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HIST 150: Writing Early American Lives (Fall 2023)

What is a Primary Source?

A Primary Source is a historical document or artifact or person from the time period under study. This may include:

  • diaries
  • journals
  • newspapers
  • contemporary publications
  • autobiographies
  • music/songs
  • recordings or images
  • Broadsides / Posters
  • Legal documents
  • Films