Q. Where can I find info about Memphis area Civil War events?

Check out our Early Memphis Newspaper Indices, which focuses on local and regional events, but includes coverage of events throughout the United States and the Confederate States during the Civil War, and includes the Memphis Appeal, Memphis Argus, Memphis Avalanche, and Memphis Bulletin. 

To find the index from the Libraries' home page, click the "Search Databases" link in the search box, type "Index to Early Memphis Newspapers" and click "Submit Search." 

You can also check out our Historical Newspapers Research Guide for access info on other historical newspapers.