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Where can I find online primary sources for history?
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Uh ... a library?Sebastian Martinez said:Where can I find primary sources for history?
Sebastian Martinez said:Where can I find primary sources for history?
onlinephinds said:Uh ... a library?
What particular history topic? And what class level - High School, University?Sebastian Martinez said:online
College level, North America or the United States, between 1600 and 1877.StevieTNZ said:What particular history topic? And what class level - High School, University?
https://www.loc.gov/topics/americanhistory.php (some good resources there)Sebastian Martinez said:College level, North America or the United States, between 1600 and 1877.
College as post secondary school education (after 17/18)? Or college also meaning High School in NZ/Australia etc?Sebastian Martinez said:College level, North America or the United States, between 1600 and 1877.
Or the correct address, which is www.archive.orgNoisy Rhysling said:Try Archives.org.
Online primary sources are original documents or materials from a specific time period or event that have been digitized and made available on the internet. These sources can include photographs, diaries, letters, government documents, newspapers, and other materials that offer a firsthand account of historical events.
Online primary sources provide researchers with direct access to original materials from a particular time period or event. This allows for a more authentic and nuanced understanding of historical events, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret these sources in new ways.
Some recommended websites for finding online primary sources for history include the Library of Congress Digital Collections, National Archives Online Public Access, and Digital Public Library of America. Additionally, many universities and historical societies have digital collections of primary sources available on their websites.
When evaluating the credibility of online primary sources, it is important to consider the source of the material, the author or creator, and the context in which the source was produced. It can also be helpful to compare the source with other primary sources from the same time period or event.
One limitation of using online primary sources is that they may not always be easily accessible or searchable. Additionally, it is important to be aware of potential biases in the sources and to use multiple sources to gain a well-rounded understanding of historical events.