Understanding Historical Newspapers:
Use the resources in this box to assist you in analyzing primary sources for your research.
Newspapers & Periodicals:
For even more options, visit: https://libguides.holycross.edu/newspapers
British Newspapers:
Date(s):1785-2019
Articles from the London Times, including all pictures and advertisements.
Date(s): 1859-2022
Articles from the Irish Times and Weekly Irish Times, including all pictures and advertisements.
Other Newspapers & Periodicals:
Pamphlets, Correspondence & Other 'Ephemera':
Library Collections:
Primary sources in English relating to empire building around the world and especially the British Empire.
On the Web:
Books (incl. Memoirs & Travel Accounts):
Online:
Primary sources in English relating to empire building around the world and especially the British Empire.
Date(s):1818-1970s
Primary sources produced by American women traveling throughout the United States and around the world during the 19th and 20th centuries.
In the Library:
You can find many kinds of primary sources in the library. This could include writings published during the relevant time period as well as editions of primary accounts/documents that were re-published later.
When using CrossSearch, you can check the Catalog box on the left navigation bar to only search for items in the library catalog, then use the date slider to look at publication dates in your time period.
Remember to watch your keywords -- a book written in the early 20th century will use different vocabulary to talk about various historical events.
Keyword tips for finding primary sources in Dinand:
Government & Diplomatic Documents:
United Nations Records:
British Records:
Primary sources in English relating to empire building around the world and especially the British Empire.
Date(s):1903-1962
Primary sources produced by and about women seeking suffrage in Britain, the British Empire and its colonies.
U.S. Records:
A library of legal resources including law journals; government, legal and diplomatic documents; books; reports; and historical sources.
Date(s): 1860-present
The official record of United States foreign policy, accompanied by reports and other documents relevant to the topic.
Images & Multimedia:
Library of images relating to art and architecture, humanities, and social sciences.
Misc. Web Archives: