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Correctionville Public Library
Correctionville, Iowa
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Correctionville.
1882 to 2000Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
91,968Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Correctionville, Iowa.
Explore the past of Correctionville, Iowa through newspapers in the Correctionville Public Library's digital archive. Its three titles include material from 1882 to 2000.
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Selected titles
The titles shared by Correctionville Public Library include “Correctionville Argus” and “Sioux Valley News”.
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Free and open access
No subscription or payment required.
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A closer look
An earlier generation comes into view through the stories its newspapers chose to report, placing familiar names and events within the concerns of their time.
Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it. Whether you are tracing a family connection, exploring a local event or sharing history with a class, there is more to discover than names and dates alone. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse three titles and 91,968 digitized pages, with material from 1882 to 2000. This collection is shared through Correctionville Public Library's partnership with Advantage Archives. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
Every search for the past starts with a question. Explore the titles below, follow the sources that speak to it, and see what new detail appears.
Correctionville Argus
1,202 pages from 1912 to 1914
Correctionville News
71,090 pages from 1909 to 2000
Sioux Valley News
19,676 pages from 1882 to 1909
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About the Archive
About The Correctionville Public Library’s History Archives
The Correctionville Public Library offers free access to a comprehensive collection of historical documents through its partnership with Advantage Archives . Visitors can explore these valuable resources both on-site and remotely, providing a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history of Correctionville and its surrounding areas. The archives include various local newspapers, capturing detailed insights into the community’s past. This digitization project was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the library staff and the generous support from local organizations.
About the Library
About The Correctionville Public Library
The Correctionville Public Library is a community center serving a diverse population as a resource for leisure, knowledge, and learning. Established in 1899, the library has grown and adapted to meet the needs of its patrons, providing a wide range of materials and services in a friendly and accessible atmosphere. The library champions every person’s right to information and resources, ensuring that all community members have access to the materials and programs they need.
Library History
The History Of Correctionville Public Library
The idea for a library in Correctionville began with a tentative meeting of 25 persons at the Correctionville High School on September 28, 1899. This meeting led to the organization of the Correctionville Library Association, which held its first official meeting on October 9, 1899. The first library was established in the office of the high school superintendent, T. B. Morris, who served as librarian, operating two days a week. With donations and funds from paid memberships, the library quickly grew, necessitating a move to the O. D. Castle Brothers Jewelry in 1901, where it remained until 1914. The library then moved upstairs in the city hall, where it continued to grow under the direction of Mrs. Woodruff until her death in 1940. In 1949, Correctionville joined a county library system with a county millage levy, but in the 1952 election, the town voted to be eliminated from the county system. By 1954, the library had expanded significantly, leading to a move to a new location in the Community Center in 1955. In 1960, the library received a beautification memorial and moved to its current location at 532 Driftwood, the old Masonic Lodge building. Since then, the library has undergone numerous updates and modernizations to better serve the community.
About the Community
About The Correctionville Area
Correctionville, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a charming community with a rich historical heritage. The town is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to preserving its history. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, Correctionville offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. The Correctionville Public Library plays a central role in the community, providing valuable resources and programs for residents and visitors alike.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Keep publication context with a finding
A family name, a familiar street or a story passed down through generations can lead to a closer look at the history of Correctionville. The digital archive shared by the Correctionville Public Library offers a place to begin. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story. Note the newspaper title, issue date, and page for a useful report. Compare another account where available, and keep differences in timing or perspective visible rather than blending them into a single version.
Save the newspaper title, issue date, and page, then compare another dated account where available. Keep differences in timing and perspective visible so the source context is not lost. If the accounts disagree, record what each source supports and use the difference to shape a further search rather than smoothing them into one version.
A research trail is most useful when it leaves room for what is not yet known. Record the title, date, and page or item reference where available, along with what remains uncertain and which question you want to follow next. Those details help keep a possible connection from becoming an unsupported conclusion.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Correctionville Public Library, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.
Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.
Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.
Learn about partnerships
Stories, research tips, and archive news
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