Popular peridicals and magazines easily convey the atmosphere of the time in which they were published. Not only the feature articles, but also the illustrations, editorial statements, and advertisements can serve as primary sources.
Magazines and Periodicals
American Periodicals
A large collection of 19th century periodicals on microfilm. The first series, Film 43, reproduces all available issues from two short-lived publications of 1741 by Andrew Bradford and Benjamin Franklin through the increasing magazine activity after the Revolution. The second series, Film 44, is a much larger set. It covers the expansion of magazine publishing that took place in the next 50 years, and reflects the growth of periodicals dealing with specific interests. Read more info
Covers: 1857-1912. Provides electronic access to Harper's Weekly, the illustrated 19th century "Journal of Civilization". An important primary resource for examining 19th-century America on a cumulative week-to-week basis. Includes: news stories, illustrations, cartoons. editorials, biographies, literature, opinion, and advertisements.