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Basics of Genealogy

This guide was created to help people who are new to genealogy.

Online Historical Newspapers

Newspaper Links from The Ancestor Hunt
To help you with finding historical newspaper articles about your ancestors, this site provides links to thousands of free historical newspaper links.
Chronicling America
Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963. Sponsored by the NEH and and the Library of Congress.
Online Historical Newspapers
Newpaper links listed by state, county, and city.

African American Newspapers

Chicago Defender: 1909-1975 (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
The Chicago Defender was a leading newpaper in the African-American community and was widely read outside Chicago. Coverage is from 1910-1975.

MyHeritage Newspaper Collection

MyHeritage Newspaper Collection
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