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Using News Articles

Newspapers provide a first rough draft of events. Since most newspapers are local in scope, there is good coverage of local issues. Newspapers also provide a good feel for the time period.

Popular magazines (news, fashion, sports, etc.) also provide a good feel for the period. However since most magazines are national in scope, there is limited coverage of local topics.  In addition to the articles, the illustrations and advertisements that are imbedded in magazines are useful primary sources especially for the study of consumerism, gender roles, material culture, history of technology, and popular culture.

Help: Newspapers

     Finding Newspaper Articles

Search these news databases to find articles that include the word 'peace.' 

You can narrow your search results by setting these limits:

  • Limit Publication Date to one year
  • Limit to Headline/Lead Paragraph or Document Title

Additional news resources are listed on the News Guide.