Oklahoman historical archives

Research Oklahoma through The Oklahoman digital archives collection.

Research history through The Oklahoman Collection with coverage from 1901 through current.

Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Available in-library and remotely 24/7 on any device.

Famously described as the first draft of history, local newspapers serve as authoritative sources of news, government and community information—including birth, marriage and death notices—spanning decades and eras, if not centuries. A historical newspaper archive offers a unique searchabledigital edition of a community’s local history, with the library playing a central role in providing access to this local treasure.

Instant, around-the-clock access to the archive can bring local history to life for a new generation. Fresh opportunities for original local history research become limitless. Possible uses include:

• Genealogists will uncover previously unknown aspects of their family lineage from obituaries and other news items, including society columns, casualty reports, sports stories and more.
• Local government officials, historic preservationists and members of diverse community groups will use the archive to meet a wide range of research needs.
• Property owners, real estate agents, small business owners, and attorneys will discover timely answers to an array of local questions.
• History buffs will spend hours uncovering lost details about local people, places and events, while all citizens will enjoy looking back at everyday life of yesteryear.