You may already know of this site. I came across it when looking for something else. http://www.papersindex.com/search.php The index starts in 1900 . This is from their FAQ. _____________________________________________________________________________________- "The index is a selective index, which means that only 'relevant' articles or storylines are to be indexed. It aims to be a record of the important political, social, and economic events that shaped the evolution of the city during the 20th century, and, in general terms, the articles included in the index will reflect that. Not Included Minutiae such as advertisements, routine court cases, routine sports reports, entertainment notices, birth, marriage and death notices (except obituaries) National and international news - which features very prominently in the earlier papers (see also national and international items, below) For Inclusion: a.. Items relating to: new buildings, new industries, closure of old industries, infrastructural developments, hospitals, retail developments, political developments, the religious life of the communities, elections, community initiatives, major events/festivals, significant court cases, community relations, education, the 'Troubles' in Derry, etc. Also regular features relating to Derry Corporation, Boards of Guardians (the Workhouse), Port and Harbour Commissioners, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Derry Asylum. Also: b.. Editorials - only if they are commentary on local stories or situations, or on stories or situations which, though not local, have had a clear impact on, or significance for, the town and its people. c.. Letters - only if they are from individuals directly involved in stories which are current, if they contain significant information which adds to our knowledge of stories, or if they explain or represent the views of important local groups, bodies or individuals. d.. Sports and entertainment items - only if they relate to the broad organization and development of a particular sport in the area - or if they reflect or provide local examples of a wider national trend. An example of this latter would be the development of the GAA and the Feis in Derry, which have to be seen in the context of the development and growth of the Gaelic Revival in Ireland at the turn of the century. e.. National or international items - only if they relate to events which contributed to the shaping of the national psyche, or had an obvious local impact. Events such as the Battle of the Somme or the Easter Rising would be examples here." f.. _____________________________________________________________________________________ I found the index poor on peoples' names - not surprising given its remit- but good on placenames. On subjects it looks fascinating. I tried Yeomanry, Workhouse and shipping. Rachel