Electronic Resources

Pennsylvania Newspaper Record: Delaware County 1819-1870

This database documents the industrialization of predominantly agrarian culture established by Quaker farmers in the 18th century. This collection contains full-text transcriptions of articles, advertisements, and vital statistics, providing insight into technology, business activity and material culture in a down-river milling and manufacturing community at the height of the Industrial Revolution. This collection includes material from the following newspapers: Delaware County American, Media, Pennsylvania; Delaware County Republican, Darby & Chester, Pennsylvania; The Upland Union, Chester, Pennsylvania; Delaware County Democrat, Chester, Pennsylvania; The Post Boy, Chester, Pennsylvania.

Part of Accessible Archives.

Holdings: 1819-1870

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