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Uncurrent Events: Researching Racial Tensions and Labor Unrest in 1919 Chicago

Posted on October 13, 2020

What impact does racial tension have on the economy? Learn more about the economic response to the 1919 race riots in Chicago. Read more

Suggested by Ella Needler and Genevieve Podleski

Category: Uncurrent Events

Tagged: African Americans, government documents, how to, labor

Dismal Facts: “Reading” the Economic Report of the President at a Glance Using Sentiment Analysis

Posted on March 11, 2020

Could the text in historical documents like those in FRASER help to predict future financial trends? This is a question explored in the area of study known as sentiment analysis. The practice of assessing public opinion in text in order … Read more

Suggested by Matthew Krc

Category: Dismal Facts

Tagged: economic data, government documents, how to

FRASER Features: 15 Years of Treasures

Posted on April 3, 2019

How well do you know FRASER? Test your knowledge of FRASER fun facts. Read more

Suggested by Pamela Campbell

Category: FRASER Features

Tagged: archives, collection development, digitization, how to

FRASER Features: Teaching and Learning

Posted on December 13, 2018

Through partnership with the St. Louis Fed’s “Econ Ed” (Economic Education) team, FRASER now offers an easy-to-navigate menu of resources for anyone who wants to learn more about economics, history, or finance—and the teachers, professors, and librarians who help them … Read more

Suggested by Eva Johnston and Genevieve Podleski

Category: FRASER Features

Tagged: education, how to

Librarian Life: The FRASER Reference Desk

Posted on November 19, 2018

Looking for help finding the right research document on FRASER? Check out our list of helpful resources, and learn how to ask a librarian for personalized help. Read more

Suggested by Genevieve Podleski

Category: Librarian Life

Tagged: economic data, how to