Newspapers, 1847-

Online content

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Newspapers
Dates:
1847-
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
Microfilm, bound volumes, individual issues
Language:
Preferred citation:

Newspapers. Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research

Background

Scope and content:

The vast majority of the newspaper holdings are on microfilm. A small number are collected issues. Vintage bound volumes are held, but microfilm versions preferred for conservation.

Biographical / historical:

Nevada County, California, original part of Alta California and then Yuba County, California, after statehood, became a California county in 1851. The "Nevada Journal" was established that year, followed by a few dozen additional titles into late 20th century. Issues have been preserved, mostly on microfilm, and are available for examination and printed copies.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research staff.
Date Prepared:
1847-
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collections are self-service, open to the public.

Terms of access:

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Preferred citation:

Newspapers. Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research

Location of this collection:
211 North Pine Street
Nevada City, CA 95959, US
Contact:
(530) 265-4606