Newspapers are an excellent primary source that can give you rich details about the time period you are writing about. Collections of newspapers can be difficult to find. Listed below are places to start your search.
This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. From leading issues and events, like the U.S. Civil War, immigration, westward expansion, industrial developments, race relations, and World War I and II; to international, local and regional politics, society, arts, culture, business, and sports, ProQuest Historical Newspapers™ reveals the day-to-day news coverage to researchers and historical explorers, providing invaluable insights and information to users from a wide range of subjects.
Subjects: historical local, regional and national news
Contents: primary source material
Publication Dates: 1849 - 2015