When I started working on my family history about 14 years ago, one of the resources I quickly developed a love for were historical newspapers. I found them fascinating as they are full of so many different types of information! When I reached a point where I wanted to give back to the genealogy community, old newspapers were where I quickly focused. Being in Nashville, Tennessee and having access to the Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA) meant that I could tap into their holdings and help share what I was finding. Fast forward to present day and I am utterly tickled that I was invited to present for the TSLA Workshop Series recently – the topic I chose – historical newspapers! Many thanks to TSLA and Friends of the TSLA for the invite.
The presentation, which I gave on January 26, 2019, is online for free if you are interested in viewing it. Visit the video web page here to download the handout. I give an overview of researching with historical papers, mostly in Tennessee, but there are strategies and suggestions that are helpful no matter which state you are in. Enjoy!
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