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| Thread ID: 98931 | 2009-04-13 05:32:00 | Newspaper archives | ubergeek85 (131) | PC World Chat |
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| 764591 | 2009-04-13 05:32:00 | Hi all, I'm going to be doing a bit of casual research (a bit of family history), and was wondering, where's the best place to go for archived newspapers. I'm not looking for anything that old, only about 1982. Was thinking the chch central library would be a good place to start. Can anyone recommend any other good places? I can't seem to find anything much online. Thanks. |
ubergeek85 (131) | ||
| 764592 | 2009-04-13 05:42:00 | Auckland Central library would be a good place or the National Archives in Wellington. The Chch library may be able to source materials from those places for you. | beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 764593 | 2009-04-13 05:43:00 | Auckland? I'm just after some old copies of the press and similar. |
ubergeek85 (131) | ||
| 764594 | 2009-04-13 05:56:00 | I found reference documents for my grandfather from 1920, and 1948 online at archway archives (http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/). But had to get approval (or proof - can't remember) at the local Archive library Auckland to view the info. They were a bit strict - no pens, camera, etc when viewing the documents, which included names of other family members. | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 764595 | 2009-04-13 06:16:00 | A family member doing some research (genealogy) has found that most libraries have been extremely helpful with archives, specially when given prior notice. Hopefully, Christchurch will be be just as helpful. |
Marnie (4574) | ||
| 764596 | 2009-04-13 06:19:00 | Thanks. I'm really only after newspapers though. Looking for info around the shooting of a guy who woulda been my uncle (he didn't die from the shooting though). | ubergeek85 (131) | ||
| 764597 | 2009-04-14 06:03:00 | Auckland library, if it is real old it will still be on microfiche. A little newer digital. | Bantu (52) | ||
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