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Current Newspapers

You can access current (recent) newspapers on the Howe Library website. Our research guide Newspapers - Frequently Used provides a list of good papers to start with.

For expanded access to recent newspapers try:

ProQuest Newsstream This link opens in a new window
This resource offers access to the full text of local, regional, and national newspapers in the US and throughout the world.

Historical Newspapers

The following are a selection of our online historical newspapers. For a complete list see the Historical Newspapers Research Guide.

African American Newspapers (1827-1998) This link opens in a new window
This resource provides access to newspapers by and/or for African Americans. Significant titles include: Freedom's Journal, the first African American newspaper published in the US; Frederick Douglass' Paper; and the Washington Bee. Explore historical events related to the anti-slavery movement, the great migration, the modern civil rights movement, and more. Search or browse the collection to find news articles, letters to the editor, advertisements, images, and editorials.
America's Historical Newspapers (1690-1999) This link opens in a new window
This full-text collection includes hundreds of American newspapers from all 50 states published between 1690 and 1999 (most coverage is for dates prior to 1924). Papers are presented as full-image PDFs and include news, editorials, advertisements, and more.
Boston Globe (ProQuest Historical Newspapers, 1872-rolling end date) This link opens in a new window
This database is a digitized version of the microfilm edition of the Boston Globe (1872-1990). The paper is fully digitized in PDF format and includes news reports, editorials and editorial cartoons, advertisements, reviews, obituaries, and illustrations and photographs.
Chicago Tribune (ProQuest Historical Newspapers, 1849-rolling end date) This link opens in a new window
This resource provides access to full-text articles published in the Chicago Tribune (1849-1998). The paper is in PDF format and includes news reports, editorials and editorial cartoons, advertisements, reviews, obituaries, and illustrations and photographs.

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
This site allows you to search and view newspaper pages from 1880-1922 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.

Los Angeles Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers, 1881- rolling end date) This link opens in a new window
This resource provides historical access to the Los Angeles Times (1881-1997). Materials are in PDF format and include illustrations, advertisements, and photographs.
New York Times (Proquest Historical Newspapers, 1851-rolling end date) This link opens in a new window
This database provides historical access to the New York Times (1851-2018). The paper is fully digitized in PDF format and includes news articles, editorials, cartoons, advertisements, and more.
Washington Post (ProQuest Historical Newspapers, 1877-rolling end date) This link opens in a new window
This database provides access to the Washington Post (1877-2006), a leading source for news on foreign events and policy. The paper is in PDF format and includes accompanying illustrations, advertisements, and photographs.

Official & Non-Official Military Publications

To find additional historical military papers search for (Military bases -- periodicals) in CATQuest or WorldCat.

We have limited access to "Stars and Stripes" search CatQuest to learn more.

Independent Voices - GI Series
Collection of underground GI press publications from the Vietnam War era. Some were produced at military bases in the US and overseas.
Part of the Independent Voices Collection from Reveal Digital.

Historical Periodicals

Readers' Guide Retrospective, 1890-1982 This link opens in a new window
This database contains indexing of popular general-interest periodicals in the U.S. (1890-1982). Use to locate citations and then check UVM Library Catalog for information on how to access specific magazines and dates.

American Historical Periodicals
A guide to digitized American historical periodicals from the 18th through the 20th century. Includes access to Harper's, Life, Vogue, and more.
LIFE Magazine
Digital version of all issues of LIFE magazine from 1935-1970. An invaluable resource for studying American culture during this time period.

Picture Post Historical Archive This link opens in a new window
This resource provides complete access to The Picture Post (1938-1957), a photojournalistic magazine from the United Kingdom.