Google/Internet Search
Do a search in Google (or the search engine of your choice) that combines topic keywords with primary source keywords. Commons primary source keywords include:
- "primary sources"
- sources
- documents
- texts
- manuscripts
- "digital collections"
You can also try keywords for kinds of primary sources:
- "oral histories"
- "personal narratives"
- letters
- correspondence
- interviews
- diaries
- For example: Searching Bracero "primary sources" will lead you to primary sources related to the Bracero program.
Remember to evaluate the sites you find -- even a quick check to see if a site is produced by an archives, museum, governmental agency, or educational institution can help you determine whether this is a legitimate, trustworthy source for information. The best sites for primary sources will provide you with the information you need to cite your sources.
Other research guides
To see if a librarian has already identified digital primary sources related to your topic, do an Internet search for a term or phrase related to your research plus the phrase "research guide" or LibGuide.