The Libraries have purchased the Baltimore Afro-American (1893-1988) and New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993) as electronic archives. These historically black newspapers are available on the ProQuest platform and offer accounts of significant and everyday events in African American and American culture.
For assistance with these resources, contact Isabel Espinal, Afro-American Studies liaison librarian at 413-545-6817.
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has purchased access to the Cape Cod Times for libraries in the Commonwealth. Coverage goes back to 1998.
If you have need assistance, contact a Reference Librarian.
The Middle East Newsstand is a recent addition to the Libraries’ newspaper resources. With more than 30 current, full text newspaper French- and English-language newspapers from the Arab world, Israel, and the subcontinent, this collection provides access to timely news and analysis from regional sources.
Contact Peter Stern, Middle Eastern Studies Liaison Librarian, at 413-545-3967 for assistance with this resource.
The Historical Boston Globe now has complete coverage of the newspaper between 1872-1979. Coverage since 1980 is included in the current Boston Globe.
U.S. Hispanic Newstand provides local, regional, national and international news from the Hispanic perspective and includes newspapers from around the country from 1990 to the present. The trial continues through October 9th, 2010.
Hispanic American Newspapers, 1808-1980 provides historical coverage of Hispanic American newspapers. This trial continues through October 29th, 2010.
Contact Jim Kelly, Humanities Bibliographer, at 413-545-3981 with questions or comments.
The New York Amsterdam News, 1893-1988 and the Historical Baltimore Afro-American, 1922-1988 are available for the UMass Amherst community from ProQuest through May, 2011.
The Historical Pittsburgh Courier is considered the leading U.S. newspaper for the African American community in the 20th century. Coverage in this online version is from 1911-2002. You can search by keywords and limit by date or document type (e.g. article, editorial cartoon, birth notice, real estate transaction, etc.)
If you have questions or would like assistance using this resource, contact Isabel Espinal, Afro-American Studies liaison, at 413-545-6817.