An Institution Anchored in the Past, Guiding the Future. The Digitial Archives of The Hall County (NE) Historical Society contains a wide variety of content ranging from 1870-2020. Hall County Nebraska Historical Society, an established custodian of local history, continues its legacy through the creation of the comprehensive Hall County Community History Archive. This remarkable […]
Partnership Team Spotlight: Larry Eckhardt
When you work with Advantage Archives, you get more than just a company, or a single person working with you, you get our whole Partnership Team. We believe it is important to work together to be the best possible partner. Doing so ensures that you’re getting the best of all of us, and in return, […]
Engaging Communities Through Online Archives of Historical Newspapers
Historical newspapers are essential to our cultural heritage, encapsulating the social, economic, and political nuances of different time periods. As we advance in the digital age, many newspapers have been digitized and made available to communities for free online via search platforms like the Community History Archives. This transformation provides a window to our past […]
Spotlight: The Catholic Globe
The Community History Archives of The Catholic Globe contains nearly 40,000 historical pages from 1949-2020. The Catholic Globe is a weekly newspaper based in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves the Catholic community of the Diocese of Sioux City. The newspaper was founded in 1933 by Bishop Edmond Heelan, and it has been a reliable source […]
Remembering a Legend: Reflecting on the Legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the Anniversary of His Passing
Remembering FDR, a Visionary Leader April 12th, 1945, marks a significant moment in American history; on this day, the nation mourned the loss of one of its greatest leaders – President Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR, as he was affectionately known, was a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on the United States, shaping the […]
Spotlight: The Nation Czech & Slovak Museum
At Advantage Archives, we are proud to have partnered with the National Czech & Slovak Museum on their recent digitization project. The museum, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Czech and Slovak people. With a mission to inspire people from every background to connect […]
Spotlight: The XIT Museum (Dalhart, TX)
The Community History Archive of The XIT Museum contains a vast variety of content, including: newspapers, yearbooks, grave marking, census data, city minutes and much more. Nestled in the picturesque Texas Panhandle, Dalhart is a town steeped in history, and the XIT Museum is at the heart of preserving and showcasing its heritage. With a […]
Spotlight: The Marion Public Library
The Community History Archives of The Marion Public Library contains a vast variety of content, including newspapers, directories, and abstracts from records of undertakers and embalmers. The archive is one of the most diverse collections Advantage has had the privilege to digitize. Marion, Iowa has a rich and fascinating history that dates back to the […]
His Dream: Looking Back At The Life & Times Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1963 – 1968)
It goes without saying that the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an extraordinary man, living in a time that today’s generation can’t conceive of. Unfortunately, the accounts written in the history books are a retelling of the funds in a narrative form and often fail to capture the atmosphere of tension, disdain, anger, […]
His Dream: A Look Back At The Life Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1968)
The years following the march to Montgomery, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., worked to address issues of poverty and financial inequality, themes that continue to be in the headlines 50 years later. Economic inequality, access to affordable healthcare, and the social divide are still hot topic issues debated by pundits and activists in 2019. […]