PA Photos and Documents

Explore millions of digitized photographs, documents, and newspapers from Pennsylvania's rich and varied history. The collections are provided by libraries and other organizations across the Commonwealth, and include collections covering subjects such as:

  • Art & Architecture
  • Church & Missionary History
  • Genealogy
  • Newspapers
  • PA Civil War History
  • Postcards
  • School and College History
  • Women’s History
  • Yearbooks

You’ll be amazed by what you find!

Patriot-News Collection

Explore Central Pennsylvania history through local news, events and people with the Patriot-News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

NewsBank - America's News 2020

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Patriot-News. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.