Primary sources are usually defind as first hand information or data that is generated by witnesses or participants in past events. Primary sources are characterized not by their format but rather by the information they convey and their relationship to the research question. They include letters, diaries, journals, newspapers, photos and other immediate accounts. The interpretation and evaluation of these sources becomes the basis for research. These materials are often located in the Special Collections of a library, rather than in the general collection. On this page, you will find some primary sources available to you about Women and the Civil War.
To learn more about primary sources, including how to cite sources, visit the tutorial, Research Using Primary Sources.