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May 2, 2024 · A list of primary sources types with links is given at Outline of Primary Sources for History. We have a list of digital collections, both Harvard subscription databases and free Web collections at Online Primary Source Collections for History. It is still in an early stage of development.
- Fred Burchsted
- 2010
Apr 14, 2024 · Knowing a primary source when you see one. Primary sources provide first-hand testimony or direct evidence concerning a topic under investigation. They are created by witnesses or recorders who experienced the events or conditions being documented.
- Emily Bell
- 2013
Apr 22, 2024 · The texts of primary sources are available online in two different ways: freely available on the Internet (example: Library of Congress Digital Collections , or The David Rumsey Map Collection ). It is important to carefully consider how you find and evaluate primary sources on the Internet.
- Corliss Lee
- 2014
May 3, 2024 · A wide variety of primary sources can be found outside the library, and many of these are freely available on the Web. The great majority of these are supported by libraries and museums around the world.
- Jacques d'Emal
- 2020
May 1, 2024 · 50 Core Documents that Tell America's Story. A collection of important American historical documents. 100 Milestone Documents. Digital images of American historical documents, with transcripts. Courtesy of the National Archives. The American Yawp (Stanford U.)
- Daniel O'Connell
- 2016
Apr 22, 2024 · Definitions. Primary sources were either created during the time period being studied or were created at a later date by a participant in the events being studied (as in the case of memoirs). They reflect the individual viewpoint of a participant or observer.
Apr 26, 2024 · Resources. Primary Sources: Resources. This guide provides information about finding and using primary resources when conducting history research. This guide provides links to resources by region and topic. Overview. Primary sources are often a required part of research within history.
