tabs for History by Region and History by Topic.

 
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