How do I find images of old advertisements?

See Western Libraries Advertising Research Guide. Select the Books tab and view books in the All-American Ads series


Search Ad*Access. Includes over 7000 U.S. and Canadian advertisement covering beauty, hygiene, radio, television, transportation, and Second World War propaganda between 1911-1955.


Search the Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850-1920 database


Search The Advertising Archives. A collection of 100,000 primarily British and American advertisements, posters, and magazine covers.


ProQuest Historical Newspapers. In the "Document Type" box, check Display Ad. Then search for a company.

  • Click "Databases" in the top navigation menu to choose specific newspapers to search. Includes Canadian, UK, and US newspapers.


If you require further assistance, please contact the Business Library.

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