LibGuides: HIST 4214: United States and the World 1775-1945: Magazines & Newspapers

Historical Magazine and Newspaper Databases

The sources in this box are those for which the University Libraries has paid subscriptions. They are available to BGSU students, faculty and staff and also to visitors on campus.

Accessible Archives Complete
Full text primary sources from 18th and 19th century America, mainly newspapers, including the Pennsylvania Gazette, the Virginia Gazette, Godey's Lady's Book, Frederick Douglass Paper, a collection of South Carolina Newspapers, and a collection of African American newspapers.
NewspaperArchive.com
Searchable full text for hundreds of historical newspapers published in Ohio between 1800-2010. Search or browse 19th and 20th century Ohio newspapers and view full-page pdf images.
Coverage: 1800-2010
African American Newspapers (1827-1998)
The full text of hundreds of U.S. newspapers from more than 35 states dating from 1827 to 1998 and published by African Americans.
Coverage: 1827-1898
American Periodicals Series Online
The full text of hundreds of American magazines, journals, and newspapers published between 1741 and 1900.
Coverage: 1741-1900
Cincinnati Enquirer (1872-1922)
Full text for several newspaper titles published in Cincinnati between 1872 and 1922.
Detroit Free Press (1831-1922)
Full text for several newspaper titles published in Detroit between 1831 and 1922.
Harpweek
The electronic version of of the popular magazine Harper's Weekly from the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, 1857-1871.
JSTOR
Over a thousand full-text scholarly journals and books covering all subjects in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. History, economics, art, literature, and mathematics are particularly strong. All journal titles are archived back to the first issue, many dating from the early 1800s.
New York Times Historical
The entire contents of the New York Times from 1851 to three years ago.
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson)
Index to articles published in the popular press between 1890 and 1982 from hundreds of magazines like Collier's, Harper's, The New Republic, Popular Science, and The Saturday Evening Post.
Certain journals may carry additional restrictions; please check copyright statements that appear with full text.

Links to Historical Newspapers

There are many newspapers available that might be useful for your research. You'll find information and links at these LibGuides:

Newspapers: Finding Current and Historical Newspapers

Historical U.S. Newspapers Online

Historical Canadian Newspapers Online

Historical Worldwide Newspapers Online

HIST 4214: United States and the World 1775-1945: Magazines & Newspapers

Historical Magazine and Newspaper Databases

Links to Historical Newspapers

Topics in Chronicling America (newspaper stories)