Torch Light & Public Advertiser Collection

MSA SC 3450

Dates

1818-1832

Medium

Original, microfilm

Restrictions

RESTRICTED: Do not circulate originals without permission of the Director of Special Collections.

Storage

Contact the Department of Special Collections for location.

Film Number(s)

SCM 6295 - SCM 6296, SCM 12305

Description

Newspaper, Torch Light & Public Advertiser

History

(Hagerstown, Washington County: W. D. Bell)

The Torchlight & Public Advertiser began publication in 1817 and ceased November 21, 1833 [v. 20, no. 5]. It was published weekly. Title history based on January 21, 1817 [v. 3, no. 11]. The newspaper absorbed the Maryland Herald, and Hager's-Town Weekly Advertiser (Hagerstown: 1804), continues the Torch Light (Hagerstown: 1814), and was continued by the Torch Light (Hagerstown: 1833).

Collection Inventory

Series 1: Newspapers, Library of Congress
Series 2: Newspapers, Maryland State Archives

Microfilm Inventory

Microfilm Series