Microfilm & Obituary Request
About Microfilm
Microfilm is a scaled-down reproduction of a document, typically photographic film, made for the purposes of transmission, storage, reading, and printing. MADL has microfilm of the Muskegon Chronicle newspaper from 1869 through 2018. The Norton Shores branch of MADL has a ScanPro digital microfilm reader that uses digital technologies to provide exceptional viewing of microfilm. Powerful image adjustment features and a large monitor provide ease of use to either print a document for 15¢/page or save it to a portable device.
Accessing the Collection
Genealogists, history buffs, or anyone wanting to look at past news of Muskegon, will enjoy perusing this resource available at the Norton Shores Branch. To access the Muskegon Chronicle microfilm collection, stop at the Library’s service desk, and our staff will assist you with getting started.
MADL offers a digital archive of The Muskegon Chronicle via Newsbank, opens a new window, which provides searchable, full text of articles from the Muskegon Chronicle from 1997 to today and full-color page scans of the Chronicle from September 2018 to today.
Online Resources
Muskegon Chronicle
Access World News
Obituary Resources Search Assistance
MADL provides a research service for an obituary or other newspaper article search. The Muskegon Chronicle is not indexed, so providing accurate date information is very important and at least a month and year is required to submit a search. Research is usually completed and sent within 30 business days. If you would like to request an obituary or other newspaper article search, please fill out the Obituary Request Form below.
Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Library Edition
Obituary Request
Only the Muskegon Chronicle newspaper is searched. Normal turnaround time for requests is 30 business days. For further information contact the Norton Shores Branch, 231-780-8844.
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