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How do I find a primary source ?

How do I find a primary source guide with links

Examples

An example of a primary source

  • Original Documents: Interviews diaries, speeches, letters, minutes, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records
  • Creative Works: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art, films
  • Relics or Artifacts: Jewelry, pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings, tools

Interviews with playwrights:

 

 

An example taken from MMC Archive: