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A century of Southern California history, fully integrated with the most comprehensive aggregated news resource in the worldValuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline

Overview San Diego’s oldest surviving newspaper, known today as The San Diego Union-Tribune, provides an unmatched record of daily life in Southern California. From the region’s early struggles to attract permanent residents to its explosive economic growth, the booms and busts of Southern California are captured in astounding detail, offering valuable teaching and research opportunities for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. Providing the San Diego Union historical archive as part of the most comprehensive aggregated news resource in the world creates a seamless continuum of coverage from the 19th century to today.

Firsthand perspectives of early Southern California history From its early years covering a down-on-its-luck seaside town of just over 2,000 people, the San Diego Union quickly established itself as a leading voice in Southern California. Through the development of San Diego’s ports and military bases, its struggles with drought and farming, and the arrival of the town’s first railroad, the Union provided pithy commentary and firsthand accounts of the burgeoning economy.

In-depth coverage of 20th-century urbanization and growthFrom the rise of the automobile to the development of aircraft factories to the influence of Hollywood, The San Diego Union-Tribune provides a uniquely local perspective of Southern California’s contributions to national industry and culture. And as the oldest newspaper in one of the nation’s most diverse regions, the Union-Tribune also provides valuable insight into Hispanic life, Asian immigration, American Indian and African American history. With firsthand reporting on the Great Depression, real estate booms and border issues, The San Diego Union-Tribune is an essential resource for students and scholars of 20th-century history.

A continuum of coverage streamlines researchThis historical newspaper archive is fully integrated with not only the most recent news from The San Diego Union-Tribune but also thousands of current information sources. These diverse sources, many of which are unavailable elsewhere, offer extensive local, regional, national and international coverage, providing valuable perspectives from around the world. By accessing historical newspapers and current news sources together in one integrated interface, users enjoy a unique, deep and seamless research experience.

The San Diego Union-Tribune (1871-Today)A unique, seamless research experience

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