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Kansas Newspaper Access at K-State Libraries
Use the subpages on the left for specific information on the Collegian and the Mercury.
Current Issues
K-State Libraries subscribes to several Kansas newspapers and keeps the most recent issues in Hale Library. They are located in the periodical and newspaper section of Room 240 and are non-circulating.
Historic Issues
Use our databases to search and view historic articles in Kansas newspapers.
- Kansas Historical Newspapers Archive, 1841-1981 (America’s Historical Newspapers)Publication Dates Covered: 1841-1981 Paid for by K-State Libraries
Collection of significant historical Kansas newspapers from the time before Kansas was a state, to the recent past. Includes complete, searchable issues. These newspapers are a subset of African-American Newspapers, Series II. - Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
Publication Dates Covered: 1756-1963 Free Resource
Search U.S. newspapers (or just Kansas Newspapers) published between 1777 and 1963.. Excellent database of primary source material.
Kansas Historical Society
The Historical Society has a nearly comprehensive collection of newspapers (microfilm and electronic) for the state. Kansas residents may borrow newspaper microfilm by placing a request with their local library for an interlibrary loan. Many newspapers dating from 1854-1922 are also online and free for Kansas residents to use.
Manhattan Public Library
Paper Issues
For a list of all current physical newspaper holdings at the Manhattan Pubic Library, including several Kansas Newspapers - see the Manhattan Public Library Catalog.
Online Issues
Online resources through the Manhattan Public Library may require a Manhattan Public Library card to access. You can register for a library card through the Manhattan Public Library website.
- NewsBankDigital copies of the Manhattan Mercury, Kansas City Star, Topeka Capital-Journal, Wichita Eagle, as well as other state, national, and international newspapers. Some issues may be text only.
