Category: Newspapers

Ever wondered where your ancestors aired their dirty laundry? In the 1800s and early 1900s, newspapers were filled with small but explosive “runaway spouse” notices—public warnings from a deserted husband or wife announcing that their partner had left, and that the abandoning spouse would no longer be supported financially. These short items often contain more […]

This past week (November 7, 2025 to November 13, 2025), the following additions were made to The Newspaper Research Academy: ✅ Free Resources – 0 New Articles were added – 83 Total ✅ Research Guides – 1 New Guides were added – 82 Total ✅ Video Guides – 0 New Videos – 19 Total ✅ […]

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, local newspapers published “Personal Mention” or “Local Happenings” columns — the community’s version of Facebook status updates. Reporters (and often readers themselves) submitted short notes about who was visiting whom, who returned from a trip, or who entertained guests for Sunday dinner. A single column could mention […]

This past week (October 31, 2025 to November 6, 2025), the following additions were made to The Newspaper Research Academy: ✅ Free Resources – 0 New Articles were added – 83 Total ✅ Research Guides – 0 New Guides were added – 81 Total ✅ Video Guides – 0 New Videos – 19 Total ✅ […]

Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections regularly adds or updates newspaper titles to the collections. Last month, 18 titles were added or updated (Information provided by Veridian Software, which powers the Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections website). Here is the list of titles for this month: To access the site, go to Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections

Virginia Chronicle regularly adds or updates newspaper titles for the collection. Last month, 60 titles were added or updated (Information provided by Veridian Software, which powers the Virginia Chronicle website). Here is the list of titles: To access the site, go to Virginia Chronicle

The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection regularly adds or updates newspaper titles to the collection. Last month, 17 titles were added or updated (Information provided by Veridian Software, which powers the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection website). Here is the list of titles: To access the site, go to Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection

Digital Michigan Newspapers regularly adds or updates newspaper titles for the collection. Last month 6 titles were added or updated (Information provided by Veridian Software, which powers the Digital Michigan Newspapers website). Here is the list of titles: To access the site go to Digital Michigan Newspapers