1. Primary and Secondary Sources
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2. (Princeton University Library http://www.princeton.edu)
Primary Sources
According to Princeton University:
A primary source is a document or
physical object which was written
or created during the time under study.
These sources were present during an
experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
(Princeton University Library

3. Examples of primary sources include:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS: “Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records” (Princeton University Library

4. CREATIVE WORKS: “Poetry, drama, novels, music, art” (Princeton University Library

5. RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: “Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings” (Princeton University Library

6. (Princeton University Library http://www.princeton.edu)
Secondary Sources
According to Princeton University:
A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. These sources are one or more steps removed from the event. Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics that are primary sources.
(Princeton University Library

7. Examples of secondary sources include:
PUBLICATIONS: “Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries, and encyclopedias” (Princeton University Library

8. Let’s take a quiz… primary source primary source
primary source

9. secondary source primary source
primary source

10. primary source secondary source
A desk that belonged to Queen Victoria in 1851…
primary source
secondary source

11. primary source primary source
A Victorian gown worn by Queen Victoria to the ‘Great Expedition’, the first world’s fair
primary source
primary source

12. Bibliography
Princeton University Library. "Research Help." Princeton University Library. The Trustees of Princeton University, 29 Sept Web. 28 Feb <

13. If you finish early, please write 3 original examples of primary & secondary sources (6 total).