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Reading primary sources: Newspaper advertisements

By Kathryn Walbert

1 Identify the source

First, we’ll find out the basic facts about a source — the who, what, when, and where.

1.1What is the nature of this source?
1.2Who created this source, and what do I know about her, him, or them?
1.3When was the source produced?
1.4Where was the source produced?

Contents

Thinking About Thinking: Reading Primary Sources
Reading Primary Sources: An Introduction for Students
Reading Newspapers: Advertisements

Identify the source
Contextualize the source
Explore the source
Analyze the source
Evaluate the source

Appendix A. Transcribed Carolina Watchman Ads, January 7, 1837
Appendix B. Carolina Watchman Ads, January 7, 1837
Bibliography

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