David Nasaw Primary Sources

Academic writings are fundamental to expanding and solidifying knowledge and understanding. Axiomatic to the objective nature of the writing is the existence of persuasive source material acting to support the argument put forth. For this purpose, critical evaluation of sources should be meticulously undertaken so as to ensure a strong and competent argument has been assembled. The sources themselves can take on many different forms depending on the discipline being examined and written in, however all sources can be classified into two distinctive categories; either Primary or Secondary sources. To understand the use of such source material, this paper will examine how David Nasaw combined the use of primary and secondary sources when creating …show more content…
The primary source examined here within is Mrs. Mary Mauro, 309 E. 110th St., 2nd floor. Family work on feathers”. A great deal of information about the Mauro family, and how such families were depicted during this time, is seen in this photograph and its’ caption. The photo caption notes “all work except the two boys against the wall” , examination of the two figures shows an older brother cradling a sleeping child, most likely his younger brother, and not two boys avoiding work. Additional information about the family comes to life as the photo is surveyed further. One of the items used to decorate the walls is an image of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, alluding that the family adheres to a Christian faith, most likely Roman Catholic. Also, there appears to be a picture of the Italian Royal family (either King Victor Emmanuel III or King Umberto I) possibly offering a link back to their homeland. The family’s economic condition is most certainly working-class given the state, size and activity seen within the