No compasso do tempo: memória e ideologia na imprensa paraibana do século XX a partir da perspectiva infomemorial

Abstract

This study analyzes the Paraíba press of the 20th century from the perspective of social memory and Information Science, understanding printed periodicals as infomemorial records that materialize the discourses, representations, and social practices of their time. It is based on the assumption that newspapers go beyond their informative function, configuring themselves as documentary supports that participate in the construction and circulation of collective memory. Methodologically, the research is characterized as exploratory and qualitative, grounded in bibliographic research, with a descriptive approach, documentary analysis, and in loco visits to institutions responsible for safeguarding press collections in the state of Paraíba. The results highlight the narrative and ideological diversity present in the periodicals, as well as the relevance of these collections for regional historical and cultural understanding. It was also observed that the preservation conditions of a significant portion of the copies are fragile, reinforcing the need for systematic conservation actions and institutional policies aimed at safeguarding this documentary heritage. It is concluded that Library Science plays a central role in mediating memory, document, and access to information, contributing to the preservation of journalistic memory and to the democratization of knowledge about the history of the Paraíba press.