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Ethnic American Newspapers from the Balch Collection, 1799-1971

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More than 50 searchable newspapers from the former Balch Institute of Ethnic Studies. More titles and languages to come. 

Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to NYPL cardholders working from home, courtesy of Readex/Newsbank.

All Branch LibrariesSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThe New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsThomas Yoseloff Business Center
New York City History, United States History, Historical Newspapers, U.S. Newspapers, History
English