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Local History Archives - June 2010

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Fourth of July 1887

Published June 30, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

The Springfield Republican printed various articles about the Fourth of July celebration, including a description of the fireworks display in the square and who was hurt at other demonstrations.  More...
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California Emigration

Published June 21, 2010  Submitted by: Michael

Emigration from Southwest Missouri to California was reported in the Osceola Independent and reprinted in the Springfield Mirror newspaper in 1856.  More...
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Southwest Missouri State University Pool in 1952

Published June 14, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

It wasn't as crowded as the public pools, but the Southwest Missouri State University pool was busy enough in the summer of 1952.  More...
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Fellows Lake

Published June 7, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

Fellows Lake is one of two lakes that supply Springfield with water.  Find more Information about Fellows Lake from this booklet published by the Springfield City Water Company [now a part of City Utilities].   More...
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George Foreman

Published June 1, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

When George Foreman fought in Springfield in 1987 he was beginning a career comeback that would lead him to a world championship in 1994.  More...

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