How Can I Access the San José Mercury News 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 1884 Onward (Online):

• Evening News (1884-1983): Full-page scans of the evening edition, originally published under various names.
• San José Mercury News (1900-1985): Full-page scans, including articles, obituaries, classifieds, and other advertising.
• The Mercury News (1985-present): Full-text articles and death notices, excluding images, classifieds, and other ads.

San Jose Mercury News Historical Archives (1884-1985) made possible thanks to a legacy gift in loving memory of Susan Renzel Carter, a San José native and library lover.

Additional Access

• California Digital Newspaper Collection: Articles in the public domain (95 years and older).
• History San José: Obituaries index and other local history materials.

Looking for current Mercury News articles?

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

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