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Explore publications and collections from the past.
Community History Archive Partner
Haddonfield Public Library
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Haddonfield.
1902 to 1999Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
158,548Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Explore the past of Haddonfield, New Jersey through newspapers in the Haddonfield Public Library's digital archive. Its ten titles include material from 1902 to 1999.
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Selected titles
The collection from Haddonfield Public Library includes “Haddon Gazette” and “Weekly Visitor”.
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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.
Explore the collection
Titles in this collection
Browse ten titles and 158,548 digitized pages, with material from 1902 to 1999. This collection is shared through Haddonfield Public Library's partnership with Advantage Archives. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
Explore the titles below for a closer look at the places, people and everyday life of earlier generations.
Haddon Gazette
762 pages in 1991
Haddonfield Herald Weekly
4,654 pages from 1949 to 1952
The Haddon Gazette
84,636 pages from 1902 to 1990
The Haddon Gazette Suburban
12,028 pages from 1976 to 1981
The Haddon Herald
11,534 pages from 1994 to 1999
The Philadelphia Inquirer
144 pages in 1976
The Suburban
11,380 pages from 1972 to 1981
The Suburban
96 pages in 1958
The Town Crier and Herald
33,266 pages from 1958 to 1980
Weekly Visitor
48 pages in 1970
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About the Archive
About The Haddonfield Public Library’s History Archives
Explore the Haddonfield Public Library ’s rich historical collection of newspapers, available through our partnership with Advantage Archives . Our archives offer free access to thousands of pages covering significant events in Haddonfield’s history, from 1902 to 1999. This digitization project ensures that Haddonfield’s local history remains preserved for future generations.
About the Library
About The Haddonfield Public Library
The Haddonfield Public Library is dedicated to serving the people of Haddonfield by providing ready access to information and ideas. Established in 1803, the library is a center for lifelong learning, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The library’s collections and services are designed to meet the educational, informational, and cultural needs of the community.
Library History
The History Of The Haddonfield Public Library
The Haddonfield Public Library has a long tradition of serving the community, evolving over centuries to meet the needs of its residents. From its beginnings as a small association library to its current role as a modern public institution, the library has been a cornerstone of Haddonfield’s cultural and educational life.
About the Community
About Haddonfield, New Jersey
Haddonfield, New Jersey, is a historic town known for its rich colonial heritage, charming streets, and vibrant community. Established in the 18th century, the town has preserved much of its historical architecture and continues to celebrate its past while fostering a thriving, modern community. The Haddonfield Public Library plays an integral role in maintaining and sharing this history.
Local History
Did You Know?
Did you know that the Haddonfield Public Library’s archives include rare issues of "The Haddon Gazette" dating back to 1902? The collection offers an unparalleled view into the community’s history, from early 20th-century life to modern developments.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Trace a name across nearby issues
A family name, a familiar street or a story passed down through generations can lead to a closer look at the history of Haddonfield. The digital archive shared by the Haddonfield 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.
If a name does not appear, try an alternate spelling or a related term, then read around any match. Note the issue date and page so a result stays connected to its context. Use those details to follow a story without treating one search result as a complete answer.
Build a trail through the past that someone else can follow: record the title, date, page or item reference, and a link when available. Keep historical quotations distinct from your own interpretation. If accounts disagree, note what each source supports before deciding how the details fit together in a family or community story.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Haddonfield 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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