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Elgin Review

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Established in 1897 as a weekly non-partisan publication.[1]

Between 1936 and 1946 it was published by Val Peterson who sold the paper after becoming Governor of Nebraska.[2]

In October 1947 George F. Voorhies purchased the Elgin Review. He was editor and publisher until his retirement Jan. 1, 1978.[3]

In 1978, the paper was passed to the Dickersons.[4]

Listed as collected by the State Historical Society in 1907 (pull info).[5]

References

  1. ^ Co, Pettingill & (1899). National Newspaper Directory and Gazetteer. Pettingill & Company.
  2. ^ Capace, Nancy (1999). Encyclopedia of Nebraska. Somerset Publishers, Inc. ISBN 9780403098347.
  3. ^ "Former Elgin editor dies". The Lincoln Star. 2 November 1984. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ "Elgin Review Sold". The Lincoln Star. 19 December 1977. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  5. ^ Nebraska State Historical Society Publications. The Society. 1907.