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John A. Stahl Library
West Point, Nebraska
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of West Point.
1866 to 2025Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
355,246Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of West Point, Nebraska.
Get to know West Point, Nebraska in earlier years through the newspapers shared in the John A. Stahl Library's digital archive. Its thirty-six titles include material from 1866 to 2025.
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Selected titles
Explore titles such as “Cuming County Democrat” and “West Point Republican”, shared by John A. Stahl Library.
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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.
Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own. Bring a family connection, a question about a familiar place or an interest in local history, and see where the sources lead. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse thirty-six titles and 355,246 digitized pages, with material from 1866 to 2025. A partnership between John A. Stahl Library and Advantage Archives makes this collection available. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
Bring a person, place or date you recognize, and browse the titles below for a first clue in the story you want to follow.
Cuming County Democrat
84,516 pages from 1899 to 1974
Cuming County News
304 pages in 2025
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Aaron through Ayers
72 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Babb through Belt
80 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Bender through Britton
86 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Broadfoot through Bysong
68 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Cachelin through Clute
88 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Coady through Cross
74 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Cross through Deyo
74 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Dibble through Ely
86 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Emal through Foy
84 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Frablinger through Giwitz
70 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Gladman through Halverstadt
80 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Ham through Hemphill
70 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Honey through Jewett
84 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Jimmerson through Kizer
88 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Klassy through Lloyd
86 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Lobnow through McKnight
80 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, McLain through Meyers
90 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Michael through Munford
82 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Munger through Parady
88 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Pardee through Prichard
92 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Pridemore through Roberts
86 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Robertson through Scutt
92 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Seager through Smyth
94 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Sneath through Sturling
80 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Subbe through Tyrell
98 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Uebell through Waynick
72 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Weakley through Willis
88 pages in 1866
Nebraska Adjutant General Civil War Veterans Buried in Nebraska, Willis through Zwieg
82 pages in 1866
The Progress
3,604 pages from 1876 to 1888
The West Point Progress
48 pages in 1899
West Point News
154,874 pages from 1976 to 2025
West Point Newspapers
6,378 pages from 1975 to 1976
West Point Republican
89,540 pages from 1870 to 1974
West Point Republican And Cuming County Advertiser
13,668 pages from 1900 to 1916
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About the Library
About The John A Stahl Library
The John A Stahl Library in West Point, Nebraska , offers a variety of reading programs for children, including Preschool Story Time, Summer Reading Programs, and Summer Story Times for grade school-aged children. In addition to these programs, the library provides a wide range of traditional services, such as a diverse collection of books across multiple genres, equipment for public use, book reservations, and much more. The library serves as a vital community resource, fostering a love of reading and learning in patrons of all ages.
Library History
The History Of The John A. Stahl Library
The John A. Stahl Library has been a cornerstone of the West Point community for many years. The library's dedication to providing educational and recreational resources has made it a central hub for community engagement and lifelong learning. The historical newspaper collection, now digitized and accessible online, offers a unique window into the town’s past, preserving its rich heritage for future generations.
About the Community
About The West Point Area
West Point, located in Cuming County, Nebraska, is a vibrant community with a rich historical background. Established in the 19th century, West Point has grown from a small settlement into a thriving town known for its strong sense of community and commitment to preserving its heritage. The town is home to several historical landmarks, parks, and community events that reflect its long history and dedication to cultural preservation. The John A. Stahl Library plays a vital role in the community, providing access to information and resources that support lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.
Local History
Did You Know?
Did you know that the John A. Stahl Library’s historical newspaper collection includes titles dating back to 1890? These newspapers offer a fascinating glimpse into the town’s past, chronicling significant events, everyday life, and the growth and development of the West Point community.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Follow a report into its setting
Start with something you would like to understand about the past of West Point. It might be a person, a neighborhood or an event remembered in your family. Use the digital archive shared by the John A. Stahl Library to follow that question into the historical record. 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. Read the headline and neighboring articles as well as the matching lines. The surrounding page can show whether a report is local news, an editorial, or another kind of account; compare its details with later coverage where available.
Take a place or institution mentioned in a report as a new search lead. Check the issue date and read nearby articles to see how the setting is described. Preserve historical names and boundaries as written, and compare another dated reference before connecting the place to a present-day location.
Record which title, date, page, or item supports a useful lead. Mark unanswered questions before connecting it to a family or community story. A similar name can point you toward another source, but it is not proof of identity.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the John A. Stahl 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
Read All About It connects archive research with the people and institutions preserving local history. Explore partner and community stories, project updates, research ideas, and perspectives on digitization, education, and working with primary sources. Use the articles as a starting point for your next question or a new way to share a discovery.
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Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries: Exploring Cold Cases and Unconventional Clues
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This Week in History: March 31st through April 6th
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March 18, 2025
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