Happy Jazz Appreciation Month! Check out this advertisement that appeared in the St. Louis Argus on February 13, 1948. Interested in finding more historical advertisements? Check out the newspapers on microfilm in the Central Library’s Genealogy Room! #MicrofilmMonday
Happy National Panda Day! In 1939, Happy became the first giant panda to live at the St. Louis Zoo. Check out these photos that appeared in the June 26, 1939 issue of the St. Louis Star-Times! To find more historical gems like this one, visit the Central Library’s Genealogy Room! #MicrofilmMonday
In June 1970, civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at Kiel Auditorium for a voter registration rally. This advertisement appeared in the St. Louis American on June 18, 1970. #MicrofilmMonday
Happy #MicrofilmMonday! In the early 20th century, travelers could look to newspapers for information about train routes, ticket prices and departure dates. This advertisement from the L&N Railroad appeared in the St. Louis Star and Times on January 18, 1910.
Featured in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat on February 24,1912, this snow bust of Mark Twain was sculpted in front of the Central Library by Frank Vittor. To find more historical gems like this one, visit the microfilm collection in Central Library’s Genealogy Room! #MicrofilmMonday
Happy 2026! Check out this photograph that appeared in the St. Louis Globe Democrat on January 1, 1951. Do you have a new year’s resolution to do more local history research? Visit the microfilm collection in the Genealogy Room at Central Library! #MicrofilmMonday
Did you know that SLPL's Genealogy department can help you find vital records for your family history research? Check out this St. Louis birth register from 1890, found in our microfilm collection! #MicrofilmMonday
