Newspaper articles written at or near the time an event occurred by someone with first-hand knowledge of what happened can be a great source of primary material. Careful! Newspaper articles are not always primary source. Ask if you are not certain
Search 270 historical newspapers published for African American communities between 1827-1998.
Created in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Kansas State Historical Society, and the Library of Congress, African American Newspapers chronicles a century and a half of the African American experience.
Regional, local, and state newspapers from the 1700s-2000s. Includes 150 Wisconsin-specific titles including the Janesville Daily Gazette, the Racine Daily Herald, the Eau Claire Leader, and many more.
Primary source material from 18th & 19th century magazines and books, including eyewitness accounts of historical events, descriptions of everyday life, editorial observations, advertisements, and genealogical records.
Collections provided by Andersen Library: African-American Newspapers (Parts 1-13); VA Gazette (Parts 1-5); Civil War Collection (Parts 1-6); Godey's Lady's Book (Parts 1-9); Frank Leslie's Weekly (Parts 1-14); Women's Suffrage Collection (Parts 1-3).
Primary Source alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals produced during the latter half of the 20th century. Includes 3 main collections with many sub-collections: American Prison Newspapers, Independent Voices, and Student Activism.
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Search 170+ periodicals written by and about African Americans. Published from 1825-1995, the publications include academic and political journals, magazines, institutional newsletters, organizations' bulletins, annual reports, and other genres.
Pro/Con: Sort by Date Oldest for historical viewpoints
Each report is footnoted and includes an overview, background section, chronology, bibliography, and debate-style pro-con feature, plus tools to study the evolution of the topic over time.
