Primary Sources in History  Tags: primary_sources  

Many primary sources are materials that were created at the time of the event. They are also original records or first hand accounts. You will find primary sources in multiple formats, for instance, in print, an eletronic resource, and on microfilm. Examples of a primary source can include:

Speeches

Letters

Diaries

Images

Newspaper Articles

Magazine/Journal Articles (written at the time studied)

Pamphlets

Artifacts

Government Information

Maps