Resource: Those Small town newspapers from the mid 1970's.

7th Mississippi Infantry

Brev. Brig. Gen'l
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Southwest Mississippi
Tonight I accidentally hit a gold mine of information that answered a few questions and filled in some gaps about my ancestors.

Many members will remember our nation's bicentennial celebration that roughly started around 1974 and culminated with the fireworks on July 4, 1976.

Does this logo bring back memories ?

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Anyway . . . while going through some old trunks in my attic tonight, I found many issues of my Dad's small town weekly newspaper from that era.

I can only believe he saved these issues because of the historical articles.

Many of these articles were interviews with the remaining (albeit elderly) children and Grandchildren of the town's original settlers. Great personal stories about the local history.

Although I found nothing new about my ancestor's Civil War experiences, I was able to get a better picture of their War of 1812 / Creek War service.

So. . . I wanted to remind everyone that most media outlets during the mid 1970's were doing more local interest historical features than normal.

These mid 70's newspapers may be able to help others in their family research. :thumbsup:
 
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Tonight I accidentally hit a gold mine of information that answered a few questions and filled in some gaps about my ancestors.

Many members will remember our nation's bicentennial celebration that roughly started around 1974 and culminated with the fireworks on July 4, 1976.

Does this logo bring back memories ?

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Anyway . . . while going through some old trunks in my attic tonight, I found many issues of my Dad's small town weekly newspaper from that era.

I can only believe he saved these issues because of the historical articles.

Many of these articles were interviews with the remaining (albeit elderly) children and Grandchildren of the town's original settlers. Great personal stories about the local history.

Although I found nothing new about my ancestor's Civil War experiences, I was able to get a better picture of their War of 1812 / Creek War service.

So. . . I wanted to remind everyone that most media outlets during the mid 1970's were doing more local interest historical features than normal.

These mid 70's newspapers may be able to help others in their family research. :thumbsup:

High fives on the find in your attic!

Yeah, our nation's Bicentennial was one heckuva birthday party!:dance:
 
We'd sing and dance forever and a day

We'd live the life we choose

We'd fight and never lose

For we were young and sure to have our way.

La la la la la la...:dance:
Most excellent song, Chellers. Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end.
 
Thirty years ago I worked for the weekly newspaper in my town. I had an occasion when I had to go into the basement for something, and lo and behold were stack upon stack of very old, past issues. Hindsight being what it is, I wish I had salvaged the things, even though they were musty, dusty, and littered with mouse poo. The oldest I remember being able to reach was from 1938, but again, I could not reach all of them. I have been told, but have never confirmed, that the owners of the paper finally cleaned out he basement, and sadly destroyed all that was there. Fortunately, many of the papers were microfilmed, and are available at the county main library. As 7th Mississippi said, the old papers can be helpful in research, and your main library can be the source for such treasure troves! Not everything has reached the Internet yet, and old fashioned legwork can often be the most rewarding and fun!
 
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