News Article Databases

Core Resources

Ethnic Newswatch (1990-Present; some coverage 1960-1989)
Research topics relating to ethnic minorities and native groups in the U.S. Find articles written from a particular ethnic perspective. Gain a regional perspective on a topic. Find biographical profiles.
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe - News (Coverage varies)
Search for recent articles in the national and regional U.S. newspapers and magazines and in the English language foreign press.
Massachusetts Newspapers (1980-Present (Varies))
Find recent news articles in Massachusetts newspapers. Research all aspects of Massachusetts life as reported in the local papers.
PressDisplay (Last 45 days)
Read recent newspapers from 55 countries.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers (US) (Varies)
Find articles, images, classifieds, advertisements in historical US newspapers.
ProQuest International Newsstand (Coverage Varies )
Find articles in major English language newspapers and newswires from around the world.
ProQuest National Newspapers (Current News) (Coverage Varies )
Search for current articles in leading U.S. newspapers; research a national or international news story; see how a national story is covered by a variety of papers.

Additional Resources

Alternative Press Archive (1969-1990)
Find articles in alternative news sources not indexed in Expanded Academic Index or Web of Science. Gain another angle on your topic. Research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press.
Alternative Press Index (1991-Present)
Find articles in alternative news sources not indexed in Expanded Academic Index or Web of Science. Gain another angle on your topic. Research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press.
Early American Newspapers Digital (1700-1859)
Search for articles in the American newspapers from the 18th and early 19th century.
FBIS (Foreign Broadcast Information Service) (1974-1996)
Use FBIS to find first-hand, local perspectives of events in non-U.S. countries as they occurred. Database primarily covers topics significant to U.S. trade, legal and security issues.
FBIS INDEX (Foreign Broadcast Information Service Index) (1975-1996)
Use FBIS Index to find articles on topics in the foreign press, especially topics that are significant to U.S. trade, security, diplomacy and environment. FBIS Index can be an important tool to study an issue from another country's perspective.
International Index to Black Periodicals (1998-present)
Find articles on the African American experience in the United States as seen through periodicals that focus on the Black community.
Marshall Index (1940-1946)
To find articles on the African American experience in the United States as seen through periodicals that focus on the Black community.
Nineteenth Century Masterfile (1800s-1920)
Research 19th- and early 20-century views on the arts, literature, religion, politics, events, science, and more.
World News Connection (1994-Present)
Study a topic from another country's perspective. Learn more about events and developments happening in other countries.

Individual Titles

This is a selected list of our newspaper titles with online access. If you don't find the paper you're looking for here, try a Journal Title Search in FRANCIS.

Atlanta Journal and Constitution (1989-Present)
Atlanta Journal and Constitution Historical (1868 - 1939)
Find articles, advertisements, etc. from the Atlanta Journal and Constitution
Berkshire Eagle (2005-Present)
Boston Globe (Via Newsstand) (1980-Present)
Boston Globe (Via Proquest) (1980-Present)
Chicago Defender (1921-1975)
Chicago Tribune (1985-Present)
Chicago Tribune Historical (1849-1986)
Christian Science Monitor (1988-Present)
Christian Science Monitor Historical (1908 - 1994)
Chronicle of Higher Education (1995-)
To research issues relating to higher education. To consult job classifieds for academic positions.
Hartford Courant Historical (1764 - 1984)
London Times (See Times (London) Digital)
Los Angeles Times (1985-Present)
Los Angeles Times Historical (1882-1986)
New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993)
Find articles, advertisements, obituaries, cartoons, etc. documenting first hand the major news and cultural topics of the 20th century from the African-American perspective.
New York Times (1999-Present)
New York Times Historical (1851-2004)
North Adams Transcript (2005 - present)
Pittsburgh Courier (1911-2002)
Find articles, advertisements, etc. from the Pittsburgh Courier, known especially for its role in shaping black political activism in the U.S.
Times (London) Digital Archive (1785 - 1985)
USA Today (1987-Present)
Wall Street Journal (1982-Present)
Wall Street Journal Historical (1889-1990)
Washington Post (1987-Present)
Washington Post Historical (1877-1991)
Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1989-Present )
Research issues related to Massachusetts (particularly Central Massachusetts) politics and life, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community.
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