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This week in history remembers leaders lost and celebrates overseas wins. From politicians passing, military operations, and extinct animals, you’re sure to learn something new this week. Join me as we explore the stories of the past through the pages of the Community History Archives.

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This Week in History: June 1st through June 7th

In honor of Independence Day, this week in history is all about groundbreaking moments in American history. Agreements and battles that shaped our country, the Civil Rights Act that brought liberty and justice to all Americans, and the united effort to find an American legend are all a part of this week’s window into the past.

Advantage Archives

Advantage Archive 3d ago

“It’s exciting to have this project underway not just for the added layer of preservation, but also to make this content available for free to everyone. The ease of access is wonderful — users can browse our historical local newspapers from home and have the ability to limit searches by using specific names, keywords and date ranges,” said Erika Grubbs

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New library resource offers access to history through newspapers

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville Newspapers Digitized is a new e-resource at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County that gives easy access to local newspapers, beginning with The Western Herald, first published in 1806, which grew into the Herald-Star. The library is in partnership with Advantage Archives and is digitizing the library’s microfilmed newspaper collection. […]

Weirton Daily Times

Advantage Archive May 26

Celebrate Memorial Day with Advantage Archives! Earlier this week, we honored those who lost their lives while fighting for our country. Observed annually on the last Monday in May, this federal holiday dates back to 1868. Join us in exploring the history of Memorial Day through the resources of the Community History Archives!
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This Week in History: May 25th through 31st

In honor of Independence Day, this week in history is all about groundbreaking moments in American history. Agreements and battles that shaped our country, the Civil Rights Act that brought liberty and justice to all Americans, and the united effort to find an American legend are all a part of this week’s window into the past.

Advantage Archives

Advantage Archive May 26

“Historical newspapers are a wonderful source of local news,” Kitko said. “Early newspapers frequently included detailed social columns, reunion notices, probate information, teacher certifications, business advertisements and reports from neighboring counties. Local newspapers and ethnic publications may contain fuller accounts of a person’s life or death.”

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Wayne County newspapers help preserve local history and family records

Historic Wayne County newspapers are helping genealogists and local historians trace family stories, military service and community life through digitized archives. A recent Wayne County Public Library presentation highlighted how these records remain a valuable resource for Ohio researchers.

yourohionews

Advantage Archive May 18

This week, we will recount stories that made history. From a royal wedding to westward expansion, we are sharing significant events that made headlines in these days over the last few centuries. Join me for a dive into the past through the pages of the Community History Archives!

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This Week in History: May 18th through 24th

In honor of Independence Day, this week in history is all about groundbreaking moments in American history. Agreements and battles that shaped our country, the Civil Rights Act that brought liberty and justice to all Americans, and the united effort to find an American legend are all a part of this week’s window into the past.

Advantage Archives

Advantage Archive May 5

From rising gas prices to falling regimes, this week in history is packed full of educational and entertaining stories. With big events like V-E Day and smaller segments like old ‘Today in History’ articles, the community history archives have it all. Join me as we explore the stories that made headlines this week in years past!

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This Week in History: May 4th Through 10th

In honor of Independence Day, this week in history is all about groundbreaking moments in American history. Agreements and battles that shaped our country, the Civil Rights Act that brought liberty and justice to all Americans, and the united effort to find an American legend are all a part of this week’s window into the past.

Advantage Archives

Advantage Archive May 4

Local newspapers tell the story of our communities, and efforts like this are making sure those stories are preserved.

Digitizing newspapers keeps history accessible and searchable for future generations.

Take a look at what’s happening here:
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#LocalHistory #Newspapers #Digitization #Preservation

State effort to digitize local newspapers keeps history alive

The North Dakota State Historical Society is continuing efforts to digitize issues of some of the state's dozens of local newspapers for the public to view.

KFYR

Advantage Archive Apr 27

This week in history features stories big and small! From the historic headlines to the hidden gems, the invaluable resources in our partners’ Community History Archives have it all. Join me in exploring the days of April 27th through May 3rd across the years from a new perspective.

https://zurl.co/aG2CX

This Week in History: April 27 through May 3

In honor of Independence Day, this week in history is all about groundbreaking moments in American history. Agreements and battles that shaped our country, the Civil Rights Act that brought liberty and justice to all Americans, and the united effort to find an American legend are all a part of this week’s window into the past.

Advantage Archives

Advantage Archive Apr 27

The Oceanside Island Park Herald is now more accessible than ever, with decades of local history transformed into a searchable digital archive.

This is what preservation looks like in action.

Oceanside/Island Park Herald archives go digital, ending microfilm era

Library patrons once had to rely on microfilm to search past editions of the Oceanside/Island Park Herald, threading reels into bulky readers and scanning pages by hand to find specific articles.

Herald Community Newspapers

Advantage Archive Apr 17

We will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Sunday, the 19th, from 5:00 - 7:00 AM CST. During this time, access to the archive may be temporarily unavailable. We appreciate your patience as we improve our systems and user experience.