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HarpWeek
Harp week
Description HarpWeek provides electronic access to Harper's Weekly, the illustrated 19th and early 20th century "national newspaper," an important resource for examining America on a cumulative week-to-week basis from 1857-1912. Through this database one can discover news stories, illustrations, cartoons, editorials, biographies, literature, and advertisements that shaped and reflected public opinion of the times. This is an important primary resource for the study of the U.S. Civil War, and the era of reconstruction. (At the "Web Access Agreement" screen, click "I Accept"). Partially funded by the KU Parents' Campaign, an annual giving opportunity for parents of KU students to support KU Libraries. The Parents' Campaign supports projects and initiatives that directly benefit students.
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Publisher HarpWeek, LLC
Type
Article indexes
Electronic journals
Coverage 1857 to 1912.
Rights Licensed for all KU students, faculty, and staff connecting to the Internet.