New Newspapers
The Springfield-Greene County Library District has expanded its newspaper microfilm collection. Previously, the Local History & Genealogy Department's microfilm focused on newspapers from Greene County, such as the News-Leader and the Ash Grove Commonwealth. The expanded collection adds many of the earliest newspapers from the surrounding counties in the Ozarks.
Now Available in the Local History & Genealogy Department at the Library Center:
Greenfield Vedette Dade County) 1867-1946
Lawrence County Chieftain 1876-1946
Billings Times (Christian County) 1900-1953
Douglas County Herald 1887-1942
Marshfield Mail (Webster County) 1893-1935
Buffalo Reflex (Dallas County) 1878-1928
Bolivar Free Press (Polk County) 1868-1932
The years covered are approximate. As with all newspapers on microfilm, there may be missing issues and even missing years, especially with the earliest dates of a paper. These papers cover a significant period of Ozarks history, and provide greater regional coverage for genealogical research.
A look at the Buffalo Reflex for February 8, 1878, begins one article "Nothing of very great importance has occurred in our district this week" followed by an article reporting the murder of George Murphey by Willis Hendricks and the shooting of Peter Looney "an inoffensive old man" by person or persons unknown.
The Library's newspaper microfilm collection will continue to grow. Look for these newspapers to be available soon:
Carthage Evening Press (Jasper County) 1941-1945
Cassville Democrat (Barry County) 1899-1925
Lebanon Rustic (Laclede County) 1903-1919
Mnt. Grove Journal (Wright County) 1898-1921
In addition to the microfilm, the Springfield-Greene County Library has also added new newspaper databases, including Newspapers.com, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Historical and America's Obituaries and Death Notices. They can be accessed through the Local History page. Home access requires a Springfield-Greene County Library card.
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