New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993)

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Subjects:

New York City History;

Historical Newspapers;

U.S. Newspapers;

Area and Cultural Studies;

African American Studies

Notes:

This leading Black newspaper of the 20th century reached its peak in the 1940s. The Amsterdam News was a strong advocate for the desegregation of the U.S. military during World War II, and also covered the historically important Harlem Renaissance.

Dates of Coverage:

1922-1993

Update Frequency:

N/A

Provider:

ProQuest Information and Learning

Format:

Web

Language:

English

Output type:

Print, Email, Download