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Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers

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Over 500 titles covering the entire nineteenth century, with a special emphasis on westward expansion, the American Civil War, and the African American experience.   All states and territories, except Washington and Nevada, are represented, but please note that some publications have a small number of issues, rather than their complete run, included. 

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