More Than Just Dusty Papers What’s in an Archives?

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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 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

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.

Thank You! Marcus C. Robyns, CA