ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New-York Tribune / Herald Tribune

Are you researching major events of the 19th and 20th centuries?  Or are you interested in the history of New York City? ProQuest Historical Newspapers has copies of the US newspaper The New York Times that can be useful resources for your research. KB members can easily access all these newspapers online.

What can I find in ProQuest Historical Newspapers?

ProQuest Historical Newspapers contains all issues of The New York Times from 1851 to 2014. All these newspapers can be browsed in their entirety, including news articles, ads, comics and photos.

Is this a useful resource for my research?

Are you researching major events of the 19th and 20th centuries? Or are you studying a particular aspect of New York City, such as its economy or art scene? If so, ProQuest Historical Newspapers is a treasure trove of historical sources, with articles covering a wide variety of topics, including US politics, economics, history and art.

How to use this resource

ProQuest Historical Newspapers is a comprehensive and versatile resource. We have compiled a few tips to help you on your way and get the most out of it.

Note: ProQuest is an English website, so your keywords have to be in English.

Log in with your KB account

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Enter a search term

Enter a search term in the search field. As soon as you start typing, you will see suggestions for search terms to help you get started.

Refine the results

You can use several filters to get more usable results. With filters, you can sort or restrict your search to:

  • see either the most recent or oldest newspapers first.
  • find results for which the full text is available.
  • limit your search to a specific period, such as the 1960s.
  • only include particular eras of the newspaper.
  • show specific text types, such as reviews or ads.

View the article

When you find an interesting text, click on the title to open it immediately.

Tip: use a large screen

ProQuest Historical Newspapers displays newspapers and articles in their original paper layout, which means you have to zoom in on articles you want to read. This works best on a large screen.