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COMBINED ACCESSIONS FOR THE YEAR 2003

The number in the bracket at the end of the accession item represents the accession number. When requesting one of these sources at the Society, it would be very helpful to use the accession number along with the name of the author or title of the source.

Books

African American and American Indian Patriots of the Revolutionary War. Washington, DC: National Society DAR, 2001. Donor: Vinniedee Hippensteel, Berwick, PA 18903. (03-098)

Bates, Samuel P. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers,1861-65. 4 vols. Wilmington, NC: Broadfoot Publishing, 1994. Purchase. (03-056)

Bates, Samuel P. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers,1861-65. Vol. II. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, State Printer, Harrisburg, 1870. On loan from Bloomsburg Public Library (03-017)

Beidler, James M. and Florence Kline Heydt. The Petitioners: 18th Century Actions to Erect Present-Day Berks County Townships. n.p. Donor: Beverlee H. Felkner, 386 Old Mill Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047. (03-041)

Bradford, William. Of Plymouth Plantation, 1620-1247. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-123)

Brecht, Samuel Kriebel, ed. Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families. Chicago: Rand McNally & Co., 1923. Purchased. (03-055)

Brown, Shirley M., et al. The Philip Brown Family of Tulpehocken Valley. Elverson, PA: Olde Springfield Shoppe, 1995, and supplement. Donor: Robert Fisher, Miners Mills, PA 18905-3215. (03-114)

Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Berks County, PA, Account Book. Frederick S. Weiser, translator. Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1997. (03-148)

Colletta, John P. They Came in Ships. Orem, UT: Ancestry Publishing, 2002. Donor: Anonymous. (03-036)

Comstock, John Adams. A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family. Los Angeles: Commonwealth Press, 1949. Donor: Rev. & Mrs. Carl Rutherford, 607 Ann Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-028)

Creveling, Louis G. Creveling Family History and Genealogy. 2nd Edition. Np, 2002. Donor: Zane R. Creveling, Stillwater, PA. (03-146)

Dittenhafer, Miriam Marcy. History and Genealogy of the LaPorte Family including Pennsylvanians Congressman John LaPorte (1798-1862) and Judge Daniel LaPorte Rhone (1838-1908). Donor: Miriam M. Dittenhafer, 7777 North Wickham Road # 12, Melbourne, FL 32940. (03-037)

Dix, Katharine F. 1794 Berks Co., Pennsylvania, Archives. Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1992. Donor: Beverlee H. Felkner, 386 Old Mill Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047. (03-041)

DuBester, Henry J., complier. Catalog of United States Census Publications, 1790-1945. New York: Greenwood Press, 1969. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-132)

Duffy, Laurie Beth. Who’s Looking for Whom in Native American Ancestry. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-123)

Fry, Samuel Clarence. Ancestry and Posterity of Gottfried Frey, 1605-1913. York, PA: Dispatch-Daily Print, 1914. Donor: L. W. Buckalew, III, and family, Coden, AL 36523. (03-050)

Gessner, Gerhard. President Eisenhower’s Ancestors and Relations. Germany: Verlag Degener & Co., 1955. Donor: Rev. Robert Brueckner, 342 Stout’s Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635. (03-065)

Graeff, Marie Knorr. 1723—1973 Anniversary Magazine of the Tulpehocken. Womelsdorf: Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, 1973. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-123)

Gregg, Jed. Three Points, Pennsylvania and Thereby Hangs a Tale. Bloomsburg, PA: Skunk Holler Press, 2003. (03-103)

Hamm, Thomas D. The Quakers in America. New York: Columbia University Press, 2003. Purchase. (03-147)

Heckewelder, John. History, Manners, and Customs of the Indian Nations. Philadelphia: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1876, report. Heritage Books, 1990. Given in memory of Fern and Garth Hill by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Beishline, 236 Millertown Road, Bloomsburg. (03-063)

Historical and Biographical Annals of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania. Vols. 1 & 2. Chicago: J.H. Beers, 1915. Donor: L. W. Buckalew, III, and family, Coden, AL 36523. (03-050)

Humphrey, John T. Pennsylvania Births of Chester County, 1682-1800. Washington, D.C: Humphrey Publications, 1994. Donor: Dorie Clement in honor of Neva Shultz Wasserman. (03-113)

Kinsey, Margaret B. Ball Cousins. Baltimore: Gateway Press, 1981. Donor: Margaret B. Kinsey, Dallas, TX 75214. (03-086)

MacArthur, Pamela C. John O’Hara’s Anthracite Region. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 1999. Purchased. (033-003)

McPherson, James M. Battle Cry of Freedom: the Civil War Era. Oxford, Eng.: Oxford University Press, 2003. Purchase. (03-135)

Power, J. Tracy. Lee’s Miserables: Life in the Army of Northern Virginia from the Wilderness to Appomattox. Chapel Hill, NC: U. of N.C. Press, 2001. Donor: Harrison Phillips, Benton, PA 17814. (03-126)

Sauers, Richard A. and Peter Tomasak. Ricketts Battery: A History of Battery F, First Pennsylvania Light Infantry. Luzerne, PA: Luzerne National Bank, 2001. Donor: Harrison Phillips, Benton, PA 17814. (03-126)

Schrader-Muggenthaler, Cornelia. The Baden Emigration Book. Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1992. Donor: Beverlee H. Felkner, 386 Old Mill Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047. (03-041)

Schwarze, William N., and Ralf Ridgway Hillman. The Dansbury Diaries: 1748-1755. Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1994. Purchase. (03-148)

Shuman, John. Art Glass: Identification and Price Guide. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2003. Donor: John Shuman, Pottstown, PA 19464. (03-120)

Shupp, Atwood James. Genealogy of Conrad and Elizabeth (Borger) Hawk, 1744-1990. Baltimore: Gateway Press, 1990. Donor: Robert Fisher, Miners Mills, PA 18905-3215. (03-114)

Snowflower. My Family Tells This Story. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1999. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-132)

Stranahan, Susan Q. Susquehanna, River of Dreams. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993. Donor: Jack DeHoff¸ Wyomissing, PA 19610 (03-015)

Stropnicky, Gerard, et al. Letters to the Editor: Two Hundred Years in the Life of an American Town. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-123)

Wiist, Stephen R., complier. Marriage and Death Notices in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, Newspapers. Vol. 2. Bloomsburg, PA: np, 2003. Donor: Steve Wiist, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-104)

Willsher, Betty and Darden Hunter. Eighteenth Century Scottish Gravestones. New York: Taplinger Publishing Co., 1978. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-123)

Wood, Norris Philip, compiler. Descendants and Ancestors of Consider Wood and His Mary Adams of Middleborough, MA, Pomfret, CT, Duchess County, NY, Bradford County, PA. Baltimore: Gateway Press, 1998. Donor: Norris P. Wood. (03-019)

Blueprints

Hollingshead Mill area, 1895; Slew’s Bridge at Paper Mill Race, Scott Township; Bridge over Scotch Run, Maine Township; William Kucter’s Farm, Montour Township, 1922; Proposed Electric Railway, Catawissa to Numidia (2). Donor: Christa Stiner, Catawissa, PA 17820. (03-139)

Bound Manuscripts

Female Missionary Society, 1860, membership lists and accounts. Donor: George Holdren, Millville, PA. (03-122)

Jerseytown Store Daybook. Donor: George Holdren, Millville, PA. (03-122)

Computer Disks

AIS Pre-1790 Census Index. Donor: Anonymous. (03-036)

Ancestors of Dr. Heidi L. Newell Ahnentafel Report. Donor: Dr. Newell, Sewell, NJ 08080. (03-116)

Irish and British Immigrants to America, 1860s-1870s; Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1803-1871; Scotch-Irish Settlers in America, 1500s-1800s. Purchased. (03-064)

Native American Waterbody and Place Names, Susquehanna River Basin. Donor: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Harrisburg, PA. (03-137)

New England Local and Family Histories, 1600s-1900s. Donor: Ann F. Diseroad. (03-042)

One Hundred Years in Columbia County, PA: A Study of Population Changes Using Geographic Information Systems, 2003. Donor: Christopher E. Yergey, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-054)

Revolutionary War Graves Register & Patriot Index, SAR 1999. Purchase. (03-112)

VanBlargen Family Genealogy. Donor: Mark VanBlargan, Littiz, PA 17543. (03-093)

Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg: Membership records, etc. Purchased (03-058)

Loose-leaf and Spiral-Bound

Bitler, Rachel. The Descendants of James Lewis Bitler. Donor: Rachel Bitler, 41 Lookout Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-002)

Bitler, Rachel. The Descendants of Peter Bankes. Donor: Rachel Bitler, 41 Lookout Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-002)

Bloomsburg Community Strategic Plan 2000. Donor: Law Groner, East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg. (03-045)

Bloomsburg High School programs, 1920. Donor: Claire Sweppenheiser, 2219 Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-039)

Bloomsburg High School. Fire news article: The Morning Press, October 23, 1923. Donor: Ida W. Snyder via Pat Parker, Fernville, PA. (03-090)

Brunstetter Family: Genealogical Information and Records. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-130)

Burke, Michael: Family History. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-140)

Cemeteries of Northern Columbia County (update to). Mrs. Joann Heimbach, 317 Clyde Road, Benton, PA 17814. (03-016)

Census Records (1850); Genealogical information for various families; Newsletters from Central Susquehanna Genealogical Society and from Lycoming County Genealogical Society, May 1986 - December 1993. (Donor: Fern Hill Estate, Orangeville, PA 17857. (03-077)

Centralia: news clipping. Donor: Robert Mosteller, Millville, PA 17846. (03-029)

Cole, Ezra Sharswood: Notes. Donor: Brad Cole, Annapolis, MD 21401. (03-107)

Coleman, Patrick: Family History. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-140)

Colley & Beckley Family: Bible pages, genealogy charts, descendant charts, will, miscellaneous letters, documents, and news clippings. Donor: David Swisher, 410 Riverview Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-027)

Columbia County School Directories, 1959-1961. Donor: Claire Sweppenheiser, 2219 Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-039)

Crawford and Allied Families of Columbia County, showing local tombstones. Donor: Donna Laubach, Carole Joiner, and Beverly Hufford, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-102)

D’Autrechy, Phyllis B. Hunterdon County, NJ Index of Persons, Places and Subjects: Mortgages of Hunterdon County, N.J., 1766-1793. Vol. 1. (1991) n.p. Donor: Beverlee H. Felkner, 386 Old Mill Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047. (03-041)

"Descendants of Roger Williams" including descendants of Abraham Kline from Book III by Dorothy Higson White. Donor: Mark Hoppe, 2904 Stratford Road, Lawrence, KS 66049. (03-023)

Eckrote, Polly A. John Godhard, Benton’s Grandfather. Donor: Polly A. Laubach-Eckrote, Nescopeck, PA 18635. (03-007)

Eckrote, Polly A. Waller Cemetery List Book, July 2001. Donor: Polly A. Laubach-Eckrote, Nescopeck, PA 18635. (03-007)

Egan, Timothy: Family History. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-140)

Eroh Family Bible genealogy pages. Donor: Allean Derr, 1 Capwell Avenue, Factoryville, PA 18419. (03-014)

"First Airmail Flight from Bloomsburg, PA…1938." (Cancelled Envelope) Donor: Bill Baillie, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-093)

First Presbyterian Church, Shickshinny, Marriage Records, 1922 - 1938 (photocopies). Donor: Bea Arndt, Berwick, PA 18603. (03-081)

Frey & Turner Family Bible copies. Donor: Arlette Hall, 356 Meadowrue Lane, Batavia, IL 60510. (03-072)

Frey, George (shortstop for early professional and local teams: information and photographs). Donor: Shirley Drake, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-074)

Girton, Wohlfarth Family pictures, information, and recipes: "Simply Our Best." Donor: Joyce Girton, RR#1, Catawissa, PA 17820. (03-068)

Gruber, Timothy A. Descendants of Johann Heinrich Kostenbader. Np. Donated by Virginia Kay, Vienna, VA. (03-108)

Hayhurst/Kline: From Europe to America. Donor: Louise H. Anderson, Victorville, CA. (03-142)

High School Certificate awarded to Dora Belle Straub, 1918. Donor: Robert and Doris Cann, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035. (03-087)

"History of Raven Creek Church" by Mariann Houseweart, Nov. 2002. Donor: Mariann Houseweart, 953 Upper Raven Creek Road, Benton, PA 17814. (03-026)

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berwick, PA, 1900, listing officers and committees. Donor: Gladys Martz, Springfield, VA 22153. (03-101)

"Hower/Hauer, Davis, Ent: family group sheets; several hundred blank forms. Donor: Beverlee H. Felkner, 386 Old Mill Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047. (03-041)

Huss, Becky, et al. Index to Streby’s History of Sullivan County. Purchase. (03-119)

Ikeler, Claressa, Diary, 1874 (photocopy). Donor: Ray Lawton, Greenwood Road., Millville, PA 17846. (03-085)

Klosek, Linda M., compiler. 250 Years of the Sloyer – Schleyer – Schleier Family, 1752 – 2002. Donor: Linda M. Klosek (03-018)

Leidhecker, Robin S., compiler. Index to Otzinachson: A History of the West Branch Valley of the Susquehanna, 1995. Purchase. (03-118)

Lilley, Heckman, Marthaler, and Ebner Descendants and Family History. Donor: Rose Rybachek, North Pole, AK. (03-078)

Main Township Consolidated School, 1921-1972; Calendars 2001, 2002. Donor: Main Township. History Group, 2214 R.R. Lane, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-004)

Mammoth Furniture Store History and Article. Donor: Ray Abraczinskas, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. (03-091)

Marriages from Columbia Democrat, Bloomsburg, 1837-1847; 1861-1866. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-121)

Marriages from The Intelligencer, Danville, PA, 1828-1830 (copy). Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-121)

Marriages from The Republican, Bloomsburg, 1875-23 Feb 1895. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-121)

Martz, Abraham, and Sarah Moyer Family Bible (photocopy). Donor: Gladys Martz, Springfield, VA 22153. (03-101)

Millville High School graduation and teacher attendance list. Donor: Claire Sweppenheiser, 2219 Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-039)

Morris Family: History, Cemetery Records, Photographs. Donor: Barbara Bogart, 567 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-008)

Odd Fellows Building in Elysburg (photocopy). Donor: David Booth, Box 72, Catawissa, PA 17820. (03-013)

Price, Wesley, obituary of Civil War soldier. Donor: Richard H. Price, Highland Falls, NY 10928. (03-105)

Promotional Brochure: "Bloomsburg Always Inviting to Home and Industry." Donor: Bill Baillie, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-093)

Raven’s Creek Church: baptisms, marriages, membership. Donor: Mariann Houseweart, 953 Upper Raven Creek Road, Benton, PA 17814. (03-026)

Robbins and Fullmer Bible records. Donor: Debbie Miller, 44 Dairy Road, Berwick, PA 18631. (03-038)

Sheehan, Hazel M. The Hartman Family, 1560-2001. Book 1. Donor: Hazell M. Sheehan, 4003 Alpine Court, Reading, PA 19606. (03-025)

Shive, Simon C.: Recipient of U.S. Patent for boots granted August 1847 (copy). Donor: William J. Shive, Belleville, IL 6222-8132. (03-109)

Shoemaker/Hartman Family Bible Records. Donor: Carl McPherson, 23 Hanson Drive, Topsham, ME 04086. (03-044)

Shuman Family (Clyde & Margaret, John A. & Thelma) news clippings, copies of photographs, letters, funeral books, and genealogical chart. Donor: John A. Shuman, III, Box 57, Pottstown, PA 19464. (03-021)

Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the First Reformed Church of Berwick. Donor: Robert Mosteller, Millville, PA. (03-066)

VanBlargen Genealogy. Donor: Mark VanBlargan, Lititz, PA 17543. (03-093)

VanHorn Family History: Copies from out-of-print book. Donor: Shirley Drake, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-074)

Williams Family: Bible records. Donor: Dani Crossley, 2225 Bentley Dive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-031)

Deeds

Colley, Robert, Lawson Hughes to Jacob Ogden, 1864. Miscellaneous drafts by Alexander Colley and son (apparently). Donor: David Swisher, 410 Riverview Ave., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-027)

Equipment

File Cabinet: 4-drawer, legal size. Purchased. (03-049)

File Cabinets: One four-drawer, legal-sized; one four-drawer, legal-sized, fire-proof; one two-drawer, legal-sized, fire-proof. Donor: Carolyn M. Derr, Crestwood, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-088)

Storage Cabinet: 2-door, steel. Purchased. (03-049)

Television set: 21" Panasonic with tape player. Donor: Nancy Hock, Blooms-burg, PA 17815. (03-060)

Magazines/Journals

Historical Review of Berks County, Vol. 58, 1993, and Vol. 68, 2003. Donor: Andre J. Dominguez, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-144)

Lincoln, Richard Van Boskirk. "New Berlin and the Townships of Limestone and Buffalo." Union County History, Union County Historical Society, Vol. 15 (1996). Donor: Linda Bailey, Bloomsburg (03-145)

Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 43, Spring/Summer 2003. Donor: Andre J. Dominguez, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-144)

Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 43, Spring/Summer 2003. Donor: Linda Bailey, Bloomsburg, PA (03-145)

Spectrum Magazine, Bloomsburg University, Winter, 2003. Donor: Staff of Spectrum, Bloomsburg University. (03-143)

Union County Heritage, Union County Historical Society, Vol. 12 (1990). Donor: Linda Bailey, Bloomsburg, PA (03-145)

Manuscripts

Bloomsburg Historic District Site Survey, 9 vols. Donor: Bloomsburg Historic District Preservation Society, Town Hall, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-005)

Columbia County History (Lesson Plans) from Ray Cole Estate. Donor: Samina Cole, Annapolis, MD. (03-006)

Microfilm

Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg: Membership records, etc. Purchased (03-058)

Maps

Columbia County: Township & Borough Road Maps, 2003. Donor: Bill Baillie, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-067)

Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg, 1905, showing names. Donor: anonymous. (03-024)

Indians of the USA, 1944. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-130)

Sanborn Maps of Berwick, 1913, 1917, 1919 (bound). Purchased. (03-141)

Microfilm

U.S. Agricultural Census of Columbia County, 1850. Donor: George A. Turner, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-111)

U.S. Agricultural Census of Columbia County, 1860. Donor: George A. Turner, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-111)

U.S. Agricultural Census of Columbia County, 1870. Purchase. (03-128)

U.S. Agricultural Census of Columbia County, 1880. Purchase. (03-128)

Miscellaneous Boxes

Bloomsburg Fair Advertisement, 1923. Donor: Samina Cole, Annapolis, MD. (03-006)

Creasy, William T.: Correspondence, State Representative campaign material, 1908; advertisement for New York Store, Catawissa; Road Plan System in Pennsylvania, 1915. Donor: Laurie Creasy, Rte. 487, Catawissa, PA. (03-048)

Diary of Harriet Schultz (tablet). Donor: Claire Sweppenheiser, 2219 Third St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-039)

Magee Carpet Company Artifacts from Mabel and Arthur Bennett Estate: (newsletters, booklets, shop (work) tickets, etc.) Donor: Lucretia Muhlhausen, Bethlehem, PA 18016. (03-099

Magee Carpet Company mementoes: Notebook, War Atlas. Donor: Calvin Bartholomew, Benton, PA 17814. (03-136)

Museum

Baby Cup (Silver) of G. Edward Elwell, 25 Dec 1886. Donor: Raymond L. Thomas, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-129)

Bark Peeler (old). Donor: Richard E. Swank, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-0094)

Bloomsburg High School pin. Donor: Calvin Bartholomew, Benton, PA 17814. (03-136)

Boy Scout Patch from Camp Lavigne. Donor: Robert J. Hartman, 237 South Street, Catawissa, PA 17820. (03-022)

Cast iron piece marked "ORION, Bloomsburg, PA., patented Aug. 16, 1887. Donor: Candy Lee Korn, 8477 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights., OH 44147. (03-009)

First Airmail from Millville envelopes and stamps. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-131)

Fishing Creek Water, Power, and Mining Company Paper Stamp. Donor: Richard E. Swank, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-0094)

Flour slick marked "Girton Dairy Equipment Co." Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-131)

Friendship Quilt made by the Ladies Aid Society of Eyers Grove Methodist Church, 1917. On Loan from Susan Hileman Messersmith & Virginia Hileman Ryan, Albany, OR 97321. (03-079)

Legion Airs. New York: Leo Feist, Inc., 1932. First World War Songs. Donor: Eileen Lewellyn, R.R.#4, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-084)

Magee Carpet Company tufted small rug, light blue, c. 1947. Donor: Ida M. Turner, Wedgetown Road., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-097)

Match Box with Masonic emblem (Silver). Donor: Raymond L. Thomas, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-129)

McHenry Whiskey dark glass bottle. Donor: Richard E. Swank, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-0094)

Pennsylvania Copper and Mining Company Stock Certificates (3). Donor: Donald Brewer, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-100)

Plate (Silver) engraved: "Sara Barbara Milason" (w/o G. Edward Elwell). Donor: Raymond L. Thomas, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-129)

Shuman, John A. Thelma, Margaret: funeral and business cards. Donor: John A. Shuman, III, Box 57, Pottstown, PA 19464. (03-021)

Spoon (Silver) marked "Columbian Exposition, 1892. Donor: Raymond L. Thomas, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-129)

Spoon Rest (Silver). Donor: Raymond L. Thomas, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-129)

"New-England Primer, The, Guide to Reading, the Assembly’s Catechism (Quaker)." Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-131)

Valentines (2). Donor: Calvin Bartholomew, Benton, PA 17814. (03-136)

Velvet Box with old ink pens, celluloid and brass letter openers; over-sized safety pin, pince-nez eyeglasses. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-131)

Wirt Fountain Pen with Advertisement. Donor: Raymond L. Thomas, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-129)

Newspapers

A Bicentennial View. History of Columbia/Montour Area. Press-Enterprise, July 4, 1976. Donor: David Lauer, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-096)

Columbian Carrier: 1874 Annual Address (lists businesses in Bloomsburg). Donor: Donald Brewer, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-100)

The Magic Carpet. Magee Company Newsletter, April 1956. Donor: Lucretia Muhlhausen, Bethlehem, PA 18016. (03-099)

Pamphlets

"Anthracite Coal Mining Village of Mt. Pleasant, Schuylkill Co." Donor: Mary Romanski, 2006 Sunny Lane, Danville, Pa 17821. (03-059)

Barr, Charles Butler. Guide to Sources of Indian Genealogy. Independence, MO: np., 1989. Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-123)

Bloomsburg High School Class of 1933, 50th Reunion. Donor: Susan Hileman Messersmith, Albany, OR 97321. (03-079)

Bloomsburg State Normal School, "1915 Catalogue." Donor: Laurie Creasy, Route PA. 487, Catawissa, PA. (03-048)

Bloomsburg: "Shaping the Future," and "Maintaining and Rehabilitating Historic Structures in Bloomsburg, Pa." Donor: Bloomsburg Historic Preservation Society. (03-043)

"Excerpts from Historical Collection of the State of Pennsylvania: Columbia County." Donor: Bob Mosteller, Millville, PA. (03-138)

First Reformed Church, Berwick: Seventy-Fifth Anniversary; Celebrating 95 Years; 1963 Directory. Donor: Robert Mosteller, Box 430, Millville, PA 17846. (03-020)

"From Agriculture to Action Antiques: The Story of the Creating of the Magee Transportation Museum, 1965-1967." Donor: L. A. Dyson, Swiftwater, PA 18370-0145. (03-110)

"History of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Bloomsburg, Pa.," 1900. Donor: Edward Keller, Morgantown, WV (from VanSickle family). (03-073)

Magee Carpet Company Quarter Club, 1967, 1968, 1971, 1972; Employee Handbook, 1953, 1955, 1968. Donor: Lucretia Muhlhausen, Bethlehem, PA 18016. (03-099)

"Memories of the Old Town, Clarkstown, PA, 1873-1890." Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-131)

Merchants, Tradesmen and Manufacturers Financial Condition for Berwick, PA 1929. Salem, Ohio: Aaron’s Books, 2003. Donor: Gladys Martz, Springfield, VA 22153. (03-101)

Microfilm and CD Listings of the Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. Donor: NE PA Genealogical Society, Shavertown, PA 18708. (03-061)

Northumberland County Historical Society Proceedings, Vols. 22 (1958) and 28 (1979). Donors: Mr. & Mrs. David Donmoyer, Shamokin, PA 17872. (03-117)

"Old Timers, The, 1967 (mining)." Donor: Mary Romanski, 2006 Sunny Lane, Danville, Pa 17821. (03-059)

Ralpho Township Business Association leaflet: "Welcome to Elysburg." Donor: David Booth, Box 72, Catawissa, PA 17820. (03-013)

St. Matthew Lutheran Church 175th Anniversary. Donor: Ann F. Diseroad. (03-042)

Sunday School Advocate, 1853-4. Donor: David Swisher, 410 Riverview Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-027)

Trinity United Methodist Church, 1997. Donor: Ann F. Diseroad. (03-042)

Wesley United Methodist Church Pictorial Directory (1997). Donor: Ann F. Diseroad. (03-042)

Photographs

Ash, John Bruce and others, c. 1900. Donor: Dr. Heidi L. Newell, Sewell, NJ 08080. (03-116)

Beckley Family: Daniel A., Josephine C., William D. Donor: David Swisher, 410 Riverview Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-027)

Berwick High School Football Team, 1920. Unknown donor. (03-052)

Bicentennial Parade, Bloomsburg (36 photos). Donor: Melinda Price, 6 Blue Jay Dr., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-001)

Bloomsburg Area: Aerial View, Elks, Country Club, Rotary dinner, George Low. Donor: Nick Housenick, 501 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-040)

Bloomsburg Fountain, April 2, 2003 (First Day Postcard). Donor: Bonnie Farver, Mifflinville, PA. (03-053)

Bloomsburg High School Class of 1928. Donor: Helen D. Laubach, 224 West 9th Street, Bloomsburg. (03-046)

Bloomsburg High School Football Team, 1899. Donor: Charles C. Housenick, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-082)

Bloomsburg Sesquicentennial Meeting with Ray Cole, Paul Jacobs, and Sara Tubbs. Donor: Brad Cole, Annapolis, MD. (03-032)

Civil War Soldiers, Benton area, 1870-1881. Donor: Steve Hess, 625 Lower Raven Creek Road, Benton, PA 17814. (03-030)

Cole, Ezra, home in Jamison City, 1905 and 2002. Donor: Brad Cole, Annapolis, MD 21401. (03-107)

Colley, Dr. H. S. Donor: David Swisher, 410 Riverview Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-027)

Creasy Family (William T. & others). Donor: Laurie Creasy, Route PA 487, Catawissa, PA. (03-048)

Duy-Hutchison Wedding, Katherine & John Bakeless. Donor: Samina Cole, Annapolis, MD. (03-006)

Dyer, Zebulon. Donor: David Swisher, 410 Riverview Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-027)

Elwell (Edward) Family (18): Romain and Evelyn Bastian, 807 Curtain Street, South Williamsport, PA 17702. (03-035)

Employees of the Columbia Silk Throwing Mill, Bloomsburg, and Washington Silk Company, Berwick and Freeland, Picnic at Columbia Park, August 18, 1924. Donor: Ida M. Magill Turner, Wedgetown Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-097)

Eves, John, Amelia, and Luretta. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-130)

Fritz Family, 1922. Donor: Ron Hughes, by internet. (03-125)

Greenwood Seminary, Millville. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-130)

Hess, Aaron B. Early undated. Donor: Audrey Schroeder, Preston, WA 98050.

Jamison City (22 postcards) early 1900s. Donor: Donald Brewer, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-071)

Magee, Harry, with friends. Donor: Claire Sweppenheiser, 2219 Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-039)

Map (Cummings) of 1860 photographs: Presbyterian Church, Danville; Orangeville Hotel; Rupert Hotel; Funston residence, Jerseytown. Donor: Glen Rupert, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-134)

McHenry Distillery Employees; John G. McHenry, 1906 (2). Donor: Jay Fritz, Sr., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-127)

Men’s Bible Class, First Methodist Episcopal Church, Bloomsburg, PA, 1920. Donor: Calvin A. Bartholomew, Benton, PA 17814. (03-075)

Millville Hotel. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-130)

Millville Wagon Works. Donor: Jack Ruckle Estate, Millville, PA. (03-130)

Ministers of the Columbia County area. Donor: Randy Lyons, Christy Hill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (02-152) (late 1800s or early 1900s)

Morris (Herman) Family, June 1898 (3). Donor: Donna I. Laubach, Bloomsburg, PA. (03-133)

Morris Family, Northumberland County. Donor: Barbara Bogart, 567 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (03-034)

Mummers in a parade in Bloomsburg, 1960 (8). Donor: Bill Mather, Jamison City, Benton, PA 17814. (03-070)

Neufer Family Orchestra, Bloomsburg, R.R. #5. Donor: Bill Hartzell, Mifflinville, PA 18631. (03-076)

North Branch Canal and Canal Boats from the Clint Pressler Collection. Donor: Nancy Haubert of the Lancaster Museum, Prince Street., Lancaster, PA 17603. (03-092)

Price, Wesley, Lime Ridge, 1885. Donor: Richard H. Price, Highland Falls, NY 10928. (03-105)

Reedy, William John and Martha Minnie (Wustreck). Donor: Myrtle Gargano, 171 Harwardville, Road, Colchester, CT 06415. (03-062)

Scenes in Columbia County (slides): Camp Lavigne, Zaner’s Bridge, Sugarloaf, Orangeville, Bloomsburg University, etc. Donor: Samina Cole, Annapolis, MD. (03-006)

Schultz, Blanche Olive. Donor: Claire Sweppenheiser, 2219 Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-039)

Scrapbooks

Bloomsburg Branch, AAUW: Clippings, programs, and photographs. From Columbia Courthouse storage. (03-012)

World War II era, with articles of local servicemen. Donor: Donald Mengle, Blade Drive, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865. (03-106)

VCR Tapes

Bloomsburg Sesquicentennial, 1952 (Elks Lodge # 436). (2) Purchase. (03-057)

"Tales from College Hill: Stories of Bloomsburg University." Anonymous donor. (03-051)

Yearbooks

Memorabilia, Bloomsburg High School, (1928). Donor: Dennis Bucher, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (03-115)

Memorabilia, Bloomsburg High School, (1943). Donor: Calvin Bartholomew, Benton, PA 17814. (03-136)

Memorabilia, Bloomsburg High School (1940). Donor: Jane R. Conlin, 24607 Choptank Boulevard, Denton, MD 21629. (03-011)

 

 

 

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