Often students come in to the Library with assignments to do research in  primary source materials, but find that they're not quite sure what a  primary source is. This video provides a brief discussion of primary and  secondary sources with examples from the Society's collections.

Often students come in to the Library with assignments to do research in primary source materials, but find that they're not quite sure what a primary source is. This video provides a brief discussion of primary and secondary sources with examples from the Society's collections.

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Every object tells a story, and Collections Up Close presents short, illustrated features that highlight the stories and history behind selected items in the Minnesota Historical Society's museum collections.

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Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Primary vs. Secondary Sources