This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Origin and Progress of Newspapers in General
A historical overview traces early newspapers from China’s Pekin Gazette to 17th century Europe and America. It notes the rise of daily papers in Boston in 1704, the penny press era, notable editors and papers, and the influence of journalism on society, politics, and public life. It discusses press freedom, sensationalism, reforms, and the craft’s modernization and reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
London Gazette
Swift Bolingbroke
England
United States
Boston
John Campbell
News Letter
America
London
Benjamin Franklin
Philape
Claypool
Penny Press
New York Sun
Charles A. Dana
the Herald
James Goren Bennet
Janes Gorden Bennet
Lik Heath
Trious
Horac Ly
West Young
Saturn
Een
Philippines
Tribune
New York City
Ube
West
Cily
Taste & Siaviinr
Spec
Greay
Ing
Daily Graphic
New York
Albquerque
Valle Fc
Heather Lands
Pennypacker
Pittsburg Gazet
Baltimore Herald
William R. Hearst
OAL
Clie Press
Amnalar
Ali
Staal
Smith
John
John Smith
Yale
Harry Thaw
Menory
Halix
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