alkuperäasiakirjat
Alkuperäasiakirjat refer to primary source documents. These are original materials that provide direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, person, or work of art. They are created during the time period under study or by individuals who directly experienced the events. Examples of alkuperäasiakirjat include letters, diaries, official records, photographs, artifacts, and autobiographies.
In historical research, alkuperäasiakirjat are crucial because they offer an unmediated glimpse into the past. They
The term alkuperäasiakirjat is also used in legal and administrative contexts. In these fields, it refers to