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The New York Times Photo Archive

License From The New York Times Historical Photo Archive

A Trove of Timeless Photojournalism and Historical Images

Photography is a crucial aspect of compelling, modern journalism. NYTLicensing licenses some of the most iconic images from the New York Times that highlight some of history’s most important global moments.

Explore history’s most pivotal moments and get an up-close look at the influential events and figures that have defined our age. Provide audiences exclusive access to thousands of iconic images and award-winning photojournalism.

Historical Photo Archive Details:

Access more than 4,000 historic photographs from The Times’s archive, including curated packages across a wide range of themes and subjects. 

Unmatched Historical Context

Bring a thoughtful, unique perspective to your reporting with images of world events that have been captured throughout history by the award-winning photographers of The New York Times. 

Flexible Publishing Options

All image files are delivered in the highest quality and come rights-cleared for publishing in print, online or any other way that suits your content strategy. 
The New York Times Historical Photo Archive Examples
Bringing the Storied ’27 Yankees to Life
NYTLicensing helped ESPN combine historical fiction and factual content sources from The Times archive for a groundbreaking retelling of the 1927 Yankees season.
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