Library Catalogs
Finding Aids
A finding aid is "a description of records that gives the repository physical and intellectual control over the materials and that assists users to gain access to and understand the materials." Source: Richard Pearce-Moses. Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology. Chicago: The Society of American Archivists, 2005.
Use finding aids to locate processed archival collections in archives, libraries, and museums. Finding aids are increasingly available online and freely accessible.
Reference & Other Print Sources
Make use of the many excellent print resources that are available to find primary source materials. These include:
Internet Search Engines