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Caribbean Newspapers (1718-1876)

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Includes the first series of Caribbean titles digitized from the American Antiquarian Society's collections. More than 140 newspaper titles, from 22 countries are covered in this database, providing primary source content on colonial history, slave trade, and commerce.  Background information and search tips for this database. 

Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to NYPL cardholders working from home, courtesy of Readex/Newsbank.

All Branch LibrariesSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThe New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsThomas Yoseloff Business Center
History, United States History, World History, Historical Newspapers, International Newspapers, African American Studies, American Studies, Latin American Studies
English