Research Guide for High School Students

A primary source is a resource that was written or created during the time or event that it is about.

For Example;

• A letter written by a soldier during World War II
• A photograph of forest fires in Fort MacMurray, Alberta in 2016/2017  
• Newspaper article about the first national Truth and Reconciliation Day 

Need more clarity? -  Lakehead Library - What are Primary Sources?

Tips for Finding Primary Sources

• Filter your results by the type of resource you want such as;
  • letter or diary or newspaper article or photograph
• Filter your results by date