using newspapers in genealogical research
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Using Newspapers in Genealogical
Research
Jean L. CooperMay 2, 2023
What is a newspaper?
What is a newspaper?OLocal or general news
OAnnouncements, advertisements, current events
ODaily or weekly
OPrint or online
What can you find in an historical newspaper?
O Birth, marriage, and death information
O Travel & visiting plansO Real estate sales & purchasesO Business announcements &
advertisementsO Photographs
Where to find newspapers
O Most modern newspapers have an online presence
O Library collectionsO MicrofilmO Volunteer collectionsO Commercial databases online
guides.lib.virginia.edu/newspapers
Finding ToolsO Guide to Newspapers and Other News
Media
guides.lib.virginia.edu/newspapers
O U.S. Newspapers in Microform at U.Va. Historical Database
guides.lib.virginia.edu/content.php?pid=13447&sid=133179
Virginia Gazette
America’s Historical Newspapers
Chronicling America
Virginia ChronicleVirginiaChronicle.com
ProQuest Historical Newspapers
OAmerican Periodicals (1740 and 1940)
OChicago Defender (1910-1975)
OChicago Tribune (1849-1990)
OLos Angeles Times (1881-1990)
OThe New York Times (1851-2009)
OThe Wall Street Journal (1889-1996)
OThe Washington Post (1877-1997)
Google Newspapershttps://sites.google.com/site/onlinenewspapersite/Home
Digital Newspaper Archives
Jean L. CooperUniversity of Virginia Library
https://virginia.box.com/newspapers