Primary Sources: Find Historical Magazines

Periodicals published between 1740 and 1940, including special interest and general magazines, literary and professional journals, children's and women's magazines and many other historically-significant periodicals.

Periodicals published from the 1680s to the 1930s (fully keyword searchable).

A complete searchable copy of every issue of The Economist from 1843 to 2020. Search "The Economist" in Sherlock to access the most recent issue.

Full text of 19th century British magazines.

Digitized, full-image journal articles of backfiles for periodicals in the humanities and social sciences.

Titles include Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, US News & World Report, and The Nation.

American magazine articles published between 1890 and 1982 (citations only).

Digitized catalogues, pamphlets, trade cards, and other marketing materials originally directed toward the American consumer.

Full backfiles of leading women’s interest consumer magazines.

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