Why Use Newspapers?
Local newspapers especially will be helpful for this project. They will include both facts and commentary about the neighborhoods or countries you're researching.
All Library Databases
The databases listed to the right should only be considered a starting point. You can explore all of the library's databases here:
Local Newspapers
These newspapers include articles about Massachusetts, Boston, and specific neighborhoods in Boston.
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Wicked Local NewsFnd news here for Allston, Cambridge and Somerville. News comes from local newspapers.
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Dorchester ReporterDorchester's weekly newspaper.
Other (Non-Local) Newspapers
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NexisUniFeatures more than 15,000 news, business and legal sources, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790.
Try these databases for newspapers with a wider circulation or focus.
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The New York TimesA full-text archive of the New York Times newspaper.
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Ethnic NewswatchOver 200 publications of the ethnic, minority and native press; searchable in both English and Spanish, with titles in both languages and more than 100,000 articles in Spanish.
eLibrary
eLibrary offers not only newspapers but also magazines, transcripts, images, videos, and more. This is a good place to find photos for your presentation.