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More Than Just Dusty Papers. What’s in an Archives?. Types of Archival Repositories. Collecting Archives In-house Archives. Primary Sources: Formats. Primary Sources: General Types. Personal Legal Social Organizational . Primary Sources.
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More Than Just Dusty Papers What’s in an Archives?
Types of Archival Repositories • Collecting Archives • In-house Archives
Primary Sources: General Types • Personal • Legal • Social • Organizational
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.
Archives vs. Libraries • Libraries document a subject • Libraries maintain single, published items • Patrons do not necessarily require the assistance of a librarian
A Question or Problem • Purpose • A problem or question at issue • Assumptions
Analysis and Interpretation • Conclusions • Implications and Consequences • Understanding and Incorporating Alternative Points of View
External Criticism • Where? • When? • Why? • Whom?
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?
Documentation of Regional History • Labor History • Mining History • Politics and Government • Environmental History Garment Workers Strike, Gossard Garment Company, Ishpeming, 1949
Basic Research Skills • What is My Subject? • Verification • ABCs of Technique • Use this information honestly.
Thank You! Marcus C. Robyns, CA 227-1225 Mrobyns@nmu.edu