Primary sources are original material from the time of the topic under investigation. Often, these are accounts by someone who experienced the event first-hand (Turabian Manual, 8th edition). In contrast, a secondary source includes analysis of primary sources.
Letters
Search Term: Correspondence
Diaries & Journals
Search Terms: Diaries or Personal Narratives
Original Reporting (News)
Interviews and Oral Histories
Search Terms: interviews or anecdotes
Maps
Photos and Images
Search Terms: pictorial works or portraits
Legal Documents, Acts, Cases, Hearings
Primary sources can be found for free online, in the library's collection, and in library databases. Here are some places to start.
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