The Primary Source
We can help you to better understand the past, and to preserve and communicate your histories, archives and collections now and into the future.
Together we have more than 30 years of combined experience in history, archives, collections, project management, editing, and research support. Our approach combines academic training and accredited archival expertise with a commitment to ethical, community-centred historical practice.
Primary sources are the evidence of history. They are the key to reconstructing and interpreting the past. Primary sources help us to better understand how history is made and how to make it ourselves.
Adapted from the national archives of australia
history & archives consulting
Connect with the past
At The Primary Source we are passionate about helping people to understand, communicate, and preserve the past. We collaborate with large and small organisations, families and individual researchers on:
- commissioned histories and digital stories
- collections surveys and archival programs
- oral history projects
- training and capability development
- research assistance
- content development and copy-editing
Whatever the project, we can tailor professional history, archives, research and editing services to meet your needs.
