Research Guides: Pre-Raphaelites and Aesthetes: Historical Context

Historical Periodicals

New York Times Historical Archive (1851-2013) This link opens in a new window
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Contains full text and page images of the entire contents of the New York Times, including ads, reviews, obituaries, and comics.
Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (1849-1997) This link opens in a new window
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Contains full text and page images of the entire contents of the Chicago Tribune, including classified ads, advertisements, obituaries, and comics.

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
Provides access to information about historic newspapers and select digitized newspaper pages. It is produced by the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). For more details see the About page.

Harper's Weekly (1857-1912) This link opens in a new window
A full-text database of Harper's Weekly, America's leading 19th century illustrated newspaper.