American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 1

Coverage: 1691 to 1820
Subjects: arthum, busi, gen, law, sci, socsci
Type(s) of Content: Full Text, Historic, Image
Short Description:

Digitized collection of more than 500 American journals and magazines documenting the life of America's people, with coverage from 1691 to 1820.

Covers art, architecture, and music; books and publishing; business, agriculture, and industry; ethnic groups; family and society; history; language and literature; law, politics, and government; religion and philosophy; the Revolutionary War; and science and medicine.  Specific subject strengths include Afro-Americana, agriculture, children's literature, education, 18th-century imprints, leisure and hobbies, Masonic works, medicine, religion, science and technology, the trades, and women's literature.  Includes long runs of popular magazines as well as unusual and short-lived titles, satirical serials, and music journals.