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Gathering Background Information: Using Newspapers

Guide created for The Perch media project.

Getting Started with Newspapers

You can find a wealth of information on just about any topic using online and print newspapers. The University of Iowa Libraries has access to more than hundreds of newspapers, available through our subscriptions. Many of these we have available in print and online.  

Online News Databases

Local Newspapers

National Newspapers

coverNew York Times
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Full Text Online (1980-Today)
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University of Iowa students and staff can create an account here for enhanced access to The New York Times - digital edition. Then log in at www.nytimes.com.

coverUSA Today
InfoHawk+
Website
Wiki
Bias


coverWall Street Journal
InfoHawk+
Website
Wiki
Bias


coverWashington Post
InfoHawk+
Website
Wiki
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Historical News

The Proquest Historical Newspapers offer full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. Each newspaper collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue.

Users can cross-search titles.