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Marybeth Niederkorn

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Marybeth Niederkorn is the director of the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center in Jackson.

ID Friday
HistoryJune 8
ID FridayUnidentified family photos often bring grief to those trying to preserve history. The Cape Girardeau County Archive Center's "ID Friday" initiative, led by Mya Hewitt, seeks community help in identifying nearly 500 historical images.
ID Friday hopes to identify Archive photos
HistoryJune 8
ID Friday hopes to identify Archive photosCape Girardeau County Archive Center's new "ID Friday" initiative, launched by intern Mya Hewitt, aims to identify nearly 500 historical photos through weekly Facebook posts. Community input has already yielded some successes.
Shady Grove Cemetery
HistoryMay 31
Shady Grove CemeteryDiscover the hidden history of Shady Grove Cemetery, a vital post-Civil War site for Cape Girardeau County's Black community, now being restored by descendants and recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cape County Archive Thanks Volunteers
HistoryMay 20
Cape County Archive Thanks VolunteersThe Cape Girardeau County Archive Center in Jackson held its annual thank-you lunch for 2023 volunteers on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Cards from the wall
HistoryMay 4
Cards from the wallDiscover the hidden history unearthed from the walls of a 1908 courthouse in Cape Girardeau County. From campaign cards to fascinating biographies, delve into the lives of past local leaders and their legacies.
History repeats itself
HistoryMarch 30
History repeats itselfDiscover how the 1908 courthouse and jail renovations in Cape Girardeau echo a century-old story of infrastructure evolution, from gravel roads to concrete arches, in this captivating historical deep dive.
Holy Family Catholic Church
HistoryFebruary 24
Holy Family Catholic ChurchExplore the untold story of Holy Family Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, a mission church founded in 1940 to serve Black families. Discover its rich history through Father Darling's diary and church records.
Find a Wealth of Local History at the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center
HistoryFebruary 5
Find a Wealth of Local History at the Cape Girardeau County Archive CenterDiscover Cape Girardeau County's rich history at the Archive Center, home to records dating back to the 1700s. Explore marriage documents, tax records, and more, with free access and volunteer opportunities.
History speaks through WPA narratives
HistoryJanuary 20
History speaks through WPA narrativesExplore the untold stories of slavery in Cape Girardeau County through WPA narratives and discover the rich history of Black lives and legacies in post-Civil War America. Dive into firsthand accounts and historical insights.
Albeit, handwriting isn't always easy to read
HistoryDecember 16, 2023
Albeit, handwriting isn't always easy to readTwo volunteers at the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center unravel a 1929 inquest mystery, deciphering tricky handwriting to update historical records. Discover how they confirmed Walter Albert's identity and corrected archival data.
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