How Do I Get Old Synoptic Charts?

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The discussion centers on obtaining synoptic weather charts for the Lake Michigan and Southern Lake Huron region during the firestorms of October 8-9, 1871. It is noted that synoptic charts did exist during that period, compiled from weather reports by the Weather Bureau and telegraphers. The possibility of accessing archived data through local meteorological offices is suggested, although it may be in hard copy format. Additionally, researching newspapers from that era is recommended, particularly since one participant has access to a library with extensive microfilm collections dating back to before the Civil War.
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Hey, you've already guessed that I'm looking into the Lake Michigan/Southern Lake Huron Firestorms of October 8th-9th, 1871.

I need to get the synoptic charts for this region for the period 7 October through 12 October 1871. Can anyone tell me how to get these materials?
 
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have you queried your local met office ?
They may have archived data, but it may be hard copy rather than on computer

would be interesting to know if they even had synoptic charts that far back

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They did have them back then. I think I once heard that they were compiled by collecting weather reports from Weather Bureau offices and telegraphers.

I'll try looking at newspapers of the time, seeing as I live one block away from a library that has complete collections of newspapers on microfilm going back to before the Civil War.
 

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