Research Guides: [old] HIST 490: Women of the Civil Rights Movement: Newspapers, Narratives & Biographies

Primary Sources: Narratives & Biographies

HistoryMakers Digital Archive This link opens in a new window
The HistoryMakers Digital Archive is an extensive online database of over 9,000 hours of full-text and video interviews with African-Americans distinguished in the fields of science, culture, politics, the arts, and public life. More content being added each week.
Sixties: Primary Documents and Personal Narratives This link opens in a new window
The Sixties brings the 1960s alive through diaries, letters, autobiographies and other memoirs, written and oral histories, manifestos, government documents, memorabilia, and scholarly commentary. Coverage: 1960-1974
Slavery, Abolition and Social Justice, 1490-2007 This link opens in a new window
This digital collection documents key aspects of the history of slavery worldwide over six centuries, with 16 key areas of focus including resistance and revolts; the Underground Railroad; the abolition movement; legislation and politics; freed slaves, freedmen and free black settlements. The collection also includes case studies from America, the Caribbean, Brazil, and Cuba.

North American Slave Narratives*
Collection of books, images, and articles documenting the African American experience from the 18th to early 20th century. Includes autobiographical narratives of fugitive and former slaves.
[Note: Does contain fictionalized slave narratives. For best search experience use 'Browse Images by Subject' and then use the link back to the text document.]

Primary Sources: Newspapers

Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new window
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Major American newspapers, some foreign newspapers, and selected stories from US regional newspapers. Contains over 500 U.S. newspapers (ex. USA Today, Washington Post) and 700 international newspapers (ex. Toronto Star, Manila Times). Also includes television and radio news transcripts. Coverage: Varies by title.
New York Times: Historical Newspapers 1851-2017 This link opens in a new window
Full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. Coverage: 1851-2017.
African American Newspapers, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new window
Broad coverage of African American history, culture, and daily life. Newspapers from over 35 states. Coverage: 1827-1998.
Chicago Defender: Historical Newspapers 1909-1975 This link opens in a new window
A leading African American newspaper, with more than two-thirds of its readership outside Chicago. News articles, photos, advertisements, obituaries, cartoons, etc. Full page and article images with searchable full text. Coverage: 1909-1975.
Baltimore Afro-American: Historical Newspapers 1893-1988 This link opens in a new window
One of the most widely circulated African American newspapers on the Atlantic Coast. News articles, photos, advertisements, obituaries, cartoons, etc. Full page and article images with searchable full text. Coverage: 1893-1988.
Atlanta Daily World: Historical Newspapers 1931-2003 This link opens in a new window
W.A. Scott II founded the Atlanta Daily World at a time when most black Americans lived in the South. He felt that the race problem could only be solved in the South, which required an informed community. He launched his own newspaper to educate, inspire, uplift, and promote the expression of the Southern black community. Coverage: 1931-2003

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers*
This database allows you to search and view public domain newspaper pages (1690-1963) and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.