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African American Newspapers: The 19th Century

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Searchable full-text of the major African-American newspapers published in the United States during the 19th century. 

All Branch LibrariesSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureStavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThe New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsThomas Yoseloff Business Center
United States History, Historical Newspapers, U.S. Newspapers, Area and Cultural Studies, African American Studies, History, Genealogy
<p>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.</p>
English