Many primary sources are materials that were created at the time of an event. They are also original records or firsthand accounts. You will find primary sources in multiple formats and in a variety of places, such as libraries, museums, state archives, and universities.
Many primary sources are materials that were created at the time of the event. They are also original records or firsthand accounts. You will find primary sources in multiple formats, for instance, in print, or as electronic resources like web sites or e-books. Many libraries, state archives, museums, and universities have web sites that include digital collections. Examples of a primary source can include:
Speeches
Letters
Diaries
Images
Newspaper Articles
Magazine/Journal Articles (written at the time studied)
Pamphlets
Artifacts
Government Information
Maps
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