History of Durham

  The years listed after each title represent the scope of Duke's holdings of the title. Be aware that we have coverage gaps for several of the newspapers below. For complete holdings and location information, consult the staff in the Microforms Department.

Newspapers Currently Received

Carolina Times 1937-date

Durham Morning Herald 1901-1990 (scattered earlier issues)
In particular, note the April 26, 1953, Centennial Anniversary edition.
Durham Sun 1947-1990 (scattered earlier issues)
Durham Herald-Sun 1991-date
On January 1, 1991, the Durham Herald-Sun was formed from the merger of the Durham Morning Herald and the Durham Sun.

Indexes for the Durham Morning Herald and Durham Sun are shelved on the back wall of the reference department index area.
Durham Morning Herald Index 1930-1969
Durham Morning Herald/Sun Index 1970-1981
Ind-ex: An Index to Durham Morning Herald; The Durham Sun 1981-1990

The Independent 1992-1996 and the current month
Index to the North Carolina Independent and the Independent 1983-1996
Perkins/Bostock Reference Microforms and Newspaper Index Area AI21 .N678 1983/1996

The News and Observer 1880-date; 1991-date is also available in America's Newspapers.
News and Observer Index 1926-1974
Perkins Microfilm S151A
News and Observer Index 1967-1973, 1975-1976
Perkins Reference Newspaper Index Area 071.56551 N558x
News and Observer Index Microfiche Edition 1974, 1977-1981, 1988
Perkins Reference Newspaper Index Area 071.56551 N558x

Newspapers No Longer Received

Carolina Plain Dealer 1972

The Clarion 1924-1926

Durham Daily Globe 1889-1894

Durham Recorder 1820-1911
Also known as the "Hillsboro Recorder".

Durham Tobacco Plant 1872-1889

Durham Miscellaneous Newspapers
A microfilm collection from the North Carolina State Department of Archives and History. Contains their holdings of twelve Durham newspapers from 1876-1898.

North Carolina Leader 1966-1979

For further information about many early (pre-1900) publications, see:

Blakely, Florence. A Sketch of the Newspaper and Periodical Press of Durham, North Carolina. 1954.
Brief descriptions of the newspapers and periodicals published in Durham between 1872 and 1900.
Perkins Pamphlet Collection 11735

Periodicals

For more information on locations, holdings, and dates of coverage for individual titles, consult the online catalog or the staff at the Current Periodicals desk.

Durham Commentary 1954-1956	North Carolina Anvil 1967-1983
The Durham Record 1983	Southern Exposure 1973-date
Durham Voter's Alliance 1980-1982	Triangle Magazine 1972-1973
Eno 1973-date