The correct answer is: [A]: "a history textbook" .
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Note: A history textbook makes no "original contribution" to the field of history but does interpret and describe the contributions. As such; a "history textbook" would be an example of a "secondary source" — not a "primary source" .
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Choice [B]: "a photograph" — is a 'primary source' .
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Choice [C]: "a survey" — is a 'primary source' .
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Choice [D]: "an interview" — is considered a 'primary source' .
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