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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
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 InterpretationConclusions
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 HistoryLabor History
Mining History
Politics and Government
Environmental History
Garment Workers Strike, Gossard Garment Company, Ishpeming, 1949
Strike Parade, Ishpeming 1949
1946 Strike radio program. Ernie Ronn is second from right
The Archives Reading Room
The Reference Interview
Basic Research Skills
What is My Subject?
Verification
ABCs of Technique
Use this information honestly.
