Microfilm:
The Indiana State Library maintains a microfilm archive of newspapers from around the state. Use the Indiana Newspaper Microfilm Holdings index in Indiana Legacy to search our collection.
The Indiana State Library has a small collection of Out-of-State Microfilm Holdings.
The Indiana newspaper microfilm archive is located on the 2nd floor of the Indiana State Library and is open to the public. Bring a flash drive and save at no charge, or it is $0.25 to print. Most of these reels are available to be borrowed through inter-library loan.
Digitized Historic Indiana Newspapers:
Some historic Indiana newspapers have been digitized and can be accessed for free from any computer through Hoosier State Chronicles.
Indiana residents have access to a selection of papers for free through INSPIRE. This is made possible by a partnership between the Indiana State Library and Newspapers.com. Go to INSPIRE and look for the Newspapers.com logo.
To see a full list of freely-accessible digitized historic Indiana newspapers please visit the Hoosier State Chronicles blog. See also, Marist College's listing of digitized African American newspapers.
Subscription-accessible historic newspaper databases available within the Indiana State Library:
Indianapolis Star (1903-Present) – ProQuest
Print newspaper collection
Original Print Indianapolis Newspaper Holdings
Original Print Non-Indianapolis Newspaper Holdings
Out-of-state original print newspaper holdings
Archiving current Indiana newspapers
The Indiana State Library is invested in archiving Indiana's current local newspapers. Learn more about our efforts on ISL's Newspaper Preservation Blog.
Questions or concerns? If you have any questions, please contact the Indiana Collection using the Ask a Librarian service, or call 317-232-3670.
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