Below you will find primary source collections about Haiti and the Haitian Revolution. These sources come in several formats--they are images, letters, books, newspaper articles, memoirs, treatises, and more. Remember that primary sources were created at the time the events were happening, so they may be challenging to use due to language barriers, outdated or even offensive beliefs, or old-fashioned language. However, they can give us an amazing lens into the world of the Haitian Revolution and the lives of the people involved in it.
When you are using a primary source, it is important to read the whole source first to understand the creator's perspective and beliefs. Only then can you use evidence from the source to support your argument.
