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Readex@readex· 12d

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? https://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.

Readex@readex· 14d

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.

Readex@readex· 17d

🍷🧀 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.

Readex@readex· 20d

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? https://ow.ly/lyV250ZmYYT #America250 #Revolution250 #Rev250

Readex@readex· 27d

"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: https://ow.ly/1znt50ZmTLe #America250

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

Readex@readex· 28d

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: https://ow.ly/Txfm50ZmV8o

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

Readex@readex· Jul 10

"[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: https://ow.ly/XkUz50Zms1Q #America250 #USHIstory #AmericanHistory

Readex@readex· Jul 9

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.

Readex@readex· Jul 6

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: https://ow.ly/GZsJ50ZkCps #OTD #America250 #PrimarySources

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

Readex@readex· Jul 6

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: https://godort.readex.com/ #ALAAC26 #GODORT #GovInfo

Readex@readex· Jul 3

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: https://youtu.be/9Ug6Hhx6fPo 🗃️ #alaac26

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

Readex@readex· Jul 1

#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."

Readex@readex· Jun 29

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.

Readex@readex· Jun 28

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.

Readex@readex· Jun 26

📈 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.

Readex@readex· Jun 25

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.

Readex@readex· Jun 21

#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.

Readex@readex· Jun 12

"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.

Readex@readex· Jun 11

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: https://ow.ly/B6HO50ZaauI

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

Readex@readex· Jun 10

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: https://ow.ly/jibr50Z9wCt

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

Readex@readex· Jun 9

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

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

Readex@readex· Jun 6

“This institution bids fair to do great good.” — New York Evening Post (1867) The Early Histories of Historically Black Colleges and Universities: https://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.

Readex@readex· Jun 5

Meet Josephine Clifford McCrackin — the "Savior of the Sequoias." She survived an abusive marriage, fled a wildfire, lost everything then wrote the editorial that launched California's oldest state park. Full story: https://ow.ly/8Sy650Z6Qji #EnvHistory #WomensHistory #WorldEnvironmentDay

Old photograph showing a person engaged in writing at a desk, placed centrally over a serene forest boardwalk amid towering trees.

Readex@readex· Jun 4

Who were the Holy Ghosters, Maine's forgotten turn-of-the-century cult? 🔎 https://ow.ly/Yrbe50Z7HpA

Illustration of a healer casting out a spirit from a woman seated in an armchair, with period furnishings around them.

Readex@readex· Jun 3

Did you attend the #BISA2026 roundtable on AI? Visit Peter Dodd at the Newsbank/Readex table to learn about Readex Text Explorer. A textual analysis tool integrated into nearly all Readex primary source collections that is both easy to use and robust for in depth analysis.

Screenshot collage of the Voyant Tools text-analysis platform displaying multiple visualizations of a corpus of environmental and conservation documents. The top panel shows a word cloud dominated by terms such as “lands,” “conservation,” “wildlife,” “resources,” “state,” and “national,” alongside a document reader and a trend graph tracking keyword frequency across documents. The lower panels include a bubble-line visualization comparing term distribution across texts, a network diagram showing relationships between key terms, and a larger word cloud emphasizing themes of land management, conservation, wildlife refuges, natural resources, federal programs, and environmental policy. The interface highlights textual analysis and topic exploration within a collection of government and environmental documents.

Readex@readex· Jun 3

Did you know bicycles played a crucial role in expanding U.S. women's freedom in the 1890s? 🚲 Read more: https://ow.ly/fh9650Z69Vk #WorldBicycleDay #RideOn #WomensHistory #19thCentury #America250

Woman in 1896 attire riding a bicycle named 'Dayton' along a beach with a dog running beside her.

Readex@readex· Jun 2

From Readex's parent organization NewsBank: John succeeds NewsBank founder Daniel S. Jones, who is retiring after more than five decades as CEO and owner. Read more: newsbank.com/leadership-t... #NewsBank

Readex@readex· Jun 2

In 1970, one year after Stonewall, NYC hosted the first Pride march. Today, communities nationwide celebrate Pride all month. Explore the history of Pride in LGBTQ+ Life in America: https://ow.ly/8Eer50Z6EXT #GayHistory #LGBTQHistory #TransHistory

Collage of diverse LGBTQ+ individuals celebrating with colorful PRIDE banner and text about LGBTQ+ life and media representation in America.

"The colorful parade picked up many spectators along the way and by the time they reached the park, the original crowd, estimated had nearly swollen to 20,000."
June 30, 1970 | Charlotte Observer

"Every year there are more people involved and I was happy to see several churches involved today," Jones said. "People around here are starting to lighten up. They're not scared of gay people anymore and are starting to accept us."
June 10, 2001 | Tulsa World (OK)
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"It's not just the gay people who come to the event," she said. "The community comes out. This is the most fun event in Northampton."
May 5, 2002 | Republican, The (Springfield, MA)

"It makes me feel good about myself that I participate in Pride weekend," Collins said. "I need to participate, need to make people aware we are here and that we are people, too. I've never been a good spectator."
June 9, 1994 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (GA)
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"I'm having a great time," Candace Gingrich said from the convertible. "It's a chance that too many people only have one day a year - the chance to be out."
June 19, 1995 | Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Readex@readex· Jun 1

In 1811, Mary Anning uncovered the first ichthyosaur skeleton on England’s coast—a discovery that changed science forever. Though unrecognized in her time, her legacy inspires us to rethink Earth’s history. Who are your science heroes? 🦕 #DinosaurDay

Two large Ichthyosaurus fossils embedded in rock, highlighting the reptile's streamlined form and sharp teeth.

Readex@readex· May 29

All that’s left of the Holy Ghosters is a decaying building—a reminder of Rev. Frank W. Sandford’s bold claims and the group’s dramatic rise and fall. What lessons do you see in their story? https://ow.ly/76BM50Z5BwR #ReligiousHistory #AmericanHistory