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Greater Joplin Through Our Eyes Scanning Sessions

We are thrilled to give our readers the opportunity to submit historic photos for our upcoming Greater Joplin Through Our Eyes book project. If you have photographs that meet the criteria below, please bring them to one of our scanning sessions listed here.

Submission Guidelines

  • General interest photos, such as: commerce, industry, transportation, rural life, public service, etc.
  • Photos taken from 1896 through today.
  • Photos only – preferably original photos (no newspaper clippings or photocopies).
  • Photos taken in the greater Joplin area.
  • One submission form per photo.
  • Limit 10 photos per family. Call 360-723-5802 to set up an appointment if you’re a private collector with a sizable collection.

Download Submission Form

Because we expect a large turnout, we advise you download and print a submission form. Please print and fill out one form for each photo you’d like to submit.

Session Details

Wednesday, July 27th: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Joplin Globe
117 E 4th Street, Joplin
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Friday, July 29th: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Joplin Globe
117 E 4th Street, Joplin
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We hope to see you there!

Bring us your best photos and we’ll scan them in while you wait. Plus, chances are some other fine folks will show up, so bring your stories to share with one another.

Greater Joplin Through Our Eyes: 120 Years of Front Pages & Photos from the Globe and its Readers Cover
The Joplin Globe presents Greater Joplin Through Our Eyes: 120 Years of Front Pages & Photos from the Globe and its Readers

$39.95

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