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Explore publications and collections from the past.
Community History Archive Partner
Marshall Public Library
Pocatello, Idaho
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Pocatello.
1895 to 2026Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
964,676Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Pocatello, Idaho.
Explore the past of Pocatello, Idaho through newspapers in the Marshall Public Library's digital archive. Its nine titles include material from 1895 to 2026.
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Selected titles
Explore titles such as “East Idaho Business Journal” and “Weekly Pocatello Tribune”, shared by Marshall Public Library.
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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 nine titles and 964,676 digitized pages, with material from 1895 to 2026. This collection is shared through Marshall Public Library's partnership with Advantage Archives. 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.
East Idaho Business Journal
96 pages in 2024
Idaho State Journal
595,548 pages from 1949 to 2026
Idaho State Journal And The Pocatello Tribune
696 pages in 1949
Idaho Sunday Journal
46,444 pages from 1950 to 1980
Pocatello Tribune
153,548 pages from 1895 to 1948
Semi Weekly Pocatello Tribune
17,184 pages from 1903 to 1917
The Pocatello Tribune
141,902 pages from 1900 to 1949
Tribune Journal
6,146 pages from 1937 to 1942
Weekly Pocatello Tribune
3,112 pages from 1897 to 1903
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About the Library
About The Marshall Public Library
Marshall Public Library, which began as a project of the Pocatello Women’s Civic Club in 1904, has been dedicated to serving the informational needs of our community for over a century. Thanks to the generous support of Andrew Carnegie, the library officially opened in 1908 and has undergone several transformations to better serve our patrons.
Library History
History of The Marshall Public Library
The library's original building at the corner of Center St. and Garfield Ave. served the citizens of Pocatello until 1962, when the library moved into a new facility on E. Clark St. Over the next 30 years, as resources and services expanded, the library outgrew its new location. In late 1994, the library moved back to an expanded version of the original Garfield Ave. location, which had undergone substantial renovations. In May 1995, the library was renamed in honor of generous donors Barbara and Wendell Marshall, reflecting its ongoing commitment to the community.
Partner Story
Mission Statement
The mission of the Marshall Public Library is to provide access to a broad range of information resources and services that meet the diverse needs of our community. We are committed to promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement through our programs, collections, and dedicated staff.
Partner Story
Engagement and Community Resources
Today, the Marshall Public Library offers a variety of resources, including digital collections, programs for all ages, and a welcoming space for community gatherings. We strive to be a hub for learning and connection in Pocatello and the surrounding areas.
Local History
Did You Know?
The Marshall Public Library not only provides access to historical newspapers but also hosts various educational programs, workshops, and events aimed at promoting literacy and community involvement. We invite everyone to explore our resources and participate in the vibrant library community.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Follow a report into its setting
A family name, a familiar street or a story passed down through generations can lead to a closer look at the history of Pocatello. The digital archive shared by the Marshall 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. 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 Marshall 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
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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We believe that history belongs to the communities where it was made - not locked behind paywalls or inaccessible due to budget restrictions. Subscription-based services and large content aggregators are generally more concerned with "content" and less concerned with the history that content contains. Their models typically involve a reoccurring charge for a plan that renews annually or licensing agreements with the library based on population served or circulation numbers. You are essentially Renting Access To YOUR History.
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