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"Jacksonville Public Library Launches ProQuest Historical Newspapers Database"

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The Jacksonville Public Library has announced the launch of the ProQuest Historical Newspapers database, which includes newspapers like The Chicago Defender, The Baltimore Afro-American, and more. This database provides primary source material such as articles, obituaries, photos, and editorials from African American newspapers dating back to the year 1893 up to 2010.

The collection is available online from anywhere with an internet connection for library cardholders. It covers a wide range of African American events, society, and politics. The library will also conduct outreach presentations in the community to promote the database, including in local schools like LaVilla Middle School.

Anyone interested in accessing this historical database can do so through the Jacksonville Public Library website by using their Library card and PIN. Additionally, those without library cards can easily obtain one through the library's website.

This resource aims to connect the community to national history and empower researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts to explore and engage with the rich African American history it offers.

Source: Jacksonville Public Library | Jacksonville FL

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Source Location: Jacksonville

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Jul 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM

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