Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: HIST 3800: American Urban History: Newspapers

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Newspapers: Primary or Secondary Source?

Newspapers can be a primary or secondary source, depending on when they were published. When looking for newspaper articles that are primary sources, check the date. The date the article was published should be around the same time as the event you're researching!

Newspapers via the Schumann Library

Boston Globe (1872 - 1989) This link opens in a new window
Historical coverage of the Boston Globe from 1872 to 1985 with an additional year of content added annually.
For coverage from 1980 - the present see ProQuest US Newsstream
NYTimes.com This link opens in a new window
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. Complete access to articles within the date range 1923-1980 is available using an E-Card from the Boston Public Library.
- 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.
ProQuest US Newsstream This link opens in a new window
Find articles from regional and international newspapers.

Newspapers via the Boston Public Library

Step 1:
Obtain a BPL eCard (Boston Public Library electronic card). Then you can access several historical newspaper databases from anywhere with an internet connection.

America's Historical Newspapers
Boston Herald (2004-2011)
New York Times (1851-2007)
New York Times (1985-present)

Step 2:
Once you have the BPL eCard, head directly to the BPL Electronic Newspaper Collectons to begin searching.