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Reno Gazette-Journal

Washoe County Library maintains an archive of the Reno Gazette-Journal (1983-present) and its predecessors, the Reno Evening Gazette (1876-1983) and Nevada State Journal (1870-1983). 

Not all years are available digitally or remotely. For assistance using these resources or for information about microfilm availability, please contact the Downtown Reno Library.

Additionally, the Sparks Tribune is available on microfilm (November 1979 through December 2007) for use at the Sparks Library.

Proquest Digital Microfilm: January 2009-present

Browse digitized editions of the RGJ beginning January 1, 2009. Digital microfilm is updated with new issues approximately three months after publication.  Digital microfilm is not searchable.

Go to Proquest: RGJ Digital Microfilm

Newspaper Archive: 1870-1977

Search and browse digitized editions of the Nevada State Journal, Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Weekly Gazette, and the Weekly Gazette and Stockman. Newspaper Archive also includes access to hundreds of other historical and current newspapers from the United States and Canada. Newspaper Archive is only available in-house at the Downtown Reno Library and Sparks Library.

Go to Newspaper Archive

Microfilm: 1870-present

The Downtown Reno Library maintains a complete collection of the Reno Gazette-Journal and its predecessors. Print copies of the RGJ are kept until microfilm is available, ensuring a complete run.

There are two microfilm readers available for use by the public. Pages and articles may be printed or saved as PDF files. You will need a flash drive to save digital copies from the microfilm.

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