Chicago Reader

The Newberry Library holds a large number of journalism modern manuscript collections.

Chicago Reader. Records, ca. 1970-2005.
Accounting records, subscription reports, editorial correspondence, articles in manuscript, and other records of the Chicago Reader. An alternative-press weekly published since 1971 and distributed primarily on Chicago's north side, the Reader focuses on the arts and cultural events, city politics, and literary journalism. Includes extensive photograph collections for music, drama, dance, neighborhood news, columns, and feature articles.