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Accessible Archives This link opens in a new window Eyewitness accounts of historical events, vivid descriptions of daily life, editorial observations, commerce as seen through advertisements, and genealogical records. Includes archives from African American Newspapers, American County Histories, Civil War archives and many other eighteenth and nineteenth century newspaper and journal archives.
American Periodicals (1740-1940) This link opens in a new window This database contains over 1500 full-text periodicals published in between 1740 and 1940. Subjects cover history, literature, history of science and medicine, law, news and magazines, politics, religion, education, women’s studies, and art. Titles range from Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine and America's first scientific journal, Medical Repository; popular magazines such as Vanity Fair and Ladies' Home Journal; regional and niche publications; and ground-breaking journals like The Dial, Puck, and McClure's.
British Library Newspapers, Parts I-VI (1732-1950) This link opens in a new window British Library Newspapers provides digital access to a vast and comprehensive range of regional and local newspapers in Britain and Ireland between the mid eighteenth and mid twentieth centuries. Taken directly from the extensive holdings of the British Library, the more than 160 publications illuminate diverse and distinct regional attitudes, cultures, and vernaculars, providing an alternative viewpoint to the London-centric national press over a period of more than 200 years. The Library has access to all 6 collections in this series, Parts I-VI.
British Periodicals (1680s to 1950s) This link opens in a new window Provides access to the searchable full text of hundreds of periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth, comprising millions of high-resolution facsimile page images. Topics covered include literature, philosophy, history, science, the social sciences, music, art, drama, archaeology and architecture.
Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876 This link opens in a new window Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876, a comprehensive primary resource from the American Antiquarian Society, is the largest online collection of 18th- and 19th-century newspapers published in the region. It is a valuable resource for studying the development of Western society and international relations within this important group of islands. This unique resource is essential for researching colonial history, the Atlantic slave trade, international commerce, New World slavery and U.S. relations with the region, as far back as the early 18th century.
Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800 This link opens in a new window Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800 contains virtually every book, pamphlet and broadside published in America over a 160-year period. Digitized from Early American Imprints, Series I is based on Charles Evans' "American Bibliography" and Roger Bristol's supplement. Series I also offers new imprints not available in microform editions.
Early American Newspapers, Series 2, 1758-1900 This link opens in a new window Available through America's Historical Newspapers, Series 2 offers over 280 significant 18th and 19th century newspapers from every region of the United States. It specifically focuses on the period between 1820 and 1860, when the number of American newspapers rose dramatically. It includes small-town weeklies, big-city dailies and many titles of particular historical importance.
Eighteenth Century Journals This link opens in a new window The Eighteenth Century Journals portal consists of five Sections, containing digitised images of about 270 rare journals printed between c1685 and 1835. Topics cover a very wide range of eighteenth-century social, political and literary life, including: colonial life; provincial and rural affairs; the French and American revolutions; reviews of literature and fashion throughout Europe; political debates; and London coffee house gossip and discussion, etc. Many of these journal are ephemeral, lasting only for a handful of issues, others run for several years. The publisher suggests that all of the titles in this portal have been carefully screened against other eighteenth century e-resources to ensure that there is minimal overlap. Resources checked include Early English Books Online (EEBO); Nineteenth Century British Library Newspapers, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), The Burney Newspaper Collection, and British Periodicals (1680s to 1930s), all of which are in our Database list. Covers 1685-1835.
The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003), ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window Search the full text of the newspapers’ historic content. Articles (including advertisements) are available as scanned PDFs both at article and page level.
Irish Newspaper Archive This link opens in a new window The largest online database of Irish newspapers in the world, Irish Newspaper Archive contains electronic versions of Irish newspapers from the 1700's to current day.
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Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Burney Newspapers Collection This link opens in a new window This digital resource represents the largest single collection of 17th and 18th century English news media. Collected by the Reverend Charles Burney (1757 - 1817) the collection provides nearly 1 million pages from approximately 1,270 titles of newspapers, news pamphlets, and newsbooks of the period. They were published mostly in London, however there are also some English provincial, Irish and Scottish papers, and a few examples from the American colonies, Europe and India.
The Times Digital Archive (1785-2014) This link opens in a new window The database offers access to every complete page of every issue of The Times (London), including every headline, article, editorial, birth and death notice, and advertisement. The newspaper can be viewed either at the article or full-page level, and is searchable across all the 7.6 million articles.

African American Newspapers, Series 1, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new window Along with 'African American Newspapers, Series 2', which we also have access to, this resource provides online access to more than 350 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African-American experience. This unique collection, which includes historically significant papers from more than 35 states, features many rare 19th-century titles. Newly digitised, these newspapers published by or for African Americans can now be browsed and searched as never before.
African American Newspapers, Series 2, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new window Along with 'African American Newspapers, Series 1', which we also have access to, this resource provides online access to more than 350 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African-American experience. This unique collection, which includes historically significant papers from more than 35 states, features many rare 19th-century titles. Newly digitised, these newspapers published by or for African Americans can now be browsed and searched as never before.
African Newspapers, Series 1, 1800-1922 This link opens in a new window This groundbreaking online collection provides more than 60 searchable African newspapers published in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring English and foreign-language titles from Angola, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, African Newspapers, Series 1, offers unparalleled coverage of the issues and events that shaped the continent and its peoples between 1800 and 1922. From repercussions of the Atlantic slave trade, life under colonial rule and the results of the Berlin Conference to the emergence of Black journalism, the Zulu Wars and the rejection of Western imperialism, these newspapers provide a wide range of viewpoints on diverse cultures.
American Hebrew & Jewish Messenger (1857-1922) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Founded in New York City in 1857, The American Hebrew was established as the weekly source of news impacting international Jewish communities. Upon merging with The Jewish Messenger in 1903, the newspaper was officially known as The American Hebrew and Jewish Messenger. For students and researchers from a variety of fields, including U.S. and world history, culture, and Jewish studies, the digitized pages of this historic publication are an invaluable resource from a Jewish American perspective in a rapidly changing world.
The American Israelite (1854-2000) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Let there be light” has been the motto of The American Israelite since it was first published in 1854 with the intention to illuminate principles of Jewish faith and instill a sense of community among American Jews who often lived in geographically dispersed locations. Originally printed as The Israelite until 1874, this weekly is considered thelongest-running English-language Jewish newspaper available in the U.S. For insight into the growth and development of Reform Judaism in the U.S., the digitised issues of The American Israelite provide a valuable record of events and issues as they unfolded.
American Periodicals (1740-1940) This link opens in a new window This database contains over 1500 full-text periodicals published in between 1740 and 1940. Subjects cover history, literature, history of science and medicine, law, news and magazines, politics, religion, education, women’s studies, and art. Titles range from Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine and America's first scientific journal, Medical Repository; popular magazines such as Vanity Fair and Ladies' Home Journal; regional and niche publications; and ground-breaking journals like The Dial, Puck, and McClure's.
American Prison Newspapers, 1800-2020: Voices from the Inside This link opens in a new window On March 24, 1800, Forlorn Hope became the first newspaper published within a prison by an incarcerated person. In the intervening 200 years, over 500 prison newspapers have been published from U.S. prisons. American Prison Newspapers brings together hundreds of these periodicals from across the country into one collection that represents penal institutions of all kinds, with special attention paid to women-only institutions.
Asahi Shimbun Kikuzo This link opens in a new window Access to the current issues as well as the complete archive of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. Also available are two weekly magazines, Aera and Shūkan Asahi, and an annual new-word dictionary Chiezō, Who’s Who Database, and Historical Photo Archive. For Asahi Shimbun, issues from 1985 to the present are available as full text; Pre-1985 issues back to 1879 when the newspaper was first published (as Osaka Asahi Shimbun) are available in facsimile format. The Historical Photo Archive contains more than 10,000 photographs, the majority ranging from before and after the Manchurian Incident to the period after the defeat in war.
Atlanta Constitution (1868-1984) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. As the only major daily newspaper in the Atlanta area, The Atlanta Constitution provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of the southeastern United States from Reconstruction through the late 20th century. Via ProQuest Historical Newspapers, researchers can explore the paper’s perspective on local events of major international significance, from post-Civil War Reconstruction, to the first taste of Coca-Cola in 1886, to the Race Riots of 1907, the Civil Rights sit-ins of the 1960s, and the election of the first black mayor in 1973.
The Austin American Statesman (1871-1980) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. As the leading newspaper in the capital of Texas, the historical Austin American Statesman provides researchers with unique insights into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of this important state, as well as the southwest U.S. from the late 19th through the 20th century. Founded in 1871, the newspaper started out as the Democratic Statesman. By 1873 the paper began daily morning publication, and in 1914 the Democratic Statesman took over the Austin Tribune. The newly consolidated paper began to publish each afternoon as the Austin Statesman and Tribune. And, in November 1973, the Austin American and the Austin Statesman were combined and became the Austin American Statesman.
The Baltimore Afro-American (1893-1988) This link opens in a new window The Baltimore Afro-American was the most widely circulated black newspaper on the U.S. Atlantic coast. It was the first black newspaper to have correspondents reporting on World War II, foreign correspondents, and female sports correspondents. This archive collection gives you access to all issues between 1893 and 1988. Issues have been scanned from cover to cover and you can search or browse the database.
British Library Newspapers, Parts I-VI (1732-1950) This link opens in a new window British Library Newspapers provides digital access to a vast and comprehensive range of regional and local newspapers in Britain and Ireland between the mid eighteenth and mid twentieth centuries. Taken directly from the extensive holdings of the British Library, the more than 160 publications illuminate diverse and distinct regional attitudes, cultures, and vernaculars, providing an alternative viewpoint to the London-centric national press over a period of more than 200 years. The Library has access to all 6 collections in this series, Parts I-VI.
British Periodicals (1680s to 1950s) This link opens in a new window Provides access to the searchable full text of hundreds of periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth, comprising millions of high-resolution facsimile page images. Topics covered include literature, philosophy, history, science, the social sciences, music, art, drama, archaeology and architecture.
Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876 This link opens in a new window Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876, a comprehensive primary resource from the American Antiquarian Society, is the largest online collection of 18th- and 19th-century newspapers published in the region. It is a valuable resource for studying the development of Western society and international relations within this important group of islands. This unique resource is essential for researching colonial history, the Atlantic slave trade, international commerce, New World slavery and U.S. relations with the region, as far back as the early 18th century.
Chinese Newspapers Collection (1832-1953) This link opens in a new window The database provides access to the full text of about a dozen English language newspapers published in China during the said period. It includes historical local, regional and national news on a wide range of issues of the day.
Civil War Era This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31st July 2024. This database covers a vast range of topics including the formative economic factors and other forces that led to the abolitionist movement, the 600,000 battle casualties and the emancipation of nearly 4 million slaves. Researchers will get the full story from nearly 2,000 pamphlets and complete runs of eight newspaper titles, covering 1840-1865, that were specifically selected for the regional and diverse perspectives they offer. The pamphlets expand on individual perspectives of government officials, clergy, social reformists, and others. Newspapers are a perfect complement to these sources offering insights on a broader range of events. The newspapers included in Civil War Era provide a variety of editorial perspectives reflecting different regions and political orientations.
Daily Mail Historical Archive (1896-2004) This link opens in a new window This archive includes nearly 1.2 million pages of content from the Daily Mail from its first issue in 1896 until 2004, including all of the major news stories, features, advertisements and images. The archive also includes the Daily Mail Atlantic Edition, which was published on board the transatlantic liners that sailed between New York and Southampton between 1923 and 1931.
Early American Newspapers, Series 2, 1758-1900 This link opens in a new window Available through America's Historical Newspapers, Series 2 offers over 280 significant 18th and 19th century newspapers from every region of the United States. It specifically focuses on the period between 1820 and 1860, when the number of American newspapers rose dramatically. It includes small-town weeklies, big-city dailies and many titles of particular historical importance.
The Economist Historical Archive This link opens in a new window Currently covering the period 1843-2015 this resources gives you access to every page from the complete back file of this leading magazine for business and political leaders, politicians, diplomats, bankers, journalists, etc. Click on link to "Gale Cengage Economist Historical Archive" to access. If you want access to more current years choose one of the other options. The link to "Miscellaneous Ejournals" gives you access to The Economist's own website.
Eighteenth Century Journals This link opens in a new window The Eighteenth Century Journals portal consists of five Sections, containing digitised images of about 270 rare journals printed between c1685 and 1835. Topics cover a very wide range of eighteenth-century social, political and literary life, including: colonial life; provincial and rural affairs; the French and American revolutions; reviews of literature and fashion throughout Europe; political debates; and London coffee house gossip and discussion, etc. Many of these journal are ephemeral, lasting only for a handful of issues, others run for several years. The publisher suggests that all of the titles in this portal have been carefully screened against other eighteenth century e-resources to ensure that there is minimal overlap. Resources checked include Early English Books Online (EEBO); Nineteenth Century British Library Newspapers, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), The Burney Newspaper Collection, and British Periodicals (1680s to 1930s), all of which are in our Database list. Covers 1685-1835.
Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window Covering the period 1880-2000 this is an archival research resource containing the essential primary sources for studying the history of the film and entertainment industries, from the era of vaudeville and silent movies through to the 21st century. The core US and UK trade magazines covering film, music, broadcasting and theater are included, together with film fan magazines and music press titles. Issues have been scanned in high-resolution color, with granular indexing of articles, covers, ads and reviews.
Financial Times Historical Archive (1888-2021) This link opens in a new window The Library's access to this resource expires on 12th July 2023. A complete online, fully searchable facsimile, the Financial Times Historical Archive, 1888-2021 delivers the complete run of the London edition of this internationally known daily paper, from its first issue through 2021. Every article, advertisement, and market listing is included -- shown both individually and in the context of the full page and issue of the day. Each item has been subject- or topic-categorized for fast retrieval and review.
The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003), ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window Search the full text of the newspapers’ historic content. Articles (including advertisements) are available as scanned PDFs both at article and page level.
The Harper's Bazaar Archive This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, searchable archive of every page, advertisement, and cover of every issue of Harper's Bazaar from its first appearance in 1867 to the current month (note last 12 months is not available). This resource provides access to a chronicle of 20th century American and international fashion, culture, and society, offering a cultural lens into the modern era. Click on link to "ProQuest Central" to access.
The Illustrated London News Historical Archive, 1842-2003 This link opens in a new window The Illustrated London News Historical Archive gives you unprecedented online access to the entire run of the ILN from its first publication on 14 May 1842 to its last in 2003. Each page has been digitally reproduced in full colour and every article and caption is full-text searchable with hit-term highlighting and links to corresponding illustrations. Facsimiles of articles and illustrations can be viewed, printed and saved either individually or in the context of the page in which they appear. Wherever possible Special Numbers covering special events such as coronations or royal funerals have been included.
Irish Newspaper Archive This link opens in a new window The largest online database of Irish newspapers in the world, Irish Newspaper Archive contains electronic versions of Irish newspapers from the 1700's to current day.
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The Irish Times (1859-2012) and The Weekly Irish Times (1876-1958) This link opens in a new window This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Japan Times Archive (1897-2013) This link opens in a new window Founded in 1897, The Japan Times is the oldest English-language newspaper in Japan. It has been published to promote mutual understandings between Japan and other countries. This newspaper Includes unique articles which cannot be read in Japanese-language newspapers. The Japan Times Archives provides full-text access to issues from March 1897 to December 2013.
The Jewish Exponent (1887-1990) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The Jewish Exponent first hit the presses in 1887, founded by a group of 43 prominent Philadelphia businessmen. Over the decades The Jewish Exponent has not only been a primary source of news and information, but also a forum for stimulating discussion and debate. The publication has received annual awards from the American Jewish Press Association for excellence in Jewish Journalism.
Journaux de la Révolution de 1848 (Newspapers of the French Revolution 1848) This link opens in a new window The revolution of 1848 caused the final collapse of monarchy in France, and in the power vacuum that followed a range of competing voices sought to control the future direction of the country. The social and political upheavals of this period are richly detailed in this unique collection of newspapers and periodicals — an essential resource for understanding modern European history.
Men's Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Men’s Magazine Archive offers digital access to the backfiles of six major US and UK men’s-interest consumer magazines, together covering the mid-19th century to 21st century. The archive offers researchers insights into contemporary issues and trends in history and society, masculinity, sex roles, literature, sports, fashion, popular culture / entertainment, and more. Titles covered are All Sports Illustrated Weekly, Argosy, Esquire (UK edition), M: The Civilized Man, National Police Gazette and Sports Budget.
Middle Eastern and North African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection includes publications from across this dynamic region, providing unique insights into the history of individual countries, as well as broad viewpoints on key historic events from the late nineteenth century through the present. Key topics include the decline of colonialism, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Suez Crisis, the Cold War, the rise of the petroleum industry, twentieth-century pan-Arab movements, both World Wars, the establishment of the state of Israel, the Iran-Iraq War, and the recent Arab Spring. Content in the Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection is predominantly in Arabic, but also includes key titles in English and French. The following newspaper titles, plus more, are included: Al-Iqbal (from Lebanon, in Arabic); Tangier Gazette (from Morocco, in English and French); and La Vérité (from Algeria, in French and Arabic). This is Open Access resource made available by East View and the Center for Research Libraries. Please note that in spite of this collection being Open Access and these titles being included, there is no access to the following titles as an Institutional Purchase is required for access: al-Akhbār (الأخبار), Lebanon; al-Dustūr (الدستور), Jordan; al-Jumhūrīyah (الجمهورية), Egypt; al-Riyāḍ (الرياض), Saudi Arabia; Filasṭīn (فلسطين), Israel (Palestine);
The New York Times with Index (1851-2017) This link opens in a new window The Historical New York Times with Index from ProQuest provides search capability using subject terms and topics for focused and targeted results in combination with searchable full text, full page, and article-level images from the Historical New York Times.
New York Tribune (1841 - 1922) This link opens in a new window From ProQuest this historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Nineteenth Century UK Periodicals Online, Part I and II This link opens in a new window This resource gives you access to a collection of digitised versions of key 19th century UK periodicals sourced from the British Library, National Library of Scotland, National Library of Australia and National Library of South Africa. Part I is entitled New Readerships: Women's, Children's, Humor and Leisure.Sport, while Part II is entitled Empire: Travel and Anthropology, Economics, Missionary, and Colonial.
Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers This link opens in a new window As a new American nation emerged in the 1800s, the first draft of history was written by those who experienced it and recorded it in newspaper pages from coast to coast. Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers provides an as-it-happened window on events, culture, and daily life in nineteenth-century America. With 1.8 million pages available, the collection features publications of all kinds, from the political party newspapers at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the mammoth dailies that shaped the nation at the century's end. Major newspapers stand alongside those published by African Americans, Native Americans, women’s rights groups, labour groups, and the Confederacy.
North China Herald Online (1850-1940) This link opens in a new window The English North China Herald is universally acclaimed as the prime printed source in any language for the history of the foreign presence in China from around 1850 to the 1940s. As the official journal for British consular notifications, and announcements of the Shanghai Municipal Council, it is the first – and sometimes only – point of reference for information and comment on a range of foreign and Chinese activities.
The Scotsman (1817-1950) This link opens in a new window Archive coverage of The Scotsman newspaper from 1817 until 1950. Search or browse the database which includes the complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.
Shen Bao Digital Archive (1872-1949) This link opens in a new window The Shen Bao newspaper (1872-1949) was the most influential and longest lasting commercial Chinese newspaper published in Shanghai before the establishment of the People’s Republic. The digital archive presents the complete collection of all issues, containing 2 million articles. The database is full-text searchable and the articles can be displayed with in text and image formats.
South Asian Newspapers (1864-1922) This link opens in a new window This one-of-a-kind collection provides online access to a select group of South Asian newspapers from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring English-, Gujarati- and Bengali-language papers published in India, in the regions of the Subcontinent that now comprise Pakistan, and in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). South Asian Newspapers offers extensive coverage of the people, issues and events that shaped the Indian Subcontinent between 1864 and 1922.
The Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2016 This link opens in a new window The Telegraph Historical Archive is the fully searchable digital archive of what was once the world's largest-selling newspaper. Researchers and students can full-text search across 1 million pages of the newspaper's backfile from its first issue to the end of 2016, including issues of the Sunday Telegraph from 1961.
The Times Digital Archive (1785-2014) This link opens in a new window The database offers access to every complete page of every issue of The Times (London), including every headline, article, editorial, birth and death notice, and advertisement. The newspaper can be viewed either at the article or full-page level, and is searchable across all the 7.6 million articles.
The Times of India (1838-2010) This link opens in a new window The Times of India is the world's largest circulation English daily newspaper. Founded in 1838 to serve the British residents of West India, The Times of India now circulates more than 4 million copies, covering almost 8 million Readers. The Times of India is particularly valuable for its coverage of key historical events in India, including the rise of Gandhi's Civil Disobediance movement, the 1947 Independence and Partition through to the landmark date of 1998 when Pakistan became a nuclear power. The Times of India provides exceptional depth to the study of colonial and post-colonial times, class and gender issues, religion, as well as international economics, international relations and cultural studies.
UK Press Online This link opens in a new window Database includes 3 million pages of 19th to 21st century British popular newspapers, from 1835 to current (updated daily). Titles include: Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Church Times, The Watchman, Daily Worker, Morning Star and collections covering World Wars I & II by means of Fascist and Communist Political Press and a number of Regional Newspapers. *Please note as of summer 2023 The Daily Mirror is no longer included in UK Press Online. This can now be accessed via The Mirror Historical Archive.*
The Vogue Archive This link opens in a new window A searchable archive of American Vogue, from the first issue in 1892 to the current month, reproduced in high-resolution color page images. Pages, advertisements, covers and fold-outs have been included, with rich indexing enabling researchers to find images by garment type, designer and brand names. The Vogue Archive preserves the work of the world's greatest fashion designers, stylists and photographers and is a unique record of American and international fashion, culture and society from the dawn of the modern era to the present day.
Washington Post (1877-2002) This link opens in a new window Known for its comprehensive political reporting, first-rate photo essays, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writing, and unmatched investigative reporting, the historical Washington Post (1877-2002) is an unparalleled resource for today’s budding journalists, political historians, and students of government.
The Waterloo Directory of English Newspapers and Periodicals:1800-1900 A subject-inclusive, language-inclusive bibliography of 73,000 publications, 68,000 personal names, 6,300 issuing bodies, 2,400 publishing towns, 23,000 title pages, 2,000 subjects.
Women's Magazine Archive, I and II This link opens in a new window An archival research resource comprising the backfiles of leading women's interest consumer magazines published in North America. Coverage ranges from the late-19th century through to 2005 and these key primary sources permit the examination of the events, trends, and attitudes of this period. Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, Essence and Seventeen are just some of the titles included. Issues are scanned in high-resolution colour and feature detailed article-level indexing.
Yomidas Rekishikan (1874 onwards) This link opens in a new window 5 concurrent users only, please logout when finished. Full text database of Yomiuri Shimbun, one of the most influential daily newspapers in Japan, from the first issue in 1874 to the present. The database also includes the English edition, The Daily Yomiuri, from 1989 to the present (by selecting ‘English’ on the upper right side of the homepage), as well as biographical information on some 26,000 people.

African American Newspapers, Series 1, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new window Along with 'African American Newspapers, Series 2', which we also have access to, this resource provides online access to more than 350 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African-American experience. This unique collection, which includes historically significant papers from more than 35 states, features many rare 19th-century titles. Newly digitised, these newspapers published by or for African Americans can now be browsed and searched as never before.
African American Newspapers, Series 2, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new window Along with 'African American Newspapers, Series 1', which we also have access to, this resource provides online access to more than 350 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African-American experience. This unique collection, which includes historically significant papers from more than 35 states, features many rare 19th-century titles. Newly digitised, these newspapers published by or for African Americans can now be browsed and searched as never before.
African Newspapers, Series 1, 1800-1922 This link opens in a new window This groundbreaking online collection provides more than 60 searchable African newspapers published in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring English and foreign-language titles from Angola, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, African Newspapers, Series 1, offers unparalleled coverage of the issues and events that shaped the continent and its peoples between 1800 and 1922. From repercussions of the Atlantic slave trade, life under colonial rule and the results of the Berlin Conference to the emergence of Black journalism, the Zulu Wars and the rejection of Western imperialism, these newspapers provide a wide range of viewpoints on diverse cultures.
American Hebrew & Jewish Messenger (1857-1922) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Founded in New York City in 1857, The American Hebrew was established as the weekly source of news impacting international Jewish communities. Upon merging with The Jewish Messenger in 1903, the newspaper was officially known as The American Hebrew and Jewish Messenger. For students and researchers from a variety of fields, including U.S. and world history, culture, and Jewish studies, the digitized pages of this historic publication are an invaluable resource from a Jewish American perspective in a rapidly changing world.
The American Israelite (1854-2000) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Let there be light” has been the motto of The American Israelite since it was first published in 1854 with the intention to illuminate principles of Jewish faith and instill a sense of community among American Jews who often lived in geographically dispersed locations. Originally printed as The Israelite until 1874, this weekly is considered thelongest-running English-language Jewish newspaper available in the U.S. For insight into the growth and development of Reform Judaism in the U.S., the digitised issues of The American Israelite provide a valuable record of events and issues as they unfolded.
American Periodicals (1740-1940) This link opens in a new window This database contains over 1500 full-text periodicals published in between 1740 and 1940. Subjects cover history, literature, history of science and medicine, law, news and magazines, politics, religion, education, women’s studies, and art. Titles range from Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine and America's first scientific journal, Medical Repository; popular magazines such as Vanity Fair and Ladies' Home Journal; regional and niche publications; and ground-breaking journals like The Dial, Puck, and McClure's.
American Prison Newspapers, 1800-2020: Voices from the Inside This link opens in a new window On March 24, 1800, Forlorn Hope became the first newspaper published within a prison by an incarcerated person. In the intervening 200 years, over 500 prison newspapers have been published from U.S. prisons. American Prison Newspapers brings together hundreds of these periodicals from across the country into one collection that represents penal institutions of all kinds, with special attention paid to women-only institutions.
Art and Architecture Archive This link opens in a new window A full-text archive of magazines comprising key research material in the fields of art and architecture covering the period 1895-2005. Subjects covered include fine art, decorative arts, architecture, interior design, industrial design, and photography. The title list includes: Apollo, Architectural Review, Architects Journal, Art Monthly, British Journal of Photography, Country Life, Eye, Graphis, Ornament and more.
Asahi Shimbun Kikuzo This link opens in a new window Access to the current issues as well as the complete archive of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. Also available are two weekly magazines, Aera and Shūkan Asahi, and an annual new-word dictionary Chiezō, Who’s Who Database, and Historical Photo Archive. For Asahi Shimbun, issues from 1985 to the present are available as full text; Pre-1985 issues back to 1879 when the newspaper was first published (as Osaka Asahi Shimbun) are available in facsimile format. The Historical Photo Archive contains more than 10,000 photographs, the majority ranging from before and after the Manchurian Incident to the period after the defeat in war.
Atlanta Constitution (1868-1984) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. As the only major daily newspaper in the Atlanta area, The Atlanta Constitution provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of the southeastern United States from Reconstruction through the late 20th century. Via ProQuest Historical Newspapers, researchers can explore the paper’s perspective on local events of major international significance, from post-Civil War Reconstruction, to the first taste of Coca-Cola in 1886, to the Race Riots of 1907, the Civil Rights sit-ins of the 1960s, and the election of the first black mayor in 1973.
Atlanta Daily World (1931-2003) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Atlanta Daily World provides more than seven decades of this newspaper’s historic coverage, online and easily searchable. Home to the first black correspondent assigned to cover the White House, this archive includes first-hand coverage of the infamous Scottsboro Case and witnesses the fight for civil rights from a black, Southern US perspective.
The Austin American Statesman (1871-1980) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. As the leading newspaper in the capital of Texas, the historical Austin American Statesman provides researchers with unique insights into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of this important state, as well as the southwest U.S. from the late 19th through the 20th century. Founded in 1871, the newspaper started out as the Democratic Statesman. By 1873 the paper began daily morning publication, and in 1914 the Democratic Statesman took over the Austin Tribune. The newly consolidated paper began to publish each afternoon as the Austin Statesman and Tribune. And, in November 1973, the Austin American and the Austin Statesman were combined and became the Austin American Statesman.
The Baltimore Afro-American (1893-1988) This link opens in a new window The Baltimore Afro-American was the most widely circulated black newspaper on the U.S. Atlantic coast. It was the first black newspaper to have correspondents reporting on World War II, foreign correspondents, and female sports correspondents. This archive collection gives you access to all issues between 1893 and 1988. Issues have been scanned from cover to cover and you can search or browse the database.
BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts, 1939-2001 This link opens in a new window BBC Monitoring was founded in 1939 at the start of WWII. Its purpose was to listen to radio broadcasts and gather open-source intelligence to help Britain and its allies understand global dynamics and assess emerging global threats. Over the next 60 years, the scope of its monitoring grew quickly. Trained specialists transcribed broadcasts of speeches, current affairs, political discussions, and social and cultural events worldwide. Transcripts, in turn, were translated into English, then read by experts who carefully selected critical content for publication. Finally, selections were summarized and curated into daily reports that comprise the Summary of World Broadcasts. These original daily reports often included commentary and evaluation by subject matter experts, as well as synopses and specialist briefings. Please note, content for these resources is still currently being digitised.
Britannia and Eve, 1926-1957 This link opens in a new window Formed in 1929 and owned by the Illustrated London News, this magazine marketed itself to a predominantly female readership, and especially to wealthy and conservative women. It maintained an emphasis on fashion, beauty and the home, and featured contributions from some of the most influential female artists and writers of the time. It became well known for the artistry of its illustrations and for its wide-ranging coverage. Given its popularity, eclecticism and influence, it provides critical insights into the history of fashion, gender history and British print culture.
British Library Newspapers, Parts I-VI (1732-1950) This link opens in a new window British Library Newspapers provides digital access to a vast and comprehensive range of regional and local newspapers in Britain and Ireland between the mid eighteenth and mid twentieth centuries. Taken directly from the extensive holdings of the British Library, the more than 160 publications illuminate diverse and distinct regional attitudes, cultures, and vernaculars, providing an alternative viewpoint to the London-centric national press over a period of more than 200 years. The Library has access to all 6 collections in this series, Parts I-VI.
British Periodicals (1680s to 1950s) This link opens in a new window Provides access to the searchable full text of hundreds of periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth, comprising millions of high-resolution facsimile page images. Topics covered include literature, philosophy, history, science, the social sciences, music, art, drama, archaeology and architecture.
Chicago Defender (1910-1975) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Chicago Defender provides more than six decades of this newspaper’s historic coverage, online and easily searchable. The newspaper was a proponent of The Great Migration, the move of over 1.5 million African-Americans from the segregated South to the industrial North from 1915 to 1925. It reported on the Red Summer race riots of 1919, and editorialized for anti-lynching legislation and the integration of blacks into the U.S. military.
Chinese Newspapers Collection (1832-1953) This link opens in a new window The database provides access to the full text of about a dozen English language newspapers published in China during the said period. It includes historical local, regional and national news on a wide range of issues of the day.
Cleveland Call & Post (1934-1991) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Editor William O. Walker used his newspaper to rally the masses in support of equal rights, much as civil rights leaders would decades later. In the 1930s, the Cleveland Call & Post called upon the local community to support the Scottsboro defendants with letters, clothing, stamps, and cigarettes. It also encouraged donations to the defense fund for the innocent youths, reminding its readers that the freedom of nine Southern black boys wasn’t all that was at stake — so were the rights of all black Americans to a fair jury trial. Through his newspaper, Walker also promoted participation in politics, urged the establishment of legal aid societies by the African-American community, and encouraged black solidarity and self-reliance. Today’s researchers can explore online 57 years of the Cleveland Call & Post.
Communist Historical Newspapers Collection (1917-2013) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Collection of Communist American and British papers: The Daily Worker (1936-1958); The Ohio Socialist (1917-1919); People's Daily World (1986-1990); People's Weekly World (1990-2013); Sunday Worker (1936-1958); The Toiler(1919-1922); The Worker (1922-1924); New York; and The Worker (1958-1968); London.
Country Life Archive This link opens in a new window An archive (1897 to 2005) of the weekly British culture and lifestyle magazine, Country Life, focusing on fine art and architecture, the great country houses, and rural living. Every page is fully searchable, and reproduced in full color and high resolution. Country Life Archive presents a chronicle of more than 100 years of British heritage, including its art, architecture, and landscapes, with an emphasis on leisure pursuits such as antique collecting, hunting, shooting, equestrian news, and gardening.
Current Digest of the Russian Press This link opens in a new window Founded in 1949, The Current Digest was first published as The Current Digest of the Soviet Press (1949-1991), followed by The Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press (1992-2010), and now The Current Digest of the Russian Press since January 2011 (from issue No. 3, Vol. 63). Each week the Current Digest presents a selection of Russian-language press materials, translated into English. The translations are intended for use in teaching and research. They are therefore presented as documentary materials without elaboration or comment, and state the opinions and views of the original authors, not of the publisher of the journal.
Daily Mail Historical Archive (1896-2004) This link opens in a new window This archive includes nearly 1.2 million pages of content from the Daily Mail from its first issue in 1896 until 2004, including all of the major news stories, features, advertisements and images. The archive also includes the Daily Mail Atlantic Edition, which was published on board the transatlantic liners that sailed between New York and Southampton between 1923 and 1931.
East African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The East African Newspapers collection provides insight into this region during the 20th and early 21st centuries, a time of great change for Africa. In East Africa, this time witnessed the growth of decolonization as independence movements swelled, and local, autonomous self-governance took hold throughout the region. This period was also punctuated by famine, drought, political uprisings, border disputes, and war as countries worked to navigate the post-colonial landscape. The collection includes 3 key newspapers: Daily Nation (Kenya), The Ethiopian Herald, and The Monitor (Uganda).
The Economist Historical Archive This link opens in a new window Currently covering the period 1843-2015 this resources gives you access to every page from the complete back file of this leading magazine for business and political leaders, politicians, diplomats, bankers, journalists, etc. Click on link to "Gale Cengage Economist Historical Archive" to access. If you want access to more current years choose one of the other options. The link to "Miscellaneous Ejournals" gives you access to The Economist's own website.
Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window Covering the period 1880-2000 this is an archival research resource containing the essential primary sources for studying the history of the film and entertainment industries, from the era of vaudeville and silent movies through to the 21st century. The core US and UK trade magazines covering film, music, broadcasting and theater are included, together with film fan magazines and music press titles. Issues have been scanned in high-resolution color, with granular indexing of articles, covers, ads and reviews.
Financial Times Historical Archive (1888-2021) This link opens in a new window The Library's access to this resource expires on 12th July 2023. A complete online, fully searchable facsimile, the Financial Times Historical Archive, 1888-2021 delivers the complete run of the London edition of this internationally known daily paper, from its first issue through 2021. Every article, advertisement, and market listing is included -- shown both individually and in the context of the full page and issue of the day. Each item has been subject- or topic-categorized for fast retrieval and review.
Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports (1974-1996) This link opens in a new window FBIS Daily Reports, 1974-1996 consist of translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, periodicals and government statements from nations around the globe. These media sources were monitored in their languages of origin, translated into English and issued by an agency of the US government. Includes the collections: Africa, 1987-1996; Eastern Europe, 1974-1996; The Middle East and North Africa, 1974-1987; Near East and South Asia, 1987-1996; South Asia, 1980-1987; Sub-Saharan Africa, 1974-1980.
The GQ Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The GQ Archive spans the full run of the US edition of GQ magazine, from the first issue in 1931 to the present (with new issues added on an ongoing basis). Launched as a men’s fashion trade title (Apparel Arts), GQ subsequently became a consumer magazine before expanding its coverage to encompass wider men’s-interest and popular culture content, including celebrity interviews, health, arts/entertainment, politics, and sports.
The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003), ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window Search the full text of the newspapers’ historic content. Articles (including advertisements) are available as scanned PDFs both at article and page level.
The Harper's Bazaar Archive This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, searchable archive of every page, advertisement, and cover of every issue of Harper's Bazaar from its first appearance in 1867 to the current month (note last 12 months is not available). This resource provides access to a chronicle of 20th century American and international fashion, culture, and society, offering a cultural lens into the modern era. Click on link to "ProQuest Central" to access.
The Illustrated London News Historical Archive, 1842-2003 This link opens in a new window The Illustrated London News Historical Archive gives you unprecedented online access to the entire run of the ILN from its first publication on 14 May 1842 to its last in 2003. Each page has been digitally reproduced in full colour and every article and caption is full-text searchable with hit-term highlighting and links to corresponding illustrations. Facsimiles of articles and illustrations can be viewed, printed and saved either individually or in the context of the page in which they appear. Wherever possible Special Numbers covering special events such as coronations or royal funerals have been included.
Independent Voices: an open access collection of an alternative press This link opens in a new window Independent Voices is an open access digital collection of alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals, drawn from the special collections of participating libraries. These periodicals were produced by feminists, dissident GIs, campus radicals, Native Americans, anti-war activists, Black Power advocates, Hispanics, LGBT activists, the extreme right-wing press and alternative literary magazines during the latter half of the 20th century.
Irish Newspaper Archive This link opens in a new window The largest online database of Irish newspapers in the world, Irish Newspaper Archive contains electronic versions of Irish newspapers from the 1700's to current day.
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The Irish Times (1859-2012) and The Weekly Irish Times (1876-1958) This link opens in a new window This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Izvestiia Digital Archive (1917-2013) This link opens in a new window Among the longest-running Russian newspapers, Izvestiia was founded in March 1917 and during the Soviet period was the official organ of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Remarkable for its serious and balanced treatment of subject matter, Izvestiia has traditionally been a popular news source within intellectual and academic circles. The database platform offers the option to go to “All Sources” so that you can cross-search the content with the Pravda Digital Archive and other digital resources. Choose the 'Factiva' link for more recent issues or can be accessed for free via https://iz.ru/.
Japanese-American Relocation Camp Newspapers: Perspectives on Day-to-Day Life This link opens in a new window One of the darker chapters in American history and one of the lesser discussed events of World War II was the forced internment, during the war, of an important segment of the American population-persons of Japanese descent. This collection, consisting of 25 individual titles, documents life in the internment camps.
Japan Times Archive (1897-2013) This link opens in a new window Founded in 1897, The Japan Times is the oldest English-language newspaper in Japan. It has been published to promote mutual understandings between Japan and other countries. This newspaper Includes unique articles which cannot be read in Japanese-language newspapers. The Japan Times Archives provides full-text access to issues from March 1897 to December 2013.
The Jewish Advocate (1905-1990) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The Jewish Advocate was first printed in Boston, 1909, by Jacob deHass, executive secretary to the founder of modern political Zionism. With the intention to serve and unite the booming Jewish community throughout New England, The Jewish Advocate was formed to instruct on matters of the Jewish faith and to champion the establishment of a Jewish state. Briefly, the newspaper was also published as The Jewish Home Journal and The Boston Advocate. This digital newspaper archive provides an in-depth historical perspective on issues and events pertaining to the rise of Zionism and the development of Jewish-American culture.
The Jewish Exponent (1887-1990) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The Jewish Exponent first hit the presses in 1887, founded by a group of 43 prominent Philadelphia businessmen. Over the decades The Jewish Exponent has not only been a primary source of news and information, but also a forum for stimulating discussion and debate. The publication has received annual awards from the American Jewish Press Association for excellence in Jewish Journalism.
LGBT Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Unlike other digital offerings in this area that have largely focused on short-lived, informal publications, LGBT Magazine Archive will offer the complete backfiles of many of the leading, established, long-running periodicals of this type. Coverage is from the first issue of each publication, with the earliest content dating from 1957 and the default termination point for each title is 2015 (or the journal ceased date). Each title is scanned from cover to cover in full colour. Magazines of this type have been a crucial source of identification for many LGBT people; they chronicle the evolution of myriad aspects of LGBT history and culture, including law/politics/society, the arts, health, and, lifestyle. Whilst this material will be indispensable for dedicated LGBT studies and broader gender/sexuality research, it will, additionally, cater to interests in many related disciplines, including 20th-century history and culture, sociology, psychology, health, and literature/arts.
The Listener Historical Archive, 1929-1991 This link opens in a new window Developed as the medium for reproducing broadcasts, The Listener was the weekly newspaper published by the BBC. The complete archive of this landmark publication is an essential witness to the intellectual and cultural history of the twentieth century, and also to the golden years of radio and television. This resource offers you access to the complete, fully searchable facsimile archive of The Listener.
Literaturnaia Gazeta Digital Archive (1929-2013) This link opens in a new window Published weekly since 1929 by the Soviet Writers' Union, Literaturnaia gazeta has always served as the leading Russian literary newspaper. Established on April 22, 1929 with the support of the "father of Soviet literature," writer Maxim Gorky, Literaturnaia gazeta is a landmark publication in Russia's cultural heritage. With its focus on literary and intellectual life, Literaturnaia gazeta allowed Soviet Russia’s preeminent authors, poets, and cultural figures a particular podium for commentary, affording perhaps fewer restrictions than might be possible in other publications. Literaturnaia gazeta was considered the most open among newspapers of the Soviet era, and it remains popular among the intelligentsia in today’s Russia. For more up to date issues click on the 'Factiva' link.
Los Angeles Sentinel (1934-2005) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. From its earliest beginnings when it urged African-Americans not to “spend your money where you can’t work,” the Los Angeles Sentinel has exposed prejudice, promoted social change, and empowered the black community. By accessing more than 70 years of cover-to-cover reporting, today’s readers view the Depression through the eyes of African-Americans in the 1930s. They can follow the grass-roots struggle against the racially restrictive housing covenants of the 1940s. Researchers can follow Roy Wilkins’ column, “The Watchtower,” and see how he attacked efforts to label civil rights activists as “communists” during the Cold War. Today, this independent publication continues to cover community and world issues from the unique cultural perspective of the Los Angeles African-American community.
Men's Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Men’s Magazine Archive offers digital access to the backfiles of six major US and UK men’s-interest consumer magazines, together covering the mid-19th century to 21st century. The archive offers researchers insights into contemporary issues and trends in history and society, masculinity, sex roles, literature, sports, fashion, popular culture / entertainment, and more. Titles covered are All Sports Illustrated Weekly, Argosy, Esquire (UK edition), M: The Civilized Man, National Police Gazette and Sports Budget.
Michigan Chronicle (1939-2010) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Michigan Chronicle was founded in 1936 by John Sengstacke, the owner of the Chicago Defender, who played a pivotal role in civil rights and has continued to be a leading voice for Blacks in Detroit and beyond. This archive offers primary source material essential to the study of African American history, culture, politics, and arts.
Middle Eastern and North African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection includes publications from across this dynamic region, providing unique insights into the history of individual countries, as well as broad viewpoints on key historic events from the late nineteenth century through the present. Key topics include the decline of colonialism, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Suez Crisis, the Cold War, the rise of the petroleum industry, twentieth-century pan-Arab movements, both World Wars, the establishment of the state of Israel, the Iran-Iraq War, and the recent Arab Spring. Content in the Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection is predominantly in Arabic, but also includes key titles in English and French. The following newspaper titles, plus more, are included: Al-Iqbal (from Lebanon, in Arabic); Tangier Gazette (from Morocco, in English and French); and La Vérité (from Algeria, in French and Arabic). This is Open Access resource made available by East View and the Center for Research Libraries. Please note that in spite of this collection being Open Access and these titles being included, there is no access to the following titles as an Institutional Purchase is required for access: al-Akhbār (الأخبار), Lebanon; al-Dustūr (الدستور), Jordan; al-Jumhūrīyah (الجمهورية), Egypt; al-Riyāḍ (الرياض), Saudi Arabia; Filasṭīn (فلسطين), Israel (Palestine);
The Mirror Historical Archive, 1903-2000 This link opens in a new window Founded in 1903, the Mirror plays a pivotal role in the history of journalism. Peaking in 1967, with a daily circulation of 5.25 million, the newspaper has had a history full of highs and lows. Today, it is the only mainstream left-wing tabloid remaining in the UK. Gale's Mirror Historical Archive, 1903-2000 features more than 800,000 pages of brand-new, full text searchable, scans of the complete run of the Mirror from 1903-2000, including the Sunday Mirror.
Le Monde Historical Archive (1944-1999) This link opens in a new window ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Le Monde empowers researchers to digitally travel back through decades to become eyewitnesses to history. Written in the French language and covering leading issues and events, like World War II and the Fifth Republic, to French, European and international politics, society and business, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Le Monde reveals the day-to-day news coverage valued by researchers.
Naver News Library This link opens in a new window Naver News Library is a full-text Korean newspaper article database containing the following four major newspapers: Tonga ilbo (Dong-A ilbo) 1920-1999; Kyŏnghyang sinmun (Kyunghyang Shinmun) 1946-1999; Maeil kyŏngje sinmun (Maeil Business Newspaper) 1966-1999; and Han’gyŏre (The Hankyoreh ) 1988-1999. The database is full text searable with three display options - original text, Han'gul version text and original images.
The New Republic Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The New Republic Magazine Archive is a digital collection of the prominent political and cultural opinion magazine, covering issues from 1914 to the present. Providing full-text, indexing and abstracting, the archive is an essential tool for researchers of American politics, foreign policy, culture and arts.
News, Policy & Politics Magazine Archive (feat. Newsweek) This link opens in a new window Covering the years 1918-2015, this is an archival collection comprising the backfiles of 15 major magazines (including the Newsweek archive), spanning areas including current events, international relations, and public policy. These titles offer multiple perspectives on the contemporary contexts of the major events, trends, and interests in these fields throughout the twentieth century. The collection will provide valuable primary source content for researchers in fields ranging from history and political science, through to law and economics.
New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993) This link opens in a new window Founded in 1909, and one of only 50 Black newspapers in the United States at that time, the New York Amsterdam News is one of the leading Black newspapers of the 20th century. This archive collection gives you access to all issues between 1922 and 1993. Issues have been scanned from cover to cover and you can search or browse the database.
The New York Times with Index (1851-2017) This link opens in a new window The Historical New York Times with Index from ProQuest provides search capability using subject terms and topics for focused and targeted results in combination with searchable full text, full page, and article-level images from the Historical New York Times.
New York Tribune (1841 - 1922) This link opens in a new window From ProQuest this historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
The Norfolk Journal & Guide (1921-2003) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Under the leadership of P.B. Young, the “Dean of the Negro Press,” The Norfolk Journal and Guide became one of the best researched and written newspapers of its era, with a circulation of more than 80,000 by the 1940s. It argued against restrictive covenants, rallied against lynching, encouraged blacks to vote, supported improvements to city streets and water systems, and more. In contrast to other black newspapers, such as the Chicago Defender (with which The Norfolk Journal and Guide is cross searchable), this newspaper campaigned against The Great Migration of Southern laborers to the North. It was one of only a few black newspapers to provide on-the-scene coverage of the 1930s Scottsboro trial, and helped raise legal funds for the nine young black defendants. This Southern-based newspaper had to use a factual, unemotional tone in expressing opinions on social injustice. This approach attracted advertising from local and national white-owned businesses —such as Goodrich, Pillsbury, and Ford — that other black newspapers didn’t receive.
North China Herald Online (1850-1940) This link opens in a new window The English North China Herald is universally acclaimed as the prime printed source in any language for the history of the foreign presence in China from around 1850 to the 1940s. As the official journal for British consular notifications, and announcements of the Shanghai Municipal Council, it is the first – and sometimes only – point of reference for information and comment on a range of foreign and Chinese activities.
The Observer: News for the American Soldier in Vietnam, 1962-1973 This link opens in a new window The Observer was a weekly newspaper published by the Command Information Division of the U.S. Military Assistance Command’s Office of Information. It was the official organ of the Military Assistance Command, and it carried official news about and for American troops in Vietnam. As such, it goes without saying that it was carefully edited to make certain it did not print news articles favorable to the communist enemy. The Military Assistance Command spread more than 80,000 weekly Observers among all points in Vietnam in which American troops were domiciled.
People's Daily (1946-2012) This link opens in a new window Complete archives of the People's Daily (Ren min ri bao) newspaper 1946- May 2012. People's Daily is the most important official newspaper in China, recording social, economic and political life in the country. The database can be browsed by date, and is searchable by date, article title, author, and keyword in the full text. This database is in simplified Chinese.
The Philadelphia Tribune (1912-2001) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The oldest continuously published daily black newspaper in the U.S., The Philadelphia Tribune was founded by Christopher James Perry. His paper conveyed ideas and opinions about local and national issues affecting blacks in the post-emancipation period, and today continues to serve the country’s fourth largest African-American community. The Philadelphia Tribune campaigned to appoint black citizens to the board of education, city council, and, judiciary. It actively supported the growth of the United Way fund and launched a “clean block” program, promoting the health, safety, and well-being of the city’s residents. The newspaper fought against segregation and rallied against the race riots in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Picture Post Historical Archive This link opens in a new window The Picture Post Historical Archive comprises the complete archive of the Picture Post from its first issue in 1938 to its last in 1957, digitised from originals in full colour. Picture Post's innovative use of photojournalism brought the major social and political issues of the day into popular consciousness, providing a snapshot of everyday British life from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Pittsburgh Courier (1911-2002) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. One of the most nationally circulated Black newspapers, the Pittsburgh Courier reached its peak in the 1930s. A conservative voice in the African-American community, the Pittsburgh Courier challenged the misrepresentation of African-Americans in the national media and advocated social reforms to advance the cause of civil rights.
Pravda Digital Archive (1912-2009) This link opens in a new window This is the complete full-text and full-image archive of the most important newspaper of the Soviet era. Pravda (or "Truth") was the official voice of Soviet communism and the Central Committee of the Communist Party between 1918 and 1991. The database is in Russian. For current material click on link to 'East View Available from 2010'.
Rolling Stone Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. From the first issue in 1967 to the present, The Rolling Stone magazine has served as a critical source of news, entertainment and cultural information. For generations, students and young adults have turned to this iconic publication for fashion, society, music news, criticism and more. This digital archive will allow scholars to find articles, images and adverts that support their research. The collection provides coverage of cultural and countercultural movements from the 1960’s forward, highlighting key figures and events such as Woodstock, or the Iraq War. It allows for cross-disciplinary teaching and research in music, popular culture, arts, entertainment, politics, and 20th century history.
The Scotsman (1817-1950) This link opens in a new window Archive coverage of The Scotsman newspaper from 1817 until 1950. Search or browse the database which includes the complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.
Service Newspapers of World War Two This link opens in a new window This resource contains an extensive range of both rare and well-known wartime publications for soldiers serving in major theatres around the world. Publications are included from many key nations involved in the conflict, such as the US, Canada, New Zealand, India, and the countries of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Both Allied and Axis publications are presented, offering a broad view of the war and the experiences of those on its front lines.
Shen Bao Digital Archive (1872-1949) This link opens in a new window The Shen Bao newspaper (1872-1949) was the most influential and longest lasting commercial Chinese newspaper published in Shanghai before the establishment of the People’s Republic. The digital archive presents the complete collection of all issues, containing 2 million articles. The database is full-text searchable and the articles can be displayed with in text and image formats.
South Asian Newspapers (1864-1922) This link opens in a new window This one-of-a-kind collection provides online access to a select group of South Asian newspapers from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring English-, Gujarati- and Bengali-language papers published in India, in the regions of the Subcontinent that now comprise Pakistan, and in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). South Asian Newspapers offers extensive coverage of the people, issues and events that shaped the Indian Subcontinent between 1864 and 1922.
South China Morning Post This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Give international reserachers new insights into Hong Kong’s unique political and social history during the 20th century with online access to the South China Morning Post. This premier English-language title is known for its authoritative, influential, and independent reporting on all of Asia as well as its perspective of the rest of the world.
The Tatler, 1901-1965 This link opens in a new window From 1901 to 1968 The Tatler was one of various publications owned by the Illustrated London News. It catered to an affluent and traditionalist audience, keeping them informed about the latest developments in British High Society. Focusing mainly on fashion, theatre and sports, The Tatler regaled readers with news and gossip about Britain's most prominent socialites, including aristocrats, athletes and actors. This collection yields valuable source material for researchers of British society in the early to mid-twentieth century, and of Britain's wealthy and powerful elite.
The Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2016 This link opens in a new window The Telegraph Historical Archive is the fully searchable digital archive of what was once the world's largest-selling newspaper. Researchers and students can full-text search across 1 million pages of the newspaper's backfile from its first issue to the end of 2016, including issues of the Sunday Telegraph from 1961.
The Times Digital Archive (1785-2014) This link opens in a new window The database offers access to every complete page of every issue of The Times (London), including every headline, article, editorial, birth and death notice, and advertisement. The newspaper can be viewed either at the article or full-page level, and is searchable across all the 7.6 million articles.
The Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive (1902-2014) The TLS weekly is the essential companion for studying and researching literary activity and critical opinion makers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since 1902, the TLS has scrutinized, applauded and dissected the work of leading writers and thinkers, offering comprehensive coverage of the most important publications, in every subject, in several languages, as well as reviewing current theatre, cinema, music, and exhibitions. The TLS Historical Archive offers the complete online fully-searchable edition from the first edition in 1902 up to 2014. It allows you to explore an archive of over 300,000 reviews, letters and poems, and to access previously unpublished, comprehensive biographical information about the contributors – many of whom originally wrote for the paper anonymously.
The Times of India (1838-2010) This link opens in a new window The Times of India is the world's largest circulation English daily newspaper. Founded in 1838 to serve the British residents of West India, The Times of India now circulates more than 4 million copies, covering almost 8 million Readers. The Times of India is particularly valuable for its coverage of key historical events in India, including the rise of Gandhi's Civil Disobediance movement, the 1947 Independence and Partition through to the landmark date of 1998 when Pakistan became a nuclear power. The Times of India provides exceptional depth to the study of colonial and post-colonial times, class and gender issues, religion, as well as international economics, international relations and cultural studies.
TVTip (TVTimes Project 1955-1985) This link opens in a new window TVTiP provides a unique searchable index to the London edition of the TVTimes, the listings magazine for ITV broadcasts, from September 1955 to March 1985. TVTiP allows users to search for programmes, production staff and performers. It contains approximately 250,000 records. To access click either the "log in" or "Sign In" option and then search for University of Edinburgh.
UK Press Online This link opens in a new window Database includes 3 million pages of 19th to 21st century British popular newspapers, from 1835 to current (updated daily). Titles include: Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Church Times, The Watchman, Daily Worker, Morning Star and collections covering World Wars I & II by means of Fascist and Communist Political Press and a number of Regional Newspapers. *Please note as of summer 2023 The Daily Mirror is no longer included in UK Press Online. This can now be accessed via The Mirror Historical Archive.*
The Vogue Archive This link opens in a new window A searchable archive of American Vogue, from the first issue in 1892 to the current month, reproduced in high-resolution color page images. Pages, advertisements, covers and fold-outs have been included, with rich indexing enabling researchers to find images by garment type, designer and brand names. The Vogue Archive preserves the work of the world's greatest fashion designers, stylists and photographers and is a unique record of American and international fashion, culture and society from the dawn of the modern era to the present day.
Washington Post (1877-2002) This link opens in a new window Known for its comprehensive political reporting, first-rate photo essays, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writing, and unmatched investigative reporting, the historical Washington Post (1877-2002) is an unparalleled resource for today’s budding journalists, political historians, and students of government.
Women's Magazine Archive, I and II This link opens in a new window An archival research resource comprising the backfiles of leading women's interest consumer magazines published in North America. Coverage ranges from the late-19th century through to 2005 and these key primary sources permit the examination of the events, trends, and attitudes of this period. Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, Essence and Seventeen are just some of the titles included. Issues are scanned in high-resolution colour and feature detailed article-level indexing.
Yomidas Rekishikan (1874 onwards) This link opens in a new window 5 concurrent users only, please logout when finished. Full text database of Yomiuri Shimbun, one of the most influential daily newspapers in Japan, from the first issue in 1874 to the present. The database also includes the English edition, The Daily Yomiuri, from 1989 to the present (by selecting ‘English’ on the upper right side of the homepage), as well as biographical information on some 26,000 people.
Youth and Popular Culture Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Full-text periodicals from 1940-present, highlighting topics and trends of youth culture such as fashion, rock and roll, sports, sexuality, dating, as well as youth portrayal in the media. At completion, this collection will have 200,000 pages from periodicals published in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Content includes Fabulous 208, Clarity Magazine, Flip Magazine and Petticoat.

This lists the historical newspaper and magazine databases where coverage comes into the 21st century. While some of these will come up to date many of them will only cover a limited number of years in this century. To see the databases that allow you to search current news go to Current newspapers and news sources.

American Prison Newspapers, 1800-2020: Voices from the Inside This link opens in a new window On March 24, 1800, Forlorn Hope became the first newspaper published within a prison by an incarcerated person. In the intervening 200 years, over 500 prison newspapers have been published from U.S. prisons. American Prison Newspapers brings together hundreds of these periodicals from across the country into one collection that represents penal institutions of all kinds, with special attention paid to women-only institutions.
Asahi Shimbun Kikuzo This link opens in a new window Access to the current issues as well as the complete archive of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. Also available are two weekly magazines, Aera and Shūkan Asahi, and an annual new-word dictionary Chiezō, Who’s Who Database, and Historical Photo Archive. For Asahi Shimbun, issues from 1985 to the present are available as full text; Pre-1985 issues back to 1879 when the newspaper was first published (as Osaka Asahi Shimbun) are available in facsimile format. The Historical Photo Archive contains more than 10,000 photographs, the majority ranging from before and after the Manchurian Incident to the period after the defeat in war.
Atlanta Daily World (1931-2003) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Atlanta Daily World provides more than seven decades of this newspaper’s historic coverage, online and easily searchable. Home to the first black correspondent assigned to cover the White House, this archive includes first-hand coverage of the infamous Scottsboro Case and witnesses the fight for civil rights from a black, Southern US perspective.
Communist Historical Newspapers Collection (1917-2013) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Collection of Communist American and British papers: The Daily Worker (1936-1958); The Ohio Socialist (1917-1919); People's Daily World (1986-1990); People's Weekly World (1990-2013); Sunday Worker (1936-1958); The Toiler(1919-1922); The Worker (1922-1924); New York; and The Worker (1958-1968); London.
Current Digest of the Russian Press This link opens in a new window Founded in 1949, The Current Digest was first published as The Current Digest of the Soviet Press (1949-1991), followed by The Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press (1992-2010), and now The Current Digest of the Russian Press since January 2011 (from issue No. 3, Vol. 63). Each week the Current Digest presents a selection of Russian-language press materials, translated into English. The translations are intended for use in teaching and research. They are therefore presented as documentary materials without elaboration or comment, and state the opinions and views of the original authors, not of the publisher of the journal.
Daily Mail Historical Archive (1896-2004) This link opens in a new window This archive includes nearly 1.2 million pages of content from the Daily Mail from its first issue in 1896 until 2004, including all of the major news stories, features, advertisements and images. The archive also includes the Daily Mail Atlantic Edition, which was published on board the transatlantic liners that sailed between New York and Southampton between 1923 and 1931.
East African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The East African Newspapers collection provides insight into this region during the 20th and early 21st centuries, a time of great change for Africa. In East Africa, this time witnessed the growth of decolonization as independence movements swelled, and local, autonomous self-governance took hold throughout the region. This period was also punctuated by famine, drought, political uprisings, border disputes, and war as countries worked to navigate the post-colonial landscape. The collection includes 3 key newspapers: Daily Nation (Kenya), The Ethiopian Herald, and The Monitor (Uganda).
The Economist Historical Archive This link opens in a new window Currently covering the period 1843-2015 this resources gives you access to every page from the complete back file of this leading magazine for business and political leaders, politicians, diplomats, bankers, journalists, etc. Click on link to "Gale Cengage Economist Historical Archive" to access. If you want access to more current years choose one of the other options. The link to "Miscellaneous Ejournals" gives you access to The Economist's own website.
Financial Times Historical Archive (1888-2021) This link opens in a new window The Library's access to this resource expires on 12th July 2023. A complete online, fully searchable facsimile, the Financial Times Historical Archive, 1888-2021 delivers the complete run of the London edition of this internationally known daily paper, from its first issue through 2021. Every article, advertisement, and market listing is included -- shown both individually and in the context of the full page and issue of the day. Each item has been subject- or topic-categorized for fast retrieval and review.
The GQ Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The GQ Archive spans the full run of the US edition of GQ magazine, from the first issue in 1931 to the present (with new issues added on an ongoing basis). Launched as a men’s fashion trade title (Apparel Arts), GQ subsequently became a consumer magazine before expanding its coverage to encompass wider men’s-interest and popular culture content, including celebrity interviews, health, arts/entertainment, politics, and sports.
The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003), ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window Search the full text of the newspapers’ historic content. Articles (including advertisements) are available as scanned PDFs both at article and page level.
The Harper's Bazaar Archive This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, searchable archive of every page, advertisement, and cover of every issue of Harper's Bazaar from its first appearance in 1867 to the current month (note last 12 months is not available). This resource provides access to a chronicle of 20th century American and international fashion, culture, and society, offering a cultural lens into the modern era. Click on link to "ProQuest Central" to access.
The Illustrated London News Historical Archive, 1842-2003 This link opens in a new window The Illustrated London News Historical Archive gives you unprecedented online access to the entire run of the ILN from its first publication on 14 May 1842 to its last in 2003. Each page has been digitally reproduced in full colour and every article and caption is full-text searchable with hit-term highlighting and links to corresponding illustrations. Facsimiles of articles and illustrations can be viewed, printed and saved either individually or in the context of the page in which they appear. Wherever possible Special Numbers covering special events such as coronations or royal funerals have been included.
Independent Voices: an open access collection of an alternative press This link opens in a new window Independent Voices is an open access digital collection of alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals, drawn from the special collections of participating libraries. These periodicals were produced by feminists, dissident GIs, campus radicals, Native Americans, anti-war activists, Black Power advocates, Hispanics, LGBT activists, the extreme right-wing press and alternative literary magazines during the latter half of the 20th century.
Irish Newspaper Archive This link opens in a new window The largest online database of Irish newspapers in the world, Irish Newspaper Archive contains electronic versions of Irish newspapers from the 1700's to current day.
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The Irish Times (1859-2012) and The Weekly Irish Times (1876-1958) This link opens in a new window This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Izvestiia Digital Archive (1917-2013) This link opens in a new window Among the longest-running Russian newspapers, Izvestiia was founded in March 1917 and during the Soviet period was the official organ of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Remarkable for its serious and balanced treatment of subject matter, Izvestiia has traditionally been a popular news source within intellectual and academic circles. The database platform offers the option to go to “All Sources” so that you can cross-search the content with the Pravda Digital Archive and other digital resources. Choose the 'Factiva' link for more recent issues or can be accessed for free via https://iz.ru/.
Japan Times Archive (1897-2013) This link opens in a new window Founded in 1897, The Japan Times is the oldest English-language newspaper in Japan. It has been published to promote mutual understandings between Japan and other countries. This newspaper Includes unique articles which cannot be read in Japanese-language newspapers. The Japan Times Archives provides full-text access to issues from March 1897 to December 2013.
LGBT Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Unlike other digital offerings in this area that have largely focused on short-lived, informal publications, LGBT Magazine Archive will offer the complete backfiles of many of the leading, established, long-running periodicals of this type. Coverage is from the first issue of each publication, with the earliest content dating from 1957 and the default termination point for each title is 2015 (or the journal ceased date). Each title is scanned from cover to cover in full colour. Magazines of this type have been a crucial source of identification for many LGBT people; they chronicle the evolution of myriad aspects of LGBT history and culture, including law/politics/society, the arts, health, and, lifestyle. Whilst this material will be indispensable for dedicated LGBT studies and broader gender/sexuality research, it will, additionally, cater to interests in many related disciplines, including 20th-century history and culture, sociology, psychology, health, and literature/arts.
Literaturnaia Gazeta Digital Archive (1929-2013) This link opens in a new window Published weekly since 1929 by the Soviet Writers' Union, Literaturnaia gazeta has always served as the leading Russian literary newspaper. Established on April 22, 1929 with the support of the "father of Soviet literature," writer Maxim Gorky, Literaturnaia gazeta is a landmark publication in Russia's cultural heritage. With its focus on literary and intellectual life, Literaturnaia gazeta allowed Soviet Russia’s preeminent authors, poets, and cultural figures a particular podium for commentary, affording perhaps fewer restrictions than might be possible in other publications. Literaturnaia gazeta was considered the most open among newspapers of the Soviet era, and it remains popular among the intelligentsia in today’s Russia. For more up to date issues click on the 'Factiva' link.
Los Angeles Sentinel (1934-2005) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. From its earliest beginnings when it urged African-Americans not to “spend your money where you can’t work,” the Los Angeles Sentinel has exposed prejudice, promoted social change, and empowered the black community. By accessing more than 70 years of cover-to-cover reporting, today’s readers view the Depression through the eyes of African-Americans in the 1930s. They can follow the grass-roots struggle against the racially restrictive housing covenants of the 1940s. Researchers can follow Roy Wilkins’ column, “The Watchtower,” and see how he attacked efforts to label civil rights activists as “communists” during the Cold War. Today, this independent publication continues to cover community and world issues from the unique cultural perspective of the Los Angeles African-American community.
Men's Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Men’s Magazine Archive offers digital access to the backfiles of six major US and UK men’s-interest consumer magazines, together covering the mid-19th century to 21st century. The archive offers researchers insights into contemporary issues and trends in history and society, masculinity, sex roles, literature, sports, fashion, popular culture / entertainment, and more. Titles covered are All Sports Illustrated Weekly, Argosy, Esquire (UK edition), M: The Civilized Man, National Police Gazette and Sports Budget.
Michigan Chronicle (1939-2010) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Michigan Chronicle was founded in 1936 by John Sengstacke, the owner of the Chicago Defender, who played a pivotal role in civil rights and has continued to be a leading voice for Blacks in Detroit and beyond. This archive offers primary source material essential to the study of African American history, culture, politics, and arts.
Middle Eastern and North African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection includes publications from across this dynamic region, providing unique insights into the history of individual countries, as well as broad viewpoints on key historic events from the late nineteenth century through the present. Key topics include the decline of colonialism, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Suez Crisis, the Cold War, the rise of the petroleum industry, twentieth-century pan-Arab movements, both World Wars, the establishment of the state of Israel, the Iran-Iraq War, and the recent Arab Spring. Content in the Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection is predominantly in Arabic, but also includes key titles in English and French. The following newspaper titles, plus more, are included: Al-Iqbal (from Lebanon, in Arabic); Tangier Gazette (from Morocco, in English and French); and La Vérité (from Algeria, in French and Arabic). This is Open Access resource made available by East View and the Center for Research Libraries. Please note that in spite of this collection being Open Access and these titles being included, there is no access to the following titles as an Institutional Purchase is required for access: al-Akhbār (الأخبار), Lebanon; al-Dustūr (الدستور), Jordan; al-Jumhūrīyah (الجمهورية), Egypt; al-Riyāḍ (الرياض), Saudi Arabia; Filasṭīn (فلسطين), Israel (Palestine);
The New Republic Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The New Republic Magazine Archive is a digital collection of the prominent political and cultural opinion magazine, covering issues from 1914 to the present. Providing full-text, indexing and abstracting, the archive is an essential tool for researchers of American politics, foreign policy, culture and arts.
News, Policy & Politics Magazine Archive (feat. Newsweek) This link opens in a new window Covering the years 1918-2015, this is an archival collection comprising the backfiles of 15 major magazines (including the Newsweek archive), spanning areas including current events, international relations, and public policy. These titles offer multiple perspectives on the contemporary contexts of the major events, trends, and interests in these fields throughout the twentieth century. The collection will provide valuable primary source content for researchers in fields ranging from history and political science, through to law and economics.
The New York Times with Index (1851-2017) This link opens in a new window The Historical New York Times with Index from ProQuest provides search capability using subject terms and topics for focused and targeted results in combination with searchable full text, full page, and article-level images from the Historical New York Times.
The Norfolk Journal & Guide (1921-2003) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Under the leadership of P.B. Young, the “Dean of the Negro Press,” The Norfolk Journal and Guide became one of the best researched and written newspapers of its era, with a circulation of more than 80,000 by the 1940s. It argued against restrictive covenants, rallied against lynching, encouraged blacks to vote, supported improvements to city streets and water systems, and more. In contrast to other black newspapers, such as the Chicago Defender (with which The Norfolk Journal and Guide is cross searchable), this newspaper campaigned against The Great Migration of Southern laborers to the North. It was one of only a few black newspapers to provide on-the-scene coverage of the 1930s Scottsboro trial, and helped raise legal funds for the nine young black defendants. This Southern-based newspaper had to use a factual, unemotional tone in expressing opinions on social injustice. This approach attracted advertising from local and national white-owned businesses —such as Goodrich, Pillsbury, and Ford — that other black newspapers didn’t receive.
People's Daily (1946-2012) This link opens in a new window Complete archives of the People's Daily (Ren min ri bao) newspaper 1946- May 2012. People's Daily is the most important official newspaper in China, recording social, economic and political life in the country. The database can be browsed by date, and is searchable by date, article title, author, and keyword in the full text. This database is in simplified Chinese.
The Philadelphia Tribune (1912-2001) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The oldest continuously published daily black newspaper in the U.S., The Philadelphia Tribune was founded by Christopher James Perry. His paper conveyed ideas and opinions about local and national issues affecting blacks in the post-emancipation period, and today continues to serve the country’s fourth largest African-American community. The Philadelphia Tribune campaigned to appoint black citizens to the board of education, city council, and, judiciary. It actively supported the growth of the United Way fund and launched a “clean block” program, promoting the health, safety, and well-being of the city’s residents. The newspaper fought against segregation and rallied against the race riots in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Courier (1911-2002) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. One of the most nationally circulated Black newspapers, the Pittsburgh Courier reached its peak in the 1930s. A conservative voice in the African-American community, the Pittsburgh Courier challenged the misrepresentation of African-Americans in the national media and advocated social reforms to advance the cause of civil rights.
Pravda Digital Archive (1912-2009) This link opens in a new window This is the complete full-text and full-image archive of the most important newspaper of the Soviet era. Pravda (or "Truth") was the official voice of Soviet communism and the Central Committee of the Communist Party between 1918 and 1991. The database is in Russian. For current material click on link to 'East View Available from 2010'.
Rolling Stone Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. From the first issue in 1967 to the present, The Rolling Stone magazine has served as a critical source of news, entertainment and cultural information. For generations, students and young adults have turned to this iconic publication for fashion, society, music news, criticism and more. This digital archive will allow scholars to find articles, images and adverts that support their research. The collection provides coverage of cultural and countercultural movements from the 1960’s forward, highlighting key figures and events such as Woodstock, or the Iraq War. It allows for cross-disciplinary teaching and research in music, popular culture, arts, entertainment, politics, and 20th century history.
The Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2016 This link opens in a new window The Telegraph Historical Archive is the fully searchable digital archive of what was once the world's largest-selling newspaper. Researchers and students can full-text search across 1 million pages of the newspaper's backfile from its first issue to the end of 2016, including issues of the Sunday Telegraph from 1961.
The Times Digital Archive (1785-2014) This link opens in a new window The database offers access to every complete page of every issue of The Times (London), including every headline, article, editorial, birth and death notice, and advertisement. The newspaper can be viewed either at the article or full-page level, and is searchable across all the 7.6 million articles.
The Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive (1902-2014) The TLS weekly is the essential companion for studying and researching literary activity and critical opinion makers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since 1902, the TLS has scrutinized, applauded and dissected the work of leading writers and thinkers, offering comprehensive coverage of the most important publications, in every subject, in several languages, as well as reviewing current theatre, cinema, music, and exhibitions. The TLS Historical Archive offers the complete online fully-searchable edition from the first edition in 1902 up to 2014. It allows you to explore an archive of over 300,000 reviews, letters and poems, and to access previously unpublished, comprehensive biographical information about the contributors – many of whom originally wrote for the paper anonymously.
The Times of India (1838-2010) This link opens in a new window The Times of India is the world's largest circulation English daily newspaper. Founded in 1838 to serve the British residents of West India, The Times of India now circulates more than 4 million copies, covering almost 8 million Readers. The Times of India is particularly valuable for its coverage of key historical events in India, including the rise of Gandhi's Civil Disobediance movement, the 1947 Independence and Partition through to the landmark date of 1998 when Pakistan became a nuclear power. The Times of India provides exceptional depth to the study of colonial and post-colonial times, class and gender issues, religion, as well as international economics, international relations and cultural studies.
UK Press Online This link opens in a new window Database includes 3 million pages of 19th to 21st century British popular newspapers, from 1835 to current (updated daily). Titles include: Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Church Times, The Watchman, Daily Worker, Morning Star and collections covering World Wars I & II by means of Fascist and Communist Political Press and a number of Regional Newspapers. *Please note as of summer 2023 The Daily Mirror is no longer included in UK Press Online. This can now be accessed via The Mirror Historical Archive.*
The Vogue Archive This link opens in a new window A searchable archive of American Vogue, from the first issue in 1892 to the current month, reproduced in high-resolution color page images. Pages, advertisements, covers and fold-outs have been included, with rich indexing enabling researchers to find images by garment type, designer and brand names. The Vogue Archive preserves the work of the world's greatest fashion designers, stylists and photographers and is a unique record of American and international fashion, culture and society from the dawn of the modern era to the present day.
Washington Post (1877-2002) This link opens in a new window Known for its comprehensive political reporting, first-rate photo essays, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writing, and unmatched investigative reporting, the historical Washington Post (1877-2002) is an unparalleled resource for today’s budding journalists, political historians, and students of government.
Women's Magazine Archive, I and II This link opens in a new window An archival research resource comprising the backfiles of leading women's interest consumer magazines published in North America. Coverage ranges from the late-19th century through to 2005 and these key primary sources permit the examination of the events, trends, and attitudes of this period. Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, Essence and Seventeen are just some of the titles included. Issues are scanned in high-resolution colour and feature detailed article-level indexing.
Yomidas Rekishikan (1874 onwards) This link opens in a new window 5 concurrent users only, please logout when finished. Full text database of Yomiuri Shimbun, one of the most influential daily newspapers in Japan, from the first issue in 1874 to the present. The database also includes the English edition, The Daily Yomiuri, from 1989 to the present (by selecting ‘English’ on the upper right side of the homepage), as well as biographical information on some 26,000 people.
Youth and Popular Culture Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Full-text periodicals from 1940-present, highlighting topics and trends of youth culture such as fashion, rock and roll, sports, sexuality, dating, as well as youth portrayal in the media. At completion, this collection will have 200,000 pages from periodicals published in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Content includes Fabulous 208, Clarity Magazine, Flip Magazine and Petticoat.

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Art and Architecture Archive This link opens in a new window A full-text archive of magazines comprising key research material in the fields of art and architecture covering the period 1895-2005. Subjects covered include fine art, decorative arts, architecture, interior design, industrial design, and photography. The title list includes: Apollo, Architectural Review, Architects Journal, Art Monthly, British Journal of Photography, Country Life, Eye, Graphis, Ornament and more.
BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts, 1939-2001 This link opens in a new window BBC Monitoring was founded in 1939 at the start of WWII. Its purpose was to listen to radio broadcasts and gather open-source intelligence to help Britain and its allies understand global dynamics and assess emerging global threats. Over the next 60 years, the scope of its monitoring grew quickly. Trained specialists transcribed broadcasts of speeches, current affairs, political discussions, and social and cultural events worldwide. Transcripts, in turn, were translated into English, then read by experts who carefully selected critical content for publication. Finally, selections were summarized and curated into daily reports that comprise the Summary of World Broadcasts. These original daily reports often included commentary and evaluation by subject matter experts, as well as synopses and specialist briefings. Please note, content for these resources is still currently being digitised.
British Library Newspapers, Parts I-VI (1732-1950) This link opens in a new window British Library Newspapers provides digital access to a vast and comprehensive range of regional and local newspapers in Britain and Ireland between the mid eighteenth and mid twentieth centuries. Taken directly from the extensive holdings of the British Library, the more than 160 publications illuminate diverse and distinct regional attitudes, cultures, and vernaculars, providing an alternative viewpoint to the London-centric national press over a period of more than 200 years. The Library has access to all 6 collections in this series, Parts I-VI.
British Periodicals (1680s to 1950s) This link opens in a new window Provides access to the searchable full text of hundreds of periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth, comprising millions of high-resolution facsimile page images. Topics covered include literature, philosophy, history, science, the social sciences, music, art, drama, archaeology and architecture.
Communist Historical Newspapers Collection (1917-2013) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Collection of Communist American and British papers: The Daily Worker (1936-1958); The Ohio Socialist (1917-1919); People's Daily World (1986-1990); People's Weekly World (1990-2013); Sunday Worker (1936-1958); The Toiler(1919-1922); The Worker (1922-1924); New York; and The Worker (1958-1968); London.
Eighteenth Century Journals This link opens in a new window The Eighteenth Century Journals portal consists of five Sections, containing digitised images of about 270 rare journals printed between c1685 and 1835. Topics cover a very wide range of eighteenth-century social, political and literary life, including: colonial life; provincial and rural affairs; the French and American revolutions; reviews of literature and fashion throughout Europe; political debates; and London coffee house gossip and discussion, etc. Many of these journal are ephemeral, lasting only for a handful of issues, others run for several years. The publisher suggests that all of the titles in this portal have been carefully screened against other eighteenth century e-resources to ensure that there is minimal overlap. Resources checked include Early English Books Online (EEBO); Nineteenth Century British Library Newspapers, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), The Burney Newspaper Collection, and British Periodicals (1680s to 1930s), all of which are in our Database list. Covers 1685-1835.
Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window Covering the period 1880-2000 this is an archival research resource containing the essential primary sources for studying the history of the film and entertainment industries, from the era of vaudeville and silent movies through to the 21st century. The core US and UK trade magazines covering film, music, broadcasting and theater are included, together with film fan magazines and music press titles. Issues have been scanned in high-resolution color, with granular indexing of articles, covers, ads and reviews.
Independent Voices: an open access collection of an alternative press This link opens in a new window Independent Voices is an open access digital collection of alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals, drawn from the special collections of participating libraries. These periodicals were produced by feminists, dissident GIs, campus radicals, Native Americans, anti-war activists, Black Power advocates, Hispanics, LGBT activists, the extreme right-wing press and alternative literary magazines during the latter half of the 20th century.
Irish Newspaper Archive This link opens in a new window The largest online database of Irish newspapers in the world, Irish Newspaper Archive contains electronic versions of Irish newspapers from the 1700's to current day.
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LGBT Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Unlike other digital offerings in this area that have largely focused on short-lived, informal publications, LGBT Magazine Archive will offer the complete backfiles of many of the leading, established, long-running periodicals of this type. Coverage is from the first issue of each publication, with the earliest content dating from 1957 and the default termination point for each title is 2015 (or the journal ceased date). Each title is scanned from cover to cover in full colour. Magazines of this type have been a crucial source of identification for many LGBT people; they chronicle the evolution of myriad aspects of LGBT history and culture, including law/politics/society, the arts, health, and, lifestyle. Whilst this material will be indispensable for dedicated LGBT studies and broader gender/sexuality research, it will, additionally, cater to interests in many related disciplines, including 20th-century history and culture, sociology, psychology, health, and literature/arts.
Men's Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Men’s Magazine Archive offers digital access to the backfiles of six major US and UK men’s-interest consumer magazines, together covering the mid-19th century to 21st century. The archive offers researchers insights into contemporary issues and trends in history and society, masculinity, sex roles, literature, sports, fashion, popular culture / entertainment, and more. Titles covered are All Sports Illustrated Weekly, Argosy, Esquire (UK edition), M: The Civilized Man, National Police Gazette and Sports Budget.
News, Policy & Politics Magazine Archive (feat. Newsweek) This link opens in a new window Covering the years 1918-2015, this is an archival collection comprising the backfiles of 15 major magazines (including the Newsweek archive), spanning areas including current events, international relations, and public policy. These titles offer multiple perspectives on the contemporary contexts of the major events, trends, and interests in these fields throughout the twentieth century. The collection will provide valuable primary source content for researchers in fields ranging from history and political science, through to law and economics.
Nineteenth Century UK Periodicals Online, Part I and II This link opens in a new window This resource gives you access to a collection of digitised versions of key 19th century UK periodicals sourced from the British Library, National Library of Scotland, National Library of Australia and National Library of South Africa. Part I is entitled New Readerships: Women's, Children's, Humor and Leisure.Sport, while Part II is entitled Empire: Travel and Anthropology, Economics, Missionary, and Colonial.
Service Newspapers of World War Two This link opens in a new window This resource contains an extensive range of both rare and well-known wartime publications for soldiers serving in major theatres around the world. Publications are included from many key nations involved in the conflict, such as the US, Canada, New Zealand, India, and the countries of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Both Allied and Axis publications are presented, offering a broad view of the war and the experiences of those on its front lines.
Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Burney Newspapers Collection This link opens in a new window This digital resource represents the largest single collection of 17th and 18th century English news media. Collected by the Reverend Charles Burney (1757 - 1817) the collection provides nearly 1 million pages from approximately 1,270 titles of newspapers, news pamphlets, and newsbooks of the period. They were published mostly in London, however there are also some English provincial, Irish and Scottish papers, and a few examples from the American colonies, Europe and India.
UK Press Online This link opens in a new window Database includes 3 million pages of 19th to 21st century British popular newspapers, from 1835 to current (updated daily). Titles include: Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Church Times, The Watchman, Daily Worker, Morning Star and collections covering World Wars I & II by means of Fascist and Communist Political Press and a number of Regional Newspapers. *Please note as of summer 2023 The Daily Mirror is no longer included in UK Press Online. This can now be accessed via The Mirror Historical Archive.*
The Waterloo Directory of English Newspapers and Periodicals:1800-1900 A subject-inclusive, language-inclusive bibliography of 73,000 publications, 68,000 personal names, 6,300 issuing bodies, 2,400 publishing towns, 23,000 title pages, 2,000 subjects.
Youth and Popular Culture Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Full-text periodicals from 1940-present, highlighting topics and trends of youth culture such as fashion, rock and roll, sports, sexuality, dating, as well as youth portrayal in the media. At completion, this collection will have 200,000 pages from periodicals published in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Content includes Fabulous 208, Clarity Magazine, Flip Magazine and Petticoat.

Individual newspapers and magazines

Aberdeen Journal (1800-1950) Changed name to Press & Journal in 1920s. Available via British Library Newspapers.

Britannia and Eve, 1926-1957 This link opens in a new window Formed in 1929 and owned by the Illustrated London News, this magazine marketed itself to a predominantly female readership, and especially to wealthy and conservative women. It maintained an emphasis on fashion, beauty and the home, and featured contributions from some of the most influential female artists and writers of the time. It became well known for the artistry of its illustrations and for its wide-ranging coverage. Given its popularity, eclecticism and influence, it provides critical insights into the history of fashion, gender history and British print culture.

Church Times (1863 onwards) Available via UK Press Online.

Country Life Archive This link opens in a new window An archive (1897 to 2005) of the weekly British culture and lifestyle magazine, Country Life, focusing on fine art and architecture, the great country houses, and rural living. Every page is fully searchable, and reproduced in full color and high resolution. Country Life Archive presents a chronicle of more than 100 years of British heritage, including its art, architecture, and landscapes, with an emphasis on leisure pursuits such as antique collecting, hunting, shooting, equestrian news, and gardening.

Daily Express (1900 onwards) Available via UK Press Online.

Daily Mail Historical Archive (1896-2004) This link opens in a new window This archive includes nearly 1.2 million pages of content from the Daily Mail from its first issue in 1896 until 2004, including all of the major news stories, features, advertisements and images. The archive also includes the Daily Mail Atlantic Edition, which was published on board the transatlantic liners that sailed between New York and Southampton between 1923 and 1931.

Daily Worker (1930-1953) Available via UK Press Online.
Dundee Courier (1844-1950) Available via British Library Newspapers

The Economist Historical Archive This link opens in a new window Currently covering the period 1843-2015 this resources gives you access to every page from the complete back file of this leading magazine for business and political leaders, politicians, diplomats, bankers, journalists, etc. Click on link to "Gale Cengage Economist Historical Archive" to access. If you want access to more current years choose one of the other options. The link to "Miscellaneous Ejournals" gives you access to The Economist's own website.
Financial Times Historical Archive (1888-2021) This link opens in a new window The Library's access to this resource expires on 12th July 2023. A complete online, fully searchable facsimile, the Financial Times Historical Archive, 1888-2021 delivers the complete run of the London edition of this internationally known daily paper, from its first issue through 2021. Every article, advertisement, and market listing is included -- shown both individually and in the context of the full page and issue of the day. Each item has been subject- or topic-categorized for fast retrieval and review.

Glasgow Herald (1820-1900) Available via British Library Newspapers.
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Also available 1806-1990 via Google News Archive: https://news.google.com/newspapers

The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003), ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window Search the full text of the newspapers’ historic content. Articles (including advertisements) are available as scanned PDFs both at article and page level.
The Illustrated London News Historical Archive, 1842-2003 This link opens in a new window The Illustrated London News Historical Archive gives you unprecedented online access to the entire run of the ILN from its first publication on 14 May 1842 to its last in 2003. Each page has been digitally reproduced in full colour and every article and caption is full-text searchable with hit-term highlighting and links to corresponding illustrations. Facsimiles of articles and illustrations can be viewed, printed and saved either individually or in the context of the page in which they appear. Wherever possible Special Numbers covering special events such as coronations or royal funerals have been included.

Irish Independent (1905 onwards) Available via Irish Newspaper Archive.

The Irish Times (1859-2012) and The Weekly Irish Times (1876-1958) This link opens in a new window This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
The Listener Historical Archive, 1929-1991 This link opens in a new window Developed as the medium for reproducing broadcasts, The Listener was the weekly newspaper published by the BBC. The complete archive of this landmark publication is an essential witness to the intellectual and cultural history of the twentieth century, and also to the golden years of radio and television. This resource offers you access to the complete, fully searchable facsimile archive of The Listener.
The Mirror Historical Archive, 1903-2000 This link opens in a new window Founded in 1903, the Mirror plays a pivotal role in the history of journalism. Peaking in 1967, with a daily circulation of 5.25 million, the newspaper has had a history full of highs and lows. Today, it is the only mainstream left-wing tabloid remaining in the UK. Gale's Mirror Historical Archive, 1903-2000 features more than 800,000 pages of brand-new, full text searchable, scans of the complete run of the Mirror from 1903-2000, including the Sunday Mirror.
Picture Post Historical Archive This link opens in a new window The Picture Post Historical Archive comprises the complete archive of the Picture Post from its first issue in 1938 to its last in 1957, digitised from originals in full colour. Picture Post's innovative use of photojournalism brought the major social and political issues of the day into popular consciousness, providing a snapshot of everyday British life from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The Scotsman (1817-1950) This link opens in a new window Archive coverage of The Scotsman newspaper from 1817 until 1950. Search or browse the database which includes the complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.

Sunday Independent (1906 onwards) Available via Irish Newspaper Archive.

The Tatler, 1901-1965 This link opens in a new window From 1901 to 1968 The Tatler was one of various publications owned by the Illustrated London News. It catered to an affluent and traditionalist audience, keeping them informed about the latest developments in British High Society. Focusing mainly on fashion, theatre and sports, The Tatler regaled readers with news and gossip about Britain's most prominent socialites, including aristocrats, athletes and actors. This collection yields valuable source material for researchers of British society in the early to mid-twentieth century, and of Britain's wealthy and powerful elite.
The Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2016 This link opens in a new window The Telegraph Historical Archive is the fully searchable digital archive of what was once the world's largest-selling newspaper. Researchers and students can full-text search across 1 million pages of the newspaper's backfile from its first issue to the end of 2016, including issues of the Sunday Telegraph from 1961.
The Times Digital Archive (1785-2014) This link opens in a new window The database offers access to every complete page of every issue of The Times (London), including every headline, article, editorial, birth and death notice, and advertisement. The newspaper can be viewed either at the article or full-page level, and is searchable across all the 7.6 million articles.
The Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive (1902-2014) The TLS weekly is the essential companion for studying and researching literary activity and critical opinion makers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since 1902, the TLS has scrutinized, applauded and dissected the work of leading writers and thinkers, offering comprehensive coverage of the most important publications, in every subject, in several languages, as well as reviewing current theatre, cinema, music, and exhibitions. The TLS Historical Archive offers the complete online fully-searchable edition from the first edition in 1902 up to 2014. It allows you to explore an archive of over 300,000 reviews, letters and poems, and to access previously unpublished, comprehensive biographical information about the contributors – many of whom originally wrote for the paper anonymously.
TVTip (TVTimes Project 1955-1985) This link opens in a new window TVTiP provides a unique searchable index to the London edition of the TVTimes, the listings magazine for ITV broadcasts, from September 1955 to March 1985. TVTiP allows users to search for programmes, production staff and performers. It contains approximately 250,000 records. To access click either the "log in" or "Sign In" option and then search for University of Edinburgh.

Asahi Shimbun Kikuzo This link opens in a new window Access to the current issues as well as the complete archive of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. Also available are two weekly magazines, Aera and Shūkan Asahi, and an annual new-word dictionary Chiezō, Who’s Who Database, and Historical Photo Archive. For Asahi Shimbun, issues from 1985 to the present are available as full text; Pre-1985 issues back to 1879 when the newspaper was first published (as Osaka Asahi Shimbun) are available in facsimile format. The Historical Photo Archive contains more than 10,000 photographs, the majority ranging from before and after the Manchurian Incident to the period after the defeat in war.
BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts, 1939-2001 This link opens in a new window BBC Monitoring was founded in 1939 at the start of WWII. Its purpose was to listen to radio broadcasts and gather open-source intelligence to help Britain and its allies understand global dynamics and assess emerging global threats. Over the next 60 years, the scope of its monitoring grew quickly. Trained specialists transcribed broadcasts of speeches, current affairs, political discussions, and social and cultural events worldwide. Transcripts, in turn, were translated into English, then read by experts who carefully selected critical content for publication. Finally, selections were summarized and curated into daily reports that comprise the Summary of World Broadcasts. These original daily reports often included commentary and evaluation by subject matter experts, as well as synopses and specialist briefings. Please note, content for these resources is still currently being digitised.
Chinese Newspapers Collection (1832-1953) This link opens in a new window The database provides access to the full text of about a dozen English language newspapers published in China during the said period. It includes historical local, regional and national news on a wide range of issues of the day.
Eighteenth Century Journals This link opens in a new window The Eighteenth Century Journals portal consists of five Sections, containing digitised images of about 270 rare journals printed between c1685 and 1835. Topics cover a very wide range of eighteenth-century social, political and literary life, including: colonial life; provincial and rural affairs; the French and American revolutions; reviews of literature and fashion throughout Europe; political debates; and London coffee house gossip and discussion, etc. Many of these journal are ephemeral, lasting only for a handful of issues, others run for several years. The publisher suggests that all of the titles in this portal have been carefully screened against other eighteenth century e-resources to ensure that there is minimal overlap. Resources checked include Early English Books Online (EEBO); Nineteenth Century British Library Newspapers, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), The Burney Newspaper Collection, and British Periodicals (1680s to 1930s), all of which are in our Database list. Covers 1685-1835.
Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports (1974-1996) This link opens in a new window FBIS Daily Reports, 1974-1996 consist of translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, periodicals and government statements from nations around the globe. These media sources were monitored in their languages of origin, translated into English and issued by an agency of the US government. Includes the collections: Africa, 1987-1996; Eastern Europe, 1974-1996; The Middle East and North Africa, 1974-1987; Near East and South Asia, 1987-1996; South Asia, 1980-1987; Sub-Saharan Africa, 1974-1980.
Japan Times Archive (1897-2013) This link opens in a new window Founded in 1897, The Japan Times is the oldest English-language newspaper in Japan. It has been published to promote mutual understandings between Japan and other countries. This newspaper Includes unique articles which cannot be read in Japanese-language newspapers. The Japan Times Archives provides full-text access to issues from March 1897 to December 2013.
Middle Eastern and North African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection includes publications from across this dynamic region, providing unique insights into the history of individual countries, as well as broad viewpoints on key historic events from the late nineteenth century through the present. Key topics include the decline of colonialism, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Suez Crisis, the Cold War, the rise of the petroleum industry, twentieth-century pan-Arab movements, both World Wars, the establishment of the state of Israel, the Iran-Iraq War, and the recent Arab Spring. Content in the Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection is predominantly in Arabic, but also includes key titles in English and French. The following newspaper titles, plus more, are included: Al-Iqbal (from Lebanon, in Arabic); Tangier Gazette (from Morocco, in English and French); and La Vérité (from Algeria, in French and Arabic). This is Open Access resource made available by East View and the Center for Research Libraries. Please note that in spite of this collection being Open Access and these titles being included, there is no access to the following titles as an Institutional Purchase is required for access: al-Akhbār (الأخبار), Lebanon; al-Dustūr (الدستور), Jordan; al-Jumhūrīyah (الجمهورية), Egypt; al-Riyāḍ (الرياض), Saudi Arabia; Filasṭīn (فلسطين), Israel (Palestine);
Naver News Library This link opens in a new window Naver News Library is a full-text Korean newspaper article database containing the following four major newspapers: Tonga ilbo (Dong-A ilbo) 1920-1999; Kyŏnghyang sinmun (Kyunghyang Shinmun) 1946-1999; Maeil kyŏngje sinmun (Maeil Business Newspaper) 1966-1999; and Han’gyŏre (The Hankyoreh ) 1988-1999. The database is full text searable with three display options - original text, Han'gul version text and original images.
People's Daily (1946-2012) This link opens in a new window Complete archives of the People's Daily (Ren min ri bao) newspaper 1946- May 2012. People's Daily is the most important official newspaper in China, recording social, economic and political life in the country. The database can be browsed by date, and is searchable by date, article title, author, and keyword in the full text. This database is in simplified Chinese.
Service Newspapers of World War Two This link opens in a new window This resource contains an extensive range of both rare and well-known wartime publications for soldiers serving in major theatres around the world. Publications are included from many key nations involved in the conflict, such as the US, Canada, New Zealand, India, and the countries of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Both Allied and Axis publications are presented, offering a broad view of the war and the experiences of those on its front lines.
Shen Bao Digital Archive (1872-1949) This link opens in a new window The Shen Bao newspaper (1872-1949) was the most influential and longest lasting commercial Chinese newspaper published in Shanghai before the establishment of the People’s Republic. The digital archive presents the complete collection of all issues, containing 2 million articles. The database is full-text searchable and the articles can be displayed with in text and image formats.
South Asian Newspapers (1864-1922) This link opens in a new window This one-of-a-kind collection provides online access to a select group of South Asian newspapers from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring English-, Gujarati- and Bengali-language papers published in India, in the regions of the Subcontinent that now comprise Pakistan, and in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). South Asian Newspapers offers extensive coverage of the people, issues and events that shaped the Indian Subcontinent between 1864 and 1922.
South China Morning Post This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Give international reserachers new insights into Hong Kong’s unique political and social history during the 20th century with online access to the South China Morning Post. This premier English-language title is known for its authoritative, influential, and independent reporting on all of Asia as well as its perspective of the rest of the world.
The Times of India (1838-2010) This link opens in a new window The Times of India is the world's largest circulation English daily newspaper. Founded in 1838 to serve the British residents of West India, The Times of India now circulates more than 4 million copies, covering almost 8 million Readers. The Times of India is particularly valuable for its coverage of key historical events in India, including the rise of Gandhi's Civil Disobediance movement, the 1947 Independence and Partition through to the landmark date of 1998 when Pakistan became a nuclear power. The Times of India provides exceptional depth to the study of colonial and post-colonial times, class and gender issues, religion, as well as international economics, international relations and cultural studies.
Yomidas Rekishikan (1874 onwards) This link opens in a new window 5 concurrent users only, please logout when finished. Full text database of Yomiuri Shimbun, one of the most influential daily newspapers in Japan, from the first issue in 1874 to the present. The database also includes the English edition, The Daily Yomiuri, from 1989 to the present (by selecting ‘English’ on the upper right side of the homepage), as well as biographical information on some 26,000 people.

Accessible Archives This link opens in a new window Eyewitness accounts of historical events, vivid descriptions of daily life, editorial observations, commerce as seen through advertisements, and genealogical records. Includes archives from African American Newspapers, American County Histories, Civil War archives and many other eighteenth and nineteenth century newspaper and journal archives.
African American Newspapers, Series 1, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new window Along with 'African American Newspapers, Series 2', which we also have access to, this resource provides online access to more than 350 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African-American experience. This unique collection, which includes historically significant papers from more than 35 states, features many rare 19th-century titles. Newly digitised, these newspapers published by or for African Americans can now be browsed and searched as never before.
African American Newspapers, Series 2, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new window Along with 'African American Newspapers, Series 1', which we also have access to, this resource provides online access to more than 350 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African-American experience. This unique collection, which includes historically significant papers from more than 35 states, features many rare 19th-century titles. Newly digitised, these newspapers published by or for African Americans can now be browsed and searched as never before.
American Hebrew & Jewish Messenger (1857-1922) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Founded in New York City in 1857, The American Hebrew was established as the weekly source of news impacting international Jewish communities. Upon merging with The Jewish Messenger in 1903, the newspaper was officially known as The American Hebrew and Jewish Messenger. For students and researchers from a variety of fields, including U.S. and world history, culture, and Jewish studies, the digitized pages of this historic publication are an invaluable resource from a Jewish American perspective in a rapidly changing world.
The American Israelite (1854-2000) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Let there be light” has been the motto of The American Israelite since it was first published in 1854 with the intention to illuminate principles of Jewish faith and instill a sense of community among American Jews who often lived in geographically dispersed locations. Originally printed as The Israelite until 1874, this weekly is considered thelongest-running English-language Jewish newspaper available in the U.S. For insight into the growth and development of Reform Judaism in the U.S., the digitised issues of The American Israelite provide a valuable record of events and issues as they unfolded.
American Periodicals (1740-1940) This link opens in a new window This database contains over 1500 full-text periodicals published in between 1740 and 1940. Subjects cover history, literature, history of science and medicine, law, news and magazines, politics, religion, education, women’s studies, and art. Titles range from Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine and America's first scientific journal, Medical Repository; popular magazines such as Vanity Fair and Ladies' Home Journal; regional and niche publications; and ground-breaking journals like The Dial, Puck, and McClure's.
American Prison Newspapers, 1800-2020: Voices from the Inside This link opens in a new window On March 24, 1800, Forlorn Hope became the first newspaper published within a prison by an incarcerated person. In the intervening 200 years, over 500 prison newspapers have been published from U.S. prisons. American Prison Newspapers brings together hundreds of these periodicals from across the country into one collection that represents penal institutions of all kinds, with special attention paid to women-only institutions.
Art and Architecture Archive This link opens in a new window A full-text archive of magazines comprising key research material in the fields of art and architecture covering the period 1895-2005. Subjects covered include fine art, decorative arts, architecture, interior design, industrial design, and photography. The title list includes: Apollo, Architectural Review, Architects Journal, Art Monthly, British Journal of Photography, Country Life, Eye, Graphis, Ornament and more.
Atlanta Constitution (1868-1984) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. As the only major daily newspaper in the Atlanta area, The Atlanta Constitution provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of the southeastern United States from Reconstruction through the late 20th century. Via ProQuest Historical Newspapers, researchers can explore the paper’s perspective on local events of major international significance, from post-Civil War Reconstruction, to the first taste of Coca-Cola in 1886, to the Race Riots of 1907, the Civil Rights sit-ins of the 1960s, and the election of the first black mayor in 1973.
Atlanta Daily World (1931-2003) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Atlanta Daily World provides more than seven decades of this newspaper’s historic coverage, online and easily searchable. Home to the first black correspondent assigned to cover the White House, this archive includes first-hand coverage of the infamous Scottsboro Case and witnesses the fight for civil rights from a black, Southern US perspective.
The Austin American Statesman (1871-1980) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. As the leading newspaper in the capital of Texas, the historical Austin American Statesman provides researchers with unique insights into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of this important state, as well as the southwest U.S. from the late 19th through the 20th century. Founded in 1871, the newspaper started out as the Democratic Statesman. By 1873 the paper began daily morning publication, and in 1914 the Democratic Statesman took over the Austin Tribune. The newly consolidated paper began to publish each afternoon as the Austin Statesman and Tribune. And, in November 1973, the Austin American and the Austin Statesman were combined and became the Austin American Statesman.
The Baltimore Afro-American (1893-1988) This link opens in a new window The Baltimore Afro-American was the most widely circulated black newspaper on the U.S. Atlantic coast. It was the first black newspaper to have correspondents reporting on World War II, foreign correspondents, and female sports correspondents. This archive collection gives you access to all issues between 1893 and 1988. Issues have been scanned from cover to cover and you can search or browse the database.
BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts, 1939-2001 This link opens in a new window BBC Monitoring was founded in 1939 at the start of WWII. Its purpose was to listen to radio broadcasts and gather open-source intelligence to help Britain and its allies understand global dynamics and assess emerging global threats. Over the next 60 years, the scope of its monitoring grew quickly. Trained specialists transcribed broadcasts of speeches, current affairs, political discussions, and social and cultural events worldwide. Transcripts, in turn, were translated into English, then read by experts who carefully selected critical content for publication. Finally, selections were summarized and curated into daily reports that comprise the Summary of World Broadcasts. These original daily reports often included commentary and evaluation by subject matter experts, as well as synopses and specialist briefings. Please note, content for these resources is still currently being digitised.
Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876 This link opens in a new window Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876, a comprehensive primary resource from the American Antiquarian Society, is the largest online collection of 18th- and 19th-century newspapers published in the region. It is a valuable resource for studying the development of Western society and international relations within this important group of islands. This unique resource is essential for researching colonial history, the Atlantic slave trade, international commerce, New World slavery and U.S. relations with the region, as far back as the early 18th century.
Chicago Defender (1910-1975) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Chicago Defender provides more than six decades of this newspaper’s historic coverage, online and easily searchable. The newspaper was a proponent of The Great Migration, the move of over 1.5 million African-Americans from the segregated South to the industrial North from 1915 to 1925. It reported on the Red Summer race riots of 1919, and editorialized for anti-lynching legislation and the integration of blacks into the U.S. military.
Civil War Era This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31st July 2024. This database covers a vast range of topics including the formative economic factors and other forces that led to the abolitionist movement, the 600,000 battle casualties and the emancipation of nearly 4 million slaves. Researchers will get the full story from nearly 2,000 pamphlets and complete runs of eight newspaper titles, covering 1840-1865, that were specifically selected for the regional and diverse perspectives they offer. The pamphlets expand on individual perspectives of government officials, clergy, social reformists, and others. Newspapers are a perfect complement to these sources offering insights on a broader range of events. The newspapers included in Civil War Era provide a variety of editorial perspectives reflecting different regions and political orientations.
Cleveland Call & Post (1934-1991) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Editor William O. Walker used his newspaper to rally the masses in support of equal rights, much as civil rights leaders would decades later. In the 1930s, the Cleveland Call & Post called upon the local community to support the Scottsboro defendants with letters, clothing, stamps, and cigarettes. It also encouraged donations to the defense fund for the innocent youths, reminding its readers that the freedom of nine Southern black boys wasn’t all that was at stake — so were the rights of all black Americans to a fair jury trial. Through his newspaper, Walker also promoted participation in politics, urged the establishment of legal aid societies by the African-American community, and encouraged black solidarity and self-reliance. Today’s researchers can explore online 57 years of the Cleveland Call & Post.
Communist Historical Newspapers Collection (1917-2013) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Collection of Communist American and British papers: The Daily Worker (1936-1958); The Ohio Socialist (1917-1919); People's Daily World (1986-1990); People's Weekly World (1990-2013); Sunday Worker (1936-1958); The Toiler(1919-1922); The Worker (1922-1924); New York; and The Worker (1958-1968); London.
Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800 This link opens in a new window Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800 contains virtually every book, pamphlet and broadside published in America over a 160-year period. Digitized from Early American Imprints, Series I is based on Charles Evans' "American Bibliography" and Roger Bristol's supplement. Series I also offers new imprints not available in microform editions.
Early American Newspapers, Series 2, 1758-1900 This link opens in a new window Available through America's Historical Newspapers, Series 2 offers over 280 significant 18th and 19th century newspapers from every region of the United States. It specifically focuses on the period between 1820 and 1860, when the number of American newspapers rose dramatically. It includes small-town weeklies, big-city dailies and many titles of particular historical importance.
Eighteenth Century Journals This link opens in a new window The Eighteenth Century Journals portal consists of five Sections, containing digitised images of about 270 rare journals printed between c1685 and 1835. Topics cover a very wide range of eighteenth-century social, political and literary life, including: colonial life; provincial and rural affairs; the French and American revolutions; reviews of literature and fashion throughout Europe; political debates; and London coffee house gossip and discussion, etc. Many of these journal are ephemeral, lasting only for a handful of issues, others run for several years. The publisher suggests that all of the titles in this portal have been carefully screened against other eighteenth century e-resources to ensure that there is minimal overlap. Resources checked include Early English Books Online (EEBO); Nineteenth Century British Library Newspapers, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), The Burney Newspaper Collection, and British Periodicals (1680s to 1930s), all of which are in our Database list. Covers 1685-1835.
Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window Covering the period 1880-2000 this is an archival research resource containing the essential primary sources for studying the history of the film and entertainment industries, from the era of vaudeville and silent movies through to the 21st century. The core US and UK trade magazines covering film, music, broadcasting and theater are included, together with film fan magazines and music press titles. Issues have been scanned in high-resolution color, with granular indexing of articles, covers, ads and reviews.
The GQ Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The GQ Archive spans the full run of the US edition of GQ magazine, from the first issue in 1931 to the present (with new issues added on an ongoing basis). Launched as a men’s fashion trade title (Apparel Arts), GQ subsequently became a consumer magazine before expanding its coverage to encompass wider men’s-interest and popular culture content, including celebrity interviews, health, arts/entertainment, politics, and sports.
The Harper's Bazaar Archive This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, searchable archive of every page, advertisement, and cover of every issue of Harper's Bazaar from its first appearance in 1867 to the current month (note last 12 months is not available). This resource provides access to a chronicle of 20th century American and international fashion, culture, and society, offering a cultural lens into the modern era. Click on link to "ProQuest Central" to access.
Independent Voices: an open access collection of an alternative press This link opens in a new window Independent Voices is an open access digital collection of alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals, drawn from the special collections of participating libraries. These periodicals were produced by feminists, dissident GIs, campus radicals, Native Americans, anti-war activists, Black Power advocates, Hispanics, LGBT activists, the extreme right-wing press and alternative literary magazines during the latter half of the 20th century.
Japanese-American Relocation Camp Newspapers: Perspectives on Day-to-Day Life This link opens in a new window One of the darker chapters in American history and one of the lesser discussed events of World War II was the forced internment, during the war, of an important segment of the American population-persons of Japanese descent. This collection, consisting of 25 individual titles, documents life in the internment camps.
The Jewish Advocate (1905-1990) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The Jewish Advocate was first printed in Boston, 1909, by Jacob deHass, executive secretary to the founder of modern political Zionism. With the intention to serve and unite the booming Jewish community throughout New England, The Jewish Advocate was formed to instruct on matters of the Jewish faith and to champion the establishment of a Jewish state. Briefly, the newspaper was also published as The Jewish Home Journal and The Boston Advocate. This digital newspaper archive provides an in-depth historical perspective on issues and events pertaining to the rise of Zionism and the development of Jewish-American culture.
The Jewish Exponent (1887-1990) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The Jewish Exponent first hit the presses in 1887, founded by a group of 43 prominent Philadelphia businessmen. Over the decades The Jewish Exponent has not only been a primary source of news and information, but also a forum for stimulating discussion and debate. The publication has received annual awards from the American Jewish Press Association for excellence in Jewish Journalism.
LGBT Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Unlike other digital offerings in this area that have largely focused on short-lived, informal publications, LGBT Magazine Archive will offer the complete backfiles of many of the leading, established, long-running periodicals of this type. Coverage is from the first issue of each publication, with the earliest content dating from 1957 and the default termination point for each title is 2015 (or the journal ceased date). Each title is scanned from cover to cover in full colour. Magazines of this type have been a crucial source of identification for many LGBT people; they chronicle the evolution of myriad aspects of LGBT history and culture, including law/politics/society, the arts, health, and, lifestyle. Whilst this material will be indispensable for dedicated LGBT studies and broader gender/sexuality research, it will, additionally, cater to interests in many related disciplines, including 20th-century history and culture, sociology, psychology, health, and literature/arts.
Los Angeles Sentinel (1934-2005) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. From its earliest beginnings when it urged African-Americans not to “spend your money where you can’t work,” the Los Angeles Sentinel has exposed prejudice, promoted social change, and empowered the black community. By accessing more than 70 years of cover-to-cover reporting, today’s readers view the Depression through the eyes of African-Americans in the 1930s. They can follow the grass-roots struggle against the racially restrictive housing covenants of the 1940s. Researchers can follow Roy Wilkins’ column, “The Watchtower,” and see how he attacked efforts to label civil rights activists as “communists” during the Cold War. Today, this independent publication continues to cover community and world issues from the unique cultural perspective of the Los Angeles African-American community.
Men's Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Men’s Magazine Archive offers digital access to the backfiles of six major US and UK men’s-interest consumer magazines, together covering the mid-19th century to 21st century. The archive offers researchers insights into contemporary issues and trends in history and society, masculinity, sex roles, literature, sports, fashion, popular culture / entertainment, and more. Titles covered are All Sports Illustrated Weekly, Argosy, Esquire (UK edition), M: The Civilized Man, National Police Gazette and Sports Budget.
Michigan Chronicle (1939-2010) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Michigan Chronicle was founded in 1936 by John Sengstacke, the owner of the Chicago Defender, who played a pivotal role in civil rights and has continued to be a leading voice for Blacks in Detroit and beyond. This archive offers primary source material essential to the study of African American history, culture, politics, and arts.
The New Republic Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The New Republic Magazine Archive is a digital collection of the prominent political and cultural opinion magazine, covering issues from 1914 to the present. Providing full-text, indexing and abstracting, the archive is an essential tool for researchers of American politics, foreign policy, culture and arts.
News, Policy & Politics Magazine Archive (feat. Newsweek) This link opens in a new window Covering the years 1918-2015, this is an archival collection comprising the backfiles of 15 major magazines (including the Newsweek archive), spanning areas including current events, international relations, and public policy. These titles offer multiple perspectives on the contemporary contexts of the major events, trends, and interests in these fields throughout the twentieth century. The collection will provide valuable primary source content for researchers in fields ranging from history and political science, through to law and economics.
New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993) This link opens in a new window Founded in 1909, and one of only 50 Black newspapers in the United States at that time, the New York Amsterdam News is one of the leading Black newspapers of the 20th century. This archive collection gives you access to all issues between 1922 and 1993. Issues have been scanned from cover to cover and you can search or browse the database.
The New York Times with Index (1851-2017) This link opens in a new window The Historical New York Times with Index from ProQuest provides search capability using subject terms and topics for focused and targeted results in combination with searchable full text, full page, and article-level images from the Historical New York Times.
New York Tribune (1841 - 1922) This link opens in a new window From ProQuest this historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers This link opens in a new window As a new American nation emerged in the 1800s, the first draft of history was written by those who experienced it and recorded it in newspaper pages from coast to coast. Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers provides an as-it-happened window on events, culture, and daily life in nineteenth-century America. With 1.8 million pages available, the collection features publications of all kinds, from the political party newspapers at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the mammoth dailies that shaped the nation at the century's end. Major newspapers stand alongside those published by African Americans, Native Americans, women’s rights groups, labour groups, and the Confederacy.
The Norfolk Journal & Guide (1921-2003) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Under the leadership of P.B. Young, the “Dean of the Negro Press,” The Norfolk Journal and Guide became one of the best researched and written newspapers of its era, with a circulation of more than 80,000 by the 1940s. It argued against restrictive covenants, rallied against lynching, encouraged blacks to vote, supported improvements to city streets and water systems, and more. In contrast to other black newspapers, such as the Chicago Defender (with which The Norfolk Journal and Guide is cross searchable), this newspaper campaigned against The Great Migration of Southern laborers to the North. It was one of only a few black newspapers to provide on-the-scene coverage of the 1930s Scottsboro trial, and helped raise legal funds for the nine young black defendants. This Southern-based newspaper had to use a factual, unemotional tone in expressing opinions on social injustice. This approach attracted advertising from local and national white-owned businesses —such as Goodrich, Pillsbury, and Ford — that other black newspapers didn’t receive.
The Observer: News for the American Soldier in Vietnam, 1962-1973 This link opens in a new window The Observer was a weekly newspaper published by the Command Information Division of the U.S. Military Assistance Command’s Office of Information. It was the official organ of the Military Assistance Command, and it carried official news about and for American troops in Vietnam. As such, it goes without saying that it was carefully edited to make certain it did not print news articles favorable to the communist enemy. The Military Assistance Command spread more than 80,000 weekly Observers among all points in Vietnam in which American troops were domiciled.
The Philadelphia Tribune (1912-2001) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. The oldest continuously published daily black newspaper in the U.S., The Philadelphia Tribune was founded by Christopher James Perry. His paper conveyed ideas and opinions about local and national issues affecting blacks in the post-emancipation period, and today continues to serve the country’s fourth largest African-American community. The Philadelphia Tribune campaigned to appoint black citizens to the board of education, city council, and, judiciary. It actively supported the growth of the United Way fund and launched a “clean block” program, promoting the health, safety, and well-being of the city’s residents. The newspaper fought against segregation and rallied against the race riots in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Courier (1911-2002) This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. One of the most nationally circulated Black newspapers, the Pittsburgh Courier reached its peak in the 1930s. A conservative voice in the African-American community, the Pittsburgh Courier challenged the misrepresentation of African-Americans in the national media and advocated social reforms to advance the cause of civil rights.
Rolling Stone Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. From the first issue in 1967 to the present, The Rolling Stone magazine has served as a critical source of news, entertainment and cultural information. For generations, students and young adults have turned to this iconic publication for fashion, society, music news, criticism and more. This digital archive will allow scholars to find articles, images and adverts that support their research. The collection provides coverage of cultural and countercultural movements from the 1960’s forward, highlighting key figures and events such as Woodstock, or the Iraq War. It allows for cross-disciplinary teaching and research in music, popular culture, arts, entertainment, politics, and 20th century history.
Service Newspapers of World War Two This link opens in a new window This resource contains an extensive range of both rare and well-known wartime publications for soldiers serving in major theatres around the world. Publications are included from many key nations involved in the conflict, such as the US, Canada, New Zealand, India, and the countries of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Both Allied and Axis publications are presented, offering a broad view of the war and the experiences of those on its front lines.
The Vogue Archive This link opens in a new window A searchable archive of American Vogue, from the first issue in 1892 to the current month, reproduced in high-resolution color page images. Pages, advertisements, covers and fold-outs have been included, with rich indexing enabling researchers to find images by garment type, designer and brand names. The Vogue Archive preserves the work of the world's greatest fashion designers, stylists and photographers and is a unique record of American and international fashion, culture and society from the dawn of the modern era to the present day.
Washington Post (1877-2002) This link opens in a new window Known for its comprehensive political reporting, first-rate photo essays, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writing, and unmatched investigative reporting, the historical Washington Post (1877-2002) is an unparalleled resource for today’s budding journalists, political historians, and students of government.
Women's Magazine Archive, I and II This link opens in a new window An archival research resource comprising the backfiles of leading women's interest consumer magazines published in North America. Coverage ranges from the late-19th century through to 2005 and these key primary sources permit the examination of the events, trends, and attitudes of this period. Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, Essence and Seventeen are just some of the titles included. Issues are scanned in high-resolution colour and feature detailed article-level indexing.
Youth and Popular Culture Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window The Library's subscription to this resource expires 31 July 2024. Full-text periodicals from 1940-present, highlighting topics and trends of youth culture such as fashion, rock and roll, sports, sexuality, dating, as well as youth portrayal in the media. At completion, this collection will have 200,000 pages from periodicals published in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Content includes Fabulous 208, Clarity Magazine, Flip Magazine and Petticoat.

BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts, 1939-2001 This link opens in a new window BBC Monitoring was founded in 1939 at the start of WWII. Its purpose was to listen to radio broadcasts and gather open-source intelligence to help Britain and its allies understand global dynamics and assess emerging global threats. Over the next 60 years, the scope of its monitoring grew quickly. Trained specialists transcribed broadcasts of speeches, current affairs, political discussions, and social and cultural events worldwide. Transcripts, in turn, were translated into English, then read by experts who carefully selected critical content for publication. Finally, selections were summarized and curated into daily reports that comprise the Summary of World Broadcasts. These original daily reports often included commentary and evaluation by subject matter experts, as well as synopses and specialist briefings. Please note, content for these resources is still currently being digitised.
Le Monde Historical Archive (1944-1999) This link opens in a new window ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Le Monde empowers researchers to digitally travel back through decades to become eyewitnesses to history. Written in the French language and covering leading issues and events, like World War II and the Fifth Republic, to French, European and international politics, society and business, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Le Monde reveals the day-to-day news coverage valued by researchers.

BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts, 1939-2001 This link opens in a new window BBC Monitoring was founded in 1939 at the start of WWII. Its purpose was to listen to radio broadcasts and gather open-source intelligence to help Britain and its allies understand global dynamics and assess emerging global threats. Over the next 60 years, the scope of its monitoring grew quickly. Trained specialists transcribed broadcasts of speeches, current affairs, political discussions, and social and cultural events worldwide. Transcripts, in turn, were translated into English, then read by experts who carefully selected critical content for publication. Finally, selections were summarized and curated into daily reports that comprise the Summary of World Broadcasts. These original daily reports often included commentary and evaluation by subject matter experts, as well as synopses and specialist briefings. Please note, content for these resources is still currently being digitised.
Current Digest of the Russian Press This link opens in a new window Founded in 1949, The Current Digest was first published as The Current Digest of the Soviet Press (1949-1991), followed by The Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press (1992-2010), and now The Current Digest of the Russian Press since January 2011 (from issue No. 3, Vol. 63). Each week the Current Digest presents a selection of Russian-language press materials, translated into English. The translations are intended for use in teaching and research. They are therefore presented as documentary materials without elaboration or comment, and state the opinions and views of the original authors, not of the publisher of the journal.
Izvestiia Digital Archive (1917-2013) This link opens in a new window Among the longest-running Russian newspapers, Izvestiia was founded in March 1917 and during the Soviet period was the official organ of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Remarkable for its serious and balanced treatment of subject matter, Izvestiia has traditionally been a popular news source within intellectual and academic circles. The database platform offers the option to go to “All Sources” so that you can cross-search the content with the Pravda Digital Archive and other digital resources. Choose the 'Factiva' link for more recent issues or can be accessed for free via https://iz.ru/.
Literaturnaia Gazeta Digital Archive (1929-2013) This link opens in a new window Published weekly since 1929 by the Soviet Writers' Union, Literaturnaia gazeta has always served as the leading Russian literary newspaper. Established on April 22, 1929 with the support of the "father of Soviet literature," writer Maxim Gorky, Literaturnaia gazeta is a landmark publication in Russia's cultural heritage. With its focus on literary and intellectual life, Literaturnaia gazeta allowed Soviet Russia’s preeminent authors, poets, and cultural figures a particular podium for commentary, affording perhaps fewer restrictions than might be possible in other publications. Literaturnaia gazeta was considered the most open among newspapers of the Soviet era, and it remains popular among the intelligentsia in today’s Russia. For more up to date issues click on the 'Factiva' link.
Pravda Digital Archive (1912-2009) This link opens in a new window This is the complete full-text and full-image archive of the most important newspaper of the Soviet era. Pravda (or "Truth") was the official voice of Soviet communism and the Central Committee of the Communist Party between 1918 and 1991. The database is in Russian. For current material click on link to 'East View Available from 2010'.

African Newspapers, Series 1, 1800-1922 This link opens in a new window This groundbreaking online collection provides more than 60 searchable African newspapers published in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring English and foreign-language titles from Angola, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, African Newspapers, Series 1, offers unparalleled coverage of the issues and events that shaped the continent and its peoples between 1800 and 1922. From repercussions of the Atlantic slave trade, life under colonial rule and the results of the Berlin Conference to the emergence of Black journalism, the Zulu Wars and the rejection of Western imperialism, these newspapers provide a wide range of viewpoints on diverse cultures.
BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts, 1939-2001 This link opens in a new window BBC Monitoring was founded in 1939 at the start of WWII. Its purpose was to listen to radio broadcasts and gather open-source intelligence to help Britain and its allies understand global dynamics and assess emerging global threats. Over the next 60 years, the scope of its monitoring grew quickly. Trained specialists transcribed broadcasts of speeches, current affairs, political discussions, and social and cultural events worldwide. Transcripts, in turn, were translated into English, then read by experts who carefully selected critical content for publication. Finally, selections were summarized and curated into daily reports that comprise the Summary of World Broadcasts. These original daily reports often included commentary and evaluation by subject matter experts, as well as synopses and specialist briefings. Please note, content for these resources is still currently being digitised.
East African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The East African Newspapers collection provides insight into this region during the 20th and early 21st centuries, a time of great change for Africa. In East Africa, this time witnessed the growth of decolonization as independence movements swelled, and local, autonomous self-governance took hold throughout the region. This period was also punctuated by famine, drought, political uprisings, border disputes, and war as countries worked to navigate the post-colonial landscape. The collection includes 3 key newspapers: Daily Nation (Kenya), The Ethiopian Herald, and The Monitor (Uganda).
Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports (1974-1996) This link opens in a new window FBIS Daily Reports, 1974-1996 consist of translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, periodicals and government statements from nations around the globe. These media sources were monitored in their languages of origin, translated into English and issued by an agency of the US government. Includes the collections: Africa, 1987-1996; Eastern Europe, 1974-1996; The Middle East and North Africa, 1974-1987; Near East and South Asia, 1987-1996; South Asia, 1980-1987; Sub-Saharan Africa, 1974-1980.
Middle Eastern and North African Newspapers This link opens in a new window The Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection includes publications from across this dynamic region, providing unique insights into the history of individual countries, as well as broad viewpoints on key historic events from the late nineteenth century through the present. Key topics include the decline of colonialism, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Suez Crisis, the Cold War, the rise of the petroleum industry, twentieth-century pan-Arab movements, both World Wars, the establishment of the state of Israel, the Iran-Iraq War, and the recent Arab Spring. Content in the Middle Eastern & North African Newspapers collection is predominantly in Arabic, but also includes key titles in English and French. The following newspaper titles, plus more, are included: Al-Iqbal (from Lebanon, in Arabic); Tangier Gazette (from Morocco, in English and French); and La Vérité (from Algeria, in French and Arabic). This is Open Access resource made available by East View and the Center for Research Libraries. Please note that in spite of this collection being Open Access and these titles being included, there is no access to the following titles as an Institutional Purchase is required for access: al-Akhbār (الأخبار), Lebanon; al-Dustūr (الدستور), Jordan; al-Jumhūrīyah (الجمهورية), Egypt; al-Riyāḍ (الرياض), Saudi Arabia; Filasṭīn (فلسطين), Israel (Palestine);

Cross-searching historical newspaper & magazine databases

Many of the historical newspaper and magazine databases the Library has access to are from the same platforms or publishers.

In these cases there may be options for you to cross-search across multiple databases at one time.

Click on the tabs to find out more about the cross-search options available.

ProQuest

The Library has access to a large number (over 50) of historical newspaper databases via ProQuest Historical Newspapers, as well as several magazine archives.

ProQuest allows you to cross-search across all, or a selection of, the ProQuest databases the Library has access to.

Choose "Historical Newspapers" from the "All source types" drop-down menu above the search box to cross-search across all historical newspaper databases the Library has access to. Depending on your search you may also want to add in other source types e.g. historical periodicals, newspapers, etc.

Or alternatively, click on "Databases" in the top menu to see a full list of databases and then tick/untick the boxes of the databases you do or don't want to search, this option allows you to also search their magazine databases.

ProQuest

Gale Primary Sources

Gale are a major publisher in primary source databases and the Library has access to a wide range of primary source databases from them, including 10 U.K. newspaper and magazine databases and Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers. Gale Primary Sources allows you to cross-search across all, or a selection of, the Gale primary source databases the Library has access to.

Tick/untick the boxes of the databases you do or don't want to search.

Gale Primary Sources

UK Press Online

UK Press Online includes 3 million pages of 19th to 21st century British popular and tabloid newspapers. Titles include: Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Church Times, The Watchman, Daily Worker, etc.

You can cross-search across all titles included in their basic search. However, you can also cross-search across all titles, or a selection of titles or an individual title in their Advanced Search option.

UK Press Online

Readex AllSearch

Readex are a publisher of primary source materials for academic libraries. At the library we have access to their collections African Newspapers, African American Newspapers Series 1 and 2, BBC Monitoring, Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800, Early American Newspapers, Series 2: The New Republic, South Asian Newspapers and and some modules from FBIS Daily Reports.

Readex AllSearch allows you to cross-search through all of, or a selection of, the databases the Library has access to from Readex at one time.

Readex AllSearch

Historical newspapers & magazines held in our Special Collections

Not all newspapers and magazines have been digitised, not all digital versions are complete, and for some purposes the physical version is preferable. Newspapers and magazines published before 1901, or which are otherwise rare, are held in Special Collections, mostly at the Centre for Research Collections on the 6^th Floor of the Main Library.

Centre for Research Collections (CRC)

Holdings include:

Scottish newspapers of the 18^th and 19^th centuries, some not held elsewhere (e.g. Edinburgh Evening Courant; Edinburgh Advertiser; Caledonian Mercury; Edinburgh Evening Chronicle; The Highlander).
London newspapers and journals, mostly in short runs (e.g. The Globe (1810-19); London Chronicle; Mirror of Parliament; The Star (1791-1809); The Sun (1798-1810)).
Literary magazines, and magazines for the general reader. (e.g. Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine; Westminster Review; The Penny Magazine; The Saturday Magazine; The Dublin Penny Journal; The Christian’s Penny Magazine; Tait’s Edinburgh Magazine; Illustrated London News; Punch; The New Yorker).
Magazines and newspapers of British colonialism: (e.g. Kikuyu News; Beyruit Arabic Newspaper; British North Borneo Gazette; The Globe & Mail; The Canadian Gazette).
Politics and current affairs: Moscow News; The K-H News-Letter Service [Stephen King-Hall]; The British Gazette [General strike, 1926]; The British Worker Official Strike News Bulletin [1926]

Many of the newspapers and magazines held in Special Collections can be found through DiscoverEd. However, retrospective online cataloguing is not complete, and it is worth also checking the old catalogue (Guardbook), under the title of the publication.

Edinburgh University publications, including the originals of The Student (which have been partly digitised) can be found through the University Archives Online.

Historical newspaper databases - open access

This is a small selection of freely available digitised newspaper archives:

British Newspaper Archive

Do we have access to the British Newspaper Archive?

Newspaper indexes on microfilm

The Library has a small number of newspaper indexes available on microfilm. These are located at the University Collections Facility (UCF). You can request the microfilm from the UCF via DiscoverEd and there are microfilm readers you can use in the Centre for Research Collections (CRC) on 6th floor, Main Library.

The Financial Times	1981-2005
The Herald (Glasgow)	1949-67, 1971-78
The Independent	1994
The Scotsman	1987-89
The Times	1906-July 2013

How to request items from the University Collections Facility (UCF)