Placer County Newspapers Collection, 1852-Present

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
Approximately 150 Bound Volumes and 150 Reels of Microfilm
Language:
Preferred citation:

Placer County Newspapers Collection. Placer County Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The Placer County Newspapers Collection includes bound volumes, loose papers, and microfilm. Publications in this collection include: Auburn Journal (1914-present), Colfax Record (1909-1999), Colfax Sentinel (1893-1941), Dutch Flat Enquirer (1862-1868), Dutch Flat Forum (1875-1878), Lincoln News Messenger (1913-1919), Newcastle News (1887-1923), Placer Argus (1873-1904), Placer County Leader (1898-1902), Placer County Republican (1885-1916), Placer Democrat (1854), Placer Herald (1852-1975), Placer Press (1858), Placer Representative (1898-1901), Placer Times (1881-1884), Republican Argus (1899-1903), Roseville Press Tribune (1918-1993), Roseville Register (1906), Stars and Stripes (1865-1870), and the Union Advocate (1862-1863).

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research by appointment. To assist researchers, pdf indexes to the Placer Herald and Placer Argus newspapers are available and accessed through the linked files. Email requests for images will be answered in the order they are received and typical response time is two weeks. Microfilm readers are available on site. Appointment times are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9-3.

Preferred citation:

Placer County Newspapers Collection. Placer County Archives

Location of this collection:
101 Maple Street
Auburn, CA 95603, US
Contact:
(530) 889-7789