Resource-Local History and Records Archives - Madison Public Library https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/resource_category/resource-local-history-records/ Public Library in Madison, South Dakota Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:18:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cropped-MPL-Favicon2-32x32.png Resource-Local History and Records Archives - Madison Public Library https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/resource_category/resource-local-history-records/ 32 32 South Dakota Historical Society https://histsd.access.preservica.com/portal/en-US#new_tab Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:53:48 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=236123 The South Dakota State Historical Society preserves and shares South Dakota’s history through statewide programs, operating from the Cultural Heritage Center with support from the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation and affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution.

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]]> Lake County Museum https://www.lakecountymuseum.org/#new_tab Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:51:12 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=236121 The Lake County Museum shares local and regional history to inform and inspire, fostering meaningful experiences and a passion for celebrating Southeast South Dakota’s rich and diverse culture. 

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]]> Obituary Index of the Madison Daily Leader https://blogs.dsu.edu/archives/#new_tab Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:48:31 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=236120 The Obituary Index contains a searchable list of obituaries published in the local newspaper, the Madison Daily Leader.

Maintained by Dakota State University Archives

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]]> Madison Daily Leader [1931-June 5, 1978] https://mplsd2.historyarchives.online/home#new_tab Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:45:08 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=236119 Searchable digital archive featuring digitized microfilm from the Madison Daily Leader

Due to copyright restrictions, these can only be accessed online within the library.

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]]> Neighborhood Narratives /resources/neighborhood-narratives/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:16:17 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=235735 An audio storytelling project, created in collaboration with local businesses and community members. The project features short stories shared by residents, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of your neighbors.

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]]> Madison High School Yearbooks [1950-2018] http://www.madisoneducationalfoundation.org/custom/yearbooks?fbclid=IwAR2JfKJ1Uu4-gymwdWY7HaSpJnvKyP0E3Dfq4use2na1A7BjPHdWrtegTS4#new_tab Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:38:45 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=233511 The page serves as an archive of historical yearbooks for alumni, students, families, and community members interested in revisiting past graduating classes and school memories.

Maintained by Madison Central School Educational Foundation

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]]> Madison Daily Leader [1890-1930] https://mplsd.historyarchives.online/home#new_tab Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:21:43 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=233509 Searchable digital archive featuring digitized microfilm from the Madison Daily Leader

Open access—available from anywhere with an internet connection.

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]]> Madison Daily Leader [2012-Present] https://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/MadisonPublicLibrarySD/MDLM#new_tab Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:13:37 +0000 https://madisonpubliclibrarysd.com/?post_type=resource&p=233505 Text editions of the local newspaper of community stories, up to date coverage, and announcements for Madison, South Dakota and the surrounding area.

Published weekly on Thursdays

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