NEWSPAPER OBITS If you are at the library that actually hold the issues, they would let you browse from reel to reel. There is also a book called NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM, that tells where the papers are housed, where you can order them from interlibrary loan. I ordered one from Walla Walla and went to read it at the Seattle Public library, what a hassel!! I guess you have to develop a rhythm, and not read everything!! also, I realize, get the paper that is the most likely to have the obit from the date of death, too. Love any news on filmed newspapers and obits. Laura -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2000 7:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: obits I've had the best luck with obits by finding the location of films of the newspapers and then just hunting. For instance the Western University at Monmouth has most of the old Polk County newspapers. Lake Oswego Public Library has the Oregonian on film, way back. It's always worth the seach since they, usually, are very informative. Shirley

>Love any news on filmed newspapers and obits. > >Laura > Try Sharon Osborn-Ryan at [email protected] Heritage Trail Press http://www.HeritageTrailPress.com She has the Univ of Oregon Newspapers Microfilm collection on CD-ROM, as well as several other indices. jim