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09/04/2026

How have attitudes toward controversial work changed over time? In the early 1870s, the St. Louis City Council attempted to regulate the city’s “bawdy houses,” drawing on European models and initially winning public support. Yet, the ordinance was short-lived—highlighting how debates around taboo labor have long shaped American society.

Discover how Readex primary sources bring these pivotal moments in labor history to life: https://ow.ly/XYPN50ZHtZV

09/02/2026

"The chief of police in a steel town said: 'I'd rather see a mob of armed strikers marching down Main street than have that old lady arrive on the scene.' He meant Mother Jones."

Study the fearless labor organizer Mary Harris "Mother" Jones in Labor in America https://www.readex.com/products/labor-america

09/01/2026

What city implemented an early women's public health program in the 1870s?

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08/31/2026

BBC Monitoring began 87 years ago 26 August as a small group "...boarded a coach for 'somewhere in the country' and told their mission: to launch something to be called 'the Monitoring Service”'"

The BBC Monitoring archive is available to from Readex.

BBC Monitoring reports and analyses news from media around the world. Access to local sources and unrivalled understanding of the world's media mean our subscribers are uniquely well-informed about developments that matter to them.

08/29/2026

On this day in 1632, John Locke—whose Enlightenment philosophy profoundly influenced Thomas Jefferson and the foundations of American democracy—was born. Despite his impact, only one edition of Two Treatises of Government was printed in North America.

Unlock access to Locke’s essential writings and other primary sources in Early American Imprints. Discover how these works continue to shape research and education: https://ow.ly/QxBc50ZGCLu

08/28/2026

Labor in America offers faculty, librarians, students, and scholars a primary source archive for exploring one of the most enduring forces in American history: work. From 18th century science and technology to 20th century arts and film, labor is an integral facet of American history.

Explore how the Erie Canal expanded westward colonial settlement and the cotton gin increased demand for enslaved workers.

Delve into depictions of workplace harassment and sexism in the film '9 to 5' or the struggles of workers in the musical 'Newsies' and the play 'Slaughter City'.

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08/26/2026

Women gained voting rights 126 years ago but the fight for suffrage began decades earlier. Who were the early organizers that harnessed the language of the Declaration of Independence "to demand the equal station to which they are entitled"?

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08/26/2026

New from Readex: Labor in America
The experience and impact of American workers as recorded by the news media.

📚 Primary source coverage of work, workers, labor systems, and workplace change from the early 18th century to today
📰 More than 15,000 American and global news sources
🔎 Includes more than 700 Suggested Searches that mirror teaching and research interests

Explore Labor in America: https://www.readex.com/products/labor-america

08/22/2026

🛣️ "The road-trip genre tends to feature swaggering male protagonists, eager to show off their stamina or charisma...I tried to conduct my trips as an ordinary tourist...My only special qualification was my background as a historian, which I hope allowed me to see and understand some things that others might miss."

▶️ Watch Dr. Beverly Gage's thought-provoking discussion of her new book at the Readex Breakfast held at : https://ow.ly/b8xz50ZzXU8

08/21/2026

Before European colonization, Indigenous peoples of North and Central America were already creating advanced shields and body armor for protection in warfare. When faced with new threats like guns and cannons, they continued to adapt and innovate. Explore the powerful story of Indigenous resilience and ingenuity in protective armor from the 18th to 20th centuries: https://ow.ly/cz3n50ZzQ1q