Subject Guides: War of 1812: Primary Source Documents

How to Interpret Primary Sources

Analyzing a Historical Document (Hamilton Collegge)
Gives basic guidelines on how to analyze a document as being a primary source or not.
Using Primary Sources
Questions to ask about primary sources.

War of 1812 Collection from Maryland Historical Society
A digital collection of images of paintings, manuscripts, American military accessories, weapons, and photographs related to the War of 1812.
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
Maryland in the War of 1812 - Defender's Day
From Revolution to Reconstruction
Index of speeches, writings, biographies, and more.
National Women's History Project
A New Nation Votes
Presents data by state and then by election year (1787-1825), office, person, and party affiliation.
Working Women, 1800-1930