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History of the City of Portage, Indiana -
Portage Collection, Portage Public Library
Media Dates Covered Description
Newspaper Articles in Files arranged by Subject 1950 - today Articles from local newspapers dating back to the late 1950’s. These articles are in folders organized by subject; Portage history, events, organizations, Police Department, etc.  Many of these files include photographs.
Newspaper Articles in Notebooks arranged by Date 1959 - 1979 Eight notebooks with clippings organized by date beginning with the incorporation of Portage in 1959 through 1979.
Newspaper Articles on Microfilm from the Post-Tribune 1955 - today All editions of the newspaper Post-Tribune on microfilm from 1955 to current.
Oral History Tapes and Transcripts early Portage Includes over 80 tapes and written transcripts of interviews with members of early Portage families
Notebooks of Jaycee Projects 1975 - 1983 Records of projects done annually by members of the Jaycees From 1975 to 1983.
Video Cassettes   Portage Perspective – An overview of the history of Portage using photographs and selected interviews. 
Mrs. Robbins – Interview videotaped at her home before it was torn down. Includes pictures of the home. 
Hamstrom Family – Interview with Evelyn and her son Norman.