Newspapers Index Transcripts 1869-1888

These are transcripts of Indianapolis Newspapers that were indexed by workers with the WPA during the late 1930's. This index covers the years 1869-1888 for Boone County, Indiana. This index includes the following Indianapolis newspapers:

• Indianapolis Herald: abbreviated as H
• Indianapolis Journal: abbreviated as J
• Indianapolis News: abbreviated as N
• Indianapolis Sentinel: abbreviated as S

The coverage includes Boone County accidents, churches, crime, deaths, and major events such as; murders, fires, etc.

Each entry will show the name of the person or the subject heading, the abbreviated name of the newspaper in which the article was located , the date of the article, and the page and column number for the article. For example:

Article Citation: HENRY, Henry Death of, J. 1-7-1860, p. 2, c. 2

In this case, Henry Henry's death is mentioned in the January 7, 1860 edition of the Indianapolis Journal on page 2, column 2.

Obtaining Copies of Full Articles

The Indiana State Library's Newspaper Collection has all of the necessary issues available on microfilm, for use within the library or available via interlibrary loan through your local library. You may also request the full article through their Ask a Librarian service. Fill out the form and include the complete copy of the transcription. Any copies made for patrons will result in an invoice of $.25 per page copied, plus postage for out-of-state requests. An invoice will be sent with your copies; do not send a check until you receive the invoice.