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March is Irish-American Heritage Month, but for many Americans with Irish ancestry, tracing family lines back to Ireland can be difficult. Take a lack of
On April 1, 1950, some 150,000 census workers, armed with pencils and thick pads of census schedules, set out to visit every residence in the
150 years ago, in March 1872, a sprawling volcanic plateau filled with colorful acid pools, gurgling mud springs, and soaring geysers became the United States’
In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to spotlight some of our Black History newspapers. These papers are either Black-owned or covered news relevant
On a January day in 1942, a young Black man penned a letter to the editor at the Pittsburgh Courier asking a poignant question, “Should
26 Dec 1925, Sat The Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville, Illinois) Newspapers.com We love vintage newspaper recipes, but admittedly some of them can be hard to follow
27 Sep 1919, Sat The Star Press (Muncie, Indiana) Newspapers.com Birth announcements, marriage announcements, and obituaries are invaluable in family history research, but those certainly
In the late 1800s, people flocked to the shores of Lake Michigan to play in the sand. Visitors loved to climb a 200-foot landmark dune
It’s time to jump into a new year, but before we do, let’s take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together in 2021.
The holiday season seems to bring out the best in people. Acts of service, kindness, and generosity are contagious and tend to envelop everyone around
15 Dec 1922, Fri The Nebraska Farm Journal (Topeka, Kansas) Newspapers.com Looking for household tips and tricks? It’s not a new phenomenon! Historical newspapers reveal
