UofL Libraries: Legal History of Murder: News

Newspapers

Newspapers are both secondary and primary sources when they document trials and contemporary opinion.

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Access World News
Access to print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people. 1903 - present.
African American Newspapers (1827-1998)
Articles from 19th and 20th century African American newspapers on broad topics such as history, culture and daily life. 1827 - 1998.
African American Newspapers: The Nineteenth Century
Articles from 19th century African American newspapers related to cultural life and history, as well as business and commodity markets, the humanities, world travel and religion. 1827 - 1902.
ProQuest Direct
Cross search all ProQuest databases, including 'American Periodicals'.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
Full-text searchable issues of the daily New York Times newspaper, considered a national "newspaper of record." 1851 - 2018.

" Courier - Journal Research Guide
See also Professor Metzmeier's article on using news databases for legal research.
News Sources Guide
More about news sources available from Ekstrom Library.