Primary sources are original records or firsthand accounts. Designation as a primary source may depend on context, focus and perspective, and time of study. Typically, a primary source is from the same time period as the subject studied. If sources provide interpretation or analysis, they may be secondary sources. Context is important for distinguishing between a primary or secondary source.
Find full-text primary source material in American history including several 19th-century newspaper collections with images as well as American county histories and other historical collections.
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Find news from U.S. and international newspapers, television and radio broadcasts, newswires, and blogs, as well as business profiles, patents, legal research, biography, medicine, and reference. A Source List is available for viewing.
