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American Historical Newspapers collection
Special Collections and Archives
American Historical Newspapers collection
Special Collections and Archives
American Historical Newspapers collection
| Repository: | Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. |
| Title: | American Historical Newspapers collection |
| Inclusive Date(s): | 1797-1913 |
| Bulk Date(s): | 1847-1901 |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Cara Gilgenbach, December 2019 |
| Creation: | Finding aid encoded by Cara Gilgenbach using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2019 |
| Origination: | Kent State University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and Archives |
| Extent: | 3 cubic feet (oversized folders) |
| Physical Location: | 11th floor (map case) |
| Finding Aid Identifier: | OhKeUSC0206 |
| Abstract: | This collection contains historical American newspapers compiled by Kent State University Special Collections and Archives from a variety of sources and donations. Most materials date from the nineteenth century. |
| Language(s): | The records are in English |
Scope and Content
This collection contains a sampling of historical newspapers published in the United States of America, primarily dating from the nineteenth century. There are a large number of newspaper issues (or partial issues) that deal with the assassinations of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley. There are also examples of abolitionist newspapers in the collection, as well as some newspaper issues covering the U.S. Civil War and the 1889 Johnstown (PA) Flood.
Statement of Arrangement
Materials in this collection are organized geographically by state of origin, then alphabetically by title, and then by date within each title.
Related Material
Kent State University Special Collections and Archives holds other historical newspapers and clippings from newspapers throughout its collections. The department also holds additional material relating to abolitionism and the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley. For assistance in locating related materials, please contact Special Collections and Archives.
Restrictions on Access
Many of the newspapers in this collection are very fragile and require extreme care in viewing. Photocopying and scanning are not permitted for many of these items. Please consult with Special Collections and Archives staff for more information.
Preferred Citation
American Historical Newspapers collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Acquisition Information
This collection has been compiled by Special Collections and Archives from a number of acquisitions and donations, many of which lacked specific acquisition and provenance documentation. Some of the materials in this collection are believed to have been donated by Thomas A. Cox of Kent, Ohio. Many of the papers in this collection were donated by Roy Pierce of Kent, Ohio, in 1991.
Accruals
Historical newspapers not associated with established archival collections held by Kent State University Special Collections and Archives will be added to this collection as they are acquired.
Controlled-access headings
The following are found in this collection:
| Subjects: | |
| Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Assassination | |
| Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 -- Assassination | |
| McKinley, William, 1843-1901 -- Assassination | |
| Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century | |
| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 | |
| Floods -- Pennsylvania -- Johnstown (Cambria County) | |
| Functions: | |
| Newspaper publishing | |
| Places: | |
| United States | |
| Johnstown (Cambria County, Pa.) | |
| Material Types: | |
| Newspapers | |
Detailed Description of the Collection
Colorado, 1884
| Folder 41 |
| The Little Presbyterian (Del Norte), February, 1884 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Number 14 | |
Connecticut, 1871-1880
| Folder 32 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), November 11, 1871 |
| Folder 33 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), January 31, 1874 |
| Folder 34 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), November 22, 1879 |
| Folder 35 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), November 29, 1879 |
| Folder 36 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), December 6, 1879 |
| Folder 37 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), December 13, 1879 |
| Folder 38 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), December 27, 1879 |
| Folder 39 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), January 3, 1880 |
| Folder 40 |
| Columbia Weekly Register (New Haven), January 10, 1880 |
Massachusetts, 1799-1885
| Folder 42 |
| The American Cultivator (Boston), June 27, 1885 |
| Folder 43 |
| Boston Daily Globe (Boston), September 27, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Garfield Memorial Number | |
| Folder 44 |
| Columbian Centinel (Boston), December 25, 1802 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 1,958 | |
| Folder 45 |
| The Liberator (Boston), undated |
| Scope and Content | |
| Extra issue, undated, but after May 1, 1840. Reports on several meetings of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society. | |
| Folder 46 |
| The Liberator (Boston), June 26, 1857 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 1,381 | |
| Folder 47 |
| The Liberator (Boston), July 3, 1857 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 1,382 | |
| Folder 48 |
| The Liberator (Boston), August 4, 1865 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 1,800 | |
| Folder 49 |
| The Salem Gazette (Salem), December 10, 1799 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Number 869 | |
Michigan, 1865
| Folder 50 |
| Grand Rapids Daily Eagle (Grand Rapids), April 15, 1865 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the Lincoln assassination. | |
New York, 1797-1913
| Folder 51 |
| Commercial Advertiser (New York City), October 2, 1797 |
| Physical Description: This is possibly a facsimile edition. |
| Folder 52 |
| The Evening Sun (New York City), September 14, 1901 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the McKinley assassination. | |
| Folder 53 |
| The Evening Sun (New York City), September 18, 1901 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the McKinley assassination. | |
| Folder 54 |
| Evening Telegram (New York City), September 18, 1901 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the McKinley assassination. | |
| Folder 55 |
| The New-York Evangelist (New York City), August 11, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 2,681 | |
| Folder 56 |
| The New-York Evangelist (New York City), September 22, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 2,687; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 57 |
| The New-York Evangelist (New York City), September 29, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 2,688; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 58 |
| New York Evening Journal (New York City), September 10, 1901 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Partial issue; Includes coverage of McKinley assassination. | |
| Folder 59 |
| The New York Herald (New York City), April 15, 1861 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 8,984; Includes coverage of commencing of the Civil War. | |
| Folder 60 |
| The New York Herald (New York City), September 20, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Partial issue; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 61 |
| The New York Herald (New York City), September 21, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 62 |
| The New York Herald (New York City), September 22, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Partial issue; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 63 |
| The New York Herald (New York City), September 23, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Partial issue; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 64 |
| The New York Times (New York City), September 13, 1901 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the McKinley assassination. | |
| Folder 65 |
| The New York Times (New York City), September 18, 1901 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the McKinley assassination. | |
| Folder 66 |
| New-York Tribune (New York City), February 11, 1874 |
| Folder 67 |
| New-York Tribune (New York City), April 1, 1913 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Partial issue | |
| Folder 68 |
| The Revolution (New York City), December 2, 1869 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 100 | |
| Biography or History | |
| This newspaper was established, edited, and managed by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. | |
| Folder 69 |
| The World (New York City), June 3, 1886 |
| Scope and Content | |
| New Jersey edition | |
Ohio, 1848-1889
| Folder 1 |
| The Cleveland Herald (Cleveland), September 22, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 2 |
| The Cleveland Herald (Cleveland), September 25, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Garfield Memorial Edition. | |
| Folder 3 |
| The Cleveland Leader (Cleveland), June 9, 1875 |
| Folder 4 |
| The Cleveland Leader (Cleveland), September 25, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 5 |
| Cleveland Morning Leader (Cleveland), April 28, 1865 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of Lincoln assassination. | |
| Folder 6 |
| Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer (Cleveland), February 14, 1878 |
| Folder 7 |
| Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer (Cleveland), April 11, 1878 |
| Folder 8 |
| Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer (Cleveland), April 25, 1878 |
| Folder 9 |
| The Daily Cleveland Herald (Cleveland), April 28, 1865 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the Lincoln assassination. | |
| Folder 10 |
| The Democratic Press (Ravenna), November 16, 1871 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 168 | |
| Folder 11 |
| The Democratic Press (Ravenna), November 30, 1871 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 170 | |
| Folder 12 |
| The Democratic Press (Ravenna), December 13, 1877 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 485 | |
| Folder 13 |
| The Democratic Press (Ravenna), February 28, 1878 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 496 | |
| Folder 14 |
| The Evening Herald (Cleveland), March 29, 1884 |
| Folder 15 |
| The Portage County Democrat (Ravenna), December 3, 1862 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 453 | |
| Folder 16 |
| The Portage County Whig (Ravenna), December 6, 1848 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Number 15 | |
| Folder 17 |
| Portage Sentinel (Ravenna), August 13, 1849 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 219 | |
| Folder 18 |
| The Press (Cleveland), June 3, 1889 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the Johnstown (PA) Flood. | |
| Folder 19 |
| The Press (Cleveland), June 4, 1889 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Includes coverage of the Johnstown (PA) Flood. | |
| Folder 20 |
| The Weekly Portage Sentinel (Ravenna), February 14, 1856 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 554 | |
| Folder 21 |
| Youngstown Daily Register (Youngstown), September 20, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Morning edition; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 22 |
| Youngstown Daily Register (Youngstown), September 20, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Evening edition; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 23 |
| Youngstown Daily Register (Youngstown), September 26, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Evening edition; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
| Folder 24 |
| The Youngstown Evening News (Youngstown), September 20, 1881 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Two copies; Includes coverage of the Garfield assassination. | |
Pennsylvania, 1847-1897
| Folder 25 |
| American Courier (Philadelphia), December 2, 1848 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 923 | |
| Folder 26 |
| Media Ledger (Media), February 11, 1897 |
| Folder 27 |
| Saturday Courier (Philadelphia), November 27, 1847 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 870 | |
| Folder 28 |
| Saturday Courier (Philadelphia), December 4, 1847 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 871 | |
| Folder 29 |
| Saturday Courier (Philadelphia), December 11, 1847 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 872 | |
| Folder 30 |
| Saturday Courier (Philadelphia), December 18, 1847 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 873 | |
| Folder 31 |
| Saturday Courier (Philadelphia), December 25, 1847 |
| Scope and Content | |
| Whole Number 874 | |
