Q. What is a primary source?

Primary sources are records that provide first-hand accounts or evidence of an event, action, topic, or time period. Primary sources are usually created by individuals that directly experience an event or topic.

Examples of primary sources include:

• Letters, diaries, and journals
• Speeches
• Interviews
• Original notes or research
• Photographs, artwork, or other visual artifacts
• Works of literature (story, poem, novel, etc.)
• Government documents 
• Original social media posts