What is a derivative source?

Information taken from another source.

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  1. Information taken from another source ✔
  2. A record made at the event
  3. A person's memory

Why: Derivative sources copy or summarize information from other sources.

Huh, didn't know that: Derivative sources copy or summarize information from other sources.

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Answer: Information taken from another source. Derivative sources copy or summarize information from other sources.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    A derivative source is information taken from another source.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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