A published documentary collection places a large body of source material within easy reach for research and initial writing. The book can be consulted repeatedly and provides material that can be referenced directly. Access to the printed selection still leaves a reason to visit the archives and inspect the full original documents. The two forms of access support different stages of the work.
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Using document collections before visiting the archives
Printed document collections support initial research and writing while leaving a role for checking the complete archival originals.