A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology

RICHARD PEARCE-MOSES



Glossary Home
-	Preface
-	Acknowledgments
-	The Archival Lexicon
-	Introduction
-	Bibliography

Browse Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Corrections & Comments


© 2005, Society of American Archivists

secondary source

RT:	primary source

Definition

n. ~ 1. A work that is not based on direct observation of or evidence directly associated with the subject, but instead relies on sources of information. – 2. A work commenting on another work (primary sources), such as reviews, criticism, and commentaries.

Return to SAA Home Page