What are examples of primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources:
1. Diaries and personal letters
2. Original documents (birth certificates, marriage licenses, etc.)
3. Interviews and oral histories
4. Photographs and videos
5. Artifacts and objects from a specific time period

Secondary sources:
1. Books and articles written by historians or scholars
2. Biographies and documentaries
3. Textbooks and encyclopedias
4. Reviews and critiques of primary sources
5. Analysis and interpretation of historical events

Primary Sources

- Documents, artifacts, or recordings created during the period being studied
- Provide firsthand accounts or evidence
- Examples:
- Letters, diaries, and other personal papers
- Government documents, laws, and treaties
- Court records, trial transcripts, and legal depositions
- Newspapers, magazines, and other publications
- Photographs, paintings, and other works of art
- Audio and video recordings

Secondary Sources

- Created after the period being studied
- Interpret, analyze, or summarize primary sources
- Examples:
- Textbooks, books, and articles
- Historical accounts and biographies
- Critiques, reviews, and scholarly journals
- Documentaries and other media productions
- Websites and online databases