Quick tip: Free access to Dutch-American newspapers

Front page of Sheboygan NieuwsbodeThe Royal Library of the Netherlands has a website Delpher that provides free access to historical newspapers. Six Dutch-American newspapers have been added to the site:

  • Sheboygan Nieuwsbode (1849-1861)
  • De Grondwet (1883-1938)
  • De Volksvriend (1892-1938)
  • De Volksstem (1890-1911)
  • Het Oosten (1914-1936)
  • Onze Toekomst (1925-1927 and 1945-1952)

The missing years will come online later this year.

About Yvette Hoitink

Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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