A number of historical newspapers are now online or are being put online. Of course, some are only accessible through services available to libraries which choose to subscribe to them. When I've tried to ask about others, which ones are available to individuals and the cost, I don't get very clear and complete answers. Also, is there a list of ALL such services, and which are for libraries and which are for individuals, and a way to check which issues of which newspapers are included with which service? Naturally I would want to choose the service with the most newspapers of the most interest to the times and places I want to research.
I am not in a TEARING RUSH, as there is much I can gain from books and the internet, but some things are best learned from the sort of day-to-day accounts vintage newspapers can provide.
Also, could a group of historical writers band together into some sort of society, pay dues, and all be subscribed to one or more services which would provide a wider range of access to such newspapers than an individual could normally afford? Has anyone looked into this? Does anyone want to? If no one here, can someone put me in touch with where I might take these questions? Thanks for any help or suggestions.
I am not in a TEARING RUSH, as there is much I can gain from books and the internet, but some things are best learned from the sort of day-to-day accounts vintage newspapers can provide.
Also, could a group of historical writers band together into some sort of society, pay dues, and all be subscribed to one or more services which would provide a wider range of access to such newspapers than an individual could normally afford? Has anyone looked into this? Does anyone want to? If no one here, can someone put me in touch with where I might take these questions? Thanks for any help or suggestions.
