1. UMB Healey Library Sept 11, 2007 Prof E. Schaefer Soc 211G: Race & Power in the US

2. Is It a Primary or Secondary Source? Primary Sources A primary source is defined as any uninterrupted, un-interpreted source of information. Examples include: First-person account (oral histories, diaries, letters) Newspaper articles published during the time period of an historical event A researcher's report on his/her original study often published in a scholarly journal. Scientific data, which has been collected but not interpreted (Census data, population statistics, animal migration patterns, etc) Secondary Sources A secondary source is defined as any material other than a primary source in the preparation of a written work. Examples include: A book about an historical event published after the time period of the event A periodical article referring to a study Newspaper articles published after the time period of an historical event biprimy.06

3. Introduction to the New York Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) All images are copyrighted by ProQuest

4. New York Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) Full text begins with first edition Complete coverage from 1851-2003 Every issue cover-to-cover Includes advertisements,obituaries, historical photos, real estate, stock quotes, weather and more

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7. The New York Times “All the news that’s fit to print”

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9. Additional Resources New York Times 1980 to present New York Times New York Times 1857-2003 on microfilm at the Healey LibraryHealey Library ProQuest Historical Newspapers Preview ProQuest Historical Newspapers Home Page ProQuest Historical Newspapers Home Page Search Strategies Made Easy

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