Current News
Here you will find current news sources that Smith Students have access to. Some may require you to set up an account following the instructions provided here.
- Ethnic NewsWatch [ProQuest] 1960+ This link opens in a new window Full text newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press.
- New York Times This leads you to the New York Times Activation page, where you can create an account. By using your Smith email, you will be granted full access to The New York Times by the college.
- The Washington Post Once you follow this link, select sign up and create an account with your Smith email address. Once you're logged in, select your name in the top right, select Account Settings, then select My Subscriptions. Finally, select the Activate free digital access button.
Historical News
- America's Historical Newspapers 1690-1922 This link opens in a new window Cover-to-cover reproductions of hundreds of historic newspapers, based on the Brigham's History and Bibliography of American Newspapers series.
- Boston Globe [ProQuest] 1872+ MLIN This link opens in a new window Full text of all staff-written news stories, features, columns, and editorials with images.
- Chicago Defender Historical [ProQuest] 1905-1975 This link opens in a new window Online archive of articles, editorial cartoons, photographs, advertisements, etc. from this important African-American newspaper.
- Chicago Tribune Historical [ProQuest] 1849+ (lacks current 14 years) This link opens in a new window Full text newspaper, with images.
- New York Times Historical [ProQuest] 1851+ (lacks current 4 years) This link opens in a new window Full text, including images, of the New York Times, excluding the most recent 4 years.
- Republican (Springfield, MA) 1850-1987 This link opens in a new window Part of America's Historical Newspapers. To search just this title, click on Places of Publication / Massachusetts, then scroll to the Springfield listings (Springfield Republican, Springfield Union, etc.)
Sid Grossman (1915-1955), and Federal Art Project. Street Scene with Newsstand. 1939. Museum of the City of New York, JSTOR,