What is a Primary Source?
According to Princeton University Library:
"A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
Resources you can use to help find and evaluate Primary Source Documents
According to Princeton University Library:
"A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
- ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records
- CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art
- RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings
- Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII
- The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History
- A journal article reporting NEW research or findings
- Weaving's and pottery - Native American history
- Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece "
Resources you can use to help find and evaluate Primary Source Documents
The Media Center Has a wide variety of American History Primary Source Documents from the Age of Discovery through the Clinton Presidency. These items are available on the High School Shared Drive in the folder called US History Primary Source Documents. Remote Access to the shared drive is available HERE. You will need to use your school username and password to access this information remotely.