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Find Primary Sources

What Are Primary Sources?

Primary sources are original documents created at the time of an event, such as newspaper articles, photographs, or videos.

Primary sources also include diaries, memoirs, interviews, and other records that document a past event.

Find Primary Sources

In CUW Library

Websites

Primary sources are found in special libraries, archives, repositories, and museums. Many are digitized and available online from the organization’s website.

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