Memphis Argus [newspaper] index, 1860-1866

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Publication Date

4-6-2021

Abstract

The Memphis Argus was founded in 1859 as a daily Democratic newspaper. During the Union occupation of Memphis, a northern editor was appointed by the military commander to curb the newspaper's staunchly pro-Confederate stance.

Source Collection

The following issues are on microfilm in the University of Memphis Libraries Special Collections Department: 1860-1862, 1864-1866

Keywords

Memphis (Tenn.) -- Newspapers.; Shelby County (Tenn.) -- Newspapers.

Recommended Citation

"Memphis Argus [newspaper] index, 1860-1866" (2021). Early Memphis Newspaper Indices. 5.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-news/5