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Newspaper Sources: Local

How to: Search a Database for Newspaper Sources

Depending on the database, you may need to refine your results to search for newspaper sources only. In most databases, this can be done with the following steps:

  • Click "Advanced Search" 
  • Look for "Content Type" or "Source Type" or "Publication Type" options
  • Click on "Newspaper" or "Newspaper & Periodicals"
  • Continue by typing your search terms into the search bar

However, most links in this guide will lead you directly to the Newspaper refined results of the database.

Library of Michigan Resources

Michigan residents can easily and quickly apply for a card with the Library of Michigan and get access to a wide array of historical newspaper and genealogy resources, including:

  • Ann Arbor News Historical and Current Collection
  • Bay City Times Historical and Current Collection
  • Grand Rapids Press Historical and Current Collection
  • Kalamazoo Gazette Historical and Current Collection
  • Michigan History Magazine
  • Saginaw News Historical Archive, 1881 - 2018
  • Ancestry Library Edition
  • ...and more

Go here to see a full list and apply for online access.