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A Primary Source is an original document with first-hand knowledge. They were created by witnesses of an event or recorded at the time of event. Sometimes they are recorded later on, such as oral histories.
A Primary Source can be:
- A historical record
- Government documents
- Letters, diaries, or personal papers
- Art or literature (poetry, novels, music, etc.)
- Autobiographies, memoirs, and photographs;
- Interviews (with transcripts)
You can also find more information about primary sources by going to:
- Go to library.an.edu
- Find the "Writing & Math Center" tab in the purple navigation menu on the left-hand side
- Click on the "Writing Center" link
- From the Writing Center home page, scroll down to the "Understanding Sources" box.
- Click on the link "A Guide to Understanding Resources" to learn more about understanding primary and secondary resources, scholarly vs. non-scholarly resources, and more.
