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Newspaper Journalism: A New Primary Source Set for Educators
July 21, 2026, Posted by: Colleen Smith
For much of U.S. history, newspaper journalism was the predominant medium by which people stayed informed. The new Newspaper Journalism Primary Source Set from the Library of Congress contains items that teachers and students can use to explore ideas related to constitutional foundations and debates on the scope of press freedoms, selected developments in and types of newspaper journalism, and the role, responsibility, and ethics of newspaper journalism.
The set includes 18 primary sources, many of which are historical newspapers from Chronicling America. In addition to newspapers that reflect how journalism has changed over time, teachers will also find photographs, political cartoons, draft legislation, a landmark Supreme Court decision, and an oral history interview with prominent newspaper journalists during the African American civil rights movement.
The Newspaper Journalism Primary Source Set also includes a background essay with historical context, suggested teaching ideas, and links to additional resources. We hope that teachers and their students will enjoy using the set!
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