This is the best method if you only know the subject that you want to find newspaper articles about and don’t know any specific dates. This is also the most intuitive method for most people, since it’s as easy as using Google’s ordinary search engine platform.
The Library makes its newspapers available in PDF form, meaning you can download them and save them for offline reading. This is the best method for someone doing research on the general history of newspapers in America.
Note that The Olden Times does not contain full newspapers; they only feature snippets of articles from certain dates.
This method is best for anyone doing research on Australian history or anyone looking for newspaper articles from a non-American perspective.
This is a good option for someone who wants to do newspaper research all year round, since the subscription lasts for an entire year (even though you make a monthly payment).
Note that some newspapers, like the Boston Globe, will require you to pay a small fee to access some of their historical articles.
You can purchase a $20 monthly subscription or purchase an annual subscription at the rate of $13 a month.
This method is best for people interested in newspapers published in the British Isles in particular. Note that you can also visit the British National Archives in person to view their newspaper collections for free.
You may need to register with the front desk of the library if you’re not a student at that university. Most libraries will allow you to register for a one-day visitor’s pass so you can still use their resources.
Some larger public library systems, such as the New York Public Library, may also offer digital copies of old newspaper articles you can access online.
You will probably need to navigate the society’s catalogue or finding aid in order to select specific newspapers from particular dates that you’d like to see.
Examples of thrift stores that may sell old newspapers include Goodwill and the Salvation Army.
