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Collage of a portrait of John Rankin, a newspaper headline that reads American Anti-Slavery Society, and a newspaper headline that reads The Nestor of Abolition.

Researcher Story: Caleb Franz on Rev. John Rankin

Posted by: Joanna Colclough

An interview with researcher Caleb Franz who utilized the collections at the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room for his new book "The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism’s Essential Founding Father." Read about his researcher experience, cool discoveries, and tips and recommendations for navigating the collections.

shelves of stacks of current newspapers with labels for the Washington Times, USA Today, Baltimore Sun.

How to Find Currently Received Newspapers

Posted by: Joanna Colclough

Learn how to find 21st century newspapers (current newspapers) in the Serial and Government Publications Division collections. These are mostly accessible on-site only, but you can look up titles from the comfort of your own computer using our interactive lists. "How to find" is a new blog series on tips, tricks, and tools to help you navigate the collections of the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room.