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Maldenite Blog for the Delta News Citizen will be focusing on the history and art in and around Malden.
I will be researching from the archives of the Malden Historical Museum and other methods that I might come across. I hope you find this blog to be an occasional peek into the past that will spark pleasant memories from your own past. Please share your interest or facts you know about Malden's past.
Art will cover. . . well art. I invite readers to share their artist endeavors.
Thanks for taking the time to read the Maldenite and I hope to enlighten you with some history and art in Malden, Missouri.
"No harm's done to history by making it something someone would want to read."-David McCullough
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Malden Historical Museum Website
Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 7:13 PMLast year I designed and published a new website for the Malden Historical Museum. I invite you to go to our new website at http://www.maldenmuseum.com You will find plenty of new and engaging pages that illustrate the many wonderful historical finds from the history of Malden from 1878 to the present... -
Book Signing In Malden
Posted Sunday, September 26, 2010, at 11:33 AM1"You are graciously invited to a Book Signing Malden Library 113 North Madison Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 10 a.m. -- Noon Author and New Madrid native: Mary Sue Shy Anton "New Madrid: A Mississippi River Town in History and Legend" Published May 2009 by... -
1973
Posted Sunday, August 29, 2010, at 11:46 AM1I have decided to write entries of 1973 news highlights. Perhaps you will find these events a memory that delights or one that you might find sad. Hope you enjoy and return for memory updates of 37 years ago in Malden. January 4, 1973 Burglars loot home of Pat LaFont. Take items valued at $2,000... -
1903-Earliest Edition of Original Newspaper In Malden
Posted Sunday, June 13, 2010, at 12:53 PMAll information for this blog is collected from the microfilm reader at the Malden Historical Museum. The original paper is located in the vaults of the Delta News Citizen in Malden. Thanks for reading the Maldenite blog. The Dunklin County News. It was a Democratic paper. ... -
Malden 60 Years Ago-A Glimpse At Glimmers of Hope
Posted Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 3:31 PM4"The minor events of history are valuable, although not always showy and picturesque." -- Mark Twain So begins this blog about Malden history of 1950. There were many glimmers of hope and dreams of Malden 60 years ago. Hope your glimpse along with me is enjoyable and thought provoking... -
Malden Artist Links
Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 8:46 AMThe subject of this blog is links to various Malden artist from Malden. First and foremost, one should visit the site about Narvel Felts at http://www.mkoc.com/NarvelFelts/. I have been listening to Narvel's music for over 40 years. For several years Malden Printing Company edited and printed his annual newsletters for his fans. ... -
One Man's Love of History, Journalism and Hometown
Posted Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 10:47 PMIt was December 20th on a Sunday afternoon. As always, I had a childhood sense of excitement as I entered Malden's Historical Museum. The familiar "antique" smell greeted me as I walked down the hallway toward a small room where the microfilm reader was located. ... -
Malden Historical Museum- A Time Machine Waiting For You
Posted Sunday, December 13, 2009, at 10:42 AMIf you are interested in Malden's history. . . then Malden Historical Museum should be at the top of your list. Malden Historical Museum link http://www.maldenmuseum.com provides the necessary information for making plans to visit. The museum is open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:30 until 4:30 each day and special viewings may be scheduled by calling 276-4488... -
Welcome to the Maldenite blog!
Posted Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 9:11 AMMaldenite Blog for the Delta News Citizen will be focusing on the history and art in and around Malden. I will be researching from the archives of the Malden Historical Museum and other methods that I might come across. I hope you find this blog to be an occasional peek into the past that will spark pleasant memories from your own past. Please share your interest or facts you know about Malden's past...