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Reading primary sources: Slave narratives

Commentary and sidebar notes 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

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

Appendix A. Abner Jordan Slave Narrative

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