SMU Databases (requires log on) that focus on primary resources
18th & 19th Century Resources
Indian Resources
East India Company
Government documents: English Empire
Newspapers, Periodicals & Pamphlets
Searching the SMU Library Catalog
The following standardized terms can prove helpful when searching the SMU Library Catalog for published primary sources:
Add search terms specific to the country, era or event you are interested in.
Books: Balance basic keyword searches in the library catalog with advanced searches that permit searching by the "subject headings"
Books can be secondary or primary resources.
Search these resources for books