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1 year ago in Archival Research By Pragya
Do dedicated archives exist that preserve original newspapers from the time of the Mexican Revolution?
I need to work with the physical papers for their material qualities and to access titles that haven't been scanned. I'm unsure if these are concentrated in a few major archives or scattered across many regional ones, and what the access policies tend to be.
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By Pavitra Answered 1 year ago
Yes, dedicated archives exist, and working with physical copies is often essential. As mentioned, the Hemeroteca Nacional de México in Mexico City is the central repository. However, I've found that crucial, often more radical or short-lived newspapers are held in regional state archives and university special collections, like those at the Universidad Iberoamericana. Access typically requires a research letter and appointment. Handling policies are strict due to the fragile, acidic paper. This on-site work is invaluable; you'll find marginalia, see the paper's physical format, and discover uncatalogued items that digitization projects have missed, offering a richer historical texture.
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