New York Times 1851-2018 This link opens in a new windowFull-text ProQuest database consists of scanned images of the actual paper. Sawyer Library has current NYT issues in print and back issues on microfilm. In addition to articles, users can search for obituaries, a good source of biographical information. For more up-to-date issues check LexisNexis Academic for the NYT, as well as full-text of many other domestic and international newspapers.