1. More Than Just Dusty Papers What’s in an Archives?

4. Types of Archival Repositories Collecting Archives In-house Archives

5. Primary Sources: Formats

6. Primary Sources: General Types Personal Legal Social Organizational

7. Primary Sources A primary source is distinguished from a secondary source by the fact that the former gives the words of the witnesses or first recorders of an event.

8. Archives vs. Libraries Libraries document a subject Libraries maintain single, published items Patrons do not necessarily require the assistance of a librarian

9. A Question or Problem Purpose A problem or question at issue Assumptions

10. Analysis and Interpretation Conclusions Implications and Consequences Understanding and Incorporating Alternative Points of View

11. External Criticism Where? When? Why? Whom?

12. Internal Criticism What is the real and literal meaning of the document? Can you detect any bias or prejudice that calls into question the author’s argument? Can ascertain the truth of the author’s conclusions?

13. Documentation of Regional History Labor History Mining History Politics and Government Environmental History Garment Workers Strike, Gossard Garment Company, Ishpeming, 1949

14. Strike Parade, Ishpeming 1949

15. 1946 Strike radio program. Ernie Ronn is second from right

17. The Archives Reading Room

19. The Reference Interview

20. Basic Research Skills What is My Subject? Verification ABCs of Technique Use this information honestly.

21. Thank You! Marcus C. Robyns, CA 227-1225 Mrobyns@nmu.edu