Research Guides: News: Gettysburg Newspapers

Musselman Library's collection of Gettysburg and Adams County, PA newspapers

Gettysburg and Adams County, PA

The following is a chronological list of Gettysburg, PA newspaper titles available in Musselman Library in either print or microfilm form.

Note: Early Gettysburg and Adams County newspapers on microfilm are filed in the newspaper microfilm cabinets with the Gettysburg Times under the label: Gettysburg Early Miscellaneous Newspapers.

The Adams Sentinel (Nov. 19, 1800-May 21, 1867)
Available on microfilm and online via the Newspaper Archive database via Gettysburg College. Although there were numerous title changes, all the rolls of microfilm are catalogued, filed, and labeled under the title: Adams Sentinel.
Star and Sentinel (1867-1953)
Available on microfilm and online via the Newspaper Archive database via Gettysburg College. New title/continuation of The Adams Sentinel.
The Sprig of Liberty (Jan. 21, 1803-Jan. 23, 1807)
Available on microfilm and via the Newspaper Archive database via Gettysburg College. Volume numbers change throughout the run of this newspaper. The library is missing some issues.
The Compiler (Sept. 1818-Dec. 1953)
Available on microfilm and the Newspaper Archive via Gettysburg College. The title on the containers is Gettysburg Republican Compiler.
Star and Banner (April 17, 1830-May 8, 1857; Mar. 20, 1862-Mar. 10, 1864)
Available on microfilm and via the Newspaper Archive database via Gettysburg College. There were numerous title changes for this newspaper. The latest title the library has holdings for is: The Star and Banner.
The People’s Press (Jan. 2, 1835-Jan. 8, 1836)
Available on microfilm.
The Gettysburg Times (1909-present)
Musselman Library has online access via Newspaper Archive (1909-present) and Newsbank Access World News (2008-present). We also have current print issues on shelving next to the microfilm cabinets and older issues on microfilm (1909-present).

El Diario Latino. Un periodico en Español para la comunidad Latina (Aug. 27, 2003-2010)
This was a Spanish language newspaper for the Latino community that was published along with The Gettysburg Times. It is no longer in publication, but issues from its active period can be accessed via Newspaper Archive. Since it is not indexed by publication title, limit your location to Pennsylvania and then search for "Diario Latino" and a date if needed. It's included with Gettysburg Times issues.

Hanover, PA

Evening Sun
Evening Sun (Hanover, PA) (1915-Present) (Library access: 1915-1994, 2001-2004)

The Evening Sun is published in Hanover, PA, which spans York and Adams counties. It often includes news coverage for Gettysburg, PA.

Gettysburg and Adams County, PA newspapers

The following are databases that provide digital access to the full text of various Gettysburg, PA newspapers:

Access World News This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text articles from over 10,680 U.S. and international newspapers, offering diverse viewpoints on local, regional and world issues. Includes The Gettysburg Times (2008-present) and The Evening Sun (2001-present).
Google News Archive This link opens in a new window
Provides free access to the full text of various digitized newspapers from the U.S. and Canada, including current and historical titles published in Pennsylvania. Users can view the newspapers online, but cannot print.
Newspaper Archive This link opens in a new window
Contains searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as the 1600s. Use the archive to view, save and print newspapers from around the world. Includes the Gettysburg Times (1909 to 2 months ago).

Gettysburg College Publications

The Gettysburgian
Online access to issues of Gettysburg's student newspaper published from 1897 to 2004. Some more current issues are available here.
The Gettysburg Review (student publication)
Student publication, Gettysburg College (1962-1975); Available in Special Collections.
The Gettysburg Review (literary review)
Quarterly literary review, published 1988-present.
Gettysburg Cannon Bawl
Online access to Gettysburg College student publication (1924-1927).
The Blister
Online access to Gettysburg College student publication (1921-1927).
Pennsylvania College Monthly
Online access to Gettysburg College student publication (1877-1893).
Gettysburg
Quarterly alumni magazine published since 1919.
Archived issues of The Gettysburg Alumnus (1930-1973).
The Spectrum (1892-1946)
Student-produced magazine.

**Gettysburg College History in Special Collections--a complete listing of College and Student Publications