This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
From Camp to Berlin A Soldier’s Longmarch Tale
A first person account from 1917 describes camp life, training, and impressions near San Francisco. It notes heavy packs, a ten pound rifle, long marches, and the shift from a carefree attitude to a more disciplined, determined mindset as young men face military realities. It mentions notable figures and local institutions and reflects on the pace of print and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Berlin
S. F. Orpheum
Worthington
Ford
and Richards
Muffet
San Francisco
Golden Gate Harbor
Golden Gate
Montana
R. B. Vrooman