African American Newspapers: The 19th Century
Searchable full-text of the major African-American newspapers published in the United States during the 19th century. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
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Subjects:
United States History;
Historical Newspapers;
U.S. Newspapers;
Area and Cultural Studies;
African American Studies
Notes:
The database contains first-hand reports of the major events and issues of the day, including the Mexican War, Presidential and congressional addresses, Congressional abstracts, business and commodity markets, the humanities, world travel and religion. Also included are large numbers of early biographies, vital statistics, essays and editorials, poetry and prose, and advertisements all of which embody the African-American experience.
Dates of Coverage:
Varies according to publication
Update Frequency:
Monthly
Print Equivalent:
Includes:
The Christian Recorder (1861–1902)
The Colored American (1837–1841)
Frederick Douglass’ Paper (1851–1855; 1859–1863)
Freedom’s Journal (1827–1829)
The National Era (1847–1860)
The North Star (1847–1851)
Provincial Freeman (1854–1857)
Weekly Advocate (1837–1837)
Provider:
Accessible Archives
Format:
Web
Language:
English
Output type:
Print, Download