| There are many resources available in our department. Our department has [[Newspapers|newspapers]] on microfilm dating back to 1822. This resource may be very time consuming but very rewarding. Newspapers dating before 1870s do not include much local news. You may find the occasional [[Marriage|marriage]] or [[Necrology|death]] announcement. You may find listings of estate sales and legal notices that may provide clues to other resources to consider. | | There are many resources available in our department. Our department has [[Newspapers|newspapers]] on microfilm dating back to 1822. This resource may be very time consuming but very rewarding. Newspapers dating before 1870s do not include much local news. You may find the occasional [[Marriage|marriage]] or [[Necrology|death]] announcement. You may find listings of estate sales and legal notices that may provide clues to other resources to consider. |
− | As the turn of the 20th century approaches, the local newspapers were social columns. Such items as [[Birth|births]], [[Marriage|marriage]], and [[Necrology|death]] announcements may be listed. Also, you may find information on who is visiting who and where the visit takes place. Information about [[Military|military]], and community involvement may be found. [[Wayne County School Reunions]], [[Family Reunions|family reunions]], and information pertaining to local [[Churches|churches]] and [[Business|businesses]] may be mentioned. | + | As the turn of the 20th century approaches, the local newspapers were social columns. Such items as [[Birth|births]], [[Marriage|marriage]], and [[Necrology|death]] announcements may be listed. Also, you may find information on who is visiting who and where the visit takes place. Information about [[Military|military]], and community involvement may be found. [[Wayne County School Reunions]], [[Family Reunions|family reunions]], and information pertaining to local [[Church|churches]] and [[Business|businesses]] may be mentioned. |
| Through the years, many newspapers articles have been clipped on specific topics. Some of these may be found in the [[Lateral files|lateral files]]. Other clippings may be found in a variety of 3-ring notebooks and organized according to subject. Information on historical [[Portal:Business/Directory|businesses]] may be found in the [[Business history|business]] collection and township articles in the township notebooks. Some of the information will become available through the Wayne County (OH) Wiki. | | Through the years, many newspapers articles have been clipped on specific topics. Some of these may be found in the [[Lateral files|lateral files]]. Other clippings may be found in a variety of 3-ring notebooks and organized according to subject. Information on historical [[Portal:Business/Directory|businesses]] may be found in the [[Business history|business]] collection and township articles in the township notebooks. Some of the information will become available through the Wayne County (OH) Wiki. |