FAQ?
What is the NYS Historic Newspapers website?
The NYS Historic Newspapers website provides free access to nearly 700 digitized historical newspapers from all over New York State. This project is operated by the Northern New York Library Network in partnership with the Empire State Library Network.
Are newspapers indexed in the USA?
Some newspapers are indexed. The earliest known newspaper published in New York State was the New York Gazette which commenced publishing in New York City in 1725. It was followed in 1733 by John Peter Zenger’s New York Journal, made famous in a 1735 court decision that established freedom of the press in the province (colony) of New York.
How does the New York Times archive search work?
Our New York Times archive search helps you find an original newspaper from a date of your choice, letting you discover what one of America’s top 3 newspapers reported on at the time and order a rare physical copy.
How many newspapers are in the New York newspaper archives?
New York Newspaper Archives Search New York Newspapers 491 Newspapers • Pages First Name(s) Last Name Keyword
