Newspapers (Historical)


Japanese-American Relocation Camp Newspapers

This collection includes scanned images of either complete or substantial portions of 25 newspapers published at Japanese Internment Camps. Most of the titles are in English, however there are articles in Japanese and some written in both languages.

Kansas City Call

Kansas City’s Black newspaper, The Kansas City Call documents the lives of African Americans in aspects related to civil rights, urban development, sports, and many others. The searchable advertisements also provide insight into black business in the city.

Coverage for the years 1933–2008 currently available. Full access from 1919-2010 coming in Spring 2024.

Kansas City Star, 1880 to Present

Access the entire historical backfile of the Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri's largest paper. Content is updated as soon as the vendor receives the paper, so the most recent volume is constantly changing but is very current.

Los Angeles times (1881-2010)

The Los Angeles Times provides historical analysis of the development of California and the Pacific Rim with a focus on immigration issues and the development of the American West, coverage of the early days of the film industry, and coverage of Native American culture and society.