Assignment
Decide on a topic within the regional scope of the class - focused on:
- the American West
- High Plains
- Texas Panhandle
- Representation and uses of history (museum, pageant)
- Environmental sustainability (water, energy)
- Cultural identity
You MUST find, use, and cite one article other than your class readings
Databases with Newspapers
- Gale OneFile: News This link opens in a new windowFormerly InfoTrac Newsstand. Articles from over 1,000 newspapers in the United States and worldwide. Includes Austin American-Statesman (1996+), and The Houston Chronicle (1996+). National newspapers include The New York Times (1985+), and The Christian Science Monitor (1997+). International papers include the London Times (1985+) and the Times of India (2005+).
- New York Times (1851-2017) from ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
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Images of all material published in this important U.S. newspaper. Articles, advertising, letters, funeral notices and photos are all included. Fully searchable and browsable.
Newspapers on Microfilm
We have microfilm up to the present for these newspapers:
- Amarillo Daily News (1960-2001) & Amarillo Globe-News (2001 to the present)
- New York Times (1851 to present)
- Wall Street Journal (1889 to present)
- Christian Science Monitor (1908 to present)
- Times [of London] (1788 to present)
Or see our detailed list of what years we have covered by more newspapers on microfilm.
How to find microfilm
- Go to the microfilm cabinets or the periodicals desk
(2nd floor) for help - Look for one of the titles on the left.
- Find a roll that contains the date of your choice
- Ask for help using microfilm reader
- You can print from reader if you have money on your Buff Gold Card ($.10/page)