A primary source can be any information that is appearing for the first time, produced by the original source of the information itself and that provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event. Sources of information can include documents, letters, speeches, oral histories, autobiographies, diaries and memoirs produced by individuals about their ideas, observations, experiences, etc.; Documents and records produced by companies, corporations, and other organizations; Laws, records, and statistics produced by governments of all levels; and reports of original research. Physical objects, artwork, sound and video recordings, and literature can also be considered primary sources.
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