Planning Your Newspaper Search

To increase your chances of finding your research subject in newspapers, databases, and other sources, take a few moments to plan out your search.

Subject

First, note what you know about your subject. Play the name game and note variations on the subject's name. Then, note the most likely places and time periods.

Alternate spellings and terms to search

State

County

City

Neighboring communities

Time Period

Potential Newspaper Sources