Microform Research Sets

Collections of primary source materials on microfilm. microfiche, and microcards

About this Collection

American Periodicals Series

About
Also called American Periodical Series, 1741-1800; American Periodical Series, 1800-1859.
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.
A third series, covering 1850-1900, was also produced but is not held in the University Libraries.
Location
Library Annex LISA Microfilm Film 43 and Film 44
Format
Microfilm
Arrangement
Series I, 1741-1800, is arranged alphabetically by title.
Series II, 1800-1850, was filmed in units. Titles are arranged alphabetically in each unit. The Libraries do not own all titles in the second series.
Items
Series I, Film 43: 33 reels Series II, 44, 800+ reels
Publication
ProQuest - University Microfilms, 1950?-

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Online Options

Some nineteenth century periodicals can be fond online though it can be challenging to browse a full run.