The Index is also useful in locating material in other newspapers because it gives a clue to the date of an event. Brief synopses of articles answer some questions without having to go to the paper itself. Citations include date, page, and column number. The arrangement and subject headings are unique to this index, so check the front of the volume for instructions. You can use this index to follow the course of particular events throughout the year.
Narrow topics are often cross-referenced to an article listed under a broader topic.
An index to the volumes of the New York Times Index rather than to the newspaper itself. References are to the date and page of the index volumes. This index covers 1851-1989. Printed indexes to other major U.S. papers can also be found in Olin Reference. Most of these papers are available in the Newspaper Room, downstairs in Olin Library.