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Finding Resources
Background Information
Encyclopedias
Secondary Sources
Books
- McGill WorldCat Catalogue
- To find books in other libraries, select "Libraries Worldwide" and follow the same steps as above.
- For information on interlibrary loans, see this page
Articles
Theses
Primary Sources
Secondary sources are often the best places to find primary sources. Take a look at the bibliography of the books and articles on your topic, which will point you to useful and important documents from the period you are studying. The author will likely have done a considerable amount of legwork already.
Books
Newspapers
Government Documents
Diaries and Letters
Thematic Collections