African American History Newspaper Sources
See the News Sources guide for additional resources.
- Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new windowSearch the NY Times (1851-2007), Wall Street Journal (1889-1992), Washington Post (1877-1993), and the LA Times (1881-1986) and more.
- Black Historical Newspapers - Chicago DefenderThe Chicago Defender (1910-1975) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue.
- Black Historical Newspapers - NY Amsterdam NewsNew York Amsterdam News: 1922-1993 offers full page and article images with searchable full text. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue.
- Black Historical Newspapers--Pittsburgh CourierPittsburgh Courier: 1911-2002 offers full page and article images with searchable full text. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue.
- African American Newspapers, 1827 -1998 This link opens in a new windowExplore African American history, culture and daily life in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Chronicling AmericaProvides free access to select American historic newspapers held in libraries across the country.
- Accessible Archives This link opens in a new windowNote: Among its collections, Accessible Archives includes the following African American newspapers: The Christian Recorder (1861-1902), The Colored American (1837-1841), Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851-1855; 1859-1863), Freedom's Journal (1827-1829), The National Era (1847-1860), The North Star (1847-1851), Provincial Freeman (1854-1857), and Weekly Advocate (1837).
