firsthand document
[ˈfɜrstˌhænd ˈdɑkyəmənt]
nounpl: firsthand documents
documento de primeira mão
1. An original written or recorded material created by someone who directly witnessed or participated in an event, providing direct evidence or testimony
The historian relied on firsthand documents from the war, including soldiers' letters and official records.
O historiador se apoiou em documentos de primeira mão da guerra, incluindo cartas de soldados e registros oficiais.
2. Primary source material that has not been interpreted, summarized, or filtered through another person's perspective
Firsthand documents such as diaries and photographs provide authentic evidence of historical events.
Documentos de primeira mão como diários e fotografias fornecem evidência autêntica de eventos históricos.
Firsthand documents are highly valued in both Brazilian and American academic institutions for historical research and legal proceedings. In Brazil, archival institutions like the National Archives (Arquivo Nacional) preserve these documents as cultural heritage. The term emphasizes authenticity and credibility, distinguishing original materials from interpretations or summaries made by later scholars.
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