Friday, August 26, 2011

NEW DATABASES: Historical Newspapers

We now have access to 2 new historical newspaper collections from Newsbank's America's Historical Newspaper Collection.

African American Newspapers, 1827-1998provides online access to approximately 270 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African American experience. This unique collection features papers from more than 35 states—including many rare and historically significant 19th century titles.


Hispanic American Newspapers, 1808-1980represents the single largest compilation of Spanish-language newspapers printed in the U.S. during the 19th and 20th centuries. The distinctive collection features hundreds of Hispanic American newspapers, including many long scattered and forgotten titles published in the 19th century.






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