Newspapers of Maryland
Newspapers are an important part of the Maryland Collection. The tradition of Maryland newspapers begins with the founding of the Maryland Gazette by William Parks in 1727. This title was revived by the Green printing dynasty of Annapolis who published the Maryland Gazette from 1745 to 1839. Anna Catherine Green and Mary Katherine Goddard are two notable women who published newspapers in eighteenth-century Maryland. In the 19th century, newspapers proliferated not only in Baltimore City, but also in most county seats and communities of any size in Maryland. The Marylandia and Rare Books Department has a growing collection of Maryland newspaper titles, much of it on microfilm. The majority of the newspapers date from the 19th and 20th centuries; however, a select few date back to the 18th century. Researchers should consult the catalog for locations, as some titles such as the Baltimore Sun are located in McKeldin Periodicals & Microforms.
Email the subject area specialist or call (301) 405-9210 for more information.
Related Newspaper Resources:
- Maryland Newspaper Project
A Guide to the Maryland State Archives project to microfilm 234 Maryland newspapers.
- U.S.
Newspaper Program
Information on the USNP, a national effort to locate, catalog, preserve on microfilm, and make available newspapers published in the U.S. from the 18th century to present. Includes a list of program participants in every state.
