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Release of the 1931 Canadian Census

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

On June 1, 2023, the Canadian government will release the digitized records of the 1931 Census of Canada. This highly anticipated event will reveal a

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Newspaper Finds

Identifying the USS Arizona’s Fallen After 82 Years!

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Even though it’s been 82 years since the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, those who lost family members on December 7, 1941, continue to mourn

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New Paper from Roanoke, Virginia!

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

We’re pleased to announce the addition of The Roanoke Times to our collection of Virginia papers. Founded as the first daily paper in the area

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Family History Newspaper Finds

Take Your Newspapers Search to the Next Level!

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

In 2018, Elizabeth Bell, a member of our Newspapers.com™ team, made a surprising discovery about her family history. She received the results of her Ancestry®

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New Indian Territory and Oklahoma Papers!

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

If you have ancestors from Indian Territory or Oklahoma or are interested in Oklahoma history, you are in for a treat. We’ve partnered with the

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Family History Newspaper Finds

Family History Finds: Finding Your Ancestors in the Newspapers

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Newspapers are an incredible resource for learning details about your ancestors’ lives. Simple searches can yield surprising insights. Expanded searches might result in genealogical breakthroughs.

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Headlines in History

March 12, 1928: St. Francis Dam Disaster

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

On March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam in San Francisquito Canyon, northwest of Los Angeles, California, collapsed. A torrent of water rushed downstream, killing

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New Papers from Oklahoma!

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

We are happy to announce the addition of the Tulsa World to our archives. The paper was founded in 1905 when Oklahoma was still a territory,

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Headlines in History

The 1840s: Esther Howland Pioneers Commercial Valentine Cards

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

If you’ve ever given or received a fancy Valentine’s Day card, you may have Esther Howland to thank. Known as the “Mother of the American

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Family History Newspaper Finds

Angel Island Immigration Station

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Angel Island, known as the “Ellis Island of the West,” is in San Francisco Bay and was the first stop for many immigrants between 1910-1940.

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