New books relating to pennsylvanias history were recently added to our library, and heres a sampling of some of the newer titles. Search here to download an ebook, improve your financial literacy, search your family tree, get homework help, read an ezine and so much more. The beaver county genealogy and history center operates on a very limited budget. P46218 u511 1929 colonial pennsylvania cast iron fire backs, stove plates, and warming stoves, 17261760 by daniel a. Lackawanna county pennsylvania, was formed from parts of luzerne county august, 1878, and was the last county to be created. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 allegheny co. History of berks county in pennsylvania library of congress.
From the discovery of the delaware to the present time william watts hart davis democrat book and job office print, 1876 bucks county pa. Explore a vast collection of books, resources and tools available for downloading to your computer, tablet or mobile device. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Wallace luckenbill, fleetwood junior high school lectures, 19381945. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. History of luzerne, lackawanna, and wyoming counties, pa. Keystone a history of pennsylvania homeschool bundle. There are pictures from every county in the commonwealth. Commonwealth of pennsylvania, department of environmental resources, topographic and geologic survey. Scranton, the county seat, was named for the scranton family. The westmoreland county historical society is an educational organization. Pa history books physician assistant history society. More detailed information is available from the book history.
History of scranton, lackawanna county, pennsylvania history of scranton, penn. As part of its mission to advocate and advance knowledge about the history and culture of pennsylvania and the midatlantic region, the pennsylvania historical association has published, since 1933, the awardwinning academic quarterly journal pennsylvania history. Pennsylvania historical and museum commission lackawanna county history lackawanna county, pennsylvania source. History and directory of newton and ransom townships. The county seat is located in scranton and in addition the county government website is. Over the past sixty years it has also published occasional books on topics.
Keystone, a history of pennsylvania is historically accurate with beautiful pictures, most of which were taken by the author. Featuring books of historical interest and significance to western pennsylvanias. Metagama atelier specializes in fine garments\, art\, collec tibles\, books \, records and more. Allegheny county, pennsylvania family biographies index. Paluzernenepa for anyone with a genealogical interest in luzerne county, pennsylvania and the surrounding counties paluzernenepa mailing list homepage source.
Allegheny county pennsylvania genealogy biographies index. This includes church records from 19371942 of lackawanna county churches. Excerpt from genealogical and family history of the wyoming and lackawanna valleys pennsylvania, vol. It is an excellent educational resource continue reading pa history books. The history of the boalsburg tavern and the woman who saved it. Stop by to purchases books, gifts, greeting cards and publications from the centre county genealogical society. His childhood and youth were passed on his fathers farm in what is now penn township, in this county. Most biographies will include numerous other names which can be located with the search website feature. A brief history of each township index to more history. Metagama is an exc iting new attraction to downtown buffalo. Publications the pennsylvania historical association. A member of the pennsylvania historical and museum commission, dr. Battle page images at hathitrust the valley of the conemaugh by thomas j.
History of the lackawanna valley history of the lackawanna valley, horace hollister pennsylvania county and regional histories. A history of union united presbyterian church, mononghela presbytery. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. History of berks county in pennsylvania internet archive. Full text of industrial directory of the commonwealth of.
History of scranton, lackawanna county, pennsylvania. New books on pennsylvania history added to the library. On the trail of the paxton boys in lancaster county paperback by. Clicking on the links below will take you to our online catalog discover where youll find many more books and manuscripts to aid you in your research. Thomas hutchins, a distinguished geographer and historian, who published several works of merit, was born in new jersey about 1730, but early settled in pittsburg, where he died in 1789. A brief history of lackawanna county from history and directory of newton and ransom townships, lackawanna county, pennsylvania, 1754 1912, compiled by j. Genealogical and family history of the wyoming and lackawanna valleys pennsylvania, vol. See the brief history of lackawanna county and the formation of the townships for additional information.
The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Hundreds of years ago, great forests of very old trees grew in the gentle valleys, on the rolling hills, and on the steep mountains of what is now berks county. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. Census bureau, the county has a total area of 465 square miles 1,200 km 2, of which 459 square miles 1,190 km 2 is land and 5. Sites listed are for the exclusive use of library patrons. Jack brubaker shelved 1 time as pennsylvaniahistory. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Lackawanna county was established on august, 1878 from luzerne county. Lackawanna county was created on august, 1878 from part of luzerne county making it the last new county to be created in the state. Popular pennsylvania history books showing 150 of 98 the johnstown flood hardcover by. Purchase books at the timestribune at 149 penn avenue scranton, pa, or call 570 3489100 for more information. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. It enters the county on the north line in the township of athens, which is located centrally upon the northern boundary of the county. Genealogical and family history of the wyoming and. Klein is the author or coauthor of seven books including president james buchanan. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in lackawanna county, pennsylvania this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in lackawanna county, pennsylvania, united states. List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. The timestribune is proud to be working with the lackawanna historical society to produce a beautiful coffeetable book commemorating scrantons 150th anniversary.
On this page, weve gathered our recommended titles for. Rootsweb pasusquehanna for researchers with an interest in the surnames of people who settled on or near the susquehanna riverin pennsylvania. Lackawanna county, pennsylvania genealogy and history. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western. An illustrated history, is a concise history of the people, places, and events that have propelled the concept of the physician assistant from its inception at duke university in 1965 to its position as a major force in american medicine today. Allegheny county allegheny county was created on september 24, 1788, from parts of westmoreland county and washington county. Lackawanna county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. In the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 morton luther montgomery c.
A biography 1995 and pennsylvania politics, 18171832. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. The concept of the store is a reflectio n of the momentart\, design\, music\, history and now. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 lackawanna county. History of dunmore pennsylvanias first seventy five years. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are. Pas past churches and other religious institutions. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The county seat is pittsburgh, which was incorporated as a borough on april 22, 1794, and as a city on march 18, 1816. Pennsylvania history and books history of berks county. Prior to its establishment as pennsylvania s 67th county, the state legislature passed an act of assembly on april 17, 1878 calling for a vote of the residents to see if they wanted to be independent from luzerne county. Prior to its establishment as pennsylvanias 67th county, the state legislature passed an act of assembly on april 17, 1878 calling for a vote of. History and directory of newton and ransom townships, lackawanna county, pennsylvania, 17541912 hardcover january 1, 1912.
National register of historic places a story of lackawanna county and lackawanna historical society source. His father, john kelly, was a native of ireland, and his mother, whose maiden name was mary johnson, was born in pennsylvania. Where can find lackawanna county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. It has a humid continental climate which is warmsummer dfb except along the lackawanna river from olyphant and blakely below peckville on down and along the. The local history photograph index is the next great source we have available. History of columbia and montour counties, pennsylvania, containing a history of each county.
With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers w. What allegheny county, pa census records are available. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. New pennsylvania history books now in library historical. The names listed below are the primary subject of the biography. Many of fayette countys local history books have been digitized, but finding them online can be tricky. David mccullough shelved 5 times as pennsylvaniahistory. Each county is shown in a map with notes on early settlers, settlements and other littleknown facts.
Explore eresources lackawanna county library system. Churches of lackawanna county index of church archiveslackawanna county this is a new resource that we have available on microfilm. Bucks county features photographs from area historical societies and collectors. Klein is professor emeritus of american history at penn state. History of berks county in pennsylvania contributor names montgomery, morton l. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. This memoir follows the life of patrick delacy who served in the 143rd pennsylvania volunteers during the civil war. The pa history societys book, the physician assistant.