Local History
Local History Research Guide
Access digitized historical newspapers and maps from Grand Traverse and the surrounding counties, as well as state vital records and online genealogical resources.
Launch Local History Guide
Traverse City Record-Eagle
Our coverage of the Traverse City Record-Eagle is as follows:
- Print: Current year
- Full text access to Traverse City Record-Eagle online; contains most issues of the newspaper in the following date ranges: 1858 to 1977, 1988 & 1989 and 2009 to the current year, with a processing delay of several months for new issues.
- Indexes to Traverse City newspapers, 1858–1985 online
- Historic microfilm: Our collection has been transferred to the Traverse Area District Library (TADL).
Indigenous History & Culture
Find resources on indigenous history and culture:
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians – History Page
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians – Heritage Library
- Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center
- Native American History Research Guide
Genealogy & Microfilm
All genealogy and microfilm materials formerly held by the NMC Library have joined Traverse Area District Library’s excellent Local History collection. This includes the local newspapers on microfilm formerly housed at NMC Library.
In addition to microfilm formerly held by the NMC Library, this collection also provides digitized photos and documents, plus online tools for historical and genealogical research.
Research Local History at TADL
NMC Archives
Access yearbooks, photos, course catalogs, and other important records documenting the history of NMC, from its founding in 1951 to the present.