How Can I Access the San José Mercury News Archive or Historical Archive?

Access to Articles from 1861 Onward (In-person):

Visit the King Library for access to articles from 1861 onward:

• Expanded Newsbank coverage from SJSU
• Microfilm and Microfiche from the California Room
  • Newspapers & Clippings
  • Clipping File Index

Access to Articles from 1900 - 1985 (Online):

Newsbank: San José Mercury News Archive: (1985-present) Full-text articles and death notices, excluding classifieds and other ads, from the San José Mercury News.

Newsbank: San José Mercury News Historical Archive: (1900-1985) Digital access to archived issues of the San Jose Mercury News; full-page scans include articles, obituaries, classifieds, and other advertising.

San Jose Mercury News Archives (1900-1985) made possible thanks to a legacy gift in loving memory of Susan Renzel Carter, a San Jose native and library lover.

Additional Access

• California Digital Newspaper Collection: Articles in the public domain (95 years and older) are available from the California Digital Newspaper Collection.
• History San José: Additional access is available from History San José and other local libraries.

Looking for current Mercury News articles?

Read the online edition at any SJPL location or from home.

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