THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER RECORD: Delaware County (1819-1870)

This database documents the move to industrialization from a predominantly agrarian culture established by Quaker farmers in the 18th century. The 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, PA;
Delaware County Republican, Darby & Chester, PA;
The Upland Union, Chester, PA;
Delaware County Democrat, Chester, PA;
The Post Boy, Chester, PA.