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Posted by: Malea Walker
When the USS Maine mysteriously exploded, the American “yellow press” published outrageous accusations against Spain and demanded war. Read more about the beginnings of yellow journalism and the rivalry between Pulitzer and Hearst that brought their newspapers to print some of the most preposterous pages in journalism history.
Posted in: Digitized Newspapers, Journalism, Newspapers
Posted by: Meg Metcalf
Acclaimed author Truman Capote was born in 1924 in New Orleans. An openly gay man from the deep south, Capote defied social expectations and lived his life authentically despite the risk. Known for his small stature and large personality, he surrounded himself with the most famous, fashionable, and wealthy women in New York, whom he …
Posted in: Fashion, LGBTQ+, Women's History
Posted by: Amber Paranick
This post briefly highlights Anne Royall, one of America's first female journalists, and her weekly Paul Pry newspaper.
Posted in: Journalism, Newspapers, Women's History
Posted by: Joanna Colclough
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the British Library, the Serial and Government Publications Division displayed some related comic book content on Captain Britain, Miracleman, Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, and Winston Churchill.
Posted in: Comic Books
Posted by: Heather Thomas
Spanning roughly 1870-1900, the Gilded Age was a time of rapid industrialization in the United States. The country was transforming from an agrarian society of farmers and small producers to an industrial economy based in large urban cities. At the same time, there was a burst of innovation in the fields of engineering, science, and technology, which brought about some of the modern era's most innovative inventions. Here is a look at some of those inventions through historical newspapers.
Posted in: Digitized Newspapers, Newspapers
Posted by: Malea Walker
During this time of year there are often hopes and wishes for “peace on earth.” Take a look through our historic newspapers at how leaders of the past have considered peace and what it means.
Posted in: Digitized Newspapers, Newspapers, U.S. Presidents
Posted by: Malea Walker
From the feared fruitcake to the mysterious figgy pudding, the winter holidays are a wonderful time to get creative in the kitchen. It may surprise you to learn that many familiar holiday recipes have traveled several centuries and continents from their origins to end up on our tables. Please enjoy these festive recipes from the past and find more to savor in historic newspapers on Chronicling America.
Posted in: Digitized Newspapers, Holidays, Newspapers, Recipes
Posted by: Amber Paranick
Marguerite Harrison is a name you might not recognize. Under the guise of a newspaper correspondent, she was an American woman who worked as a spy in Europe and Asia in the years between World War I and World War II. This post illustrates her life in newspapers articles- some penned by her and others about her.
Posted in: Biography, Digitized Newspapers, Women's History
Posted by: Joanna Colclough
Burris Jenkins Jr (1897-1966) was a sports journalist and cartoonist for Hearst Publications, most notably the New York Journal-American. Find his work in Chronicling America.
Posted in: Behind the Bylines, Journalism, Newspapers, World War II