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Dig Through History: News Archives
Search centuries of newspapers and decades of TV news broadcasts. Find the historical context that gives your story depth and authority.
3 steps
1Historical Newspapers (ProQuest)
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2America's Historical Newspapers
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3New York Newspaper Archive
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Search digitized newspaper archives
Full-text searchable archives of major newspapers going back to the 1700s — find the original reporting on any historical event.
💡 Pro tip: Use date range filters to narrow your search, then read surrounding articles for context.
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Explore early American press
Thousands of newspapers from 1690 to the present — see how stories were reported in their time.
💡 Pro tip: Try searching for the same event across different papers to see regional perspectives and bias.
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Dig into NYC newspaper history
Digitized NYC newspapers with full-text search — essential for local history and investigative backgrounders.
💡 Pro tip: Cross-reference with city council records and property records for a complete historical picture.