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"Primary sources are materials produced by people or groups directly involved in the event or topic under consideration, either as participants or as witnesses." (Quoted from: A Pocket Guide to Writing History, 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2007). Examples of primary sources, both print and online, include:
To search for primary sources in the library catalog, try some of the subject terms below and also enter your author's name:
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An autobiography or memoir is a primary source. Some authors of literary works have also written about their lives. If you know the title of the autobiography or memoir, enter the title of the work and the author's name.
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A specific literary work is also considered a primary source. If you are looking for a specific literary work, enter the title of the work and the author's name:
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