A primary source is created at the time of an event. The source is created in conjunction with the event or very soon after the event occurs. They provide an inside view of the event.
Examples: Diaries, Newspapers, Letters, Photographs
Google is a wonderful tool for finding Primary sources just be careful how you use it. Try using Google Scholar an academic alternative to Google that returns materials such as journal articles and books. Google Books, as the name suggests will return book results, some of which provide excerpts to books or entire books online. Also used the advanced search in Google, it allows you to limit your results by domain such as .edu or .gov resources.
Finally other libraries create guides such as this one they can provide excellent resources for gathering primary and secondary sources. Some are already listed on this page but others exist as well.
Happy and smart Googling!
Newspapers are excellent primary resources. Here are a few Newspaper Databases to try.
Take a look at the other primary source databases available at WCU.