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IHAP: Digitized newspapers, books, etc

A guide to resources for the US History project.

IHAP LibGuide

On this page, you will find links to search for individual documents to support your research topic. Some of these links are library databases and others are available freely on the web. Resources on this page provide access to digitized newspapers, magazines, books, pamphlets and other primary document materials. 

Search Tips

When searching the resources linked on this page, try to include advanced limits. For example, set a relevant date range or limit to a geographic area. Advanced searching options are available in most databases.

Search ALL NCS Databases

Post WWII Sources

Databases for Secondary Sources

Historic Black Newspapers

Full text access to the Chicago Defender, New York Amsterdam News, The Atlanta Daily World, The Baltimore Afro-American, and Los Angeles Sentinel. This is a resource provided by the DC Public Library and you will need a DCPL Library Card to access.

Digitized Books, Serials, Pamphlets, Etc.