Archives and primary sources are invaluable to your research, whether that research is for a class or your own development as an architect and person. Examples of primary sources in the architectural field include plans, sections, and photographs that document space or buildings. Other examples include oral histories, letters, newsletters, diaries, and more that speak of people's experiences and memories of the built and unbuilt environment.
You might find primary sources published in books or journals, but you can also find them in digital or physical format through archives and special collections. This page outlines some ways to get started with your archival research.