Primary Sources & Archives
Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Ancestry Library (In-Library Access Only)
Explore your family tree! Search U.S. Census, military, immigration, and vital records, and much more.
Digital ReeL: Newspaper Microfilm Collection
Online access to the library's microfilm collection of historical local newspapers.
Fold3: Military Records
Provides access to US military records from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including stories, photos, & more.
HeritageQuest Online
Offers census records, family histories, published genealogies, Revolutionary war records, Freedman's Bank records, and more.
Archives
Mercury News (1985-Recent)
Provides current, full-text articles written by Mercury News staff on local news, business, sports, front, editorials and obituaries.
New York Times Online, Current Issues
Available in three editions: English, Spanish & Chinese. The archives for 1851-1922 and 1981-present are unlimited.
New York Times: Historic Issues
This online archive brings you the entire historical run of the The New York Times since 1851 - 3 years previous to the current year.
Research Articles
Primary Sources
Academic Search Complete
Supports high-level research with journals, periodicals, reports, books and more.
Article Search
Find digital copies of articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals. You can search for specific topics or browse by subject.
Britannica Library Reference Center
Find articles, biographies, images, and videos for research on many topics.
Primary Sources
Britannica School
Explore encyclopedia articles, videos, primary sources, games, and other learning tools for Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Explora (Subject Search)
Offers a collection of full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering a variety of subject areas.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)
Explore both sides of an issue. Covers today's hot button social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana, and more.
Archives
Publication Title Search: Online
Use this interface to search for the title of magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, newsletters, and more!
Scientific American Magazine (2012-Present)
Features articles by scientists, including Nobel Prize winners, and top journalists in all fields of science and technology.
U.S. History (Gale In Context)
Find historical data - topics range from the arrival of Vikings in North America to the American Revolution, Civil Rights, 9/11, etc.
Digital Magazine Archives
Archives
Architectural Digest Magazine Archive (1922-2011)
Explore the history of design through the years and find creative ideas for your home.
The Atlantic Magazine Archive (1857-2014)
Originally created with a focus on abolition and education, The Atlantic offers articles on politics, foreign affairs, business, and more.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Archive (1929-2000)
This magazine offers business, investment, and marketing info, plus a yearly survey of executive pay and the best college MBA programs.
Archives
Ebony Magazine Archive (1945-2014)
Ebony Magazine Archive covers civil rights, education, entrepreneurship and other social topics with an African-American focus.
Forbes Magazine Archive (1917-2000)
Forbes has been featuring articles on finance, industry, investing, & marketing. Today the magazine is well known for its lists & rankings.
Fortune Magazine Archive (1930-2000)
Featuring vivid color illustrations and photos, Fortune has provided news and analysis of U.S. and world businesses, technology, and more.
Archives
Life Magazine Archive (1936-2000)
Famous for its award-winning photojournalism, LIFE covers real people & real life situations as well as politics, popular culture, etc.
Maclean's Magazine Archive (1905-2015)
A leading Canadian news & general interest magazine, it has provided investigative reporting, opinion & analysis on politics, economics, etc
The Nation Magazine Archive (1865-Present)
Access 14 decades of historic articles, editorials, letters, reviews, poems, & puzzles dating back to 1865.
Archives
National Geographic Virtual Library (1888 - Present)
Read online issues of the National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and National Geographic History!
People Magazine Archive (1974-2000)
Provides a blend of celebrity and human interest stories. Taken as a whole, the archive chronicles popular culture and trends over time.
Science Journal AAAS (1997-Present)
This journal publishes original research, global news, & commentary on a variety of fields ranging from nature to technology.
Archives
Science Journal AAAS (1880-1996)
Access the digital archives of the journal Science from its first issue in 1880 - 1996.
Sports Illustrated Magazine Archive (1954-Current)
Chronicles the weekly events in the world of sports including polo, boating, baseball, football, basketball and more.
TIME Magazine Archive (1923-2000)
The collection is valuable to researchers of 20th-Century current events, politics & popular culture. Also a great resource for old ads.
Archives
U.S. News & World Report Magazine Archive (1948-1984)
Great for researching 20th-century current events, politics & business, as well as the history of journalism, advertising & pop culture.
Vanity Fair Magazine Archive (1913-1936, 1983-2015)
Beginning with the Jazz Age, Vanity Fair has chronicled popular culture, fashion, celebrity portraiture & politics through the years.