Ethnic American Newspapers from the Balch Collection 1799-1971
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This rich collection of American newspapers features over 130 fully searchable newspapers in 10 languages from 25 states from 1799-1971. This database offers rich insights into immigrant contributions to U.S. business, music, science, education, labor movements and war efforts. With an emphasis on Americans of Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Jewish, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovak and Welsh descent, this unique resource will enable students and scholars to explore often-overlooked aspects of this nation’s history, politics and culture, including insights into the direct impact of largely anti-immigrant American legislation on specific ethnic groups, the founding of nativist political movements, and “war relocation camp” experiences during World War II.