Abstract: The Journal of Northern Culture is a large-scale comprehensive cultural journal published by Xinhua Bookstore(Jinchaji branch store)in the liberated area of Jinchaji,which was edited by northern culture agency in the 35th year of the Republic of China(1946).The contents of the journal involve politics,economy,culture,education and other aspects,and mainly reflect the situation of politics,culture and education in the liberated areas.The main purpose of the works is to expose the corruption under the rule of the Kuomintang,extol the struggle and life in the liberated areas,publicize the land reform and the literature and art movement in the border areas.The coverdesign and internal arrangement of the magazine are unique.The editorial concept is more mature,and there is a wider range of readers.The editorial team of the journal is strong,and the published articles are of high standard.It has a broad literary vision and progressive political significance,especially plays a positive role in promoting the construction of democratic reform and cultural system in the liberated areas at that time.At the same time,the journal is also a precious integrated cultural historical data of Hebei Province at that time.It was also rated as one of the “precious red newspapers before liberation” by the academic community.

Key words: the period of the Republic of China