Baton Rouge Advocate (1925-Today) A unique, seamless research experience Quick Facts The Advocate is the “independent voice of South Louisiana” Explore decades of Bayou history, fully integrated with the most comprehensive aggregated news resource in the world Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline Overview The Advocate and its journalistic ancestors have been a vital force in Louisiana’s capital city and surrounding communities since the 19th century. One of the few major independent newspapers in the United States today, The Advocate’s archives provide more than 90 years of unique insight into the people, places and events that shaped South Louisiana. Providing this historical archive as part of the most comprehensive aggregated news resource in the world creates a seamless continuum of coverage from 1925 to today, and offers valuable teaching and research opportunities for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. A window into 20th-century Louisiana In the early 20th century, the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway arrived, and local officials sought greater economic activity. New owners revitalized The Advocate, publishing this principle in a page-one editorial: “It is our intention to print a newspaper whose editorials are not for sale, and whose news items cannot be suppressed, a newspaper commensurate with hopes and plans of Baton Rouge.” As such, The Advocate provides an uncompromised glimpse into Louisiana history and daily life throughout the 20th century. From the Great Depression through Katrina As the century progressed, The Advocate also reported on significant national issues and events, including the Great Depression, World War II, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement. Meanwhile, local news reports describe African Americans’ struggles with segregation, the first bus boycott in 1953, and subsequent protests at Southern University. Through in-depth journalism, opinionated editorials and high quality cartoons and photography, the paper also covered the rapid growth the petrochemical industry, the rise of the military sector, Baton Rouge’s response to Hurricane Katrina, and environmental issues in South Louisiana. A continuum of coverage streamlines research This historical newspaper archive is fully integrated with not only the most recent news from The Advocate but also thousands of current information sources. These diverse sources, many of which are unavailable elsewhere, offer extensive local, regional, national and international coverage, providing valuable perspectives from around the world. By accessing historical newspapers and current news sources together in one integrated interface, users enjoy a unique, deep and seamless research experience. For more information on NewsBank solutions, call 800.762.8182, email [email protected] or visit newsbank.com 092116.