Research Resources - Articles
Research Resources,
Regional,
Local History
Published December 13, 2010
Submitted by: Renee

Springfield's first flag was hand stiched by Mrs. Phoebe Hensley, secretary of the Commercial club in 1938.
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Research Resources,
Local History
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.
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Research Resources,
Local History
Published June 26, 2009
Submitted by: Renee

If you are planning a trip to Springfield, Missouri, this article will give you an outline of materials available at the Local History and Genealogy department at the Library Center.
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Newspapers,
Research Resources,
Local History
Published May 19, 2009
Submitted by: Renee

A newspaper article about the Hall family of the Frisco Railroad could inspire you to search for your family members.
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Military,
Research Resources,
Local History
Published March 31, 2009
Submitted by: Renee

We compiled a list of web sites you may find useful for researching your Civil War ancestor. The list includes general sites, sites for individual states and a few sites that require payment to access.
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