What are primary sources, and how can I find them?

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Primary or first-person sources are items originating from a person who experienced an event first-hand. Examples include correspondence, photographs, maps, newspapers, legal documents, video recordings of theater performances, audio recordings, and data sets. What is considered a primary source varies by discipline and the object the study.

For more information about primary source research in the CSUDH Archives & Special Collections visit our guide to finding primary sources or contact the department:

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