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HIST 3111J: Historical Research and Writing

Defining Primary Sources

The use of primary sources is central to the study of history and the process of conducting historical research. Primary (also known as original) sources come in many forms, including artifacts, documents, diaries, correspondence, manuscripts, autobiographies, photographs, newspaper articles, etc. By definition, a primary source was either created during the time period being studied, or at a later date by a participant, or eyewitness to the events being studied.

Foreign Office Files for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Crisis and Upheaval, 1959-1964

Subjects: History