United States Newspapers

US Newspapers

Online Newspapers - Newspaper Databases - Newspaper Databases on CD-ROM - Newspaper Indexes - Print and Microfilm Collections
Newspaper Collections at Other Libraries - Other Guides for Locating US Newspapers

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Online Newspapers

Search the University of Chicago Library's collection of full-text newspapers. Includes dates of coverage.

• Browse/Search by Newspaper Title

Newspaper Databases

Find articles from newspapers and wire services. Full-text access is indicated by .

• 19th Century Masterfile
  Series III. Newspaper Indexes includes the New York Times Index (1863-1905), the New York Daily Tribune Index (1875-1906), Palmer's Index to the Times (London) (1880-1890), and the Index to the Oregon Spectator (1846-1854). A detailed description is available.
• 19th Century US Newspapers
  Searchable digital facsimile images of both full pages and clipped articles for hundreds of 19th century US newspapers. For each issue, the newspaper is captured from cover-to-cover, providing access to every article, advertisement and illustration.
• Alternative Press Index and Alternative Press Index Archive
  Highly recommended, comprehensive guide to the alternative press, indexing over 250 alternative, radical and left periodicals, newspapers and magazines. The Alternative Press Index Archive covers 1961-1990. The Index covers 1991 to the present.
• America's Historical Newspapers, 1690-1922
  Allows users to search more than 1,000 US historical newspapers published between 1690 and 1922, including titles from all 50 states. Created by Readex through partnerships with the American Antiquarian Society, Library of Congress, Wisconsin Historical Society and others. Online version of the microfilm set Early American Newspapers, Series 1-3.
• Daily Herald Index
  A browseable index of major stories in the Daily Herald from 1901 to 1964.
• Ethnic News Watch
  A comprehensive full text database of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press.
• Factiva
  Formed by the merger of Dow Jones Interactive and Reuters. Contains nearly 8,000 sources from 118 countries and 22 languages. Includes newswires, newspapers, magazines, tv and radio transcripts. Strong business focus. Tips: Choose "Search" or "News" pages. To identify a specific publication be sure "Search" is selected, then select "Source", then use "Find a Source" and/or "Select Source Category."
• LexisNexis Academic
  Includes full-text articles from various categories (general news, today's news, u.s. news, world news, wires, transcripts, arts & sports, campus, non-English language). Tips: Choose either the "News" or the "Quick Info" Academic search form. Select "Sources" from the tool bar to find and then search a specific title--or select "Guided News Search" rather than "Quick News Search."
• Newspaper Digitization Projects: United States Newspapers
  A comprehensive guide from the International Coalition on Newspapers which links to newspaper digitization projects from around the world, organized by state. Some of the digital projects provide extensive coverage of smaller newspapers published in the United States that are not included in commercial newspaper databases. Please Note: Many of the sources listed as subscription services ($) may be available from the University of Chicago Library. Ask a Librarian for more information.
• ProQuest Historical Newspapers
  Complete, searchable full text coverage (including ads) for several major United States newspapers. Tip: Can be searched individually, or you can select specific titles. Go to "Select Multiple Databases" and then select the titles you would like to search together.
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Boston Globe (1872-1924)
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Defender (1905 - 1975)
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune (1890-1986)
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: LA Times (1881-1986)
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times (1851-2004)
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Wall Street Journal (1889-1990)
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1991)
• ProQuest Newsstand
  Indexes over 500 titles and includes full-text articles for most. To identify a specific publication, choose "Publication Search" or "View Titles."

Newspaper Databases on CD-ROM

A list of newspaper indexes which are available in CD-ROM format. Full-text is available in some sources.

• Newspaper Databases on CD-ROM

Newspaper Indexes

A list of published newspaper indexes at the U of C Library, organized by country.

• Selected Print Newspaper Indexes (pdf)

Print and Microfilm Collections

• Library Catalog
  To limit your search, use the Advanced Keyword search option. Selecting a subject search for "newspapers", plus other relevant keywords, may help focus your search. A language limit is also available.
• Lens
  The Library's new search interface provides facets which can focus your search, such as "place of publication," "time period," and "genre".
  
• Microfilm Newspaper Collections
  A guide to the major newspaper collections available on microfilm at the Library (not including major newspaper titles). While many of these microfilm collections are now available online, some collections contain titles not found in electronic sources.

Newspaper Collections at Other Libraries

Locate international newspapers at other libraries around the world.

• WorldCat
• Center for Research Libraries Catalog
• Library of Congress: Newspapers
• United States Newspaper Program

Other Guides to Locating US Newspapers

Library help guides to specific types of US Newspapers.

• Illinois Newspapers
• Chicago Newspapers
• African American Newspapers
• Ethnic Newspapers
• Alternative Press Publications