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Accessions January to December 2002

Books

Abraczinskas, Ray. Stories from My Pennsylvania. Vols. 1 & 2. Grand Rapids, MI: R & K Publishing, 1992, 2002. Donor: Ray Abraczinskas, 4295 Kentridge S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49508.

Atlas of Columbia-Montour Counties, Pennsylvania. Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co., 1876. Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-153)

Bitner, Tammy R. Genealogy of the Fetterman Family: Descendants of Johann Balthasar Fetterman. np., 1997. Donor: Leslie Hall, 206 Windermere, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Burrus, Emma H. Bloomsburg Fair: It Grew and Grew, 1855-1979. Bloomsburg: The Columbia County Agricultural, Horticultural and Mechanical Association, 1979. Donor: Molly Harrell, Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-135)

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Cincinnati: Betterway Books, 1998. Purchased.

Davis, F. A. Illustrated Historical Atlas of Berks County, Penna. Reading, PA: Reading Publishing House, 1876; reprinted. Purchased. (02-134)

DeMay, John A. The Settler Forts of Western Pennsylvania. Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1997. Donor: Rev. Charles Baier, Box 353, Millville, PA 17846.

First Tax List for the Province of Pennsylvania and the Three Lower Counties, 1693. Bedminster, PA: Adams Apple Press, 1994. Purchased.

Foster, John J. A Priest for All Men: The Life of Father Henry B. Strickland. Lebanon, PA: Holy Name Society, 1971. Donor: Andre Dominguez, 254 West Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Gammon, Helen Smith, compiler. The Diaries of Alexander Colley of Sugarloaf township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, 1856-1878. Np., 2002. Donor: Helen Smith Gammon, Chandler, AZ 85224 (02-185)

Godcharles, Frederic A. Chronicles of Central Pennsylvania. Vols. 1 – 4. `New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1944.

Hill, Mary Barrall. Family History of Rowena Troy Barrall. Np. Donor: Mary B. Hill, Box 604 Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Irvine, Sherry. Your Scottish Ancestry. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, Inc., 1997. Purchased.

Klamkin, Charles. Barns: Their History, Preservation, and Restoration. NY: Hawthorn Books, 1979. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Laubach, Bob. The Vision Lives On. Syracuse, NY: New Readers Press, 1984. Donor: Esther A. Shaffer, 105 Erika Lane, Wayne, PA 19087

Laubach, Frank C. Letters by a Modern Mystic. Syracuse, NY: New Readers Press, 1979. Donor: Esther A. Shaffer, 105 Erika Lane, Wayne, PA 19087.

Leiby Genealogy and History. Tamaqua, PA: np., 1996. Purchased.

Lindbuchler, Ryan L. Gone But Not Forgotten: Civil War Veterans of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dallas, PA: Luzerne County Historical Society, 2001. Purchased.

McCrea, Kenneth D. Pennsylvania Land Applications. Vol. I. Strasburg: Pennsylvania Chapter of Palatines to America, 2002. Purchased. (02-137)

Michael, Charles P. 200 Years of Michael History and Genealogy. Np. 1977. Donor: Ruth Steffey, 1067 Blackbird Street, El Cajon, CA 92020.

National Yellow Book of Funeral Directors, 2002. Donor: Dean Kriner Funeral Home, Inc., 325 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Obiter. (Yearbook of Bloomsburg State Normal School, 1925) Donor: William Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (02-172)

Paging Through the Past: 200 Years Along the Susquehanna. Bloomsburg, PA: Press Enterprise, 2001. Donor: Ann Brandt, Box 424, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Peckham, Arline Beason and Charles Wesley. The Beason Family. Donor: Dexter, MI: Thomson-Shore, 2002.

Pinkerton, Allan. The Mollie Maguires and the Detectives. NY: G. W. Dillingham, 1899. Donor: Anonymous.

Rans, Donald Lynn. William Rans Family. np., 1994. Donor: Drive Lynn Rans, 28361 Chat Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1384.

Rans, Lynn. Ancestors and Descendants of Isaac Rans: A Compendium. np., 2002. Donor: Drive Lynn Rans, 28361 Chat Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1384.

Salinger, Sharon V. To Serve Well and Faithfully: Labor and Indentured Servants in Pennsylvania, 1682-1800. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 2000. Purchased.

Schenk, Trudy, and Ruth Froelke. The Wuerttemberg Emigration Index. Vols. 4-7. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, Inc., 1997. Purchased.

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Vols. I & II. Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co., 1916 (Reprint). Purchased. (02-151)

Silent Witness: Quaker Meetings of the Delaware Valley. np. Purchased. (02-173)

Sloane, Eric. Eric Sloane’s America. NY: Promontory Press, 1956. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Sylvester, Nathaniel Bartlett. History of Saratoga County, New York. Philadelphia: Everts & Ensign, 1878. Donor: Ruth Steffey, 1067 Blackbird Street Cajon, CA 92020-1401. (02-138)

Taylor, Maureen A. Uncovering Your Ancestry through Family Photographs. Cincinnati: Betterway Books, 2000. Donor: Steve Varonka, 207 Hemlock Lane, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-142)

The Two Cemeteries at Melbourne, Florida and Supplement. Genealogy Society of South Brevard, 1995. Donor: Betty and Edward Adams, 641 Auburn Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901-7705.

Tomasak, Peter. Avery Harris Civil War Journal. Luzerne, PA: Luzerne National Bank, 2000. Purchased.

Tomasak, Peter. The White Gold of Mountain Springs. Luzerne, PA: np., 2001. Purchased.

Waddell, Louis M. and Bruce D. Bomberger. The French and Indian War in Pennsylvania, 1753-1763. Harrisburg: Penna. Historical and Museum Commission, 1996.

Weiser, Frederick S. The Gift is Small, The Love is Great: Pennsylvania German Small Presentation Frakturs. York: York Graphic Services, 1994. Donor: Frederick S. Weiser, New Oxford, PA 17350. (02-148)

Wiist, Stephen, compiler. Death Notices and Family Reunion Announcements Appearing in the Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Democratic Sentinel, 1871-1912. Np., 2002. Donor: Stephen Wiist, Treeline Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Zimmerman, Edgar. Cemetery Marker Readings of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Reading, PA. Apollo, PA: Closson Press. Donor: Karlton Kisner, RR#1, New Albany, PA 18833.

Computer Disks

Atlantic Genealogies, 1340-1940. Donor: Arthur Frederick, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.

"Colonial Kinsmen from Plymouth Rocke to York Towne." 1978 (8 large charts with brief history of each person). Donor: David C. Piatt, 2006 Sunny Lane, Danville, PA 17821.

English Parish Records, England. Purchased.

English Parish Records. Donor: Patricia Parks, 109 English Hill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Family Archives of Family Tree Maker, 1500-1990. Donor: Karlton Kisner, RR#1, New Albany, PA 18833.

Genealogy Records of 1400 family surnames from Slocum, Dorrance, Hollenback, Nescopeck, Butler, Sugarloaf, and Black Creek Townships, Luzerne County and Northern Columbia County. Donor: James Moyer, Forest Road, Endwell, NY 13760. (02-165)

Heilman, Robert A., & Rev. P.C. Croll. Lebanon Valley, Pennsylvania: History and Genealogy. Heritage Books, 1995. Donor: Ann H. Brandt, Mifflinville, PA 18603.

Hess and Related Families information. Donor: Barbara Hess Shenk, P.O. Box 134, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.

Lightstreet Methodist Church Interviews (as part of Bicentennial of Methodism, 1984) by Dr. Richard Alderfer. Donor: Lightstreet Methodist Church, Lightstreet, PA 17839. (02-160)

New England Local and Family Histories, 1600-1900. Donor: Arthur Frederick, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.

U. S. Census Index for 1910 for the Northeastern and Central Regions of Pennsylvania. Purchased.

U.S. Federal Census Records, 1800. Purchased. (02-173)

World Family Tree, Vols. 1 through 5 (1600-2002). Donor: Arthur Frederick, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.

Loose-leaf and Spiral-bound

Aikman and Hutchison Family documents and clippings. Donor: Elaine Wendt, 848 Cedar Street, Minocqua, WI 54548.

Athletic Park History from Bloomsburg High School Yearbook, 1931. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Berwick Hospital School of Nursing: news clippings, class lists. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bible Records (photocopies) 14 sets with 40-plus family names. Donor: Anonymous.

Bloomsburg Hospital Receipts for Contributions from Elizabeth and Irene Ent, 1929. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Bloomsburg Residents & Landowners, 1810-1820; Penn Land Grants in Bloomsburg Area; Lot Sales, 1802-1820 (photocopies). Donor: Bill Baillie, 720, East Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg Town Plan, 1947. Donor: Pat Parker, Drinker Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-143)

Brink and Poust Family Papers and Photographs (photocopies). Donor: Pearl Bennett, Millville, PA 17846.

Cemeteries of Benner and Spring Townships, Centre County, Pennsylvania. State College, PA: Centre County Genealogical Society, 1996. Donor: V. K. Fry, Ragla Road, Vienna, VA 22182. (02-141)

Cemeteries of College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. State College, PA: Centre County Genealogical Society, 1996. Donor: V. K. Fry, Ragla Road, Vienna, VA 22182. (02-141)

Census Index: 1790 Head of Household, Chester County. Donor: Jane Rutter Conlin, 24602 Choptank Boulevard, Denton, MD 21629.

Center Airport, Lime Ridge: news clippings. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Centralia War Veterans Burials. Donor: Eileen Cizewski, 12 Toy Factory Road, Stillwater, PA 17878.

Centralia World War I Draft Registration. Donor: Eileen Cizewski, 12 Toy Factory Road, Stillwater, PA 17878.

Compilations of the following cemeteries: Pond Hill, Luzerne County; Schloyerville (Briggsville), Luzerne County; Stairville, Luzerne County; Warden, Dallas, Luzerne County. Donor: Robert Whitenight, Spring Garden Avenue, Berwick, PA 18603.

Dale and Fry Reunion. Donor: V. K. Fry, Ragla Road, Vienna, VA 22182. (02-141)

Deeds (2 photocopies): Isaac Ehrwein & wife to Samuel C. Bower, 2 April 1858; Abraham Arewine & wife to Isaac Arewine, 23 March 1850. Donor: Donald Edwards, 89 Mountain Road, Berwick, PA 18603.

Deibert, Donald A. Compiler. Umstead Clan Book, 2000. np. 2000. Donor: Donald A. Deibert, Danville, PA 17821. (02-146)

Diseroad Family papers, including Civil War service papers of John Diseroad. Ann Diseroad, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Donovans, Aherns, and Lees family information. Donor: JoAnn Dolan, 1305 Trinity Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314. (02-174)

Ent Family news-clipping. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Ent, Wellington, General: Letter about his life from his wife, Elizabeth Ent, 1892 (photocopy). Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Evans, Elisha, family papers. Donor: Connie Williams, 225 Hughes Street, Berwick, PA 18603.

Eyer Family Descendant Lists. Donor: Bill Baillie, 720, East Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Fahringers of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donor: Gaintass Koning Host, 884 Greenview Court, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.

Flags of the U.S. (1913). Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-149)

Hartzell, Stephen Calvin, & family. Donor: Connie Williams, 225 Hughes Street, Berwick, PA 18603.

Hess, Silas, genealogical records. Donor: Harry Hess, Box 14, Sagamore, PA 16250. (02-155)

Ikeler (Oeggler): Family group sheets and history of Joseph Ikeler of New Jersey. Donor: M. Jewell, 315 Lytle School Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145.

Jenkins and Harding Cemetery, West Pittston, listing. Donor: David A. Smith, 115 Upper Demunds, Dallas, PA 18612.

Johnson, Jacob: Rev. War Pension Application (photocopy). Donor: Patricia Krivak, 106 Railroad Street, Moosic, PA 18507.

Jones, John P. & Margaret: miscellaneous papers, policies, notebook, and 15 letters from E. B. Tustin. Donor: Larry W. Greenly, 2916 Jane Court NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.

Keefer, Descendants of Joseph. Donor: Sherry M. Keefer-Bonham, 563 Sandmine Road, New Holland, PA 17557.

Laubach, Descendants of Johann Reinhart Laubach. Donor: Jack J. Laubach, Box 75, Benton, PA 17814.

Letter dated November 8, 1812, from Martha Walter in Catawissa to her grandmother in Chester Co., PA (parchment). Donor: Alice Kern, 3003 Woodfield, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

McKelvey, William, Descendants of; McKelvey marriage records. Donor: Jane R. Conlin, Denton, MD 21619. (02-136)

McKelvy, James Boyd, letter, Williams College information. Donor: Jane Rutter Conlin, 24602 Choptank Boulevard, Denton, MD 21629.

Metro fire (miscellaneous articles from The Morning Press.) Donor: Pat Pursel, 182 Orchard Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-131)

Miscellaneous papers, clippings, family group sheets. Donor: Nancy Lou Sweeney, 5660 80th Street, North Apt. A203, St. Petersburg, FL 33709.

Mt. Zion Reformed Church, Slocum Township, Luzerne Co., PA, records. Donor: anonymous.

Musselman Family news-clippings, photographs, and documents (photocopies). Ralph Musselman, Jr., 419 Coal Street, Minersville, PA 17954.

Obituaries from Press Enterprise, 2001. Donor: Vinniedee Hippensteel, 908 East Eighth Street, Berwick, PA 18603.

Old Briar Creek Cemetery information. Donor: David A. Smith, 115 Upper Demunds, Dallas, PA 18612.

Potter and Boot Families, Records from Leicester, England, 1817, etc. Donor: Kenneth S. Rex, Oneida Street, Chadwicks, NY 13319. (02-167)

Reber, Johan Bernard, Descendants of. Donor: Jane R. Conlin, Denton, MD 21619. Donor: Jane R. Conlin, Denton, MD 21619. (02-136)

Reynolds: wills of J. B., 1876, and Daniel, 1863 (photocopies). Donor: Pat Krivak, 106 Railroad Street, Moosic, PA 18507.

Rhoads, John (Johannes Roths): Genealogy Report on the Parents of. Donor: Mary Kay Duggins, 182 West Norris Road, Box 941, Norris, TN 37828.

Rhodomoyer: Descendants of William. Donor: James William Rhodomoyer, 2175 Brookside Village, Berwick, PA 18603.

Rider/Ryder and Shuler Family Records and History. Donor: Carmen Hill, 2038 Manoa Drive, Holiday, FL 3491-3614.

Rockwell, Descendants of John M. Donor: Helen Marie Lynn, 1001 Sixth Avenue, Berwick, PA 18603.

Runyan: Descendants of Bonham Runyan. Donor: Daniel K. Dixon, 93009 Durham Road, 30, RR3, Mt. Albert, Ontario, Canada L0G1M0.

Rupert, Leonard, pension record. Donor: Glenn Rupert, Millville, PA 17846. (02-154)

Rutter Family genealogical information, records, Bible records. Donor: Jane Rutter Conlin, 24602 Choptank Boulevard, Denton, MD 21629.

Rutter, Joshua, Descendants of; Rutter marriage records. Donor: Jane R. Conlin, Denton, MD 21619. (02-136)

Sanders, Wanda. The Village of Evansville. np., 2002. Donor: Wanda Sanders, Berwick, PA 18603. (02-145)

Scott, Janet (Weir), compiler. Brinks, Descendants of Joshua (1788-1878) and wife Rebecca Cool/Cole (1795-1860) of Columbia County, Penna. Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Company, 1988. Purchased. (02-178)

Scott, Janet (Weir), compiler. Supplement to Brinks, Descendants of Joshua (1788-1878) and wife Rebecca Cool/Cole (1795-1860) of Columbia County, Penna. np. 2002. Purchased. (02-178)

Sharpless, Wilbur C. Sharpless Photo Service. (Business envelope and written explanation of how Sharpless learned photography in the Army Air Service during WW I). Donor: Beecher "Ben" Bowman, Box 125, Gateway 3D, Cornwall, PA 17016.

St. Gabriel’s Church (newspaper article). Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-149)

St. Ignatius RC Church, Centralia, Anniversary Contributor Lists. Donor: Eileen Cizewski, 12 Toy Factory Road, Stillwater, PA 17878.

St. Mark’s Union Church (Reformed), Pond Hill, Conyngham Township, Luzerne Co., PA, records. Donor: anonymous.

Straub/Stroup, Descendants of Adam of Berks Co. (photocopies). Donor: William P. Straub, 3476A North Dousman Street, Milwalkee, WI 53212.

Stucker, Jacob, of 1770 and his Descendants. Donor: Derrick & Ellen Heuscher.

Sutliff Family Group Sheets. Donor: Samuel Williams, 2416 Swailes, Drive, Orlando, FL 32837. (02-175)

Tyson, Dean. "McCauley Mountain Rail Road," article taken from book in progress by Dean E. Tyson. Donor: James Riegel, 324 Pine Street, Catawissa, PA 17820.

United Miner Workers of America Transfer Record Cards. (Lists of men transferred to Scotch Valley, Shumans area of Columbia County.) Given in Memory of Merle A. and Betty A. Sherman by Carolyn E. Sherman, 429 Beaver Valley Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Wark/Herb Family charts and history. Donor: Don Herb, Reading Road, Allentown, PA.

Welsh and Evelyn Genealogy. Donor: Gloria Eagleton, Box 561, Osteen, FL 32764. (02-139)

White Genealogy from the Mayflower to the Present as compiled by Barbara Moyer Kaelberer (photocopies). Pat Moyer Parker, 558 Drinker Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Whitenight Family Tree with Index. Donor: Robert Whitenight, 1219 Spring Garden Avenue, Berwick, PA 18603.

Magazines

Family History. January-February, 2000 [R.R. records, military records, Civil War casualties]. Donor: Sandra Rittenhouse, RR#1, Sugarloaf, PA 18249. (02-144)

Genealogical Helper. July-Aug 2000, Sept.-Oct. 2000, May-June 2001, July-Aug 2001. Donor: Andre Dominguez, 254 West Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Genealogical Helper. March-April, 2000; May-June, 2000; January-February, 2001. Donor: Sandra Rittenhouse, RR#1, Sugarloaf, PA 18249. (02-144)

Historical Review of Berks County. Fall 2000, Winter 2001-2002 & Spring 2002. Donor: Andre Dominguez, 254 West Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Journal of the Pennsylvania German Society, Vol. 25, 1991 (index to vols. from 1891 to 1991). Purchased.

Palatine Immigration. Vol. XXVI, no. 4, Sept. 2001. Donor: Andre Dominguez, 254 West Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine. Vols. 41, no. 2, 3, 4; Vol. 42, no. 1, 2. Donor: Andre Dominguez, 254 West Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Pennsylvania Legacies (three articles on the Coxe Mines in the Hazleton area). Winter, 2001. Donor: Joseph D. Helwig, 65 Indian Rock Drive, Springfield, PA 19064.

Pudlo, Michale A. "A Bloomsburg Perspective." Carver [Bloomsburg University] Vol. II (1984): 45-52. Donor: Molly Harrell, Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-135)

Red and White (publication of Bloomsburg High School), 1921-1923. Donor: Paul Reichart, Columbia County Farmers National Bank, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Spectrum (BU). Winter, 2000 (with photos of old restaurants). Donor: Angela Glunz, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Turner, George A. "Benton Fire of July 4, 1910," Carver Vol. 19, no. 1. Spring. Donor: George Turner, Country Club Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Turner, George A. "Austro-Hungarian Protest Against the Lattimer Massacre." Carver [Bloomsburg University] Vol. II (1984): 27-44. Donor: Molly Harrell, Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-135)

Manuscripts

Bloomsburg Poor District Minutes, 1903-1914. Donor: Ray Hock, Sr., 1276A Ridge Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Crossley, Josephin. "Depression in Bloomsburg, 1931-1933" (paper written January 1971). Donor: Josephine Crossley, 1100 South Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Daybook of Accounts in German, 1838-1868. Donor: Wayne Mensinger, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (02-162)

Espy Garden Club Minutes and Attendance books, 1958-1981. Donor: Cheryl Evert, 289 Arbutus Park Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (MS # 257, 258)

Hess, Savilla, "The Journal of." (1890s-1905). Donors: Granddaughters Linda Brosius, Margaret Pickin, and Nancy Whitenight.

Jerseytown Store Daybook, 1857-1864. Donor: Anonymous.

Newton, Craig. "At the Opera House" Donor: Craig Newton, 330 Forrest Lane, York, PA 17402.

Newton, Craig. "Starting up in the Nineties" ‘Donor: Craig Newton, 330 Forrest Lane, York, PA 17402.

Newton, Craig. "The Black Community: A Profile" Donor: Craig Newton, 330 Forrest Lane, York, PA 17402.

Newton, Craig. "Up at Mountain Grove Camp Meeting, 1872-1901." Donor: Craig Newton, 330 Forrest Lane, York, PA 17402.

Newton, Craig. Laborers, Landlords, and Lawyers: Democrats and the 1880 Election" Donor: Craig Newton, 330 Forrest Lane, York, PA 17402.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company shipping log. Donor: Wayne Mensinger, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (02-162)

Stock Certificate for the Bloomsburg-Millville Street Railway Company (never built). Donor: Jay Fritz, Jr., 15 Fritz Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Yorks, Kennth. "Some Remembrances from the Life of Me," (personal account from Kenneth Yorks concerning Bloomsburg and Columbia County). Donor: Terence Yorks, Smithfield, UT 84335. (02-163)

Maps

Berwick Liquor Licenses: 1907 map of locations. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Bloomsburg map, 1939, showing locations of polling places, wards, fire alarms, and hydrants. Donor: Richard Shoemaker, Derrs Road, Benton, PA (02-150)

Bloomsburg, 1870 (mounted 41" x 43"). Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-153)

Columbia County, 1816. Donor: George A. Turner, Country Club Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Genealogical Map of the Counties, 11th ed., 1999. Donor: Lorraine Prutzman, 40 Bellas Hollow, Danville, PA 17821.

Microfilm

U.S. Census 1930: Columbia and Montour Counties. Purchased.

Museum

Baptismal outfit of Claudius Berard. circa 1800 (through Swartwout Family). Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-149)

Bloomsburg Dairy cardboard milk carton from Ray Dubois Dairy. Circa 1940s. Donor: John McCarthy, 9 Carroll Park, Bloomsburg, PA 17185.

Bloomsburg Sesquicentennial "Sisters of the Swish" cosmetics permit, button, 1952. Donor: Eva Brobst, 428 Ninth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg Sesquicentennial bumper sticker, hankie, hat, pins, banner, and program. Donor: John and Pat Hoch, 211 Maple Avenue, Clarks Green, PA 18411.

Bloomsburg Sesquicentennial hat with buttons; two wooden nickels. Donor: Calvin Bartholomew, 5063 State Route 487, Lot 14, Benton, PA 17814.

Bloomsburg Sesquicentennial Souvenir Program and sheet music "Onward Bloomsburg." Donor: Jane Bowman, R. R. #4, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bolt of "handkerchief" material (very old). Donor: Rachel Bitler, Lookout Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-156)

Booklet "Absolute surrender and Other Addresses" from Bible Institute Colportage Association, 1897. Donor: Larry W. Greenly, 2916 Jane Court NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.

Civil War Record of Wesley R. Price in GAR Poster (color photo of) 19x25. Donor: Richard H. Price, 17 Oak Avenue, Highland Falls, NY 10996.

Clothing: baby dress worn by Phillip M. Eyerly, black bonnet, petticoat, night gown, child’s underclothing, woman’s bathing suit, white dress, purse, girl’s dress, 1881 2-piece dress worn by Ella Musser Eyerly, high-button shoes, capes. Donor: Janet Knorr Fisher, Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-140)

Columbia County Tax Receipt for H. H. Fetterman, 1914. Donor: John McCarthy, 9 Carroll Park, Bloomsburg, PA 17185.

Dog Tag, Columbia County, 1917. Donor: John McCarthy, 9 Carroll Park, Bloomsburg, PA 17185.

Dress worn by Miss Swartwout at monument dedication. Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-153)

Ferguson Transportation Company Souvenirs: 2 pocket knives, 1 cigarette lighter. Donor: John McCarthy, 9 Carroll Park, Bloomsburg, PA 17185.

First Day covers: Frank C. Laubach, Benton, PA, September 2, 1984; Bloomsburg Post Office Dedication, October 17, 1936. Donor: George Turner, Country Club Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Flags: 48 star and 38 star, patented 1870. Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-153)

Ground-breaking Shovels for East Bloomsburg Bridge (27 June 1985), Catawissa Bridge (11 April 1986), Scott Township Sewer System (27 December 1991), McCormick Center for Human Services, BU (31 March 1983). Donor: Ted Stuban, Berwick, PA 18603.

Large fork with ad from Ikeler Roller Mill. Donor: Joan Gray, 415 Surrey Lane, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Large frame picture of an infant c. 1920. Donor: Gwendolyn Reams, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-168)

Memorial Plate of Bloomsburg State Teachers College. Donor: Gwendolyn Reams, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-168

Moyer Brothers’ bottles, pill boxes, medicines, and antique metal check-writer. On Loan From: Pat Moyer Parker, 558 Drinker Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Painted stool (child’s). Donor: Doris Hosler, 560 Buttonwood Farm Road, Millersville, PA 175551-1104.

Purses: one crocheted, one beaded. Hand-crocheted yoke. Donor: Kathleen Mutchler, 250 West Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Rotary Club of Bloomsburg Banner (circa 1970). Donor: H. Jolene Stackhouse, 711 Zaner-Rohrsburg, Orangeville, PA 17859.

Sheet Music: Ikeler, Otto P. "Would I Meet My Playmate?" 1926; Weber, Joe F. "Keep the Yanks in the Tanks Rolling On," 1942. Donor: John McCarthy, 9 Carroll Park, Bloomsburg, PA 17185.

Shoemaker tools, most homemade in 1800s, used by Mr. Herring. Donor: Harold S. Snyder, 3541 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Silver Plate, 1964-65, from Bloomsburg Floral Company to the Espy Garden Club. Donor: Cheryl Evert, 289 Arbutus Park Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-133)

Silver tablespoon with Claudius Berard initials and history. Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-149)

WW II War Ration Book # 4. Donor: Calvin Bartholomew, 5063 State Route 487, Lot 14, Benton, PA 17814.

Newspapers

The Morning Press, Twenty-fifth Edition (partial). Donor: Diane Laubach, Benton, PA 17814. (02-169)

Painting

Bowman’s Covered Bridge in Orange Township: artist’s rendition, 1984. Donor: Beecher Bowman Estate, Lancaster, PA.

Pamphlets

Anthracite Mining Laws of Pennsylvania, 1929. Donor: Owen West Parks, 113 North Vassar, Quakertown, PA 19951.

Asbury Methodist Church History. Donor: Derrick & Ellen Heuscher.

Bethany United Methodist Church, Berwick, 1902-2002. Donor: Wanda Sanders, 275 Evansville Road, Berwick, PA 18603.

Bloomsburg Elks Lodge # 436: 100th Anniversary (1898-1998) Dedication Booklet. Donor: George Turner, Country Club Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg High School Class of 1952: 50-Year Reunion. Donor: Ron Nietz, 3500 Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg Sesquicentennial Souvenir Program, 1802-1952, and ticket stub. Donor: John McCarthy, 9 Carroll Park, Bloomsburg, PA 17185.

Bloomsburg State Teachers College Student Handbooks for 1942-3 and 1945-6. Donor: John McCarthy, 9 Carroll Park, Bloomsburg, PA 17185.

Columbia County: the Heart of Scenic Pennsylvania. Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency, 1972. Donor: Molly Harrell, Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-135)

First Presbyterian Church Sesquicentennial, 1817-1967. Donor: Molly Harrell, Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-135)

First United Church of Christ Photographic Directory, 1987. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

"Grand Tours and Artistic Friendships" (art in Thomas T. Taber Museum and Park Home Collections). Donor: Lycoming County Historical Society, West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA.

Ice Mine of Coudersport, PA, in Potter County. Donor: Wayne Mensinger, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (02-162)

Lightstreet History. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Mifflin Township, Forest Rangers 50th Anniversary, 1940-1990. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

"On Writing and Spelling." (Fractor letters). Donor: Mary Beyer, Danville, PA 17821.

"Replacement of Roadway Approaches and Bridge over the North Branch of the Susquehanna River at Mifflinville." Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 1988. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Scott Township High School Class of 1941. Donor: Becky Greenly, Fernville, PA 17815. (02-166)

Smith, Kenneth L. Genealogy: Start It Right! A Beginner Course. Columbus, Ohio: Palatines to America, 1993. Donor: Andre Dominguez, 254 West Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Smith, Kenneth L. The Very Basics of German Genealogical Research. Columbus, Ohio: Palatines to America, 1993. Donor: Andre Dominguez, 254 West Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mifflinville, Photographic Directory, 1969. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Stackhouse: Descendants of James Vernon Stackhouse, 1848-1990. Donor: Richard M. Stackhouse, 444 Ranck Road, New Holland, PA 17557-9365.

United Church of Christ, Berwick: One Hundredth Anniversary, 1902-2002. Donor: William Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (02-172)

Weiser, Frederick S. "The Story of Johann Adam Eyer," from the Penna. German Society, Vol. 14. Donor: Frederick S. Weiser, New Oxford, PA 17350. (02-148)

Photographs

ACF, Berwick, 1000th Tank. Donor: Bob Mosteller, P.O. Box 430, Millville, PA 17846.

Aikman and Hutchison Family and farm. Donor: Elaine Wendt, 848 Cedar Street, Minocqua, WI 54548.

Bartholomew, William H., at Sesquicentennial. Donor: Calvin Bartholomew, 5063 State Route 487, Lot 14, Benton, PA 17814.

Beaver Township group, circa 1945, Elizabeth Tonko identified. Donor: Barbara Bogart, 567 West Main, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Berwick High School, 1910. Donor: Marylou Fenstermaker John, 625 Sunset Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Berwick Hospital School of Nursing. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg and Columbia County in early fall and spring, 1900-1901 (18 photos). Donor: Robert Dunkelberger, 203 West Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-130)

Bloomsburg Area: 7 picture postcards. Donor: Craig Newton, 330 Forrest Lane, York, PA 17402.

Bloomsburg Brick Company, GLF Building, Flood, Cinder Tips. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Bloomsburg Fair (3 photos). Donor: Robert Dunkelberger, 203 West Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-130)

Bloomsburg Fair, 1897. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Bloomsburg First Auto Show, 1929. Donor: Whelen Kressler, 3542 First Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg Girls, 1903. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Box 321, Mifflinville, PA 18603.

Bloomsburg High School, 1910. Donor: Marylou Fenstermaker John, 625 Sunset Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg Hospital Fund Drive, 1948-9. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Box 321, Mifflinville, PA 18603.

Bloomsburg Lodge: Loyal Order of Moose, 1928, members. Donor: Darlene Ryan Williams, 54 West Center Street, Elysburg, Pa 17824.

Bloomsburg Market Square, showing fountain and monument (2). Donor: Molly Harrell, Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-135)

Bloomsburg Market Street scene. Donor: Becky Greenly, Fernville, PA 17815. (02-166)

Bloomsburg Town Square, 1913. Donor: Chet Gaugler, Lightstreet Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Bloomsburg, Aerial Views. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Bloomsburg: Aerial view. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Bloomsburg: East Fifth Street. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Bloomsburg: River Road from Market Street. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Cadillac Convertible c. 1930 with Harry Magee at the wheel. Donor: Jay Fritz, Jr., 15 Fritz Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Camp Ai-Yuk-Pa. Donor: Pat Pursel, 182 Orchard Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-131)

Camp Lavigne. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Catawissa Bridge Groundbreaking Ceremony. Donor: Ted Stuban, 1335 Second Avenue, Berwick, PA 18603.

Catawissa scenes, (5 postcards). Donor: Therese Guinard Dubbs, Southern Pines, NC. (02-176)

Catwissa Area: 7 scenes on steropticon cards. Donor: Craig & Veronica Klesh, 489 Thomas Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Center Airport, Lime Ridge. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Center Street, Bloomsburg, showing Tooley’s grocery and the Opera House, circa. 1904-6. Donor: Betty Fisher, 625 Sunset Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Centralia Fire, 1908. Donor: Thomas Dempsey, Girardville, PA 17935. (02-159)

Clark, Henry James, Relatives of Sarah VanTassel. Donor: Belinda DelPesco, Valencia, CA 91354. (02-170)

Columbia County Civil War Monument Dedication and Snyder’s Run (2 postcards). Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Duy Hutchison, Highland Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-153)

Drinker, McKelvey, Caswell, and Rutter Family Photographs. Donor: Jane R. Conlin, Denton, MD 21619. (02-136)

Espy Flood Scenes, 1972. Donor: Becky Greenly, Fernville, PA 17815. (02-166)

Fowlersville School Students 1922. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Friends Meeting House, Catawissa. Donor: Margaret Eckroth, State Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-164)

Gallen and Hartzell Family photographs. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

GLF, Ninth Street, Bloomsburg. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Group of Bloomsburg area youths taken at R.R. Station in Selinsgrove. Donor: Peter Boor, Doylestown, PA 18901. (02-161)

Groups of high school young people, Orangeville High School (3). Donor: Barbara Montague, Chatham, NJ 07928. (02-175)

Hetler Dry Goods and Shoes Store, Berwick. Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Hidlay’s School, North Center Township, c. 1916. Donor: Gladys Harris Estate, 3620 Second Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

I-80 bridge building near Mifflinville. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Ikeler, Eri & Caroline (Crouse), family. Donor: Donna Ikeler Laubach, 377 East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Iron Bridge (2). Donor: Margaret Eckroth, State Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-164)

Keller, Jacob LeRoy, snapshots circa 1908. Donor: Doris Hosler, 560 Buttonwood Farm Rd., Millersville, PA 17551-1104.

Kline, Jennie, J. Gertrude Vance (Bloomsburg State Normal School), and Myra Welliver of Orangeville, 1907. Donor: Barbara Montague, Chatham, NJ 07928. (02-175)

Laubach, Tomas Jefferson & Anna Cecelia (Bowen), family. Donor: Donna Ikeler Laubach, 377 East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Lime Ridge Girl Scout Troup #50, 1946. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Magee Carpet Co. Design Dept, 1966. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Magee Softball Team, 1966. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Box 321, Mifflinville, PA 18603.

McIntyre School, Franklin Township, Columbia County (4). Donor: Frank Riegel, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (02-147)

Mifflinville High School & Grade School Classes & Teams (9). Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Mifflinville Post Office, Bridge (1905-6). Donor: William Hartzell, West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Mifflinville: Dedication of Veteran’s Memorial, 1954; two other unidentified. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Moyer Brothers’ houses, drug store (interior & exterior), delivery truck, company float, founder John R. Moyer, and brothers. On Loan From: Pat Moyer Parker, 558 Drinker Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Mural of Pickett’s Charge by William Hartzell (2). Donor: Bill Hartzell, Box 321, Mifflinville, PA 18603.

Normal School from Reservoir Hill (postcard). Donor: George Turner, Country Club Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Old Arcade on Chamberlain’s Alley, Bloomsburg. Donor: Jay Fritz, Sr., Fritz Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Orangeville Tri-County Baseball Team, 1954. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Box 321, Mifflinville, PA 18603.

Reformed Church, Berwick: Men’s Fellowship; Women’s Circles, circa 1947. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Rutter, Dr. John C., 1826-1917. Donor: Jane Rutter Conlin, 24602 Choptank Boulevard, Denton, MD 21629.

Sesquicentennial Committee at Magee’s, 1952. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Box 321, Mifflinville, PA 18603.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mifflinville, confirmation class, 1942. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Third Street School, Bloomsburg, 1913. Donor: Betty Fisher, 625 Sunset Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-132)

Trolley with "Bloomsburg" on front, from Columbia-Montour Line. Donor: Jay Fritz, Jr., 15 Fritz Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Wein, Pvt. C. L., & Corp. William Bray, 1918. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631.

Young girls at a lawn party in Bloomsburg. Donor: Pat Pursel, 182 Orchard Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-131) time period

Scrapbooks

Espy Garden Club, 1948-1969. Donor: Cheryl Evert, Arbutus Park Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-133/158)

Miller, Mrs. Asher, collection 1936-1953. Donor: Betty Miller, 208 Arbutus Road, Bloomsburg, Pa 17815.

 

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