Old Days In Butte was published in the Oroville Mercury Register from 1941 to 1943. Advertised as “A glamorous history of Butte County, town by town,” the newspaper promised “adventure, romance, comedy, murder, thrilling experiences from the Days of ’49.”

This collection of newspaper columns (which appeared several times a week) are an interesting account of pioneer life in Butte County. Not only is history shared, but interesting tidbits about people and events are also sprinkled throughout these vignettes. This results in very readable and enjoyable stories that are still excellent sources of information for anyone interested in our local history.