The law library subscribes to some databases with historical federal dockets coverage. Gale's Landmark Records of the U.S. Courts of Appeals contains docket materials from signfiicant historical U.S. Courts of Appeals cases from 1891-1980, while ProQuest's Supreme Court Insights contains docket materials from 1899 to the present.
Of course, if you are having trouble navigating these databases or finding docket materials don't hestitate to ask a librarian!