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Provides access to Harper’s Weekly, America’s leading 19th century illustrated newspaper. Includes the following segments: 1857 – 1865: The Civil War Era; 1866 – 1871: Reconstruction I; 1872 – 1877: Reconstruction II. HarpWeek makes it possible for you to discover the news stories, illustrations, cartoons, editorials, biographies, literature, and even advertisements that shaped and reflected public opinion during this time period.

Summary

Digitized editions of Harper's Weekly from 1857 to 1877, America's leading 19th century illustrated newspaper.

Content Types

Newspapers, Primary Sources

Dates

1857-1877