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4 Places to Look for African American Ancestors in Newspapers Premium

Search old newspapers for these four kinds of articles unique to your African American ancestors.

Paper Ephemera: What it is and How to Use it for Genealogy

Ephemera, such as tickets, brochures, and letters, can add color to family stories or be used to illustrate a family history project. Here's how!

How to Find Online Historical Newspapers from Around the World Premium

Find your ancestors in online newspapers from Germany, Great Britain, Canada and more with these tips and resources for digital newspaper research. homeland.

Research Family Photographers in Old Newspapers

The name and address of a photo studio usually found on a card photograph contains clues to help you learn more about when and where a picture was taken. That information can narrow a time frame for a family photograph. While city directories are a standard resource for leaning more...

Elephind.com: Search Multiple Free Newspaper Collections Premium

Searching for old newspaper clippings? Find out how Elephind.com can give you a leg up on discovering more stories about your ancestors.

A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Using Historical Obituaries Premium

Use obituaries and death notices in your genealogy research. This guide gives you tips for finding obituary information and mining it for details.

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Historic Newspapers Online: Your Complete Guide Premium

Learn the best way to search for your ancestors at the top websites for online newspapers.

Finding Newspapers Through Journalism’s Voyage West Premium

Newspaper articles can offer loads of genealogical details about your ancestors, but they can be difficult to track down. Use this step-by-step guide to get started on Journalism's Voyage West.

Finding Ancestors’ Letters to Santa in Online Newspapers

Find your ancestors' childhood letters to Santa Claus.

Finding Genealogy Answers in African American Newspapers Premium

The black press created a repository of experiences, hopes and dreams for your African American ancestors. Discover 11 ways these publications can give you the scoop on your family.