18th Century Newspapers

Newspaper Databases

Search 18th century newspapers.

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17th and 18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers
An extensive collection of English news publications, such as newspapers, newsbooks, Acts of Parliament, addresses, broadsides, pamphlets, and proclamations. Coverage begins in the 17th century, including publications dealing with the English Civil War and Restoration, and continues into the 18th century. The database also includes sources from colonies, and corantos published in the Netherlands.
America's Historical Newspapers, 1690-1922
Allows users to search more than 1,000 US historical newspapers published between 1690 and 1922, including titles from all 50 states. Created by Readex through partnerships with the American Antiquarian Society, Library of Congress, Wisconsin Historical Society and others. Online version of the microfilm set Early American Newspapers, Series 1-3.
Compact Memory
Digitized page images of German-language Jewish newspaper and journals from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Searchable by publication, author, title, subject, and date.

Eighteenth Century Journals
Full text of over 60 British and Irish journals and newspapers from the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center collection of 17th and 18th century newspapers and periodicals.
Historical Newspapers
Palmer's Full Text Online 1785-1870 is available now with coverage for the period 1800 (January 9) - 1870. Also provides Indexes (citations only) of The Times (London) 1790-1905 (Palmer's) and 1906-1980 (Official Index); when complete will provide full-text for 1785-1870. When complete will index The New York Times from 1851-1922. A work in progress; see the detailed description for additional information.
Newspaper Digitization Projects
An extensive guide to full-text newspapers from around the world, compiled by the International Coalition on Newspapers. Please Note: Many of the sources listed as subscription services ($) may be available from the University of Chicago Library. Ask a Librarian for more information.
Times Digital Archive, The Times (London)
Digital edition includes articles, advertisements, illustrations, and photos for issues published from 1785-1985.

Newspaper Databases on CD-ROM

A list of newspaper indexes which are available in CD-ROM format, organized by country. Full-text is available in some sources.

Newspaper Databases on CD-ROM

Newspaper Indexes

A list of newspaper indexes at the U of C Library, organized by country.

Selected Print Newspaper Indexes (pdf)

Print and Microfilm Collections

Library Catalog
The Library has 18th century newspapers in the Special Collections Research Center, as well as on microfilm. To limit your search, use the Advanced Keyword search option. Selecting a subject search for "newspapers", plus other relevant keywords, may also help focus your search.
Lens
The Library's new search interface provides facets which can focus your search, such as "time period" and "genre", which can help you focus your search to 18th century publications.
Microfilm Newspaper Collections
A guide to the major newspaper collections available on microfilm at the Library (not including major newspaper titles). While many of these microfilm collections are now available online, some collections contain titles not found in electronic sources.

Finding 18th Century Newspapers at Other Libraries

Locate newspapers at other libraries around the world. Please note that many 18th century newspapers are held in libraries special collections or archives and are not available for loan. 18th century newspapers in microfilm may be available