What Are Secondary Sources?
A secondary source is something that is created after an event has occurred, often by someone who did not experience or participate in the event. Common secondary sources include books, journal articles, reference sources, and documentaries.
Locating Secondary Sources related to the Gillespie Tour:
There are a number of library databases that may contain secondary sources on the Gillespie tour. Some of them are likely familiar to you already.
- Library Search This link opens in a new windowCheck out the Library Search which finds print and electronic items, including journal and newspaper articles, book chapters, books, reviews, legal documents, and much more. Note: Due to licensing restrictions, some content is only available to current students, faculty, and staff.
- RILM Abstracts of Music Literature (Ebscohost) This link opens in a new windowInternational index of journal articles, books, conference proceedings, reviews, catalogs, and dissertations, primarily in the areas of musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and analysis.
- RIPM Jazz Periodicals This link opens in a new windowCover-to-cover scans of jazz journals and magazines published in the United States.
