San Francisco Chronicle Archives

If you know someone who is an avid reader of the publication serving the Bay Area, then searching our San Francisco Chronicle historical archives will help you find an original newspaper to make a fascinating gift. Whether it’s a special birthday or an anniversary, you can select a date that’s memorable to you or a loved one and discover what events made headline news at the time. Our San Francisco Chronicle back issues make sentimental gifts for any occasion that won’t ever be forgotten, and we have thousands of back issues to choose from!

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San Francisco Chronicle

The San Francisco Chronicle serves primarily the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California and publishes daily. Founded in 1865 as the Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H. de Young, the newspaper is now owned by the Hearst Corporation who bought the newspaper from the de Young family in 2000. The San Francisco Chronicle is the only daily newspaper covering the city and county of San Francisco.

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R Brown June 7 2023

This was a gift of a newspaper from the…

This was a gift of a newspaper from the day my father was born given to him as a birthday gift. He loved it.

Linette Kister June 1 2023

Newspaper was delivered on time and…

Newspaper was delivered on time and packaged safely. The Newspaper was completely flat with no wrinkles. Immaculate condition. My husband was very pleased and we look forward to displaying the newspaper for years to come.

Jennifer Day June 1 2023

This was a wonderfully unique gift for…

This was a wonderfully unique gift for my father’s 80th birthday. The presentation box was lovely and it arrived quickly.

Barbara Dean June 1 2023

What a great gift

What a great gift! I purchased the NY Times newspaper from 75 years ago for a friend's 75th birthday. It arrived as promised, and my friend continues to read the newspaper and shares the highlights with me. It was a winner!

diann brashier May 31 2023

The package arrived damaged …

The package arrived damaged and customer service got right on it and took care of the problem in a very timely manner.. Excellent service and a great product!!!

Princess Poole May 30 2023

We gave a copy to my dad for his 85th…

We gave a copy to my dad for his 85th birthday (May 31, 1938 and he was in tears of happiness and couldn't believe I was able to find something like that. What a wonderful gift!

Elton Follett May 30 2023

Positive experience.

The paper was beautifully presented and arrived earlier than expected. Positive experience.

Oliver Ihasz May 23 2023

You guys are a class act!!

Made a PERFECT gift.