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Fur Trade: Library Resources: Databases and Microfilm

The Fur Trade was one of the first industries in North America which began in the 1500s and was very important to the national economy until the mid 1800s. This guides emphasizes St Louis and the Rocky Mountains and Upper Missouri River fur trade.

Library Resources: Databases

Saint Louis Daily Evening Herald Newspaper And Commercial Advertiser Newspaper Archives June 26, 1835 Page 2

Newspapers on Microfilm

The History and Genealogy Dept. at SLCL has St Louis newspapers on microfilm.  Articles found in these newspapers are among  the earliest for St Louis.

Missouri Democrat, Apr 5, 1853 – Dec 31, 1872  
Missouri Republican News, Mar 25, 1828 – June 30, 1838

List of Newspapers and Other Periodicals Available on Microfilm