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History (General)

Visual Sources

When thinking about what constitutes a primary source, here are some major types:

Sculpture
Photographs
Portraits
Maps
Cartoons
Coins
Videotapes
Films
Posters
Engravings
Models & dioramas
Woodcuts
Architecture
Etchings
Relics
Historical paintings
Artifacts
Computer generated graphics

From Using Internet Primary Sources to Teach Critical Thinking Skills in History Craver, Kathleen, D 16.2 .C79 1999, p.19

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