Extra, Extra! A Historical Local Newspaper Coverage of War
Nov 4, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Cambridge Public Library (Queen's Square)
1 N Square, Cambridge, ON N1S 2K6, Canada
Free with registration
Organized by Cambridge Public Library (Queen's Square)
Discover how local newspapers documented the First and Second World Wars and their impact on Cambridge communities.
Explore how the Cambridge Archives preserve local newspaper coverage of conflicts in Cambridge’s history with a focus on the First and Second World Wars.
Learn how these conflicts unfolded, affected local communities, and shaped the lives of people serving at home and overseas. Discover how physical and microfilmed newspapers, along with other resources, help bring these stories to life.
About the speaker
Dan Schmalz is the Information and Archives Analyst for the City of Cambridge. He is part of the Clerks Department Archives Team. The Archives Team preserves and catalogues records and stories of local history and assists the public with researching and viewing these materials and making them as accessible as possible so that future generations can learn and enjoy Cambridge’s rich local history.