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In the OneSearch catalog, if you use certain subject keywords you will likely find original or PRIMARY SOURCES. See these examples of ONE SEARCH subject keyword techniques
To find original documents in books, use SOURCES
For first hand accounts use PERSONAL NARRATIVES or DIARIES or INTERVIEWS
If you'd like to browse for history books, they are generally found on the 2nd floor of the Library. See these broad call number ranges: