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Readex @readex.com · 28/09/2026

"I tell you, Bear Creek Valley someday will be filled with great buildings and factories, and they will help toward winning the greatest war that ever will be." The Earth Will Shake: The Uncanny Prophecy of John Hendrix and the Building of the Atomic City ow.ly/w8Zk50ZShxl #NuclearHistory

Black and white aerial view of a mid-20th century shopping center with parked cars and people walking between buildings.

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Readex @readex.com · 23/09/2026

New collection from Readex - The Manhattan Project: Building the Atomic Bomb, 1942-1946. 30,000+ declassified primary sources reveal the background and context behind the production of the world’s first nuclear weapons. Explore the archive: ow.ly/4o0h50ZQGwc #Nuclearhistory #ScienceHistory

Black and white photo of a complex round device with wires attached, housed in a metal-framed building with a technician present.

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Readex @readex.com · 18/09/2026

“An equality of wages”: The Evolution of Working Women’s Rights, as Captured by Early American Publications: ow.ly/3HBT50ZIn2j #EqualPay #InternationalEqualPayDay #WomensHistory

On left, black and white photo of a woman carrying a large bundle on her head walking through an urban street with buildings in the background. On right, black and white photo of a woman wearing a hard hat using heavy tools to do metal work on a large metal object.

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Readex @readex.com · 17/09/2026

📜 Happy Constitution Day! #OTD in 1787 the "Grand Federal Convention" signed the Constitution of the United States and distributed it from Maine to Georgia in English and German and in newspapers. #Constitution #ConstitutionDay #America250

Three historic newspaper pages from 1787 with the text of the U.S. Constitution.

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Readex @readex.com · 16/09/2026

Liberty or land grab? In 1813, John H. Robinson called for support of the Mexican revolution—was he fighting for freedom or fertile territory? Read his letter & decide: ow.ly/6iSM50ZO4TK #PrimarySources #19thCentury

Detailed 19th-century map of Mexico featuring state borders, rivers, and key settlements in a classic cartographic style.

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Readex @readex.com · 15/09/2026

"It was received with universal shouts of joy": The Declaration of Independence is read aloud across the new United States of America: ow.ly/SKSM50ZIkGg #Democracy #PrimarySources #Revolution250 #America250

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Readex @readex.com · 10/09/2026

“I tell what I have seen”: Treatment of the Mentally Ill in Early America ow.ly/I94550ZKJ0C #HealthHistory #MedicalHumanities #MedHum

1869 pamphlet cover detailing asylum care and a detailed drawing of the asylum grounds featuring symmetrical gardens and walking paths.

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Readex @readex.com · 07/09/2026

"Modest and impressive of the quiet dignity of labor." —Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1894 Labor Day: from union parades to a national holiday. Explore its roots in Labor in America: www.readex.com/products/labor-ameri… #LaborDay #LaborHistory

Historical articles describing Labor Day excursions, parades, and the holiday's establishment in the late 19th century.

Artistic representation of laborers working on assembly lines in a bustling factory environment.

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Readex @readex.com · 02/09/2026

"The chief of police in a steel town said: 'I'd rather see a mob of armed strikers marching down Main street than have that old lady arrive on the scene.' He meant Mother Jones." Study organizer Mary Harris "Mother" Jones in Labor in America ow.ly/iyMQ50ZHHti #LaborHistory #WomensHistory

Three historic newspaper clippings depict Mother Jones' involvement in early 20th-century labor strikes and her defiant activism.

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Readex @readex.com · 01/09/2026

What city implemented an early women's public health program in the 1870s? 🔎https://ow.ly/Snwv50ZHrU1 #WomensHistory #19thCentury #HealthHistory

Historic city map highlighting street grids and a riverbank, rendered in sepia tones.

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Readex @readex.com · 29/08/2026

#OTD in 1632 John Locke, Enlightenment thinker and inspiration to Thomas Jefferson, was born. Only one edition of Two Treatises of Government was printed in North America. Explore Locke’s works in Early American Imprints: ow.ly/Ui4b50ZGCMb #America250 #Revolution250 #Democracy #EarlyAmerica

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Readex @readex.com · 26/08/2026

Women gained voting rights 126 years ago but the fight for suffrage began decades earlier. Who were the organizers that harnessed the language of the Declaration of Independence "to demand the equal station to which they are entitled"? 📜 ow.ly/e9oI50ZAGvK #WomensEqualityDay #EmpowerHer

Mural depicting six historical women with the quote 'We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal' on a brick wall.

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Readex @readex.com · 26/08/2026

New from Readex: Labor in America, the experience & impact of American workers as recorded by the news media: www.readex.com/products/labor-ameri… 📚 300+ years of history 📰 15,000+ news sources 🔎 700+ Suggested Searches #AcademicLibraries #FacultyResources #PrimarySources #HistoryResearch

Industrial workers engaged in various tasks within a busy factory, illustrating the theme of American labor history.

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Readex @readex.com · 22/08/2026

"I tried to conduct my [road] trips as an ordinary tourist...My only special qualification was my background as a historian." Watch Dr. Beverly Gage's thought-provoking discussion of her new book at the Readex Breakfast during #ALAAC26: ow.ly/681850ZzXYy 🗃️

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Readex @readex.com · 19/08/2026

"...to promote and encourage art in photography..." (1898) American Institute of the City of New York. Photographical Section. Catalogue of the American Institute photographic salon. American Pamphlets, Series 1, 1820-1922 #WorldPhotoDay #CaptureTheMoment #HumanitiesResearch

Two images: On upper left: 1899 American Institute Photographic Salon poster featuring a woman with flowing red hair holding a photo, styled in Art Nouveau design. On lower right: Text detailing the Salon's purpose to encourage photographic art, mentioning a delayed opening and closing dates in December.

Two photos. On left: Black and white photo of a woman wearing an elaborate beaded headdress and necklace, looking confidently upward. On right: An elderly man sits on a chair outside a rustic stone cottage, reading a newspaper in the fading light of evening.

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Readex @readex.com · 17/08/2026

Indigenous peoples of North and Central America engineered shields and body armor long before colonization—and kept innovating as new threats emerged. Discover their remarkable history from the 18th to 20th centuries: ow.ly/Grpg50ZzQ1f

Illustration of a traditional Alaskan shield made from feathers and wood, alongside a scene of Chukchi people in hoop armor at Plover Bay.

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Readex @readex.com · 15/08/2026

Before the Civil Rights Act, Black vacationers found rest and community in Idlewild, Michigan—a vibrant summer escape from segregation. Learn more: www.readex.com/blog/r-and-r-racism-… #NationalRelaxationDay #BlackHistory

Historic Idlewild Club building atop a grassy hill with a wooden staircase leading to its porch surrounded by trees.

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Readex @readex.com · 06/08/2026

🚴‍♂️ Happy Cycle to Work Day! Just don't get "bicycle face" along the way. ⁉️ Learn more about this "new aliment": ow.ly/CWmw50ZuqWA #CycleToWorkDay #PedalPower #EcoFriendlyJourney #AmericanStudies #HistoricalNewspapers #PrimarySources

Caricature of a man in striped pants holding a bicycle wheel outside a closed inn with a sign reading 'Protection Inn, No Hospitality for Man or Bicycle'.

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Readex @readex.com · 04/08/2026

It’s primary day in many states! Did you know Susanna Salter became the first woman mayor in the U.S. in 1887—after being placed on the ballot as a joke? Her win made history. Read more: ow.ly/63X650Zut3V 🗃️ #USHistory #AmericanHistory #WomensHistory #PoliticalHistory #KansasHistory

Portrait of Susanna M. Salter, the first woman mayor in the U.S., from Argonia, Kansas, 1887. Historical newspaper article titled Woman Mayor in 1887.

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Readex @readex.com · 03/08/2026

Hamilton’s 1792 tariff policy paid war debt and sparked U.S. manufacturing—a debate still alive today. Invite students to explore both sides with primary sources: government docs, imprints, and newspapers. Discover resources: ow.ly/g24o50ZuriZ

Historic engraving of the Custom House in New York from 1799 to 1815, showing a grand two-story building with columns and people in period clothing outside.

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Readex @readex.com · 30/07/2026

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini became unlikely friends in the early 20th century. Their bond was forged by the spiritualist movement, sparking a lifelong debate about the supernatural. Were they believers or skeptics? ow.ly/akj050Zu0Ar #FriendshipDay #CelebrateTogether

Black and white photo showing Houdini holding a book with the ghostly figure of Abraham Lincoln seated beside him. Black and white photo of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with the ghostly figure of a woman hovering above his head.

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Readex @readex.com · 28/07/2026

How did a failed marriage and a wildfire lead to the creation in 1902 of Big Basin Redwoods, California's oldest state park? 🕵️https://ow.ly/jTk050ZtA6r 🗃️ #ConserveNature #LoveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalHistory #WomensHistory

A winding dirt path meanders through a dense forest of towering redwood trees and lush green ferns.

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Readex @readex.com · 25/07/2026

🍷🧀 Mammoth Cheese and Escapernog Wine...what more do you need to celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day! 📚 Ode to the Mammoth Cheese from Early American Imprints. 📜 Escapernog Wine advertisement from American Broadsides and Ephemera, 1749-1900. #WineAndCheeseDay #CheersToLife

Historic broadside titled 'Ode to the Mammoth Cheese' presented to Thomas Jefferson in 1802 by Cheshire, Massachusetts residents.

Vintage ad showing a large bottle of Escapemong wine with two cherubs flying around it promoting Garrett & Co.'s drink.

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Readex @readex.com · 22/07/2026

On July 15, 1776 the Continental Army listened to a full reading of the Declaration of Independence. How did the Continentals and colonists react to the Declaration of Independence? ow.ly/lyV250ZmYYT #America250 #Revolution250 #Rev250

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Readex @readex.com · 15/07/2026

"Last night Nassau-Hall was grandly illuminated, and INDEPENDANCY proclaimed under a triple volley of musketry..." The former colonies received the Declaration of Independence with joy and excitement--reported to encourage unity across the new States: ow.ly/1znt50ZmTLe #America250

Historic newspaper excerpt announcing Independence proclaimed with musket volleys and celebrations in Nassau-Hall, Princeton.

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Readex @readex.com · 14/07/2026

As #America250 prompts us to reflect on national legacy, consider how Americans of the early republic envisioned their place in history. Who would be the first to publish a national history? Explore the origins of America’s historical narrative: ow.ly/Txfm50ZmV8o

Vintage wooden desk with an open old newspaper, antique inkwell, quill pen, and rows of leather-bound books in the background.

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Readex @readex.com · 10/07/2026

"[The Smithsonian's] activities are, however, not limited to science, but embrace every branch of human knowledge." How to Research the History of the Smithsonian Institution: ow.ly/XkUz50Zms1Q #America250 #USHIstory #AmericanHistory

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Readex @readex.com · 09/07/2026

The 14th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1868. #OTD #America250 #AmericanHistory #USHistory

"The nature of injustice is that we may not always see it in our own times. The generations that wrote and ratified the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment did not presume to know the extent of freedom in all of its dimensions, and so they entrusted to future generations a charter protecting the right of all persons to enjoy liberty as we learn its meaning. . . ."

-Justice Anthony Kennedy, Majority Opinion, Obergerfell v. Hodges (2015)

1868 letter from Secretary of State William H. Seward reporting on states ratifying the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Newspaper clipping announcing the ratification of the 14th Amendment by 30 states, dated July 22, 1868.

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Readex @readex.com · 06/07/2026

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence made headlines in the Pennsylvania Evening Post—just two days after its adoption. Explore original newspaper printings and local reactions in Early American Newspapers, 1690-1922: ow.ly/GZsJ50ZkCps #OTD #America250 #PrimarySources

Close-up of the July 4, 1776, Pennsylvania Evening Post featuring the Declaration of Independence text.

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Readex @readex.com · 06/07/2026

ALA GODORT Silent Auction closes Friday, July 10. Bid now to fund the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship for LIS students in government documents. And bid now for a chance to see the fall colors in Vermont: godort.readex.com #ALAAC26 #GODORT #GovInfo

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Readex @readex.com · 03/07/2026

Librarians, Readex, and NewsBank staff united for a powerful reading of the Declaration of Independence at American Library Association Conference in Chicago—celebrating #America250 together. 🎆 Experience the collective energy that brought history to life: youtu.be/9Ug6Hhx6fPo 🗃️ #alaac26

Event poster for America's 250 with librarians coming together, focusing on The Declaration of Independence, June 2026.

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Readex @readex.com · 01/07/2026

#OTD in 1971 the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age to 18, became part of the constitution. #America250 #Democracy #LegalHistory #AmericanHistory #USHistory #20thCentury

Historical document detailing the 26th Amendment's passage in 1971 granting voting rights to citizens 18 and older. Senator Randolph: ""We should extend our base by giving to young people not only the opportunity, but I repeat again and again, the responsibility for this active, this full participation. The future in large part belongs to young people. It is imperative that they have the opportunity to help set the course of that future."

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Readex @readex.com · 30/06/2026

Support future library leaders! Bid in the ALA GODORT Silent Auction by July 10 to fund the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship for LIS students in government documents. You could even win a Vermont getaway! Bid now: godort.readex.com #ALAAC26 #GODORT #GovInfo

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Readex @readex.com · 29/06/2026

Questions about primary sources or news resources? Stop by booth 1611 before the Library Marketplace closes to chat with Readex and Newsbank representatives. #alaac26

Readex booth at a busy library conference, with banners, seating areas and attendees gathered on a blue carpeted exhibit floor.

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Readex @readex.com · 28/06/2026

Add your voice to history at #alaac26! Stop by booth 1611 to record a quick Declaration of Independence reading for America’s 250th—just takes a minute!

Participate in America's 250th by adding your voice to the Declaration of Independence reading at Readex Booth 1611.

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Readex @readex.com · 27/06/2026

🔔 Don’t miss your chance to make history at #alaac26! 🔔 Librarians: Visit booth 1611 and read a passage from the Declaration of Independence on camera—help us create a powerful July 4th tribute! Your voice is needed now to celebrate America’s 250th. Will you join us?

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Readex @readex.com · 26/06/2026

📈 How does your library support digital humanities researchers? Readex Text Explorer, integrated into nearly all Readex collections, brings primary sources to life identifying patterns, themes, and language trends traditional reading can miss. Visit us at #alaac16 booth 1611 for a demo!

Interface of Readex Text Explorer displaying word frequency bubbles and text excerpts about government and early American topics.

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Readex @readex.com · 25/06/2026

Expanding your library’s early American newspapers or seeking new primary sources for 20th-century global studies? Discover how Readex digital collections empower research. Visit booth 1611 at #alaac26—we’d love to connect!

Collection of vintage newspapers and a typed confidential monitoring report discussing international broadcasting and political updates.

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Readex @readex.com · 24/06/2026

🎉 Celebrate America’s 250th at #alaac26! 🎉 Librarians: Stop by booth 1611 to read a passage from the Declaration of Independence on camera. Your voice will help create a special July 4th tribute! Will you join us?

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Readex @readex.com · 22/06/2026

Support future library leaders! Bid in the ALA GODORT Silent Auction to fund the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship for LIS students in government documents. You could even win a Vermont getaway! Bid now: godort.readex.com #ALAAC26 #GODORT #GovInfo #GovernmentInformation

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Readex @readex.com · 21/06/2026

#OTD in 1788, New Hampshire became the 9th state and final state needed to ratify the Constitution. The New Hampshire Spy tired to embody the reaction, "The joy which this event diffused through all ranks of citizens in the metropolis, is hardly conceivable" #America250 #Revolution250

18th-century newspaper page with a political cartoon of columns symbolizing unity, accompanied by articles on the ratification of the US Constitution.

Illustration showing nine pillars labeled with states united under the motto 'United, we stand—divided, we fall' symbolizing New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution.

Historic newspaper excerpt from June 24 in Portsmouth celebrating the ratification of the new Constitution with public joy and festivities.

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Readex @readex.com · 15/06/2026

🍂 Have you placed your bid in the annual ALA GODORT auction supporting the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship? Don't miss the opportunity to see the fall colors from charming Chester, Vermont: godort.readex.com #ALAAC26 #GODORT #GovInfo #GovernmentInformation

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Readex @readex.com · 12/06/2026

"Marriage is one of the 'basic civil rights of man'...to deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis...so directly subversive of the principal of equality...is surely to deprive all the state's citizens of liberty without due process of law." Chief Justice Warren #NationalLovingDay

Historic newspaper page highlighting the end of Virginia's mixed marriage ban by the High Court ruling in 1967.

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Readex @readex.com · 11/06/2026

Historical newspapers capture more than headlines—they reveal everyday stories. In 1890s Maine, the Shiloh community made national news for its controversial leader. What can we learn from this coverage? Read more: ow.ly/B6HO50ZaauI

Old newspapers spread out, showcasing black-and-white text columns, portraits, and images related to Shiloh and other historical topics.

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Readex @readex.com · 10/06/2026

On #CallYourDoctorDay, history reminds us: expert advice matters. From 1918’s “miracle cures” to today’s viral health claims, misinformation persists. See what we can learn from the past: ow.ly/jibr50Z9wCt

Early 20th-century print ad endorsing Horlick's Malted Milk as a digestible, nourishing drink recommended by doctors.

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Readex @readex.com · 09/06/2026

How did Shiloh, Maine that "Starts with a Wheelbarrow to Build a Tabernacle" end up in ruins 20 years later? ow.ly/InA550Z7HVj

Historic black and white newspaper page featuring images and articles about Shiloh's Shrine and its deteriorating condition.

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Readex @readex.com · 08/06/2026

🔔 The annual ALA GODORT auction supporting the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship is live! Place a bid, or several, to stay in charming Chester, Vermont: godort.readex.com #ALAAC26 #GODORT #GovInfo #GovernmentInformation

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Readex @readex.com · 06/06/2026

“This institution bids fair to do great good.” — New York Evening Post (1867) The Early Histories of Historically Black Colleges and Universities: ow.ly/E0la50Z6RNz #HigherEdDay #HBCUHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory #USHistory #America250

Front view of a large, historic brick building with a central clock tower and symmetrical windows, surrounded by a manicured lawn and walkway.

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