The links provided below give you access to sources more likely to be primary in nature. In addition to the sources listed here, some of the scores found through the links and databases provided on the "Basics" page and many of the audiovisual sources found on the "Multimedia" page will also count as primary. Remember that a source's primary-ness depends on context; you will need to determine how close a given source is to the event, object, or person being studied. Please consult with your Professor or Subject Librarian to determine a given source's primary-ness in relation to your topic.
Includes complete issues of The New York Times, cover from 1851 to 2020. Search by keyword, more than 20 article types, date ranges, specific dates, author, and more. View news articles, photos, advertisements, classified ads, obituaries, cartoons, and more for added context. Print and download articles and images in PDF format. More recent years are available through the News & Newspapers, Recent or Nexis Uni databases.