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Historians document the sources they use carefully. So, look through the bibliographies and footnotes from books or articles that you have to learn about specific titles of sources as well as types of sources (travel accounts, maps, ethnographies, early treatises, letters) that historians have used in the past to explore a subject.
How to know what is a primary source in the catalog?
It can be tricky, but here are some tips:
NOTE: Remember that the names of geographic places change over time. So, it may be necessary to search for both the current and historical names.
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