New England Historic Genealogical Society

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The New England Historic Genealogical Society presents the 19th Century U.S. Newspapers database!  
19th Century US NewspapersThe 19th Century U.S. Newspapers database provides access to approximately 1.7 million pages of primary source newspaper  content from throughout the 19th century. It features full-text content and images from hundreds of newspapers from every region in the U.S -- rural and urban, large cities and small town, coast to coast and beyond. The collection emphasizes such topics as the American Civil War, Western migration, African-American history, and Antebellum-era life among other subjects.
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The New England Historic Genealogical Society Presents Early American Newspapers, Series I 1690-1876
Early American NewspapersExplore your early American ancestors and the America of yesterday! The New England Historic Genealogical Society is excited to offer to its members an invaluable resource, Early American Newspapers, Series I 1690-1876.
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