Bibliographic Checklist of African American Newspapers

by Barbara K Henritze

Overview

This book contains a complete checklist of African American newspapers identified in all major bibliographic sources--newspaper directories, union lists, finding aids, African American bibliographies, yearbooks, and specifically African American newspaper sources. In short, it is a comprehensive checklist of every newspaper that has served African Americans since 1827--a total of 5,539 newspapers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780806314570
Publisher:	Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/01/2009
Pages:	238
Sales rank:	1,138,491
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

What began life as an article grew into probably the most comprehensive list of African American publications now available. In her informative and impassioned introduction, Henritze says that this book's major purpose is to identify source material for historical and genealogical research. The 5,539 publications (not all are newspapers) are listed by state/city, with sources they were located in, frequency of publication, and dates referenced (not necessarily complete years of publication). Many have colorful titles, such as Guiding Star of Truth, It's What's Happening, Herald of Mission & Patriotism, and People's Protector. There is a separate title index, an extensive bibliography, and a chart of newspapers by state. This checklist can claim a place alongside such titles as Index to Black Periodicals, published yearly by G.K. Hall, and is recommended for African American and journalism collections.-Bruce Rosenstein, "USA Today" Lib., Arlington, Va.

Library Journal

A bibliography of some 5,500 modern and historical African American newspapers and other publications, culled from about 100 sources. Includes tips on locating actual issues, and addresses of useful organizations. Of interest to genealogists, historians, and students. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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