World War I Veterans Fundraiser
In order to raise money for disabled soldiers from the First World War, several Springfield groups sold "tags" for people to wear.
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State Normal School Halloween 1909
The State Normal School, which would later become MSU, gave a Halloween party that was attended by three hundred people in 1909.
Local History and Genealogy Department's new look
The Local History and Genealogy Department has new carpet and a new layout!
Blue man of Spring Creek
If you have seen a giant of a man covered in hair so black that it looks blue, you are not the first. A 1924 newspaper article gives the account of the Blue Man who had been spotted off and on in Douglas County for sixty years.
Willa Stewart
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Willa Stewart, a Springfield native, performed for many opera companies in London, Rome, Vienna, New York and Chicago, and often performed concerts in Springfield.
Bookmobile 1954
The Bookmobile in 1954 made many stops to keep children and adults supplied with books during the summer months.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
A short introduction to Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Harry Blackstone
Harry Blackstone, master magician, entertained guests at the Colonial Hotel while waiting for his car to be repaired. He and his wife had a minor car accident on their way to Texas. They were then on to Hollywood to make a movie.
Spanish War Veterans Observe Flag Day
The United Spanish War Veterans, Ozark Camp No. 9, urged all Spanish-American War Veterans to display the Stars and Stripes on Flag Day, 1908.
1880 Census
Newspaper articles give interesting background on the 1880 Federal Census; including the amount of pay enumerators received.
FAA building
Hank Billings, author, and Betty Love, photographer, give a behind the scene glimpse of the Springfield Airport in 1961.
The Green Book
For many Americans, the 1950's were a golden age of driving. 
For African Americans, travel along Route 66 was a challenge that required them to pack their own provisions because they could not count on receiving goods or services, regardless of how much money they had.
Rothermel Mill
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A short history of the Greene County Roller Mill that was later known as the Rothermel Brothers Milling Company.
Kilties
What did it take to be a Kiltie? This short article covers some of the requirements sophomore girls needed to meet to become a member of the marching group in 1953.
Fern Nance Shumate
The obituary of Fern Elaine Nance Shumate gives a history of a local journalist and author and a glimpse into her full life.