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Local History Archives - November 2020

Thanksgiving 1910

Published November 25, 2020 Submitted by: Renee

A short background piece on the history of Thanksgiving followed by a tongue-in-cheek look at the day.

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John S. Phelps Funeral

Published November 6, 2020 Submitted by: Renee

The 1886 burial of ex-governor John S. Phelps is described in depth in the Springfield Daily Leader. The article lists the many Missouri dignitaries in attendance, the order of procession, and describes the service before he was laid to rest in Hazelwood Cemetery.

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