Unsure what a scholarly journal article looks like? This Interactive tutorial identifies sections that should appear in a scholarly journal article.
Newspaper articles will provide current event information, as well as historical information--search the New York Times (Historical) to find historical coverage of photography or photographers.
You'll get the best results if you search for articles in a subject database that focuses on your topic.
Two good starting points for photography: BHA & RILA or Art & Architectural Source.
Searching for articles emphasizing history? Try America: History and Life or Historical Abstracts.
Image Source: Jacob Riis. Bandit's Roost. 1888. Wikimedia Commons.
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