The Boston News-Letter

The Boston Newsletter was the first published newspaper in British North America. It was founded by postmaster John Campbell in Boston, Massachusetts, and the first edition was posted on April 24, 1704. The Boston Newsletter was a single sheet of paper, printed on...
Salem Witch Trials Through Thomas Hutchinson

Salem Witch Trials Through Thomas Hutchinson

The Witchcraft Delusion of 1692 is an unpublished manuscript by Gov. Thomas Hutchinson, providing an account of the infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. Written over a century after the events it describes, it draws on contemporary accounts and eyewitness...
Phillis Wheatley poetry book

Phillis Wheatley poetry book

In history we always hear stories about certain events; however, it’s rare to find pieces of history written by a first person source during that time period. Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Morals is just this. It is a collection of poems written by...
The Spirit of America

The Spirit of America

This poster was created in nineteen-nineteen by Howard Chandler Christy, and shows a blonde female who appears to be a citizen of the United States in a nursing gown. Behind her is an American flag and the words on top of the flag read The Spirit of America. Below the...