Explore New York's Past: Irondequoit Library Offers Access to Historical Newspaper Archives

The Irondequoit Library has added the ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Collection to its digital offerings. This database includes archives from eight New York State newspapers, dating from the 1700s to today. The cities covered include Rochester, Ithaca, New York City, Poughkeepsie, Binghamton, Elmira, West Nyack, and White Plains.

Key newspapers such as the Rochester – Democrat & Chronicle and the Ithaca Journal provide records from 1871 and 1914 respectively, up to the present. The New York Daily News has been included as well, offering perspectives on urban life since 1920. This broad coverage allows users to research historical events and societal shifts over several centuries.

The platform presents each newspaper issue in its entirety, from front to back. It allows users to view and download full-page images and individual articles in PDF format. This setup is especially beneficial for researchers and historians.

The database is accessible in the library’s Computer Lab and at home for Irondequoit residents through the library’s Online Resources page. This ensures that a diverse group of users can access the archives conveniently.

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