Civil War Newspapers
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Newspapers in the Civil War Era
Newspapers provided vital news to troops about what actually was happening in the Civil War. There were plenty of rumors picked up from other soldiers, but it was good to get solid information. For the wives and parents back home, the newspaper was eagerly read searching for news about war activities that affected their loved one in the service.
I've provided links to Civil War newspapers online, articles about journalists and publishing and included fascinating images from the Civil War era.
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I've provided links to Civil War newspapers online, articles about journalists and publishing and included fascinating images from the Civil War era.
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Contents at a Glance
- Selling Newspapers to the Troops
- Civil War Newspapers Online
- Videos about Civil War Newspapers
- Background Information on Newspapers, Jo...
- Read More about Newspapers during the Ci...
- New York Herald
- Newspaper Seller during the Civil War
- Civil War Newspapers in Atlanta
- Books That Reprint Civil War Newspapers
Selling Newspapers to the Troops
in the Civil War
Remember that at this time in American history, there were no phones, no radios, no television, no Internet, so news traveled by word-of-mouth or by the printed page (the newspaper).
Newspaper vendor during the Civil War by HTMimages
Newspaper vendor during the Civil War by HTMimages
Civil War Newspapers Online
for your reading and research
- Harper's Weekly Newspapers Online
- You Found It! The WEB's Most Extensive Collection of Original Harper's Weekly Newspapers from the Civil War
Videos about Civil War Newspapers
Collecting Civil War Newspapers, Jounalists,
curated content from YouTube
Background Information on Newspapers, Journalism and Printing
during the Civil War
I found the description interesting of how a story was collected in the field, then sent by telegraph. Because the telegraph lines were frequently cut by opposing troops, it was quite difficult to get stories to the papers in a timely fashion. 
Field Telegraph Station Operators 1864 by lc_civilwar
Field Telegraph Station Operators 1864 by lc_civilwar
- Newspapers in the Civil War 1861-1865 by BRAYTON HARRIS
- The role of the press in the Civil War --- and of the Civil War in the growth of newspapers.
- Newspapers in the Civil War: Selected Excerpts by BRAYTON HARRIS
- Civil War Newspapers: A History PART II
- The War Correspondent, 1848-2010 by BRAYTON HARRIS
- The role of the press in the Civil War --- and of the Civil War in the growth of newspapers.
Read More about Newspapers during the Civil War
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New York Herald
The New York Herald was noted for its "detailed reporting and cartography of the Civil War." Below is a photograph of a NY Herald wagon and journalists during the Civil War.
Embedded Journalism, 1863 by Photoblog
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New York Herald Headquarters in the Field, Culpeper, Virginia, 1863 (courtesy of the U.S. National Archives)
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New York Herald Headquarters in the Field, Culpeper, Virginia, 1863 (courtesy of the U.S. National Archives)- NY Herald Civil War Newspaper Lincoln plotters executed
- New York Herald Civil War Newspaper Lincoln plotters executed. The New York Herald, July 8, 1865. Complete, original 142-year-old eight-page ragpaper issue, with front page detailed descriptions of t...from eBay
Newspaper Seller during the Civil War
Civil War Newspapers in Atlanta
- Atlanta newspapers during the civil war
- There were two main newspapers in Atlanta in the days leading up to and during the Civil War. The Atlanta Southern Confederacy was a democratic newspaper ...
Books That Reprint Civil War Newspapers
or tell the stories behind collecting the news during the war
Read the New York Times Newspaper Accounts of the Civil War
Book available from Amazon
The New York Times The Complete Civil War 1861-1865
Amazon Price: $19.93 (as of 02/22/2012)
With the book, you get a DVD plus a 42 page chronology of the four years of the war.
Look for Original Copies of Civil War Newspapers on eBay
Good luck with your bidding!
At times, there will be no newspapers listed for this auction. I changes regularly.
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wordstock
Oct 27, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
- I wonder how long it is going to take me to read through all these links. So much information. Great lens
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marianne_sequeira
Oct 17, 2011 @ 5:43 am | delete
- Nice lens ... great to see old newspapers
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cffutah
Oct 16, 2011 @ 8:06 am | delete
- educational for your avid reader, earned a 'thumbs up' from me.
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gottaloveit
Oct 13, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
- Fascinating lens. My house was built in 1857 and I have some newspapers that were under some of the attic boards. I love that stuf! We also have old bottles and oxen wear which comes up after hard rains. We had tornado warnings today so there will be something else 'washed up' to be found tomorrow.
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nancycarol
Oct 13, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
- A great subject to add to your challenge lenses...of course, I would say that since newspapers have been a big part of my life. Love the lens...and now I can say, "blessed."
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scarlettohairy
Oct 13, 2011 @ 11:49 am | delete
- Very nice. I bet newspaper were mighty welcome to anyone who could get their hands on one.
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