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Explore publications and collections from the past.
Community History Archive Partner
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library
Hayward, Wisconsin
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Hayward.
1968 to 2022Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
22,318Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Hayward, Wisconsin.
Discover another side of Hayward, Wisconsin through newspapers as well as Indigenous and Tribal publications preserved in the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library's digital archive. Its twenty-one titles include material from 1968 to 2022.
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Selected titles
The collection from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library includes “Anishinabe Aki” and “Wisconsin Rez Times”.
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Free and open access
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A closer look
A familiar name or event takes on another dimension in the newspaper coverage of its time, alongside the stories that mattered to the readers of that issue.
The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record. A family story, a classroom project or curiosity about a familiar place can lead to a closer look at the community and the lives of earlier generations. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse twenty-one titles and 22,318 digitized pages, with material from 1968 to 2022. Through a partnership with Advantage Archives, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library shares these sources from the past. 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.
Anishinabe Aki
1,022 pages from 1970 to 1995
Bimikawe
112 pages from 1998 to 1999
Chippewa Sun
356 pages in 1999
Lac Courte Oreilles Community Journal
1,096 pages from 1993 to 1997
Lac Courte Oreilles Elders Corner
3,706 pages from 2012 to 2022
Lac Courte Oreilles Journal
4,100 pages from 1978 to 1987
Lac Courte Oreilles Journal American
76 pages from 1977 to 1978
Lac Courte Oreilles Journal Times
316 pages from 1997 to 1998
Lac Courte Oreilles News
2,360 pages from 1997 to 2021
Lac Courte Oreilles Newspaper
608 pages from 2013 to 2017
Lac Courte Oreilles Times
2,406 pages from 1997 to 2010
Lac Courte Oreilles Today
48 pages in 2011
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal News and Report
16 pages in 2003
News From Indian Country, The Journal
2,624 pages from 1988 to 1990
Ojibwe Times
1,304 pages from 2010 to 2012
Rez Times the magazine
88 pages in 2001
Sawyer County Times
280 pages in 2001
The Journal, News from Indian Country
908 pages from 1987 to 1988
The Times, Lac Courte Oreilles
728 pages from 2000 to 2001
We Sa Mi Dong
132 pages from 1968 to 1970
Wisconsin Rez Times
32 pages in 2012
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About the Archive
About The Lac Courte Oreilles History Archives
The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library offers free access to a wealth of local historical newspapers and documents, thanks to its partnership with Advantage Archives . This collaboration has resulted in the digitization of thousands of pages of historical content, providing a practical online access solution to the community’s past. The archives span several decades, making it possible for community members to explore and discover the rich history of the Lac Courte Oreilles area. With a commitment to greater access to historical content, this partnership emphasizes the importance of preserving and sharing local history at no cost. Available in the archive:
- Lac Courte Oreilles Journal (1978-1987)
- Anishinabe Aki (1970-1995)
- We Sa Mi Dong (1968-1970)
- The Journal, News from Indian Country (1987-1988)
- News From Indian Country, The Journal (1988-1990)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Journal American (1977-1978)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Elders Corner (2012-2022)
- Ojibwe Times (2010-2012)
- Bimikawe (1998-1999)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal News and Report (2003-2003)
- Lac Courte Oreilles News (1997-2021)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Times (1997-2010)
- Chippewa Sun (1999-1999)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Community Journal (1993-1997)
- The Times, Lac Courte Oreilles (2000-2001)
- Sawyer County Times (2001-2001)
- Rez Times the magazine (2001-2001)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Newspaper (2013-2017)
- Wisconsin Rez Times (2012-2012)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Journal Times (1997-1998)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Today (2011-2011)
This extensive digital archive was made possible through the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provided essential funding. The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library’s digital archive serves as a valuable resource for research, genealogy, and community engagement, allowing individuals to connect with the past through firsthand accounts recorded in these publications.
About the Library
About The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library
The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library, located in Hayward, Wisconsin, serves as an educational resource and cultural asset to the Lac Courte Oreilles community. It provides access to a wide range of materials and services that support the academic and personal growth of its patrons. The library is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Ojibwe people, offering a collection that includes local primary source documents, historical newspapers, and various other records. As an integral part of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, the library plays a crucial role in advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.
Library History
The History Of The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library
The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library has a rich history rooted in the traditions and culture of the Ojibwe people. Established to serve the educational needs of the community, the library has grown to become a hub of knowledge and cultural preservation. Over the years, it has expanded its collection to include a wide range of historical documents, providing valuable insights into the community’s past. The library’s commitment to preserving and sharing the history of the Lac Courte Oreilles is evident in its extensive digital archives and ongoing efforts to make historical content accessible to all.
About the Community
About The Lac Courte Oreilles Area
The Lac Courte Oreilles area, located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, is rich in history and culture. The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, part of the Ojibwe Nation, has inhabited this region for centuries. The area is known for its beautiful landscapes, including numerous lakes and forests, which have been integral to the lifestyle and traditions of the Ojibwe people. The Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation was established in the mid-19th century and has since been a center of cultural preservation and community life for the Ojibwe.
Local History
Did You Know?
The Lac Courte Oreilles area is home to the Honor the Earth Powwow, one of the largest and most well-attended powwows in the region. This annual event celebrates Ojibwe culture and traditions, featuring traditional dancing, drumming, and arts and crafts. The powwow attracts participants and visitors from across the country, making it a significant cultural gathering for the community.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Trace a name across nearby issues
Start with something you would like to understand about the past of Hayward: a person, a neighborhood, or an event remembered in your family or community. Follow that question through the newspaper titles shared by the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library to encounter reports from their own time. Consider how an individual story relates to the wider community and the period around it. Search a name with alternate spellings and dates around the event where the archive permits. Read the page around a match, then compare another issue or title if available; a repeated name is a lead to verify, not proof of identity.
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 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community 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.
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Stories, research tips, and archive news
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