Local History Archives

Local History Archives - July 2009

Crime, Regional, Local History

Frank James at the Fair

Published July 30, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

Frank James fires shots; causes stampede and escapes from Greene County jail. An interview in 1898 at the Fair. More...

Maps, Beginners Guides, Regional, Local History

Floating on Ozarks Rivers

Published July 24, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

Books and websites that can help you prepare for floating down the beautiful streams and rivers in Missouri and Arkansas
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Cemeteries, Local History

Gravestone Preservation Workshop

Published July 14, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

Saturday, July 25, 2009. Jon Appell, gravestone conservator, will conduct a gravestone preservation workshop at the historic Squibb Cemetery.

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Research Resources, Local History

Antique Ordinances

Published July 2, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

The Library Center has a copy of the Springfield, Mo., 1887 City Ordinances that regulate the shooting of firecrackers and disposal of melon rinds and other fruit. More...