Wolfgram Subject Guides: U.S. History: Historical Newspapers

Historical Newspaper Resources

Databases

America's Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Early American Newspapers Series I, 1690-1876 and Series II, 1758-1900.
New York Times | Historical This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1851 - 2001
Search for New York Times articles published from 1851 up to 2001. Includes the complete paper with full-page and article images in PDF format.
Philadelphia Inquirer | Historical This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1860 - 2001
Search for historical local, regional and national news from The Philadelphia Inquirer articles published from 1786 up to 2003. Includes the complete paper with full-page and article images in PDF format.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Historical This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1786 - 2003
Search for historical local, regional and national news from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette articles published from 1786 up to 2003. Includes the complete paper with full-page and article images in PDF format.

Online Resources

Chronicling America
Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.
Delaware County Daily Times Historic Archives and Current - 1876 - Present
Widener University provides access to the Delaware County Daily Times databases; 1876 - 1994 and 1994 - Present through a partnership with the Delaware County Library System. Use this guide to gain access to these databases.
Virginia Gazette
Provide full-text access to this newspaper from 1730-1780. To access, click on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library and then Virginia Gazettes.

Newspapers on Microfilm

The Newspaper Microfilm section can be found on the Main Level of the Wolfgram Library. We also provide access to Microform Reader/Printer for our patrons use. There is no cost for printing from these machines.

Delaware County Daily Times
Coverage: 1971-2015