Missouri's Bicentennial
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n July 2021 the Library District will host a traveling exhibit for Missouri's Bicentennial. View the online version now and discover Missouri's Struggle for Statehood.
DIGITAL ARCHIVE
ARTICLES
New Year 1933
Harry Durst, Mayor of Springfield in 1933, welcomes the New Year portrayed by Joan Crawford Rice.
Christmas dinner
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In 1986, Hamby's, St. Mary's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church and Northside Christian Church joined forces to deliver over 140 meals to homebound elderly residents.
Death of Nathan Boone
Colonel Nathan Boone died in 1856. A brief biographical sketch of his military career was provided in the Springfield Advertiser and Randolph Citizen.
Thanksgiving 1910
A short background piece on the history of Thanksgiving followed by a tongue-in-cheek look at the day.
Programs and Events
Wednesday, January 20- Exploring Genealogy
10 a.m. Virtual
- Exploring Genealogy
7 p.m. Virtual
- Exploring Genealogy
10 a.m. Virtual
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65810-1723
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