A primary source is a first hand account, report, or original data on or about an event. These sources are often created at or near the time of event you are studying. Examples may include: Census records, Diaries, Photographs, Newspapers, Letters, and Speeches.
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Archival and historical films including recordings of historic speeches and events.
Covers historical events, people, and civilizations from the mid-15th century through the modern era. Includes primary sources.
Census, death, birth, and marriage records are all primary source materials.