Changes coming to MOBIUS soon! Find out more.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library elevator from the basement to the 2nd floor is not operational. Please ask a staff member if you need assistance. The branch will close for renovations May 6. Find out more.

The Library

thelibrary.org Springfield-Greene County Library District Springfield, Missouri

Local History Archives - May 2018

Tent Theatre

Published May 25, 2018 Submitted by: Renee

Drs. Robert K. Gilmore and Irene Coger, founders of the MSU Tent Theater, were surprised by the turnout of the first season in 1963. Instead, every performance had a full house.

Leon "Abner" Weaver

Published May 5, 2018 Submitted by: Renee

The death of Leon "Abner" Weaver, famous in vaudeville and movies, was noted in the News & Leader May 28, 1950.

Stay Informed

You can receive the latest Local History articles via email or, via RSS feed. Signing up is quick and easy, just click the applicable link below.

Email list RSS feed