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The library also provides access to New York Times articles (though not video / images, etc) through ProQuest:
1980 - present. Comprehensive digital coverage. News stories, sports, business, culture, editorials, editorial cartoons, obituaries and letters to the editor from well-known authors are indexed and searchable in this database. Cited articles include an abstract.
Access to older issues of the New York Times (from 1851-2008) is available through ProQuest Historical Newspapers:
1851 - 2008. Provides access to NYT content just as it appeared when first printed. Includes news stories, advertising, cartoons, editorials, photographs, and more.
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