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Newspapers are a primary source providing a first rough draft of events. Since most newspapers are local in scope, there is good coverage of local issues. Newspapers also provide a good feel for the time period. Most older newspapers do not include indexing. Usually you will need to browse through issues of a newspaper to discover its content.

Magazines are written for a popular audience and tend to be more national in scope. They too provide a good feel for the time period and usually include photographs and other graphics.

Help:  Newspapers

Finding Newspapers on Microfilm

Microfilmed newspapers are located in cabinets arranged by microfilm number on the ground floor of Suzzallo Library. Microfilm readers, printers and scanners are available to use. Check with the Help Desk on the ground floor for help using the equipment.

To find microfilmed local newspapers (e.g., Northgate Journal, Daily Olympian, etc.) use the card file in the newspaper section located on the ground floor of Suzzallo to discover what newspapers are available for a given locale. Or you can search UW Libraries Search  for the name of city followed by the word "newspapers." For example: port angeles newspapers

 

 

For additional help using the newspaper collection contact Jessica Albano at jalbano@uw.edu.