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The New York Times
Known as “America’s newspaper” for more than a century, The New York Times has also commanded a sizable international readership. The world news and personal stories captured by this Pulitzer Prizewinning newspaper for nearly 170 years provides historical insight on such timely topics as politics, immigration, science and technology, globalization, health and medicine, international conflicts and much more.

The Wall Street Journal
Originally known as the Customers’ Afternoon Letter, chronicles the development of industries and companies, as well as the implementation and consequences of fiscal policies on the global economy, over the course of a century and around the world. A valuable research resource, especially for those interested in business, finance, economics, and journalism.

The Washington Post
The first newspaper in Washington to publish seven days a week, The Washington Post’s early contributors include Joseph Pulitzer and a relatively unknown, un-bylined Theodore Roosevelt. This publication is known for its comprehensive political reporting, first-rate photo essays, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writing and unmatched investigative journalism.

Los Angeles Times
The development of Southern California and the American West is chronicled in the Los Angeles Times through coverage of topics and events including the building of the first railway to connect the coasts; immigration; agriculture; the birth of Hollywood; and the travels of reporter Charles Lummis who walked from Cincinnati to Los Angeles, recording his journey along the way to provide a unique glimpse into Native American life.

Chicago Tribune
Best known for its prize-winning investigative and public service journalism, the Chicago Tribune provides historical coverage of people and events critical to the evolution of the Midwest, including social reform of the Progressive Era at the turn of the 20th century, immigration, organized crime and political corruption, industrialization, manufacturing and more.