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Chronicling America Historic Newspapers Joins Twitter!

Posted by: Heather Thomas

Women’s Fashion History Through Newspapers: 1921-1940

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A young African American woman, Althea Gibson, smiles at the camera.

Althea Gibson: Tennis Turmoil and Triumph

Posted by: Malea Walker

A child carrying a bundle of newspapers in one hand, the other arm held high with a copy of the Anchorage Daily Times, the headline reading

Let’s Talk Comics: LGBTQIA+ Titles

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Women’s Fashion History Through Newspapers: 1900-1920

Posted by: Heather Thomas

Excerpt from a newspaper showing a large bold headline reading: Tulsa's Terrible Tale is Told. Below the headline are three small photographs showing damage to Tulsa and nurses who volunteered to help.

Tulsa Race Massacre: Newspaper Complicity and Coverage

Posted by: Malea Walker

Before Brown v. Board of Education, There was Tape v. Hurley

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A child carrying a bundle of newspapers in one hand, the other arm held high with a copy of the Anchorage Daily Times, the headline reading

An Old Book, a Former Student, and Research Strategies

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Photograph shows portrait of abolitionist Sojourner Truth wearing polka dotted dress and holding cased photograph of her grandson.

Sojourner Truth’s Most Famous Speech

Posted by: Malea Walker