Reminder: Autobiographies make a great primary source but you can also get primary source materials from other books about your topic. These books may contain photographs, letters, interviews, quotes, etc. that you may use as a primary source material.
There are MANY great places out on the internet to find primary source materials!
Is your person affiliated with an specific organization? Look for their website.
Many museums and historical societies digitize and make their resources available online.
Look at government agencies for statistics and data.
Here are just a sampling for some places to look...
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