Newspapers

Finding aid created by Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research staff using RecordEXPRESS
Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research
211 North Pine Street
Nevada City, California 95959
(530) 265-4606
foley@ncfol.org
http://www.mynevadacounty.com/nc/library/Pages/Doris-Foley-Library-for-Historical-Research.aspx
2024


Descriptive Summary

Title: Newspapers
Dates: 1847-
Collection Number: Consult repository
Creator/Collector:
Extent: Microfilm, bound volumes, individual issues
Online items available
Repository: Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research
Nevada City, California 95959
Abstract: Nevada County, California, newspapers from the Gold Rush forward. Short run of Yerba Buena [San Francisco] paper 1847-1848. See "Additional Collection Guides" for newspaper titles and years of publication.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collections are self-service, open to the public.

Publication Rights

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

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Newspapers. Collection Number: Consult repository. Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research

Biography/Administrative History

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

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.

Indexing Terms

Newspapers
Nevada County, California
Grass Valley - Nevada City Union
Nevada County, California

Additional collection guides