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Words to include in your search.

Libguide: 

These are guides mainly used by libraries to collect resources based on a topic or subject. There might be a libguide on your topic that could include links to primary sources.

"Finding Aid":

These documents are used in archives to describe what is included in the collection.  Using this phrase could lead you to collections on your topic.

Testimony: 

Many of the primary sources for global conflict studies are testimonies from survivors.  Using this word will aid you in finding them for your topic.

Dataset: 

You could also try to find a dataset on a particular topic through Google.  Make sure you are evaluating the source and know where the information is from before using it in your research.

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