The bulk of this section focuses on historical articles to give users a chance to read invaluable first-hand accounts of history while it was happening. For articles that present contemporary news and events, there is no end to what the UST libraries offer in a wide range of disciplines.
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African American newspapers offer unique perspectives on historical events, providing insights into the experiences of the African American community. These publications often highlight issues and perspectives that might be underrepresented or overlooked in mainstream media. They provide in-depth coverage of protests, activism, and pivotal events, as well as highlighting cultural contributions in the arts, literature, music, and sports.
Articles from newspapers and journals written by individuals who witnessed or were directly involved in historical events offer a real-time snapshot of those events. These contemporaneous accounts provide an immediate and unfiltered perspective, distinct from later interpretations.
This database provides you access to the complete content of the Minneapolis Tribune, the Minneapolis Star and the Minneapolis Star Tribune (1867 – 2001) including all articles, editorials, advertisements and photographs.
This database is a digital collection of American magazines and journals dating from 1684 – 1912.