LibGuides: Political Cartoons: Databases

Library Databases

Academic Search Complete
Search Tip:
Select Illustrations from the "Image Quick View Types" on the left hand bottom side of the screen. Then select your search terms and type the term "Cartoons" in the second search line. Change "select a field" to "SU subject" in the drop down menu to the right of the term.
Image retrieval on this database can sometimes be quirky.

New York Public Library Digital Collections

Browse collections or search by genre. Here is the link for "political cartoons" genre. For a more targeted search, simply type search terms into the search box on the top right corner. Click on the cartoon to view. Each record also provides the correction citation in MLA, APA, Chicago Style, etc.

New York Times Historical File
Search Tip:
Under "Document Type" (on left hand side of screen) click on Editorial Cartoon.
ProQuest Social Sciences Premium Collection
Search Tip:
Under Document Type, click "Editorial Cartoon/Comic". Then go back to the top of the page and put in your search terms.