These original bound volumes, all published in Dover, include The Morning Star from 1826—1833, The Dover Daily Republican from 1880—1891, and The State Press/The Press from 1876—1880.

In their current state, the newspapers are virtually unusable due to their fragile and brittle condition. These are the only copies that exist in the state and these early newspapers can be indispensable resources for researchers and genealogists. The library is pleased that their unique content and historical significance will be preserved on microfilm for use of future generations.

Library Awarded Moose Plate Conservation Grant

The Historical and Genealogical Collection at the Dover Public Library, begun in 1900 by a local genealogical society, includes over 6,000 items of local history and welcomes researchers from all over the country. The addition of these Dover newspapers in microfilm format will further enhance the collection and add significantly to the body of historic newspapers on microfilm which the library has currently.

The New Hampshire State Library has awarded a total of $46,325 in Moose Plate Conservation grants this year to ten NH libraries and archives. For more information about this microfilming project, please call the Dover Public Library’s Reference Desk at 516-6082.