Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: SOCL 4252: Food in American History and Culture: Newspapers

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Use newspapers to look up individual recipes in context.

Boston Globe (1872 - 1989)
Historical coverage of the Boston Globe from 1872 to 1989 with an additional year of content added annually.

For coverage from 1997 - the present see ProQuest US Newsstream
ProQuest US Newsstream
Search the most recent premium U.S. news content, as well as archives which stretch back into the 1980s featuring newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites in active full-text format. Includes full-text of The Boston Globe (1980 - present).
NYTimes.com
Access national and international news, opinion pieces, reports, reviews, and more with access to the New York Times online. Subscription includes access to the New York Times Digital edition for all WIT faculty, staff, and students. Coverage is from 1851 to date, with some exceptions. Access to archived articles within the date range 1923-1980 is limited. Does not include Crosswords and Times Insider.
- New users: create a NYT account with your WIT email address.
- Existing users: sign-in with your credentials or renew your access (faculty/staff will need to renew every four years).
- Off-campus users: sign-up or sign-in using existing credentials.

Try looking at even more historical newspapers with a BPL eCard, which is free for all MA residents and students.