What is available in the Article Archive?
The New York Times Article Archive contains New York Times articles dating back to 1851. Articles published since 1981 are available in text format. Articles from September 18, 1851, through December 31, 1980, are available with accompanying photos, charts and graphs. These articles are stored in PDF files and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. All articles published since 1987 are free, as are articles in the public domain (1851–1922).