HIST 397: History of the Civil Rights Movement

Primary Sources

American Memory Project: Library of Congress
A digital record of American history. Free access to written and spoken word, sound recordings, etc. from LC.

Chicago Tribune Historical
Full text of the Chicago Tribune from 1849 to 1985. In memory of Alex Yard, a former WSU history professor.
Ethnic NewsWatch Historical
Rare collection of over 30 full text titles marketed to specific ethnic groups (Black, Hispanic, Jewish, Armenian, etc.). 1959-1989.
New York Times Historical
Full text and full image articles from the New York Times (1851-2017).

Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress
Unique in their scope and richness, the prints and photographs collections today number more than 13.7 million images.

Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982
Comprehensive list of articles in the most popular general interest periodicals published in the U.S. and Canada. Some full text.
Winona Newspaper Database
Winona newspapers full text from 1850 to 1976.

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