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Read U.S. newspapers published in the 19th century. 

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Find accurate information to help you complete school assignments or explore your interests. Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Get articles, images, definitions, and websites from lots of trusted sources.

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Finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document.​

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• Primary Search (elementary school).
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• MAS Complete (high school).
• History Reference Center.
• Flipster eMagazines.
• Novelist Plus (book and audiobook recommendations).

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Government documents that provide public information about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government.

Read, email, or print nonfiction books and articles. Search for facts in encyclopedias and directories.

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• Business Plans Handbook Get ideas for your business plan. Read plans used to find funding for other small businesses. Find plans in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
• College Blue Book Look up 2 and 4-year colleges and the degrees offered.
• Financial Aid Sources Search for scholarships, fellowships, and loans.

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Explore both sides of an issue. Use statistics and primary sources to weigh pros and cons. Read articles written from diverse perspectives to understand others better.

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Congressional Record, Federal Register, Bills, legislative calendars, and other searchable government documents.

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Discover history from ancient times to the current era.

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Find legal forms, research guides, podcasts, services, and more.

Read articles from:

• New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and
• New York Times (1857-to three years before the current year).

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Read articles from over 400 years of newspapers. Explore family history, small-town events, and news from around the world.

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Printed newspaper pages often end up being too small to read. If you want to print an article, "clip" the article first for a clearer printout. Watch this video to find out how to use the clipping feature.

You can also order a newspaper reproduction print. Watch this video to find out how to order a print.

Find large scale maps of Washington cities and towns. Explore detailed views that show street blocks and building numbers. Maps range from 1867-1970.

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Access to historical Washington State newspapers through the Washington State Library. To access some of these resources you may need a Washington State Library card.