Yes, a first-hand account is a primary source.
Whether or not it's a quality source is another matter, but it is a primary source.
The use of an artifact as a primary source is different than the use of a written primary source because when you exacavate for an artifact, you may have to make guesses. However, with a written primary source, you don't need to guess as the writing inside will have the answers to your questions or guesses.
They contain firsthand accounts of events.
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A primary or prime source (also called original source) is a document, recording or other source of information, such as a paper or a picture for instance, that was created at the time being studied, by an authoritative source, usually one with direct personal knowledge of the events being described. It serves as an original source of information about the topic. Primary sources are distinguished from secondary sources, which often cite, comment on, or build upon primary sources.
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a primary source offers a firsthand account of an event. (apex)
a primary source offers a firsthand account of an event. (apex)
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Primary Source: a firsthand account, also something written by someone who was there. Secondary source: a secondhand account also something written by someone who was not there.
a letter is an example of a primary source, in other words, a firsthand account. hope this helps! :)
A letter is considered a primary source because it is a firsthand account or original document created by someone directly involved in an event or topic.
A primary source is a firsthand account or original document from the time period being studied, while a secondary source is an interpretation or analysis of primary sources by someone else.