2nd Geological Survey (PA) Accounts of Board Commissioners, 1875-1877
This collection contains chronologically arranged monthly account reports for transportation, subsistence, expressage and postage, and equipment expenditures approved by the state geologist for the Second Geological more
2nd Geological Survey (PA) County Geological Maps of the Board of Commissioners
This collection contains alphabetical by county arranged published geological color-coded maps of each county prepared by the Second Geological Survey in 1884. The front of the more
2nd Geological Survey (PA) Field Expense Act Book Charles Ashburner, A W Sheafer
This collection contains a field expense account book containing daily entries from August 7 through October 30, 1879 for transportation, sustenance, equipment, and postage expenses for more
2nd Geological Survey (PA) Field Note Books of the Board of Commissioners, 1875
This collection contains field notebooks for fieldwork conducted in Fayette, Westmoreland, Greene and Washington Counties. Contents are arranged chronologically by date of entry and indexed alphabetically more
2nd Geological Survey (PA) General Correspondence of the Board of Commissioners
This collection contains chronologically arranged correspondence of the Board of Commissioners of the Second Geological Survey. Information provided is date of correspondence, name of correspondent, and more
2nd Geological Survey (PA) Minutes of the Board of Commissioners, 1874-1896
This collection contains chronologically arranged minutes of the meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Second Geological Survey. Information provided is date of meeting, names more
2nd Geological Survey(PA) Diary of Charles Ashburner Board of Commissioners,1876
This collection contains a diary kept by Board of Commissioners’ Assistant Charles Ashburner in Mckean and Elk Counties. Information provided is date and time of entry, more
Abington Free Library – Abington High School Yearbooks
This collection of the Oracle, the Abington High School yearbook, covers the years 1918-1921 and 1923-2013.
Account of the United States to the State of Pennsylvania (PA) 1775-1788
A record of money paid by Pennsylvania to various men in the Commonwealth's military units for their service to the state, or purchases they made on more
Accounts and Reports, 1777-1790
Accounts, 1781, A record of orders given to State Treasurer, David Rittenhouse, to pay a given amount to a person named. Listed are the amounts to more
Accounts of the Wardens of the Port, 1763-1957
Images of cash books, daybooks, ledgers, journals, receipt book, vouchers, payroll requisitions, and related types of records kept by the Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia. more
Accounts, 1775-1776, undated
Images of a collection of loose copies of receipts and reports written out and filed by the Committee of Safety from February 11, 1775-July 31, 1776 more
Accounts, 1776-1777, undated
Images of a collection of the receipts of the Council of Safety from July 20, 1776 - April 16, 1777. The loose receipts in this collection more
Accounts, 1777
Images of receipts of the Second Council of Safety from October 14, 1777 through December 9, 1777. Each receipt contains the name of the person giving more
Accounts, 1777
Images of a record of the receipts of the Board of War from March 14, 1777, through September 24, 1777. The receipts document money given out. more
Accounts, 1777-1779
Images of records dealing primarily with the business of the Committee which was the removal of supplies and goods from the city (primarily Philadelphia and surrounding more
Administrative and Biennial Reports, 1915-1969
Published and unpublished reports submitted to the Governor by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission concerning the activities of the Commission, funds appropriated by the legislature for the more
Admission and Discharge Books (PA) 1844-1888
Monthly record books of admissions and discharges to the Eastern State Penitentiary. For admissions the information provided is admission date, inmate number, race, age at admission, more
Admission and Discharge Books (PA) 1872-1900
Admission and discharge books for Western State Penitentiary. Information provided in admission books is name of inmate, date of admission, admission number, race, age, gender, physical more
Admission Book, 1896-1947
Images of Certificates of ship masters certifying the name of the ship master, ownership of the vessel, and certifying that no foreigners have any share in more
Admission of Attorneys Dockets, 1742-1935, 1970-1977
Images of lists of attorneys granted permission to practice in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. In order to practice at this level, attorneys were required to more
Albright College – Central Pennsylvania College Photo Collection
This collection contains photographs from the 1880s to the beginning of the 20th century of Central Pennsylvania College students, faculty, facilities, and grounds.
Albright College – Evangelical Church Historic Lantern Slides
These lantern slides were produced by Rev. Fred W. Solver around 1930 to be used for a lecture about individuals and places associated with the Evangelical more
Albright College – Myerstown Photo Collection
Albright Collegiate Institute was established in Myerstown,PA, 1895, and was re-chartered as Albright College, 1898, and remained in Myerstown until 1928 when it then moved to more
Albright College – Schuylkill Seminary Photo Collection
Schuylkill Seminary was established in Reading PA in 1881, moved to Fredericksburg in 1886, then returned to Reading in 1902. It was renamed Schuylkill College in more
Albright College – The Seminary Guard Newspaper
The Union Seminary student newspaper. The Union Seminary was a forerunner institution of Albright College. The student newspaper was co-published by the Excelsior and Neocosmian literary more
Alphabetical (Old) Index to Continental Ledgers Nos. 1 and 2 (PA) 1775-1785
These images are the index for the Continental Ledgers, 1775-1785 which are also digitized. Information includes the names of sundry persons and the ranks which some more
Alphabetical Index to Naturalization Records, 1789-1880
Images of transcripts prepared under Works Progress Administration Project #20837 of the eleven-volume "Index to Records of Aliens' Declarations of Intentions and/or Oaths of Allegiance, 1789-1880" more
Alphabetical List of Accounts (PA)
This volume contains a list of the people, county governments, militia units, and state agencies for which the Comptroller General held accounts. Account numbers are listed more
Alphabetical List of Crews, 1798-1880
Transcripts of the lists of the names of members of crews of vessels arriving and departing the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is name of crewmember, more
Alphabetical List of Names on Pennsylvania Monuments, undated
A record of the 34,526 names of Pennsylvania veterans appearing on Pennsylvania monuments. Prepared from a record in the Pennsylvania State Library on February 7, 1958 more
Altoona Area Public Library – Altoona Area School District History
This collection contains commencement documents, photos, booklets, and other materials pertaining to the history of the Altoona Area School District.
Altoona Area Public Library – Architecture—Practical and Theoretical
This collection is a digitized copy of the book Architecture
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Practical and Theoretical by the Beezer Brothers (1894). The Beezer brothers (Louis and Michael J.) were famous moreAltoona Area Public Library – Blair County Historic Reports
This collection contains historic reports and surveys from the Blair County area.
Altoona Area Public Library – Blair County Oral Histories
This collection contains oral histories of the Blair County region of Pennsylvania. The interviews pertain to events that happened in Blair County or stories of Blair more
Altoona Area Public Library – Historic Photographs
This collection contains photos documenting the history of Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
Altoona Area Public Library – The Great Flood of 1977
This collection consists of a digitized copy of the 1977 pamphlet titled, The Great Flood of 1977: A Story of Catastrophe in the Conemaugh Valley.
Ambler Gazette Collection – Wissahickon Valley Public Library
The Wissahickon Valley Public Library: Ambler Gazette Collection is a joint effort with the Fort Washington Historical Society to preserve the society's collection of the Ambler more
Anatomical Board (PA) Cadaver Receiving Books, 1901-1965
This collection contains a register, arranged chronologically by date received, of human cadavers received by the Anatomical Board to be distributed to medical and dental facilities more
Annual Reports of Passenger and Street Railway Companies (PA) 1861-1903
Annual reports filed with the Department of Internal Affairs by passenger and street railway companies. Information provided is date of report, name of company, names and more
Annual, Biennial, and Miscellaneous Reports of the Commission, 1945-2005
Printed, typed, and mimeographed biennial, annual, organizational, decade, accomplishment, specific powers, legislative, and activity reports issued by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Information varies with more
Anthracite and Bituminous Fatal Mining Accident Reports, 1936-1974
Images of reports, sketches, correspondence, and other files relative to fatalities at mining facilities in both the anthracite and bituminous coal regions, excluding the years 1936-1937, more
Anthracite Mine Certification Records for Foremen and Assistant Foremen, 1886-1968
Images of three types of certification recordings for mine foremen and assistant foremen: certificate books, certificate receipt books, and registers. The certificate books contain copies of more
Appeal Dockets, 1795-2014
Images of a record of appellate cases in the Supreme Court, Western District. Cases deal with issues under the Court's mandatory and discretionary jurisdiction. Cases falling more
Appearance and Continuance Dockets, 1740-1795
Images of records of cases brought before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Eastern District. An Appearance Docket generally documents the initial proceedings of a more
Appearance Dockets, 1795-1977
Images of dockets of appeals petitioned to the Supreme Court, Eastern District. Information given for each case includes the dates of returnable papers; arguments and opinions; more
Appearance Dockets, 1956-1977
These are images of basic appearance dockets for the Supreme Court, marking the date that the original writ was issued by the Supreme Court and whether more
Applicant Files of the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home, 1886-1949
Applicant files include patient name, date of admission, rank, and other personal information. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which more
Applications and Licenses Issued to Chiropodists (PA) Record, 1956-1974
This collection contains a record, arranged in numerical order by application number, of individuals licensed as chiropodists from October 26, 1956 to August 14, 1974. Information more
Applications for License as a Moneylender – Consumer’s Credit and Small Loans, 1915-1933
Images of applications to the Department of Banking for licenses to lend money in the Commonwealth. These consist of date of filing, name of corporation, place more
Applications for PA Teaching Certificates, 1866-1922
Applications for permanent, provisional, temporary, special, and temporary special continuation teaching certificates submitted to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The type of information given varies with more
Applications for Passes, 1776-1788, undated
Images of a record of applications submitted to the Supreme Executive Council by persons requesting permission to pass through enemy lines. The type of information recorded more
Appointment and Commission Books for Civil Officers, 1790-1973
Images of appointments and commissions issued for civil officers. Information given is name of appointee, name of Governor or commission making the appointment, the position to more
Appointment Book, 1777-1790
Images of a record of the appointments arranged in meetings, recorded in the minutes of the Supreme Executive Council. This record includes appointments of men to more
Appointments File for Civil Officers, 1790-2009
Images of gubernatorial appointments and commissions. Information usually provided is name of appointee, name of Governor or Commission making the appointment, the title of the position more
Appointments File, Military, 1775-1790
Images of a record of petitions filed by persons seeking a military commission. Among the data which may be found are the petitioners name, residence, rank, more
Appointments File, Political, 1775-1790
Images of a record of political appointments and documents pertaining to the process of appointing individuals to political positions. It contains letters addressed to the Council more
Arrivals and Clearances of Vessels, 1783-1880
Arrivals and Clearances of Vessels, 1783-1880
Attendance Book, 1777
Images of a record of attendance of members of the Supreme Executive Council in 1777. Contained within are charts listing the name of the member, and more
Attorney General’s Opinions (PA) 1892-1893, 1896-1898
Correspondence relating to legal opinions rendered by the Attorney General and the impact on administration of the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date of more
Autograph File, 1683, 1767-1815
The documents within this series were extracted from their original series files in 1925 due to their unique historical value. They contain valuable autographs of national more
B. Reed Henderson High School – B. Reed Henderson High School Collection
Welcome to the B. Reed Henderson High School Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. Henderson High School, located in the Borough of more
Bankruptcy File, 1785-1790
Images of a record that contains bonds and petitions filed with the President of the Supreme Executive Council by debtors, creditors, and the Commissions of the more
Basic Documents of Pennsylvania Including Proprietary Charters and Deeds, Indian Deeds, and State Constitutions, 1681-1873
Images of the earliest surviving records of the Commonwealth including William Penn's charter from King Charles II, the earliest frames of government for the province, the more
Bedford County Library – Winona Garbrick
Winona Garbrick was one of the most prolific teachers in Bedford High School history. Her legacy includes National Bestselling Author Dean Koontz, who wrote a personalized more
Bellwood-Antis Public Library – Bellwood Bulletin Collection
The Bellwood Bulletin weekly newspaper provides a unique glimpse into the cultural, economic, political, religious and social activities of Bellwood and the surrounding areas from 1889-1946. more
Benjamin Franklin Jones Memorial Library – Aliquippa Area Selected Newspaper Clippings
A collection of selected newspaper clippings concerning B.F. Jones Memorial Library and the surrounding area.
Benjamin Franklin Jones Memorial Library – Selected Photographs Aliquippa Area
This is a small collection of photographs of Benjamin Franklin Jones Memorial library and the surrounding area.
Bernville Area Community Library – Tulpehocken High School Yearbooks
Penn-Bernville High School The Pennant 1950-1965; Tulpehocken High School The Dardanian 1966-2020
Bertillon Registration Books (PA) 1888-1895
Bertillon books for inmates incarcerated at the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, length and width of head, length of left more
Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Assistant First and Second Grade Foremen, 1923-1963
Images of certification registers for the Assistant First and Second Grade Foremen. Information provided about each foreman includes name, place of birth, place of residence, age, more
Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Assistant Foremen, 1911-1923
Images of certification records created to comply with registration, training, and examination standards for foremen as specified in the act of June 9, 1911. Information provided more
Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Electricians, 1939-1963
Images of certification records created to comply with registration, training, and examination standards for foremen specified in the act of June 9, 1911. Information is presented more
Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Fire Boss Examiners, 1912-1963
Images of certification records created to comply with registration, training, and examination standards for foremen specified in the act of June 9, 1911. The first nine more
Bituminous Mine Certification Records for First Grade Foremen, 1903-1963
Images of certification books required to be kept of foremen under statutes designed to protect the health and safety of persons employed in and about bituminous more
Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Second Grade Foremen, 1903-1963
Images of certification books that were required to be kept of foreman to comply with statutes that provided for the health and safety of persons employed more
Bloomsburg University (PA), Board of Trustees Minutes, 1927-1967
Minutes of the Board of Trustees generally provide the date of the board meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. more
Bloomsburg University (PA), Catalogs, 1867-1980
University catalogs providing information such as a description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. These records more
Bloomsburg University (PA), Faculty Government Minutes, 1970-1985
Minutes of the University Faculty Government generally provide the date of the meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. These more
Bloomsburg University (PA), Student Government Council Minutes, 1949-1982
Minutes of the Student Government Council generally provide the date of the council meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. more
Bloomsburg University (PA), Yearbooks, 1915-1987
University yearbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. These records are arranged chronologically more
Blotter Books, 1789-1790
Images of rough notes of minutes from the meetings of the Supreme Executive Council. Entries document events of the meetings, order of the day, mention of more
Board of Appraisers Minutes on Southern Border Property Damage (PA) 1863-1864
A daily record of the Board of Appraisers convened by an act of the General Assembly to appraise all damages and losses associated with the impressment more
Board of Commissioners Journal to Erect the Western State Penitentiary (PA) 1818-1835
Journal containing minutes of the proceedings and reports of the Board of Commissioners selected by the Select and Common Councils of the City of Pittsburgh in more
Board of Fish Commission (PA) Minutes, 1924-1969
This collection includes quarterly meeting minutes and agendas of the Fish Commission and its successor the Fish and Boat Commission. The minutes document approval of past more
Bond Records (PA), 1867-1921
Transcripts of bonds posted by office holders with the sitting Governors as surety for their carrying out of their responsibilities. Information provided is name of person more
Bonds of Marque, 1777
Images of a record of the contracts for men commissioned as privateers to capture British ships and cargos for the Continental Congress. Each contract is preprinted more
Bonds, Assignments, Contracts, Acts, Titles and Misc. Documents (PA), 1775-1949
Bonds, assignments, contracts, acts, titles and similar types of records relating to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, General State Authority, State Highway and Bridge Authority, and State more
Boundary Survey Accounts (PA) 1782-1810
Collection of accounts of boundaries surveyed include Delaware River Jurisdiction, the Northern Boundary, the Virginia Boundary, the Western Boundary, and the Wyoming Controversy with Connecticut. Detailed more
Braddock Carnegie Library Association – Braddock Area Yearbooks
Braddock-area yearbooks, including the Braddonian ( Braddock HS 1948-71), The Highlander (Scott HS 1948-71, non-consecutive years), the Falconian (General Braddock HS 1972-80), the Retrospect (St. Thomas more
Braddock Road Accounts, 1755-1756
Record of charges incurred for running a road from the back settlements toward the Ohio River for the King's use in pursuance to the application from more
Bundles of Miscellaneous Court Papers with Index, 1790-1883
Images of various documents filed with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including petitions, transcripts, maps of streets and land tracts, copies of opinions, affidavits, wills, charges more
California University of PA, Board of Trustees Minutes, 1910-1992
Minutes of the Board of Trustees generally provide the date of the board meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. more
California University of PA, Catalogs, 1869-1987
University catalogs providing such types of information as a description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. more
California University of PA, College Senior Theses, 1898-1903
Collection of senior theses that were submitted by students as part of their graduation requirement from the school before it became a university. These records are more
California University of PA, Yearbooks, 1913-1917, 1919-1920, 1929-1986
University yearbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. These records are arranged chronologically. more
Cambria County Library – Johnstown Area Yearbooks
This collection includes yearbooks from Bishop McCort High School (1966-1998), Central Catholic High School (1926-1960), Ferndale Area High School (1929-1998), Greater Johnstown High School (1901-2003) and more
Cambria County Library – Johnstown, PA History Books
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was originally formed as a town in 1800. The city has experienced three major floods throughout its history and later became the site of more
Cambria County Library – Johnstown, PA Postcards
This collection contains postcards from the early 20th century of Johnstown, Pennsylvania area landmarks.
Candidates Examined for Appointments as Surgeons and Asst. Surgeons (PA) 1861-1865
A record of examinations of candidates seeking appointments as surgeons or assistant surgeons. Information about each candidate generally includes name, postal address, county of residence, and more
Capitol Complex Restoration and Conservation Reports, 1897-2016
Images consist of of correspondence, reports and photographs relating to the construction, furnishing, and renovation of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Subjects covered include the Abbey murals, more
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – American Marketplace Collection
American Marketplace chronicles the development of the industrial expansion of the United States following the Civil War, and the parallel emergence of the consumer products reflecting more
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Industry, Mining, & Technology Journals
Pittsburgh’s heritage is strongly rooted in iron, steel, mining and related industries. This section of the Pittsburgh Iron & Steel Heritage Collection is a compilation of more
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Iron & Steel Photographic Collection
Complementing the original Iron & Steel Collection, the Iron & Steel Photographic Collection features individual images of places and personalities intrinsic to Pittsburgh's development as the more
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Iron & Steel Heritage Collection
Pittsburgh’s heritage is strongly rooted in iron, steel, mining and related industries. The Pittsburgh Iron & Steel Heritage Collection is a digital compilation of books, journals, more
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – The Builder Collection
The Builder is an architectural publication that was published in Pittsburgh from 1901 to 1919. Its subtitle is: "Devoted to Architecture". The Builder is a highly more
Carnegie Mellon University – Andrew Carnegie Online Archive
This collection contains primary resources about Carnegie's bequests along with supporting explanatory text, that teachers will be able to use a part of their curriculum.
Case Files of the Court of Admiralty, 1760-1795
Images of case files for cases brought before the Court of Admiralty in Philadelphia. Included in the files are descriptions of the proceedings, copies of the more
Centre County Library & Historical Museum – Bellefonte Governors’ Papers
Bellefonte has been home to seven governors, five of whom were Governors of Pennsylvania. This collection features correspondence, documents, and manuscripts of their authorship as well more
Centre County Library and Historical Museum
Original handwritten version of John Blair Linn's trip with new transcription; each of the 19 objects collected on the battlefield, with a description of what the more
Centre County Library and Historical Museum – Keller Letters
The family of Henry Keller were residents of Boalsburg, Pa. in the 1800's. Sophie Keller, daughter of Henry and Margaretta (nee Schneck), is significant because of more
Centre County Library and Historical Museum – P. Benner Wilson Letters
Fifty-six handwritten letters from P. Benner Wilson (Bellefonte, PA resident and Officer in the 2nd PA Cavalry) to his brothers and sister dated from July 16, more
Chambersburg War Damage Claim Applications (PA) 1866-1868
This series contains applications for damage claims submitted by citizens who suffered losses during the burning of Chambersburg on July 30, 1864. The applications are itemized more
Chambersburg War Damage Claim Warrant Stub Books (PA) 1866
Collection of receipts for payments to Chambersburg citizens awarded claims from the $500,000 appropriation of 1866 for the relief of Chambersburg citizens who lost property in more
Charter Books (PA), 1812-1875
Transcripts of Articles of Incorporation filed with the Department of State. Information provided is date of incorporation, name of corporation, location of corporation, text of the more
Chester County History Center – Acoccidologists Travel Diary Collection
The diary of Chester County travels undertaken by Thomas L. Montgomery (the “Dragon”), John Thomson (“St. George”), Edward J. Nolan (“General Wheeler”), and Clarence Kates (the more
Chester County History Center – Chester County Archives and Record Services – Chester County Board of Relief
This collections represents all extant records of the Chester County Board of Relief from 1861 through 1865. The Chester County Board of Relief was set up more
Chester County History Center – Elizabeth Broomell Passmore Diary Collection
The digitized diary of Elizabeth Passmore consists of 382 scanned pages and dates from January to December of 1891. Found within the diary are descriptions of more
Chester County History Center – Ennion Cook Account Book Collection
The digitized account book of Ennion Cook consists of 256 scanned pages and dates from 1798 to 1836. Found within this volume are Cook’s financial records more
Chester County History Center – Jean Kane Foulke Papers
This digitized selection from the Jean Kane Foulke papers measures 1.4 linear feet and dates from 1850 to 1955, with the bulk of the materials dating more
Chester County History Center – Lewis White Williams Diary Collection
The two digitized diaries of Lewis White Williams consist of 102 scanned pages and date from July to August of 1857. Found within the diaries are more
Chester County History Center – Sheeder Family Account Books and Diaries
This digitized selection of eight diaries from the Sheeder Family Account Books and Diaries measures 0.5 linear feet and dates from 1870 to 1879. Found within more
Chester County History Center – William Darlington Letterpress Copybook
The digitized copybook of William Darlington consists of 170 scanned pages and dates from 1845 to 1851. Found within the bound volume are handwritten ink-on-paper transcriptions more
Chester County History Center – William Riley Blakeslee Diary Collection
The two digitized diaries of William Riley Blakeslee consist of 538 scanned pages and date from January 1862 to December 1863. Found within the diaries are more
Chester County History Center – Women’s Suffrage and Civil Rights Collection
The Women’s Suffrage and Civil Rights Collection measures 0.3 linear feet and dates from 1852 to 1933, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1893 more
Chester County Library & District Center – Northern Chester County Historic Photographs
This collection contains photographs of Northern Chester County in the first decades of the 1900's.
Cheyney University (PA), Catalogs, 1975-1987
University catalogs providing information such as descriptions of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. These records are more
Cheyney University (PA), Student Newspaper – The Record, 1979-1988
Student newspaper providing information about campus news, sporting events, and issues of interest to the student body. These records are arranged chronologically by date of newspaper. more
Cheyney University (PA), Yearbooks, 1939-1988
University yearbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. These records are arranged chronologically more
Chronological List of Masters and Crews, 1798-1880
Crew lists giving the names of the members of the crews serving on each vessel. These lists were originally kept under the provisions of "An Act more
City, Borough or Township Superintendents (PA) Record Book, 1866-1908
This collection, arranged alphabetically by name of the city or borough, and thereunder chronologically by date, contains lists of superintendents who took office, of superintendents who more
Civil War Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1861-1866
"Images include several subjects including: Alphabetical Rolls are arranged alphabetically by the soldiers surnames. Entries usually give the name, rank, civilian occupation, and residence, the unit, more
Civil War Service and Pension Accounts (PA) 1861-1873
The Service Accounts list expenditures and dis-allowances made by the state of Pennsylvania during and after the war. The first volume includes disbursements of funds on more
Claims Docket, 1778-1779
Images of cases heard and adjudged in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania against citizens accused of high treason. The cases involve claims made against the real more
Clarion Free Library – Mary Hamilton Holiday Cards
This collection contains images of limited edition, hand-printed linocut holiday cards that were made by folk artist Mary Hamilton who lived and worked throughout her career more
Clarion Free Library – World War I
This collection contains images of photographs, letters, and other memorabilia and resources contributed by the community documenting the impact of World https://digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3Apclfl-wwiWar I on Clarion County, more
Clarion University (PA), Board of Trustees Minutes, 1886-1992
Minutes of the Board of Trustees generally provide the date of the board meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. more
Clarion University (PA), Catalogs, 1891-1989
University catalogs providing such information such as a description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. Arranged more
Clarion University (PA), Faculty Forum Minutes, 1976-1988
Minutes of Clarion University Faculty Forum generally provide the date of the forum meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of issues discussed and more
Clarion University (PA), Faculty Senate Minutes, 1961-1988
Minutes of Clarion University faculty senate generally provide the date of the senate meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. more
Clarion University (PA), Graduate Catalogs, 1969-1989
Clarion University catalogs providing such information such as a description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. more
Clarion University (PA), Student Senate Minutes, 1942-1988
Minutes of the Student Senate generally provide the date of the meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of issues discussed and the business more
Clarion University (PA), Student Yearbook: College Pathfinder, 1975-1987
Clarion University yearbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. Arranged chronologically by date more
Clarion University (PA), Summer Catalogs, 1958-1978
Clarion University summer catalogs providing such types of information as a description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and more
Clarion University (PA), Yearbooks, 1909-1987
Clarion University yearbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. Arranged chronologically by date more
Clemency File, 1775-1790, undated
Images of a record of individual case files that may contain diverse documents about persons seeking pardons from the President of the Supreme Executive Council, the more
Clemency File, 1790-1873
Images of primarily petitions for clemency addressed to the President of the Supreme Executive Council, the Governor, or the Board of Pardons and pardon proclamations issued more
Clothing and State Store Journal (PA) 1776-1777
Recordings of transactions made at the Pennsylvania State Store, usually on a daily basis. Information provided includes the date, types and quantities of the goods involved more
Coal Industry Environmental Studies, circa 1943-1964
Images of the results of dust surveys, taken at various coal mines across Pennsylvania, are included in this series. Included are survey reports, miscellaneous information concerning more
Collection title: Pittsburgh City Archives – Allegheny City Records, 1840-1907
This collection includes 14 ordinance books, 6 minute books, and 2 resolution books from the City Council of Allegheny City, which was annexed by the City more
College of Physicians of Philadelphia – Colonial Formularies Collection
This collection provides access to two rare dispensatories and receptures that illuminate the therapeutic practices and medical orientation of two dispensing physicians in the multilingual colonial more
Commissary Accounts (PA) 1775-1792
This collection contains collection of commissary accounts organized by individual commissioners for clothing, magazine and military stores, and issues. Images are arranged in chronological order and more
Commission Books (PA), 1775-1842
Records of commissions issued for associate county judges, prothonotaries, registers and recorders, sheriffs, coroners, notaries public, deputy surveyors, justices of the peace and clerks of the more
Commission Books for Justices of the Peace and Aldermen, 1863-1969
Records of names of persons commissioned as justices of the peace and aldermen. Information given is county, name of community, name of person commissioned, office for more
Commission Books, Miscellaneous (PA), 1912-1937
Record of Executive Commissions granted by Governors to fill various public offices across the state. Information given is name of person commissioned, position to which commissioned, more
Commission of Soldiers’ Orphan Schools (PA) Annual Reports, 1870-1918
Annual reports relating to Soldiers' Orphan Schools and their locations with regard to students, teachers, finance, education, and inspection of facilities and operations. The reports are more
Commission of Soldiers’ Orphan Schools (PA) List of Deceased Students, 1865-1907
List of Students who Died at the Soldiers' Orphan School is a register of student deaths providing: name of student, birth date, county location of school, more
Commission of Soldiers’ Orphan Schools (PA) Orphans Leaving School, 1883-1903
List of Soldiers' Orphans Leaving School, 1883, 1886-1888, 1894, 1903 information includes: names of students discharged from orphan schools or homes, providing names of principals and more
Commission Register for Mothers’ Fund and Old Age Assistance Boards (PA) 1913-37
Record of names of persons commissioned to boards in local communities to administer the Mothers Fund and Old Age Assistance Fund. Information given is name and more
Commissioners of Indian Trade Accounts, 1758-1766
Indian trade accounts kept by Treasurer John Reynolds for the Commissioners of Indian Trade. Information provided in the cash summary tables is date of entry, location more
Commissioners of Purchases Accounts (PA) 1780-1783
This collection begins with a list of general purchases made by the army which shows the supplies purchased, their quantity, the purchaser, the merchant, the county more
Commitment Papers (PA) 1841, 1861-1904
Records of commitment of prisoners to the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is commitment number, name of person committed, county and court in which tried, crime more
Communist Party (PA) Nomination Petitions for Philadelphia County, 1940, 1946
Petitions for nomination of Communist Party candidates for state and federal political office and as presidential electors. Information given is name of candidate, occupation, place of more
Communist Party (PA) Nomination Petitions, 1938, 1940
Nomination petitions and accompanying affidavits in support of nominations of communist party candidates for election to state offices. Information given includes date of petition, names of more
Commutation and Parole Books (PA) 1907-1932
Recommendations sent to the Governor by the Board of Pardons for granting commutation or parole. A commutation is the changing of a penalty to a more
Commutation Books (PA) 1865-1918
Record books of commutations granted to inmates incarcerated at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information given is date of reception, prisoner number, name of prisoner, age, race, more
Commutation Books (PA) 1917-1958
Record books of commutations granted to inmates incarcerated at Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is prisoner number, name of inmate, dates transferred to or returned from more
Conduct Ledgers, 1889-1898, 1903-1905, 1916-1918
Conduct ledgers which recorded points earned by inmates incarcerated at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is ledger number, name of inmate, age, crime for more
Conscientious Objector Depositions, 1862
The series contains both standard printed and handwritten forms signed by draft commissioners for each man who was conscientiously scrupulous on the subject of bearing arms. more
Conshohocken Free Library – Minutes of the Town Council Collection
Minutes of the Town Council of the Borough of Conshohocken, Volume 1, July 1850 - March 1874 Collection.
Conshohocken Free Library – The Recorder Newspaper
The Conshohocken Recorder, April 1, 1882 - September 9, 1954.
Constitutional Convention of 1776 (PA) Minute Book
This collection contains a minute book, arranged chronologically by date of entry, describing the daily activities of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia that ran from more
Constitutional Convention of 1837-1838 (PA) Accounts
This collection contains unarranged, miscellaneous receipts and expenditure records generated by the committee while in session. Information generally provided is date of receipt or expenditure, amount more
Constitutional Convention of 1837-1838 (PA) Committee Minute Books
This collection contains minute books, arranged chronologically by date of entry, containing a record of the daily activities of the committee, including a record of expenditures. more
Constitutional Convention of 1837-1838 (PA) Journal
This collection contains records beginning May 23, 1837 and ending February 22, 1838 similar in content to the Committee Minute Books (RG/005/C/4). It includes various notes, more
Constitutional Convention of 1873 (PA) Journal
This collection contains a record, arranged chronologically by date of entry, of each day of the convention giving the surnames of the delegates in the order more
Continental and State Money Account Book (PA) 1783-1784
This collection contains a ledger of monetary transactions conducted by the state. The ledger contains a record of how some of the 500,000 pounds approved by more
Continental Day and Waste Book (PA) 1775-1783
This collection contains a record of monetary transactions kept on a daily basis. Although the entries are dated from 1775-1783, the actual book was probably compiled more
Continental Journals (PA) 1775-1785
This collection contains a record of State monetary transactions kept on a daily basis. Although the payments recorded date from 1775-1785, the journals themselves were probably more
Continental Ledgers (PA) 1775-1785
A record relating to the payment and settlement of public money kept for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. Types of transactions recorded more
Continuance Dockets, 1795-1837
Images of dockets that list subsequent actions taken and papers filed in a case after the initial entry in another docket. Information given includes names of more
Contract Book (PA) 1837-1856
Record book containing transcripts of contracts between various private vendors and the Board of Property Inspectors for the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is date of more
Convict Affidavit Books (PA) 1835-1856
Affidavits signed by inmates received at Eastern State Penitentiary acknowledging the property in their possession at the time of admission. Information provided is affidavit number, name more
Convict Description and Receiving Dockets (PA) 1872-1957
Convict description and receiving dockets for Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is sequential number assigned for the year, inmate number, name of inmate, race, county where more
Convict Docket (PA) 1826-1859
Convict docket for Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of convict, crime of which convicted, sentence, date convict sentenced, name of prosecutor, date admitted, brief more
Coroners’ Inquisition Papers, 1751, 1768-1796
Images of reports of inquisitions conducted by a County Coroner and a twelve man panel who had viewed a body attesting to the cause of death. more
Correspondence and Contracts (PA) 1886-1903
Correspondence, contracts, memoranda of agreements, design specifications, sketches and blueprints relating to the location and erection of monuments and markers authorized by the Pennsylvania General Assembly more
Council of Censors (PA) Journals 1783-1784
The journals, arranged chronologically by date of entry, contain daily minutes of the proceedings of the Council of Censors as transmitted to Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia more
Council of National Defense and Comm of Public Safety (PA) Scrapbooks, 1917-1920
Collection of newspaper clippings, press releases and memoranda detailing the activities of and promoting the ideas of the Council of National Defense and the Committee of more
County and State (PA) Appointments 1836-1940
Records of names of persons appointed to state and county offices. Information given is name of person appointed to office, office to which appointed, and date more
County Election Returns for Federal, State and Local Offices, 1790-1850
Images of certified returns for election of candidates to federal, state, and local offices. Information given is date of election, name of each candidate, the total more
County Officers’ Accounts (PA) 1782-1809
This collection contains account records of payments authorized by the Comptroller General's office for services rendered by such county officers as sheriffs, prothonotaries, and clerks of more
County Officers’ Accounts (PA) 1809-1907
A record of financial returns submitted by various county officers to the State Auditor General. Many of the materials relate to the collection of licensing fees more
County Records Alphabetical Inventory, 1984
Images of a physical inventory of records held be every county in Pennsylvania to determine their condition, importance for preservation of informational content and need for more
County Records Inventory by Office, 1984
Images of inventory sheets generated from data originally on computer tape. These were also converted to seven silver negative microfiche, to four silver negative 35mm microfilm, more
County School Superintendents (PA) Record Book, 1854-1918
This collection, arranged alphabetically by name of the county, and thereunder chronologically, lists the superintendents who administered the county schools from 1854 through 1918. Information listed more
County Tax Accounts (PA) 1781-1808
A record of county tax accounts. Information about each county includes detailed quotas of taxes owed by each county, listing of effective supplies and the amount more
Court of Admiralty Accounts (PA) 1779-1786
This collection series contains account sheets filed with the Comptroller General, which record fees received by the Court of Admiralty in Philadelphia. Included in these records more
Crawford County Federated Library System – Meadville Local History Collection
The Meadville Local History Collection is a condensed sketch of the early history of Meadville, Pennsylvania which covers the city's natural resources and a portrayal of more
Crown Correspondence, 1726-1775
Printed copies of executive correspondence, petitions, and Orders of Council relating specifically to the Province and the Crown. Information generally given is date of correspondence, names more
Daily Population Statistical Reports (PA) 1924, 1928-1929, 1940, 1960
Daily inmate population statistical reports for Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is date of report, number of inmates in the old prison, number of inmates in more
Danville State Hospital (PA) County Registers, 1872-1923
This collection contains a register, arranged alphabetically by county, containing the names of persons responsible for a patient's support. Information includes: name of the responsible person, more
Danville State Hospital (PA) Court Commitment Books, 1884-1924
This collection contains handwritten copies of commitment orders from the Court of Common Pleas or Quarter Sessions which committed patients to Danville State Hospital, and named more
Danville State Hospital (PA) Male Case Index Books, 1880-1920
This collection, arranged alphabetically by name of patient, includes a list of each male patient's name and a referencing volume and page number to RG/023/AMEH/DANV/620- Male more
Danville State Hospital (PA) Patient Ledgers, 1872-1921
Records are grouped by account and then arranged chronologically by date of transaction. Records are indexed externally, alphabetically by surname of patient in RG/023/AMEH/DANV/27- Index to more
Day book of General Benedict Arnold (PA) 1777-1779
A day book kept by General Benedict Arnold for expenditures incurred during several of his campaigns. Entries provide the names of officers who spent money, to more
Day Books (PA) 1809-1879
A record of contingent expenses disbursed and taxes and fees collected by the Auditor General's Office. Disbursements most often covered such routine items as pensions, canal more
Death Warrants File (PA) 1874-1899
Record book of the Board of Pardons for capital cases. Information provided is name of inmate, inmate number, county, date warrant issued, date of execution, date more
Death Warrants File, 1795-1873
Images of death warrants signed by the Governor. Information given is condemned prisoners name, nature of the crime, location of trial, and execution date. In most more
Declaration Books of British Vessel Registry, 1727-1776
Images of declarations made before the governor or deputy governor in pursuance to "an Act made in September et octavo William III Regis Entitled An Act more
Declaration of Intention Dockets, 1819-1870, 1873-1875, 1881-1906
Images of dockets containing oaths, sworn before the Prothonotary of the Supreme Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, affirming an alien's intention to become a more
Delaware River Fortification Accounts (PA) 1775-1798
This series contains information about the following Delaware River fortifications: Fort Mifflin, Billingsport and Redbank, and Mud Island. Information about each fortification includes an account of more
Dental Licenses (PA) Record, 1897-1965
This collection includes: certificates signed by the examiners who reported the licentiate as having passed the dental examination. The certificates give the name of the dentist, more
Department of Justice (PA) Board of Pardons Books, 1874-1934
This collection contains Board of Pardons reviews of criminal cases, except impeachment, to determine whether clemency should be recommended to the Governor for his or her more
Depreciation Certificate Accounts (PA) 1781-1792
Contained within the accounts files are dated Depreciation Interest Certificates, 1782-1787, which normally list the name and rank of the soldier, the military organization to which more
DeSales University – Bishop McShea Archives
Archival photographs documenting the priesthood of the Most Reverend Joseph McShea, Bishop of Allentown.
DeSales University – St. Francis de Sales Collection
We have digitized three rare books by/about St. Frances De Sales. the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are an international community who will obviously benefit more
Descriptive Books (PA) 1826-1873
Descriptive book of inmates incarcerated at Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of inmate, county where sentenced, date sentenced, length of sentence, crime for which more
Descriptive Books of Regiments and Companies, 1861-1865
A record of soldiers the 48th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, Companies A-K (1861), the 1st Artillery, 43rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, Batteries A-H (1861-1864), Battery more
Descriptive Register (PA) 1826-1876
Convict registration book for prisoners received at the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is registration number, name of inmate and any alias used, age, place of more
Descriptive Registers (PA) 1829-1903
Descriptive registers of inmates incarcerated at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of inmate, crime for which convicted, sentence imposed, date sentenced, name of more
Discharge Books (PA) 1830-1858
Discharge books for the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, age at discharge, race, gender, crime for which sentenced, county where more
Discharge Descriptive Dockets (PA) 1873-1934
Descriptive discharge dockets for inmates released from the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided name of prisoner, prisoner number, weight, age at time of discharge, gender, crime more
Divorce Papers, 1786-1815
Images of case files for divorce cases brought before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Eastern District. Documents filed may include petitions (libels) for divorce, more
Dixmont State Hospital (PA) Annual Reports, 1848, 1850-1875
This collection contains annual reports documenting the financial status and activities of the hospital. Information provided includes reports prepared by the superintendent, treasurer, farmer, storekeeper, and more
Dixmont State Hospital (PA) Female Patients’ Clothing & Property Bks, 1890-1908
This collection contains records, indexed internally and alphabetically by surname of patient, of the belongings of female patients in the care of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital more
Dixmont State Hospital (PA) Indigent Patient Cards, 1893-1916
This collection contains Indigent Patient Cards, grouped alphabetically by agency name, that include the name of the agency that paid for the treatment of indigent patients, more
Dixmont State Hospital (PA) Male Patients’ Clothing & Property Books, 1895-1908
This collection contains records, arranged chronologically by admission date, in multiple volumes. Each volume contains an index which alphabetically lists each patient by surname with record more
Dockets, Including Lancaster and Chambersburg District Dockets, 1800-1961
Images of a record of cases brought before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Middle District. Information provided about each case may include names of more
East Stroudsburg University (PA), Catalogs, 1921-1922, 1931-1932, 1939-1987
This collection contains University catalogs arranged chronologically which provides description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. more
East Stroudsburg University (PA), Yearbooks, 1915-1982
This collection contains University yearbooks, arranged chronologically, provide names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. more
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site – The Umpire
The Umpire was a weekly newsletter written and printed by people incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary. Collection includes issues from 1913-1919. Articles describe baseball games inside more
Edinboro University (PA), Catalogs, 1870-1871, 1896-1898, 1923-1987
This collection contains University catalogs arranged chronologically, provide description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. Edinboro more
Edinboro University (PA), Yearbooks, 1910-1972
This collection contains University yearbooks, arranged chronologically, provide names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. more
Election Result for Presidential Primary and Constitutional Amendments (PA) 1968
Vote tallies of votes cast by electorate in presidential primary election on April 23, 1968 on proposals for constitutional amendments. Information given is the numbers of more
Election Returns, 1776-1790, undated
Images of certificates, lists of voters, precepts, returns, warrants and writs concerning elections held and results of elections held throughout Pennsylvania from 1776-1790. All papers are more
Elizabethtown College – Elizabethtown College’s Anna V. Blough Missionary Letters and Diaries from China Collection
The Blough missionary letters and diaries from China are an invaluable resource to those researching Church of the Brethren history, along with those scholars studying the more
Elizabethtown College – Elizabethtown College’s Church of the Brethren Photograph Collection
The Church of the Brethren Photograph Collection consists of more than 500 mostly black and white photographs of meeting houses and churches in eastern Pennsylvania, historic more
Elizabethtown College – Historic Image Collection
Welcome to the Elizabethtown College: Historic Images Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. This collection consists of ca. 3000 mostly black and more
Elizabethtown College – Peace Pamphlet Collection
Elizabethtown College was founded by members of the Church of the Brethren, one of the original "peace churches" to spread from Europe to the United States. more
Ephrata Cloister File (PA) 1814-1956
Collection contains court briefs, court dockets, deeds, photographs, newspaper clippings, and general correspondence relating to the acquisition of the Ephrata Cloister by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. more
Equity Dockets, 1836-1875, 1877, 1880
Images of a record of equity in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Docket entries were generally begun one or two terms before the case was actually more
Erie County Public Library – Erie County COVID-19 Oral Histories
This collection of audio-only interviews show the impact that COVID-19 had on businesses, local government, the healthcare sector, educational intuitions, non-profits, and houses of worship. Community more
Erie County Public Library – Erie Gay News
This collection of newsletters and newspapers includes activities, events, meetings, and news for Erie's LGBTQ community from 1992-present. This publication included titles such as: Erie Gay more
Erie County Public Library – Erie Gazette 1820-1864
One of the Erie area's earliest, substantial newspapers, The Erie Gazette was printed and published by Joseph M. Sterrett. It was printed weekly and had a more
Erie County Public Library – Grand Army of the Republic: Personal War Sketches of the Members of Strong Vincent Post No. 67
Grand Army of the Republic: Personal War Sketches of the Members of Strong Vincent Post No. 67 is a two volume collection of large format single-page more
Erie County Public Library – Erie County Yearbooks
This collection of Erie City / Erie County yearbooks spans 1920-2010 and contains digitized copies from Academy, Northwest PA Collegiate Academy, East High School, and Strong more
Escheat Papers, 1796-1822, undated
On September 29, 1787 "An Act to Declare and Regulate Escheats" became law. According to it, the law established a process by which the Commonwealth would more
Exam Scores for (PA) Drugless Therapists, Chiropodists, and Physiotherapists, 1914-1944
This collection contains summary of examinations given by the Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure to be a certified medical practitioner in Pennsylvania. Information includes: place more
Exam Scores for (PA) Medical Doctors, 1894-1927
This collection contains summary of examinations given by the Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure to be a certified medical practitioner in Pennsylvania. Information includes: place more
Exam Scores for (PA) Registered Pharmacists, 1963-1978
This collection contains summary of examinations given by the Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure to be a certified medical practitioner in Pennsylvania. Information includes: place more
Examination Reports for Candidates for Appointment as Medical Officers (PA) 1861-1865
Lists from the Board of Medical Examiners naming those who passed the medical examination addressed to Governor Andrew Curtin. Information provided about each applicant includes name, more
Execution Dockets, 1786-1873
Images of records of Supreme Court cases in which the execution of the Court's judgment was carried out to enforce payment of debts. Information provided by more
Executive Correspondence and Petitions, 1775-1776, undated
Images of a collection of the correspondence of and to the Committee of Safety, which also includes the petitions sent by various civilians and soldiers. This more
Executive Correspondence and Petitions, 1777-1790, undated
Executive correspondence of the Supreme Executive Council and petitions presented to Council. Most of the documents are dated, and mention of the recipient and sender, origin more
Executive Correspondence, 1682-1775
Correspondence, petitions, reports, election returns, Governors' messages, ships' lists, appointments, warrants, passports and related records relating to the local affairs of government within the Province. Included more
Executive Correspondence, 1776
Images of a record of the correspondence of the short-lived Provincial Convention, from July 24, 1776 through September 28, 1776. Though its primary purpose was to more
Executive Correspondence, 1776-1777, undated
Images of correspondence of the executive body of the Council of Safety from July 25, 1776- March 14, 1777 and undated. Information appearing in these papers more
Executive Correspondence, 1777
Images of executive correspondence to and from the Second Council of Safety from October 17, 1777 through December 4, 1777. File contains letters from the Council more
Executive Correspondence, 1790-1969
Images of executive correspondence of the governors of Pennsylvania maintained by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Subject matter is wide ranging and covers all aspects of more
Extradition Requisition Books (PA), 1856-1867, 1874-1891, 1900-1958
This collection contains record of requisitions sent by the Governor of Pennsylvania to the Governors of other states for the extradition of persons indicted of committing more
Extradition Warrant Books (PA) 1867-1964
This collection contains warrants issued by Governor of Pennsylvania to judges, justices of the peace, or aldermen for the delivery of prisoners requisitioned for extradition by more
Farm Census Returns (PA), 1924, 1927
This collection contains annual assessment reports for the Triennial Farm Census as completed by the local assessor for each borough or township. Information provided by the more
Forfeited Estate Accounts (PA) 1777-1809
A record of persons whose estates were seized because of their allegiance to the British crown during the Revolutionary War, and for other sundry reasons. Data more
Forfeited Estates File, 1777-1790
Images of a record of estates forfeited by citizens of various counties of Pennsylvania because of their allegiance to the British crown during the Revolutionary War. more
Friends’ Central School – Early Photographs
This collection includes early photographs showing student life, faculty, buildings, and grounds of Friends' Central School, a co-ed Quaker School founded by three Quaker meetings in more
Funded and Unfunded Debt Accounts (PA) 1790-1809
This series contains numerous folios, with detailed information, relating to the debt of the Commonwealth. Contained within these records are accounts of depreciation certificates, when they more
General Assembly Committee Book, 1785
Committee record book for the first session of the Tenth General Assembly. Information provided is name of committee, committee number, names of those serving on the more
General Assembly Minute Books, 1779-1781, 1783-1784, 1788
Minute books of the sessions of the original unicameral General Assembly. Information provided is date of session, description of bills introduced and voted upon, motions made, more
General Assembly Petitions and Miscellaneous Records, 1776-1790
Petitions submitted to the first unicameral General Assembly by citizens of the Commonwealth. Many of these are requests for monetary compensation for voluntary military service along more
General Correspondence (PA) 1776-1809
This series includes letters, reports, notes, drafts of letters and accounts, and copies of taxation acts dating from 1776-1809. The majority of the correspondence comes from more
General Correspondence (PA) 1891-1946, not inclusive
Correspondence relating to routine operations, investigations and related matters concerning the routine daily administration of the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date and subject more
General Correspondence and Petitions, 1777
These letters, receipts and notices were sent or received by members of the Board of War. Most information pertains to the functions of the Board, receipts more
General Correspondence, 1700-1772
Correspondence either addressed to or received from James Logan, George Dakeyne, Richard Peters and Joseph Shippen concerning such matters as land grants and routine matters concerning more
General Gaol Delivery Dockets, 1778-1828
Images of records of criminal cases heard and adjudged in Allegheny, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Huntingdon, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, Northampton, more
General Motions and Divorce Docket, 1750-1837 (Divorces 1800-1805 only)
This docket contains images of two separate sections, one being a record of rules, resolves and orders of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and the other, more
Geneva College – Postcards Collection
The collection consists of Geneva College postcards. The initial set of images consists of 28 postcards, showing campus buildings in photographs and artistic renderings. Dates of more
Geological Survey Accounts (PA) 1837-1840, 1851-1857, 1875
Accounts of expenses incurred for the first geological survey of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The sequentially numbered expenses for 1837-1840 most often cover freight charges, food, more
German Society of Pennsylvania – Women’s Auxiliary of the German Society of Pennsylvania
Since its founding in 1764, the German Society provided charitable assistance to German-speaking immigrants in the community. The Women’s Auxiliary of the German Society of Pennsylvania more
Germantown Historical Society/Historic Germantown – Pamphlet Box Collection/Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Pamphlet Box Collection/ Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf consists of nine annual reports, from 1883, and one for each year from 1917-1924 inclusive. It also more
Germantown Historical Society/Historic Germantown – Pamphlet Boxes African-American History Collection
The collection includes various annual reports, programs, letters, financial information, newspaper clippings, and ephemera documenting the history of the African American community in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood more
Germantown Historical Society/Historic Germantown – Pamphlet Boxes Welfare History Collection
The Welfare History Collection documents the roles and importance of several welfare organizations formerly located in and/ or associated with the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia spanning more
Governor John F. Hartranft (PA) Correspondence and Issue Files, 1873-1879
This collection contains collection of correspondence, broadsides, and papers dealing with issues during Hartranft's two-term governorship. Among the subjects addressed are the 1876 Centennial Commission, the more
Governor’s Accounts including Lists of Marriage, Tavern, Peddlers Licenses and Ships’ Registers, 1742-1752, 1759-1763
Record of fees paid for licenses granted to Indian traders (1744-1746), peddlers (1743-1752), and taverns (1746-1752, 1759-1761), lists of marriages for the periods 1742-1752 and 1759-1763 more
Governor’s Minutes (PA) 1838-1959
This collection contains daily record of business conducted by the governors office concerns the issuing of appointments and commissions of office, general gubernatorial proclamations, pardons for more
Governor’s Proclamations (PA) 1930-1956
This collection contains proclamations issued by Pennsylvania Governors. Records are arranged chronologically by date of proclamation. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of more
Guide to Depositories of Manuscript Collections in Pennsylvania, 1939
Images of a copy of the published guide (Bulletin No. 774, No. 4 of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission Series) and the accompanying records created by the more
Harrisburg State Hosp (PA) Acct of Clothing Issued to Female Patients, 1851-1862
This collection, arranged chronologically by admission date, contains records of clothing issued to female patients. Information given includes each patient's name, registration number, admittance date and more
Harrisburg State Hospital (PA) Journal of John Curwen, 1851-1871
This collection contains a chronological record of daily accounts written by Dr. John Curwen at the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital. The hardback volume includes the date more
Harrisburg State Hospital (PA) Patient Register, 1930-1932
The collection, arranged numerically by admission number, contains a register of patients admitted to the Harrisburg State Hospital. Information includes the patient's name and registration number; more
Harrisburg Unit Unpublished Manuscripts, Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Archives Division, 1942, undated
"Full Series Title is: Harrisburg Unit Unpublished Manuscripts, including Guide to the Manuscript Collections and Holdings of the Archives Division of the Pennsylvania State Library, and more
Health Officer’s Account of Passenger Entries, 1789-1794
Images of an account of vessels arrived kept by Captain Nathaniel Falconer, Health Officer of the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is date of arrival, description more
Health Officer’s Register of Passengers’ Names, 1792-1794
Images of a register of the names of passengers and servants arrived at the Port of Philadelphia that was returned to Health Officer Captain Nathaniel Falconer more
Hempfield High School (Landisville PA) – The Flash – Hempfield High School Newspaper
Hempfield High School Student Newspaper The Flash has been in publication since 1933. The collection includes newspaper issues from 1933-2018.
Historical Society of Montgomery County – African American History Collection
This collection contains photographs relating to African American history in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Included are topics such as: Abolition Hall, Camp William Penn, Woodmont, individuals, and more
Historical Society of Montgomery County – Historic Photographs of Norristown
This collection consists of historic photographs of Norristown, Pa., from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Indents Delivered to the Treasurer (PA) 1793
A joint effort between Register General John Donaldson and Comptroller General John Nicholson to provide state debt data to the Treasurer. Six columns divide the data more
Index (PA) of Licensed Practitioners of Medicine, 1894-1981
This collection contains index to physicians licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Information given is name of physician, date licensed, license number, school of medicine where more
Index of Prisoners (PA) circa mid-1930s – early 1950s
An index of prisoners admitted to the Western State Penitentiary. Although the exact dates of the index are not known, it appears to cover inmates from more
Index Stubs and Cards to Miners’ Certificates, 1937-1988
This group of certificate stubs and cards is grouped into four separate batches as follows: Miners' Certificate Cards and Stubs, which date from 1937 and 1938; more
Index to Declaration of Intention Dockets, 1832-1901
Images of a partial, external index to the 11 volume series RG/033/A/35- Declaration of Intention Dockets, 1819-1870, 1873-1875, 1881-1906. Volumes 2-10, and part of 11/12 of more
Index to Ledger AA, 1777-1788
Images of this volume give the names of account holders in Ledger AA. Page numbers on which their account information is given in Ledger AA is more
Index to Naturalization Papers, 1794-1824, 1842-1868
Images of an index to RG-033-A-75 - Naturalization Papers, 1794-1819, 1821-1868, filed with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Eastern District. Information provided by entries more
Index to Philadelphia Register of Deaths, 1803-1860
Images of transcript of index prepared under Works Progress Administration Project 11791 from original Philadelphia Department of Public Health records deposited with the Genealogical Society of more
Indian Commissioners’ Account (PA) 1784-1785
This collection contains a handwritten ledger (labeled "Miscellaneous - 1784" on the cover) concerning the trade goods handed over to Indians at Fort Stanwix and other more
Indian Commissioners’ Accounts (PA) 1784-1792
This collection contains an inventory of goods delivered to various Indian nations in the Commonwealth, as well as promissory notes to these nations for the purchase more
Indian Deed Book, 1815
Images of a record book containing the transcripts of royal charters and Indian deeds. The Indian deed entries give the date, the names of the Indian more
Indian Trader Licenses, 1765-1771
Indian trading licenses granted to Indian traders by John Penn. Information provided is date license was granted, name of trader, place of residence, any restrictions imposed more
Indiana University (PA), Scrapbooks, 1940-1976
University scrapbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. Images are arranged chronologically by more
Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Indiana, Pennsylvania in the Civil War Collection
Welcome to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Indiana Pennsylvania in the Civil War Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. The Indiana more
Industrial and Railroad Police Registers (PA) 1889-1912
Registers of policemen hired to protect private industrial plants and railroad facilities. Information provided is name of company served, name and place of residence of policeman, more
Inmate Transfer Register (Discharge Ledger) (PA) 1954-1957
Register of inmate transfers from the Western State Penitentiary to other prisons. The information provided includes the inmate name and number, the county of residence, the more
Internal Improvements File (PA) 1777-1809
This series includes account ledgers and receipt books of supplies bought for the various internal improvements. The names of the commissioners presiding over the building projects more
Internal Improvements File, 1790-1902
Images of records relating to the construction of bridges, canals, river improvements, roads and turnpikes, public buildings and their grounds. Records cover the following date spans more
Inventory of Canal Commissioners’ Maps in the Pennsylvania State Archives, 1968
Images of inventory of the Board of Canal Commissioners' Map Books, 1810-1881 prepared by Division of Archives and Manuscripts Associate Archivist Martha L. Simonetti. Information provided more
Inventory of Church Archives of Pennsylvania, including Records of Pennsylvania Jewish Congregations – Questionnaires (denomination by county) 1937-1940
Images of inventory questionnaire forms documenting churches and synagogues across Pennsylvania. Information provided on the questionnaire forms is both the official name and the name by more
Inventory of County Archives of Pennsylvania, 1937-1942, 1946, 1950
Archive inventories, typed manuscripts, and correspondence relating to inventories conducted at each of the county archives by the Division of Community Service Programs of the Pennsylvania more
Investigation Reports of the State Boards of Charities (PA) 1890-1935
The full title of this series is: Reports and Testimony in Relation to Investigations Made by a Subcommittee of the State Board of Charities and the more
Investigative Reports (after plant closures) of Health Hazards in Industrial Plants, circa 1941-1973
Images of investigations into health hazards and pollution complaints at various industrial plants throughout the state are included in this series. Records span numerous years for more
James V. Brown Library – Historic Documents
This collection contains historic documents about the James V. Brown Library of Williamsport, PA, including Annual Reports and minutes from Board of Trustee meetings.
James V. Brown Library – Lycoming County Digital Photo Archive
Over two thousand (2,000) local historical photographs, drawings and images of old Lycoming County, PA. can be found here. Images are shown in a small version more
Job 72: Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania Biographies, 1938-1941
Images of field notes and pre-final and final typed drafts of biographical entries for a projected but never published biographical encyclopedia of Pennsylvania. Information given is more
Journals (PA) 1799-1808
This series consists of two journals which record the warrants issued by the Comptroller Generals Office during the above listed dates. Entries for each warrant might more
Journals A-AAA (PA) 1775-1790
This collection contains a record relating to the payment and settlement of public money kept for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. Although more
Journals of the General Superintendent (PA) 1891-1922
Daily Journals kept by the Superintendent detailing both routine activities and out of the ordinary events at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Also present are photographs more
Judgment Dockets, 1756-1896
Images of twelve volumes of indices containing the following information for each judgment: case title, court term when judgment was rendered, page number, and sometimes additional more
Juniata College – Huntingdon County Historical Newspapers
This digital collection contains the archive of the Huntingdon Gazette and the Huntingdon Journal. The Huntingdon Gazette is the first successful newspaper on the town of more
Keystone College – 1868 to present
Welcome to the Keystone College 1868- Present Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. This collection contains materials pertaining to the history more
Keystone College – Christy Mathewson Collection
Welcome to the Keystone College 1868- Present Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. This collection contains documents and photos of the more
Keystone College – Local History Collection
Welcome to the Keystone College Local History Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. This collection a large number of photos and more
Knoxville Public Library – Knoxville, Pennsylvania 1880-1920
Photographs of Knoxville, Pennsylvania, including adjacent Deerfield Township.
Korean War Compensation Application Batch Sheets and Serial Number Indexes, 1955-1967
Serial number indexes and compensation application batch sheets from the Pennsylvania Korean War Bonus Program. These records provide a listing of those who were recipients of more
Ku Klux Klan (PA) General Accounts, 1925-1940
This collection, arranged chronologically, contains Baldric purchase reports for clan supplies, as well as bills, checks, and receipts for food and uniforms. Details of members' financial more
Ku Klux Klan (PA) General Correspondence, 1922-1929, 1932, 1934-1940
This collection, arranged chronologically, contains official documents, such as Imperial Kligrapp appointments, applications for reinstatement of former Klansmen, as well as appeals for admission, are provided more
Ku Klux Klan (PA) General Files, 1923-1940
This collection contains series grouped by subject and then chronologically, of various papers, election returns, rosters, publications, and applications detailing Klan operations. The rosters and election more
Ku Klux Klan (PA) Kleagle Robe Reports, 1924-1925
This collection, arranged chronologically, contains reports listing Kleagle robes ordered, address, date, location of Klan, quantity of Klansman's and Terror's robes and helmets ordered, as well more
Kutztown University (PA), Board of Trustees Minutes, 1866-1986
This collection contains minutes of the Board of Trustees generally provide the date of the board meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of more
Kutztown University (PA), Catalogs, 1866-1988
This collection contains university catalogs arranged chronologically provide: description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. Kutztown more
Kutztown University (PA), Faculty Senate Minutes, 1964-1987
This collection contains minutes of the University Faculty Senate generally provide the date of the senate meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of more
Kutztown University (PA), Student Government Board Minutes, 1977-1987
This collection contains minutes of the Student Government Board generally provide the date of the board meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of more
Kutztown University (PA), Student Handbook- The Key, 1936-1989
This collection contains student handbooks providing orientation information for new and returning students concerning the university, university policies and regulations, student amenities, and class offerings. These more
Kutztown University (PA), Yearbooks, 1911-1986
This collection contains university yearbooks, arranged chronologically, provide: names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. more
Lancaster County – City Directories 1843 – 1900 Collection
This collection consists of Lancaster City and County residential and commercial directories, 1843-1900. These directories provide valuable information regarding the population of Lancaster City and County, more
Lancaster County – City Directories 1901 – 1914 Collection
Welcome to the Lancasterhistory.org's Lancaster County City Directories 1901 - 1914 Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. This collection consists of more
Lancaster County – City Directories 1914 – 1922 Collection
Welcome to the Lancasterhistory.org's Lancaster County City Directories 1901 - 1914 Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. This collection is the more
Lancaster County – Lancaster Examiner and Herald 1834-1854 Collection
Lancaster's Examiner and Herald was published weekly in Lancaster, Pa., during the middle years of the nineteenth century. By digitizing the years 1834 - 1872, patrons more
Lancaster County – Lancaster Examiner and Herald 1855-1872 Collection
Lancaster's Examiner and Herald was published weekly in Lancaster, Pa., during the middle years of the nineteenth century. By digitizing the years 1834 - 1872, patrons more
Lancaster County – Lititz Newspaper Collection
This collection contains issues from 1877 to 1936 of the Lititz Record and from 1937-2001 of its successor, the Lititz Record Express.
Lancaster County – The New Holland Clarion 1873-1890 Collection
The New Holland Clarion was published weekly in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from 1873-1984. The newspaper provided the local news, world and regional news, information more
Lancaster County – The New Holland Clarion 1891-1910 Collection
The New Holland Clarion was published weekly in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from 1873-1984. The newspaper provided the local news, world and regional news, information more
Lancaster County – The New Holland Clarion 1911-1950 Collection
The New Holland Clarion was published weekly in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from 1873-1984. The newspaper provided the local news, world and regional news, information more
Lancaster Public Library – Lancaster Public Library Yearbook Collection
Lancaster Public Library has teamed up with Hempfield School District, McCaskey High School, and Lancaster Catholic High School to digitize yearbooks from all three institutions. Digitized content more
Lancaster Public Library – Local History
This is a collection of documents, photographs, and monographs relating to the history of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Ledgers A-AA (PA) 1775-1788
A record relating to the payment and settlement of public money, kept for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. Although the ledgers record more
Legislative Proceedings from the Senate Library, 1854-1909
Images of bound and published records of the daily proceedings of the General Assembly under the title "The Legislative Record" that were published by the authority more
Letter Book (PA) 1837-1859
Letter book of correspondence sent by the Board of Inspectors of the Western State Penitentiary to the Governor's office. Information provided is date of correspondence, names more
Letter Book, Accounts, and Related Records of the Auditors of Accounts (PA) 1777-1784
This series contains auditors accounts for the various state departments. Information in these files includes tax lists, receipts, vouchers, and accounts of money owed Pennsylvania by more
Letter Books and Indexes, 1782-1803
Images of outgoing letters of the Comptroller General. Information in the letters might relate to matters regarding the settlement of accounts, collection of taxes and financial more
Letter Books and Rough Copies, 1790-1861
Images of letter books and rough copies of executive correspondence sent either by the Governor or his Secretary. Information given is date of correspondence, name of more
Letter Books, 1782-1789
Both sets of letters usually show the addressees name and destination of the letter as well as the date of the letter, the sender and the more
Letter Books, 1793-1849
Images of letter books of correspondence exchanged by Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia with a variety of correspondents including most prominently the Governors or members more
Letter Press Books (PA) 1879-1880, 1884-1895
Letter press books of correspondence by General Superintendent of the middle District Penitentiary. Information provided is date of correspondence, names of correspondents, and the body of more
Letters Patent (PA), 1814-1874, 1902-1927
This collection contains letters patent granted by the Governor for the creation of private corporations. Information given is the date letter patent was granted, name of more
Letters To and From Prisoners (PA) 1845
Letters sent to and mailed from prisoners incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary (also known as Cherry Hill Prison). Correspondents are usually friends and family members. Topics more
Licenses (PA) Issued on Licenses from Other States, 1963-1972
This collection contains register of licenses issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure on the basis of the applicant having already been accepted more
Licenses Issued to Chiropodists (PA) Record, 1914-1956
This collection contains a record, arranged alphabetically by surname of chiropodist, of licenses issued to chiropodists by the State Board of Chiropody Examiners between May 12, more
Lincoln University (PA), Publications, 1884-1991
This collection contains a selection of publications issued by Lincoln University in Chester County that became a state-related university in 1972. These include annual reports and more
List of Printed Accounts (PA) in the Comptroller General’s Office, 1777-1789
A listing of the names of treasurers, tax collectors, lieutenants, and sub-lieutenants of various counties, and the counties which they served. Although it is unknown when more
List of Soldiers Orphans’ Arriving at Age 16, 1894
Images of a list showing the names of orphans and their date of admission at Chester Springs, Harford, and Uniontown Soldiers' Orphan School. At the end more
List of Those Receiving State Money For Whom No Account Was Raised (PA) c.1790
An Alphabetical List of Those Who Received Money of the State and For Whom No Account was Raised, Taken from the Books of J. (John) N. more
Listing of (PA) Licensed Drugless Therapists, 1914-1951
This collection contains list of drugless therapists licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. The ledger contains official number, name of practitioner, post office address, county of residence, more
Lists of Deserters and Substitute Deserters, 1861-1866
Completed in 1866, these lists are mostly official forms issued by the War Department that include each dissenters name, age, height, complexion, eye and hair color, more
Lists of Sick and Wounded Soldiers, Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1864
A record of the hospitalization and treatment of sick and wounded Pennsylvania soldiers. Entries are dated and usually record the name, company and regiment of each more
Lock Haven University – Lock Haven University of PA – 1877 to 2008
Welcome to the Loch Haven University of PA 1877 - 2008 Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents.
Lock Haven University – Wrestling Program
This collection examines Lock Haven University wrestling. Here you will find photographs and other materials highlighting this history of this nationally recognized program.
Lock Haven University (PA) Board of Trustees Minutes, 1914-1984
Minutes of the Board of Trustees generally provide the date of the board meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. more
Lock Haven University (PA) Bulletins and Catalogs, 1878-1897, 1911-1970
University bulletins and catalogs providing information such as a description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. more
Lock Haven University (PA) Yearbooks, 1913-1985
University yearbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. Images are arranged chronologically by more
Lycoming College – Alumni Magazine
Lycoming College and its predecessor Dickinson Seminary have served the central region of Pennsylvania since 1812. The school carries a historic connection to the Methodist Church more
Lycoming College – Historic Documents
Our Historical Documents Collection features a monograph of the college's history from its beginnings to 1955 and manuscripts of importance to the colleges almost two-hundred year more
Lycoming College – Lycoming College Campus – Past and Present
The Lycoming College Campus - Past and Present collection is an exhibit of photographs depicting the buildings and grounds of the campus from its earliest days more
Lycoming College – Lycoming College Collection
The Lycoming College Collection begins after the accreditation of the Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College as a four year college. It is a growing collection more
Lycoming College – Lycoming County Women’s History Collection
Williamsport Women: Voices, Images, Actions Source material related to the history of women in Lycoming County from Lycoming College, the Lycoming County Historical Society, and the J.V. more
Lycoming College – Moving Images of Lycoming College
Lycoming College and its predecessor, Dickinson Seminary, has served the central region of Pennsylvania since 1812. The school carries an historic connection to the Methodist Church more
Lycoming College – Student Newspapers, 1856 – present
This digitized collection of eighteen student publication spans the life of the College from its inception as the Dickinson Seminary, through its years as a junior more
Lycoming College – Voices of Lycoming
The Voices of Lycoming Collection includes audio files of speakers in Clarke Chapel. These public addresses give listeners a first-person view of significant people and events more
Lycoming College – Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Junior College and College Preparatory School Collection
This collection contains material originating from and telling about Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Junior College and Preparatory School. Although spanning almost two decades, from 1928 through 1947, more
Lycoming College – Williamsport Dickinson Seminary of Lycoming College Collection
The Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Collection traces the first eighty years of the school's extensive history. Documented here is the early struggle of the founding of the more
Lycoming College – Yearbooks of Lycoming College and Dickinson Seminary
Lycoming College and its predecessor, Dickinson Seminary, has served the central region of Pennsylvania since 1812. The school carries a historic connection to the Methodist Church more
Mansfield University (PA) Catalogs, 1864-1987
University catalogs providing information such as a description of class offerings each semester, the name of the instructor, and the dates and times scheduled. Images are more
Mansfield University (PA) Faculty Minutes for Assemblies, Councils, and Senates, 1965-1987
Minutes of multiple groups members of the faculty participated in at Mansfield University. This series includes: Faculty Advisory Council Minutes, 1965-1970; Faculty Assembly Minutes, 1966-1974; Faculty more
Mansfield University (PA) Treasurer’s Minutes, 1855-1959
Minutes of the University Treasurer generally provide the date of the meeting, names of those in attendance, and a description of the business transacted. Images are more
Mansfield University (PA), Yearbooks, 1918-1986
This collection contains university yearbooks providing names and photographs of graduating seniors, descriptions of significant academic and sporting programs, and news about faculty accomplishments. Records are more
Manual for Newspaper Transcription, 1941
A published Manual of Newspaper Transcription prepared in 1941 by the Works Projects Administration and edited by Sylvester K. Stevens and Donald H. Kent for the more
Marriage Bonds for Philadelphia County, 1784-1786
Entries usually give the name and residence of the married couple, the date and amount of bond paid, and the name of any co-bonder.
Martinsburg Community Library – George Liebegott Genealogy Collection
The digitization of the eight index volumes of the George Liebegott Genealogy Collection is the first stage of indexing the entire 247 volumes of the collections. more
Matthews Public Library – Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania Historic Images
Founded in 1761 by Frederick Stump, Fredericksburg (formerly Stumpstown) is situated in northern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Formerly a predominantly rural, farming community with a substantial German more
McBride Memorial Library – Berwick High School Yearbooks
This collection consists of High School yearbooks for Berwick High School, in Berwick, PA, from 1927 to present.
Medical Examination Papers (PA) 1861-1865
These medical examinations completed by candidates for regimental surgeons tested the candidates' knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Attached to each thesis is information providing each more
Medical Licenses (PA) Issued on Licenses from Other States Record, 1894-1963
This collection contains a record, arranged chronologically, and thereunder numerically by license number, of licenses issued on the basis of the applicant having already been accepted more
Medical Licenses (PA) Recommended By the State Medical Society Record, 1894-1911
Arranged chronologically, and thereunder numerically by license number. Copies of medical licenses designated by law to be kept in the office of the Medical Council. The more
Medical Licenses (PA) Record, 1912-1964
This collection contains copies, arranged chronologically and thereunder numerically by license number, of medical licenses designated by law to be retained in the archives of the more
Medical Statistics Books (PA) 1883-1900
Record books of medical statistics kept on the inmate population by resident physicians at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of inmate, date of more
Meeting Minute Books, 1937-1958, 1965-1969, 1978-1989
Images depicting the documentation of actions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, recording decisions made during Commission meetings. Topics include: resolutions; legal issues; expansions, including the Philadelphia, more
Meeting Minutes and Related Records (PA) 1972-1976
A record of meetings held by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Each entry provides the date, time, and place of the meeting; name of presiding officer and more
Memoranda Book (PA) 1791
A list of people who owed money to the Comptroller-General, the amount of money outstanding, when the account was settled, the date it was submitted to more
Memoranda Book of Old Accounts (PA) undated
This volume contains a list of accounts held in the Office of the Comptroller-General. The names of the persons or counties for whom the accounts were more
Memoranda Book, 1776-1777
Images of a personal record of decisions, business transactions and activities of the Council of Safety. The dates of entries fall between the period of January more
Memoranda Book, 1780-1787
Images of a record of the memoranda written by members of the Supreme Executive Council from February 23, 1780-October 13, 1787. Entries include information regarding memos more
Memoranda of Account Book (PA) 1791
This appears to be a listing of names of accounts. No information is given about the accounts and the type of business being documented except the more
Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity – Nazareth Day at the 1939 New York World’s Fair
The Nazareth Band and Drum Corps performed on August 6, 1939 at the New York World's Fair in Flushing, Queens. Nazareth town residents were invited along more
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity – Nazareth Area World War II Scrapbook
Newspaper clippings chronicling the lives of area Servicemen and women during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity – Nazareth Item Newspaper
An independent family newspaper devoted to literature, local and general intelligence. Published 1891-1975.
Mengle Memorial Library – The Punxsutawney Spirit Newspaper
Welcome to the Mengle Memorial Library's Punxsutawney Spirit Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. The Punxsutawney Spirit represents a significant regional newspaper more
Mexican War Accounts and Related Papers (PA) 1846-1880
A collection of muster rolls and claims for pay for the 1st and 2nd Regiments of the Pennsylvania Volunteers who participated in the Mexican War. The more
Mexican War Service Index (PA) 1846-1848
A record of soldiers attached to the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Mexican War. Information appearing includes the soldiers names, commanders, companies, regiments, dates mustered in, more
Meyersdale Public Library – 1998 Southern Somerset County Tornadoes Oral Histories
On the evenings of May 31 and June 2, 1998, tornadoes swept through Southern Somerset County, shocking local residents with the occurrence of such an unusual more
Meyersdale Public Library – African American Burials in Somerset County
As part of a larger statewide effort, in 2018 the Meyersdale Public Library undertook a project to document and compile a list of known African American more
Meyersdale Public Library – Garrett School Memorabilia
In June of 2022 a patron of the Meyersdale Public Library lent to its Pennsylvania Room a copy of a 1939 Garrett High School yearbook and more
Meyersdale Public Library – Pennsylvania Maple Festival Memories
With the Pennsylvania Maple Festival Board of Directors' permission, the Meyersdale Public Library digitized nearly 400 35mm slides documenting the Pennsylvania Maple Festival from the late more
Meyersdale Public Library – Photograph Collection
The Meyersdale Public Library photograph collections contain approximately 2,000 photographs. From the total collection, about 320 will be selected for digitization based on the selection criteria. more
Meyersdale Public Library – Rural African Americans of the Allegheny Mountains
These 18 photographs are part of a larger Meyersdale Public Library – Photograph Collection. The photographs selected for display as part of that larger PA Photos more
Meyersdale Public Library – The History Behind the Meyersdale Public Library
The Meyersdale Public Library dates back to 1938, when the Meyersdale Woman’s Club, under the direction of Frances Livengood Imler, appointed a committee to plan for more
Military Claims File Claims not Settled (PA) 1862-1905
A record of claims that were not settled in response to the Acts of April 16, 1862 and April 22, 1863 providing for the Adjutant General, more
Military Claims File: Claims Settled, 1862-1905
Claims are indexed internally, alphabetically by name of claimant, except for the years 1875-1882. These files resulted from the Acts of April 16, 1862 and April more
Military Commission Books Card Index, 1800-1860
Images of the Index to Military Commission Books, 1800-1944 (series 26.65) for the period through 1861. The index gives the names of officers commissioned in both more
Military Commission Books, 1800-1944
Images of military commissions issued for officers. Information given is name, county of residence, rank, date of taking rank, military unit, regiment, company, and date of more
Military Pension Accounts and Related Papers (PA) circa 1789-1883
The file consists of various pension books and lists of the names of Pennsylvania veterans who served between 1795 and 1883. Most of the accounts concern more
Military Returns, 1775-1790
Images of returns of Bucks County Associates and Non-Associates, A record of associates and non-associates in boroughs in Bucks County. Listed are men in various counties more
Militia Absentee Return Record for Philadelphia City, 1777-1791
A record of fines paid by militiamen. Typical information that might be entered includes the name, rank and regiment of the militia member; the fines extracted; more
Militia Certificates Received from the Receiver General (PA) 1789-1793
A listing of warrants payable to the militia as indicated by the Receiver General. Information provided includes certificate number, name of person to whom certificate was more
Militia Exemption Books (PA) 1801-1813
This series provides information about men exempt from militia duty. Data provided for each regiment includes the number of the regiment, the county to which it more
Militia Fine Exoneration Records (PA) 1777-1793
Statements filed by Pennsylvania residents to demonstrate that they or their kin should be exempt from fines being imposed for not serving militia duty. The data more
Militia Loan Accounts, 1781-1792
These images are grouped into the following subseries: Certificate Counterparts, 1784-1792; Certificate Books, 1784-1792; Distribution Vouchers, 1784-1785; Distribution Ledgers, 1784-1785; Interest Paid Receipt Books, 1785-1792; Pay more
Milton Hershey School – Hershey Community Archives – Hotel Hershey Highlights
"Hotel Hershey Highlights" was a weekly newsletter distributed from May 5, 1934 through April 28, 1951. "Highlights" covers a time period during which no local newspapers more
Milton Hershey School – Hershey News Newspaper 1953-1964
Hershey News, published from 1953 until 1964, reported news and events throughout the Township of Derry, Pennsylvania (informally known as Hershey). A small town newspaper, there more
Milton Hershey School – Hershey Press Collection
"The Hershey Press (alternatively published as ”Hershey’s Weekly” or “Hershey’s The Progressive Weekly”) was the first local newspaper, published from 1909 until 1926, covering news and more
Minority Business Development Authority (PA) Minutes, 1979-1993
This collection, arranged chronologically by date, contains meeting minutes of the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA). Topics addressed include loans presented for board decision, loan more
Minute Book (Rough Copy), 1777
Images of rough copies of the minutes of the Council of Safety. The volume contains edited notes and corrections not in official minutes. Entries span the more
Minute Book, 1775-1776
Images of a daily record of the meetings of the Committee of Safety from July 3, 1775 - July 22, 1776. Entries list the date, location more
Minute Book, 1777
Images of a record of the meetings of the Second Council of Safety, established and working as a temporary governmental authority during the British invasion of more
Minute Book, 1777
Images of a record of the meetings of the Board of War. The Board of War took direct orders from the Supreme Executive Council and had more
Minute Books (PA), 1893-1977
The minutes contain the official record of the Valley Forge Park Commission meetings. Information included about each meeting includes the date, time, location, and members present. more
Minute Books (Rough Copies), 1777-1790
Images of a record of the rough copies of the minutes of the Supreme Executive Council. The rough copies differ little from their final copies. One more
Minute Books of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees (PA) 1826-1931
Minute Books of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees of the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is dates of meetings or inspections, names of more
Minute Books of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees (PA) 1829-1889
Minutes of the meetings of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees of the Eastern State Penitentiary. From 1927 these volumes also include entries relating more
Minute Books of the Lancaster District, 1810-1829
Images of minutes of cases heard by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Lancaster District. Information provided includes names of plaintiff, defendant, attorneys and jurors more
Minute Books of the Wardens of the Port, the Board Commissioners of Navigation, and the Navigation Committee, 1766-1773, 1783-1978
Images of record books containing minutes of the meetings of the Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is date and place of meeting, names more
Minute Books, 1776-1777
Images of minutes for the Council of Safety from July 24, 1776 through March 13, 1777. Each entry lists the date of the meeting and the more
Minute Books, 1777
Images of a record of meetings of the Navy Board. Information found within this record pertains to the Navy Boards responsibility to care for the vessels more
Minute Books, 1777-1790
Images of a daily record of the minutes of the meetings of the Supreme Executive Council from March 4, 1777 through December 20, 1790. Each entry more
Minute Books, 1806-1816, 1819-1981
Images of minutes of cases heard by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the Court of Nisi Prius in the Eastern District. Information provided includes: justices more
Minute Books, 1834-1838, 1854-1857, 1859-1990
Images of minutes of cases heard by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Middle District. Information provided includes names of plaintiff, defendant, attorneys and jurors more
Minutes (Rough Copy), 1775-1776, undated
Images of a loose collection of the draft copies of the minutes and other papers concerning the business of the Committee of Safety from August 2,1775-July more
Minutes (Rough Copy), 1776, undated
Images of a loose collection of the rough copies of the minutes of the Council of Safety from July 1776 through August 1776, with some undated more
Minutes (The Provincial Record), 1682-1775
Minutes of the proceedings of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania covering the period from March 10, 1682/3 to December 9, 1775. Information provided is date of more
Minutes of the Board of Appraisers of Chambersburg War Damages (PA) 1866
A daily record of the Chambersburg Board of Appraisers, created to appraise all damages associated with the Rebel invasion of July 1864. The board met at more
Minutes of the Board of Inspectors-Trustees Acting as a Parole Board 1910-1930
Minute books of the Board of Inspectors and the Trustees when acting as a parole board at Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of inmate more
Minutes of the Board of Trustees (PA) 1931-1954
Minutes of the monthly meetings of the Western State Penitentiary Board of Trustees. The minutes are not verbatim, but rather are merely summaries of the proceedings. more
Minutes of the Court of Admiralty, 1780-1782, 1784-1786, 1788
Images of minutes of Court of Admiralty sessions held in Philadelphia for both the United States and the State of Pennsylvania. Information provided by the minutes more
Minutes of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, 1924-1925, 1927-1945
Minutes of the meetings of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Information provided is date and location of meeting, names of those present, and a summary of the more
Minutes, Correspondence and Related Materials of the State Veterans Commission, 1962-1963, 1972-2005
This series contains meeting minutes of the State Veterans Commission, as well as meeting handouts, statistical reports done by the Commission and budget reports. Also present more
Miscellaneous Accounts Including Records of Transactions Involving the Commonwealth and the United States, 1782-1809
Images are organized into the following subseries: Abstracts of Continental Certificates, 1791-1797; Assumed Debt, 1791-1793; Certificates for Horses and Provisions, 1780; Day Books, 1789-1810l; General Accounts, more
Miscellaneous Card Files, 1927-1981
Images of registration cards listing expired trademarks for businesses, logos for fraternal orders, labels for unions, and a bottle index. These show name and address of more
Miscellaneous Descriptive Books (PA) 1829-1842
Miscellaneous descriptive books for inmates incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of inmate, crime for which convicted, sentence imposed, date sentenced, name of more
Miscellaneous Discharge Certificates, 1861-1866
Contains approximately thirty discharge certificates for recruits who served with federal (Army, Navy, and Marine Corps) or state (Pennsylvania Militia or National Guard) military units. Generally more
Miscellaneous Financial Documents (PA) 1845-1955, not inclusive, undated
Various documents relating to stocks, securities, and currency once maintained by the State Treasurer. Documents include: a power of attorney covering assignment of Commonwealth certificates of more
Miscellaneous Ledgers (PA) 1763-1883
Miscellaneous ledgers documenting various accounts and taxes. Data provided about each transaction includes name of account, the date of the transaction, to or from whom cash more
Miscellaneous Papers, 1664-1775
Miscellaneous correspondence, agreements, proclamations, land grants, deeds, receipts, memoranda, depositions, assignments, warrants, surveys, returns of survey, patents, wills, minutes, ledgers, lists and reports. Information provided varies more
Miscellaneous Records of the Supreme Court of Nisi Prius, circa 1786-1800
These records were originally presented to the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania after the basement of the State House in Philadelphia was cleared out in 1895. These more
Miscellaneous Supreme and Superior Court Dockets, 1743-1749, 1876-1943
Records of various types of cases brought before the Superior or Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. Information provided by the entries includes names of plaintiff and defendant, more
Monroeville Public Library – Gateway High School Yearbooks
A collection of student yearbooks from schools near Monroeville, Pennsylvania, including Gateway Senior High School.
Montgomery County Community College – Betzwood Studios Collection
Welcome to the Montgomery County Community College's Betzwood Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. In the first decades of the motion picture more
Montgomery County Community College – The Montgazette Collection
Welcome to the Montgomery County Community College's Montgazette Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. The Montgomery County Community College's Brendlinger Library is more
Montgomery County Community College – Yearbook Collection
Montgomery County Community College is proud to present the entire run of yearbooks.
Mortgage Books (PA), 1774-1788
This collection contains formal mortgage indentures signed prior to 1790, handled by the Board of Trustees of the General Loan Office. Information provided includes detailed terms more
Mortgages and Related Valuations (PA), 1773-1793
This collection contains collection of documents concerning land valuations, mortgages, and estates. Each county folder holds a small variety of documents and includes both formal and more
Mothers Pension Account Books (PA) 1913-1917
A record of indigent, widowed, and abandoned mothers who were recipients of state money provided for by the Act of April 29, 1913. Data includes the more
Naturalization Docket, 1812-1867, bulk 1830-1855
Images of a record of persons petitioning the Supreme Court for naturalization. Although the declarations of intent date from as early as September 12, 1812, to more
Naturalization Lists of the Supreme Court and Courts of Nisi Prius, 1740-1773
Naturalization lists created under the provisions of the Act of Parliament passed in the 13th year of the reign of his Royal Majesty King George the more
Naturalization Papers, 1831, 1840-1841, 1844-1856, 1862, 1867
Images of two types of documents are contained in the file: petitions of naturalization and declarations of intention. The naturalization petitions generally contain the name, country more
New Castle Directories 1872-1921
Each year thousands of people from all over the country/world utilize our genealogy and local history resources to find information about their ancestors. This project more
New Castle Public Library – Cascade Park
Cascade Park is a former amusement park which now serves as a recreational nature park; it is located 2 ½ miles from downtown New Castle in more
New Castle Public Library – History Room Documents
Publications of historical significance about New Castle and the surrounding Lawrence County area.
New Castle Public Library – New Castle Directories 1872-1899
This collection contains a selection of various directories from 1872-1899 (not exhaustive), covering the Mahoning, Shenango, and Beaver valleys, as well as Lawrence County and the more
New Castle Public Library – New Castle Directories 1900 -1910
This collection contains City of New Castle directories covering all years, 1900-1910.
New Castle Public Library – New Castle Directories 1911-1918
This collection contains City of New Castle directories covering all years, 1911-1918 (not exhaustive).
New Castle Public Library – New Castle Directories 1921-1928
This collection contains City of New Castle directories covering all years, 1921-1928.
New Castle Public Library – New Castle High School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from New Castle High School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1913-2012. Ne-Ca-Hi was published from 1913-1961, and Pergodian has been published more
New Castle Public Library – New Castle Public Library 100th Anniversary
A selection of photographs and video clips from the New Castle Public Library's 100th Anniversary celebration, October 21, 2010.
New Castle Public Library – Laurel High School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from Laurel High School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1964-1992. Some years are missing.
New Castle Public Library – Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from the Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1970-1992. Some years are missing.
New Castle Public Library – Mohawk Area High School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from Mohawk Area High School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1962-1991. Some years are missing.
New Castle Public Library – Neshannock Township High School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from Neshannock Township High School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1961-2006. Some years are missing.
New Castle Public Library – Shenango Area High School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from Shenango Area High School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1930-1994. Some years are missing.
New Castle Public Library – Union Township High School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from Union Township High School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1944-1980. Some years are missing.
New Castle Public Library – Wilmington Area High School Yearbooks
This collection contains yearbooks from Wilmington Area High School, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, from 1970-1984. Some years are missing.
New Cumberland Public Library – Around Town
This collection includes a series of black and white photographs of buildings and streets throughout New Cumberland, advertisements from businesses circa 1900, and several issues of more
New Cumberland Public Library – Churches of New Cumberland
A collection of photographs and postcards of churches in New Cumberland, PA., featuring historic buildings in black and white. The collection also includes a couple of more
New Cumberland Public Library – Groups and Organizations of New Cumberland
Photographs and postcards depicting various organizations, such as the town band and women's clubs, and employee groups, like the Buttorff and Kline carpet factory workers.
New Cumberland Public Library – Local News
Several issues of Town Topics newspaper published in New Cumberland (1905 and 1907). Clippings and photocopies of clippings from 1881-1889, featuring New Cumberland residents and businesses more
New Cumberland Public Library – NC Hi Magazines
"NC Hi" was a magazine published several times a year by the students of New Cumberland High School, beginning in the fall of 1927. Each edition more
New Cumberland Public Library – New Cumberland Flood of 1936
Photographs of New Cumberland during the Flood of 1936 which occurred March 18-20, 1936 when warmer weather caused the winter's heavy accumulation of snow and ice more
New Cumberland Public Library – New Cumberland Public Library Collection
Photographs of the New Cumberland Public Library and library functions, as well as some flyers and documents from library programs, primarily from 1975 on.
New Cumberland Public Library – New Cumberland Town Celebrations
Photographs of various occasions celebrated by New Cumberland, including the 1906 Old Home Week and Geary Celebration, World War I Homecoming, and the dedication of the more
New Cumberland Public Library – Schools of New Cumberland
This collection includes photographs of school buildings, students, and teachers; scanned programs from school performances or athletics; and miscellany related to student activities.
New Cumberland Public Library – William D. Bailey 1863 Civil War Diary
William D. Bailey, from Dillsburg, Pa., served as a surgeon with the 78th Pennsylvania Volunteers, under Colonel Sirwell. He enlisted March 14, 1863, was promoted from more
New Loan Accounts, 1776-1795
Images are organized into the following subseries: Addition of Principal and Interest Unpaid on Cancelled Certificates, 1784-1795; Amount of Principal and Interest Unpaid on Cancelled Certificates, more
Newspaper Transcripts and Checklists of 18th and 19th Century Articles, circa 1940-1942
Images of twenty-six cartons of transcripts of articles that appeared in 18th and 19th century newspapers and three cartons of checklists of holdings of newspapers held more
Notary Public (PA) Commission Registers, 1893-1945
Registers of commissions issued for Notaries Public. Information given is name of person commissioned, place commissioned, address of office, date commissioned, date from which commission was more
Notary Public (PA) Termination Card Index, 1945-1964
Card index of Notaries Public commissioned to serve in local communities across Pennsylvania. Information given is name of person commissioned, name of county, office address, date more
Oaths of Allegiance, 1777-1790
A record of Oaths of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, renouncing allegiance to the British Crown or her armies. Included within this record are lists more
Office of the Lieutenant Governor (PA) Board of Pardons Minutes, 1974-1999
This collection contains applications made to, and proclamations issued by, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. Grouped into applications and proclamations and then arranged chronologically by date more
Officers Claim Book for Arrears in Clothing (PA) 1778-1791
A detailed listing of clothing articles, food, and miscellaneous items delivered to Pennsylvania regiments during the Revolution. Typical information in these registers might include the name more
Officers Clothing Account Book (PA) 1791
This volume contains an account of sundry officers of the revolutionary army for clothing which they purchased for their service in the army. Each officer's account more
Old Economy Register of the Members of the Harmony Society, 1805-1905
Images of a register compiled between 1965 and 1971 from 3 x 5 cards that were possibly assembled under the Federal Writers' Project and containing 1,500 more
Old Economy Village – Archives
The Harmonists, a Christian Communal society, founded Old Economy Village in 1824. They were known for their piety, as well as for their economic successes in more
Old Economy Villiage
Opinions of the Attorney General (PA) 1874-1927
Legal opinions sent to the Governor by the Attorney General concerning such topics as the charter or re-charter of corporations, issuance of letters patent, and issuance more
Optometrical Licenses (PA), 1918-1970
This collection, arranged chronologically by the date the license was issued, contains copies of licenses issued to optometrists by the State Board of Optometrical Education, Examination, more
Osterhout Free Library – Wilkes-Barre Sunday Independent
This collection contains the archive of the "Wilkes-Barre Sunday Independent" newspaper from 1913 through 1958. This newspaper is historically significant to the region, state and nation more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) Admission and Medical Book, 1893-1922
The Admission and Medical Examination Book includes the following information on each patient: date, age during admission into the Home, rank, company and regiment, nativity, social more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) Death Record Book, 1886-1925
The Death Record Book includes the following information on each patient: name, date of admittance, company and regiment, date of enlistment, date of death, age, place more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) Discharge and Offense Book, 1895-1909
A record of patient offenses and disciplinary action taken. Information about each offender includes name of the patient, date, register number and pensioner number. Images are more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) General Record of Members, 1888-1907
A general record of members including: name, register number, rank, company and regiment, name of war, months in service, pension amount per month, date of admission, more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) Hospital Record Book, 1889-1901
The record includes each patients': name, date of admission, rank, company and regiment, home number, hospital number, disease type, religious affiliation, social condition, address of nearest more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) Hospital Records, 1890-1900
Hospital records including: name, date of admittance, type of disease, date of discharge, date of death, name of nearest friend, effects or personal belongings, final disposition more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) Patient Histories, 1903-1925
The histories include each patients': name, date, register number, hospital number, description and history of stay at the Home, admission date, discharge date, description of ailment, more
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie (PA) Patient Record Books, 1886-1949
Patient record books include: patient name, register number, application number, date of birth, place of birth, place of residence, occupation, names and addresses of nearest relatives, more
Papers in Attainder Relating to Estates Forfeited by Treason, circa 1778-1791
Images of commencing "proclamations" written by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth stating the names of those people accused of high treason. Those accused were more
Pardon Books, 1791-1877
Images of pardons granted to persons convicted of crimes. Information generally provided is a brief case history, date of pardon, and the amount and date of more
Parole and Respite Books (PA) 1910-1942
Records of paroles and respites granted by the Governor under the provisions of the Act of 1909 and subsequent acts and of paroles revoked. Information provided more
Parole Prisoners’ Date of Discharge Books (PA) circa 1910-1957
Date of discharge book for paroled inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is age, race, gender, county, crime for which convicted, minimum and maximum more
Paroled Prisoner Statistical Book (PA) 1910-1931
Statistical record book of inmates paroled from Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is parole number, register number, race, violations, recommitments, deaths, other prisons in which incarcerated, more
Payroll Requisitions, 1922-1933
Images of payroll disbursements and compensation to personnel of the Department of Banking. These forms list name of recipient, position, salary during current pay period, date more
Pennsylvania College of Technology – Williamsport Technical Institute
This collection is black and white photographs of the Williamsport Technical Institute, which originally operated as the vocational technical division of the Williamsport School District (1914 more
Pennsylvania Geological Survey – Hurricane Agnes Flood Photographs
This collection includes photographs from the Hurricane Agnes flood of 1972 that completely destroyed Survey offices, lab equipment, and the library.
Pennsylvania Geological Survey – Pennsylvania Geological Survey Historical Photograph Collection
This collection includes photographs from the Pennsylvania Geological Survey Historical Photographs Collection.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – African American Heritage Collection
This collection focuses on the heritage of African Americans in the Johnstown region.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – American Association of University Women – Johnstown Branch
Started in 1923, the Johnstown Branch of the American Association of University Women has been supporting women's issues and improving the lives of women and girls more
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Bailey Collection
This collection contains photographs from Johnstown, Pittsburgh, and other vacation locations visited by the Bailey Family in the latter part of the 19th and 20th centuries. more
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Beaverdale Collection
This collection contains photographs, military records, and items connected to the Beaverdale Public Library.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Business Licenses Collection
This collection houses the various types of business licenses (taverns, eating houses, etc.) issued by the Cambria County Government in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Cambria City Church Project
In the Johnstown neighborhood of Cambria City are located five historical, ethnic churches. In 2009, the Altoona/Johnstown Diocese closed four of the churches and renamed the more
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Cambria Civil War 150
As part of the 150th commemoration of the Civil War, the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has digitized a diary and personal letters associated with Cambria County more
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Cambria County Education Collection
This collection houses items relating to the educational institutions of the Cambria county area. This includes k-12, higher education, and technical schools.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Cambria County Immigration Declarations
This collection includes scans of immigration declarations registered in Cambria County from 1835-1991. Information includes name, place of departure, country of origin, and age.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Cambria Memory Project
This collection features items collected from the public that focus on the immigrant and ethnic heritage of Cambria County.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Cresson Sanatorium
In 1900, there were 34 sanatoriums in the United States. By 1925 there were 536. The Cresson Sanatorium was one of the earlier sanatoriums and provides more
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Iron, Coal, and Steel Industry Collection
This collection contains items relating to the iron, coal, and steel industry in Johnstown.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Johnstown Area Fire Department Collection
This collection features the logbooks and other records of the Johnstown Area Fire Departments.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Klahre Collection
This collection contains photographs, postcards, scrapbooks, letters, and personal memorabilia connected to the Klahre family.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Northern Cambria Collection
This collection contains photographs, postcards, scrapbooks, connected to boroughs and townships in Northern Cambria County and Northern Cambria Public Library.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – The Johnstown Flood of 1889
On May 31, 1889, the breaking of the South Fork Dam caused the single greatest natural disaster in the history of the United States: the Great more
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – Archive Collections Guides
This ongoing collection consists of finding aids created for the archival holdings of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (1827- ). Included are guides to historical materials such more
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – Louise Bush-Brown Image Collection
This collection documents the history of the Neighborhood Garden Association of Philadelphia founded in 1953 by noted horticulturist, activist, author and educator Louise Bush-Brown. The images more
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – Philadelphia Flower Show Collection
This collection consists of documentation related to the Philadelphia Flower Show from 1829 to the present including tickets, advertisements, posters and high-quality photographs to exhibits and more
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – Philadelphia Garden Photographs, 1900-1940: 1. Garden Club of Philadelphia
The Garden Club of Philadelphia was established in 1904 by Mrs. J. Willis Martin and Miss Ernestine Goodman to promote an interest in gardens, their design, more
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – Philadelphia Garden Photographs, 1900-1940: 2. John C. Wister Collection
The noted scholar, horticulturist, and landscape architect John Caspar Wister (1887-1982) focused on eastern Pennsylvanian climate and ecology through his work as first director of both more
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – Philadelphia Garden Photographs, 1900-1940: 3. PHS Collection Portfolios
This collection is comprised of photographic images documenting designed landscapes both private and public in and around Philadelphia. Digitized materials include early-twentieth century views of private, more
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – PHS Archives Digital Image Collection
This collection documents activities and projects undertaken by or in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society from its inception in 1827 to the 21st Century (apart more
Pennsylvania Notes, 1937-1939
Volume I, numbers 1-5 and Volume II, numbers 1-3 of Pennsylvania Notes published internally by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Subject matter includes historical celebrations, Commission properties more
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf – Mount Airy campus
This collection contains items related to Pennsylvania School for the Deaf's main campus located in the Mount Airy section of Northwest Philadelphia from 1892-1984. This campus more
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf – Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Yearbooks
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Yearbooks
Pennsylvania State Archives – All Collections
Visit all the collections available from the Pennsylvania State Archives. Below are a few highlights from the Pennsylvania State Archives collections.
Pennsylvania State Archives – Postcards
This collection of approximately 29,000 postcards from the 1880s to the 1970s includes images from across the U.S. and all 67 Pennsylvania counties and highlights cities, more
Pennsylvania State Archives – Posters
This is a collection of posters of varying size, color and medium pertaining to the U.S. and Pennsylvania from before the start of the Civil War more
Pennsylvania State Archives – Polk Center Glass Plate Negative Collection
This collection includes historical glass plate negatives documenting daily life of staff and residents of Polk State School in Venango County, Pennsylvania. In the early 20th more
Pennsylvania State Archives – World War I Posters
This collection is of World War I era posters of varying size, color and medium pertaining to the U.S. and Pennsylvania. The posters are manufactured for more
Permanent Teaching Certificates (PA) Record Books, 1868-1908
This collection, arranged numerically by certificate number and indexed internally, alphabetically by the first letter of the applicant's surname, contains a record of the persons granted more
Perpetuation of Testimony Dockets, 1781-1801
Perpetuation of testimony refers to the transcribing of that testimony so that it can be read as evidence in a court. Images of the entries in more
Peters Township Public Library – Historic Images and Documents Collection
A selection of historic photographs, documents, and ephemera from the archival collections at Peters Township Public Library. These primary source materials document changes within Peters Township more
Peters Township Public Library – Life in Peters Township: An Oral History Project
This collection contains oral histories conducted as part of Peters Township Public Library's Life in Peters Township: An Oral History Project. Interviews with long time Peters more
Philadelphia City General Muster Roll Books (PA) 1777-1784
In these volumes, only the names of the officers and militiamen are given who enlisted in the Philadelphia city militia. They are listed according to the more
Philadelphia City Lieutenants Office General Return Book (PA) 1777-1782
This volume is a roll book of men who enlisted with the Philadelphia city Lieutenants office during the Revolutionary War. Information provided by each entry in more
Physicians Register (PA), 1870-1917
This collection has entries prior to 1913, arranged in strict alphabetical order but after 1913 they are only grouped alphabetically by surnames. A record of physicians more
Physicians’ Record of Prisoners, 1889-1910
Physician record books of prisoners incarcerated at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is name of prisoner, prisoner number, age, race, date of examination, date more
Pierce’s Certificate Accounts, circa 1784-1793
Images of certificates signed by John Pierce who was Paymaster General and Commissioner of Accounts for the United States Continental Army. Certificates were issued to the more
Pilot Apprentice Indenture Books, 1806-1931, 1942
Images of records of indentures of apprenticeship to river pilots. Information provided is date of indenture, name of apprentice, name of pilot, term of indenture in more
Pilots’ Report Books, Inward Bound, 1793-1903
Images of record books of ships piloted. Information provided is date of entry, name of vessel, name of commander, name of pilot, from whence sailed, and more
Pittsburgh City Archives – Bedford-Bigelow-West Penn Hillside Study Area Photographs, 1953
The Bedford-Bigelow-West Penn Hillside Study Area Photographs contains 57 images depicting a section of the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh in 1953. The Pittsburgh City Planning more
Pittsburgh City Archives – Centre-Morgan Redevelopment Area Photographs, 1953
The Centre-Morgan Redevelopment Area Photographs contain 29 images depicting Redevelopment Area No. 8 in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh on April 24, 1953. Weeks earlier, more
Pittsburgh City Archives – Centre-Weil Study Area Photographs, 1953
The Centre-Weil Study Area Photographs contains 22 images depicting a section of the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh on April 24, 1953. The Pittsburgh City Planning more
Pittsburgh City Archives – Common and Select Councils of the City of Pittsburgh Minute Books, 1816-1877
This collection includes 24 minute books from the Common and Select Councils of the City of Pittsburgh from 1816 to 1877. The minutes detail the proceedings more
Pittsburgh City Archives – Lower Hazelwood District Redevelopment Photographs
The Lower Hazelwood Redevelopment Photographs contain 39 images depicting Redevelopment Areas 4 and 5 in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, c. 1951. The collection includes 17 more
Pittsburgh City Archives – Manchester, Chateau Street West Redevelopment Area Photographs, 1959
The Manchester, Chateau Street West Redevelopment Area Photographs contain 111 images depicting Redevelopment Area No. 11 in 1959, which encompassed 164 acres straddling today's Manchester and more
Pittsburgh City Archives – Progress Magazine, 1921-1941 (bulk 1921-1931)
Progress was a periodical published by the Citizens Committee on City Plan beginning in 1921. The Citizens Committee was formed three years earlier, in 1918, in more
Pittsburgh City Archives – South Side Redevelopment Area Photographs
The South Side Redevelopment Area Photographs contain 134 images depicting Redevelopment Area No. 2 in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh in July and August of more
Polk Center (PA) Glass Plate Negatives
This collection includes historical glass plate negatives documenting daily life of staff and residents of Polk State School in Venango County, Pennsylvania. In the early 20th more
Population Indexes (PA) circa 1826-1960
Index of prisoners confined at the Western State Penitentiary.Information provided is name of inmate and the sequentially assigned inmate number. Images are grouped chronologically by volume more
Population Indexes (PA) circa 1900
Indexes to the inmate population of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Information provided is name of inmate, folio number or inmate number, and address or remarks. more
Population Record Books of the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home, 1864-1883
Roster of Admissions, April 12, 1864-May 21, 1872. Arranged by admittance date, entries list the veterans name, age, place of birth, number, date of admittance, disease more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Abstracts of Duties and Drawbacks, 1784-1789
This collection provides a record for the duties and drawbacks collected during each month of the above mentioned years. The total amount of annual duties and more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Account of Duties and Drawbacks, 1783
This volume contains a list of ships which entered the port of Philadelphia between May 1, 1783 through September 17, 1783, and the duties which were more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Accounts and Certificates of the Collector of Head Money, 1791-1808
This volume contains a record of passenger ships entering the port of Philadelphia. Information in each entry includes the name of the ship, its date of more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Accounts and Receipts of the Tonnage Office, 1783-1789
Collection of receipts of duties collected by the Tonnage Office and moneys paid to the State Treasury. Account records of tonnage duties collected are also included. more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Accounts Current of the Collector’s Office, 1784-1789
Records of the account between the Collector's office and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Each report is a general summary of the annual transactions between the two. more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Bonds and Papers Relating to Duties on Negro and Mulatto Slaves, 1720-1788
These records document the duties that were paid on slaves to the City of Philadelphia. Information provided within these records includes the name of the owner(s) more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Cargo Manifests, Inventories, and Bills of Lading, 1773-1833
Manifests of various ships which delivered goods to the port of Philadelphia. Entries include the names of the exporters, the importers, the quantity of goods shipped, more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Coasting Permits, 1796, 1806
Two coasting permits are contained within this collection. They are for the Sloop Maria, and the Schooner Friendship and provide the name of the ships master, more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Drawbacks and Vouchers Paid by the Collector of Duties, 1784-1789
Accounts and vouchers for drawbacks (duties refunded) as assessed by the Collector's office. Entries might include the following: the name of the merchant receiving the drawback, more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Expenditures and Receipts of the Collector’s Office, 1784-1789
Collection of pages from an expenditure account book from the Collector's office. Also included are receipts which correspond with these account records. Information provided might include more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Lists of Bonds Cancelled, 1774-1775
Images of three volumes of bond cancellation books which contain records of canceled bonds for vessels calling at the port of Philadelphia. The cancellation dates range more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Lists of Bonds, 1774-1775
Images for three volumes of records for bonds which were issued between July 6, 1774 and April 5, 1775 for vessels calling at the port of more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Miscellaneous Records, 1782-1834
Images from a volume of various items relating to the port of Philadelphia including an insurance policy for the cargo ship Alliance, cargo certificates, an account more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Record Books of Bonds Due the Custom House, 1785-1788
Images from two volumes containing the names of those persons whose bonds were due to the Custom House. Entries show the amount of the bond and more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Records of the Health Office, 1783-1798
This collection documents transactions between the Marine Hospital and the Health Office. Entries include ship's names, date of entry into port, the number of sick passengers, more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Records of the Wardens of the Port, 1776-1809
Accounts of the Wardens in charge of the port of Philadelphia including balance sheets detailing expenditures. The balance sheets were from officials under the wardens and more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Register of Drawbacks on Goods Exported, 1785-1786
A record of goods exported from the port of Philadelphia and of drawbacks (duties refunded). The Register lists each vessel's name and type; the names of more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Registers of Duties Paid on Imported Goods, 1781-1787
Recorded at the port of Philadelphia, an entry usually gives the name of the vessel's master, the port of origin, the value of the goods imported, more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Registers of Tonnage Duties, 1775-1776, 1784-1789
These images from volumes contain a registry of tonnage duties on vessels which entered the port of Philadelphia. Entries provide the date on which each ship more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Registry Statements of Cargo Contents Duties Paid and Drawbacks, 1782-1785, 1788
Receipts, cargo manifests, duty statements, and drawbacks are contained in this series. These records provide such information as the name of the ship, the value of more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Reports of Imposts Due, 1783-1788
Images from this volume are accounts of impost duties owed by various persons and the corresponding penalty fees. Entries show the name of the person who more
Port of Philadelphia Records: Vessel Registry Vouchers, 1781-1782
Images from this volume contain several vouchers for the registry of ships in the port of Philadelphia. Information on these vouchers includes the date of registration, more
Port Physician’s Certificates, 1741, 1753-1755
Certificates issued by physicians granting permission to vessels to enter the port of Philadelphia. Information generally provided is date of certificate, name of the physician, name more
Postcards (PA)
This collection of approximately 29,000 postcards from the 1880s to the 1970s includes images from across the U.S. and all 67 Pennsylvania counties and highlights cities, more
Posters (PA)
This is a collection of posters of varying size, color and medium pertaining to the U.S. and Pennsylvania from before the start of the Civil War more
Pottsville Free Public Library – Schuylkill County History
Folklore of the Schuylkill Canal, by John B. Bowman and other items relating to local history. The Bowman title is a collection of memories recorded by more
Pottsville Free Public Library – Schuylkill County Photographs
This collection contains photographs of people and places in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Precepts of the Court of Admiralty, 1781-1788
Images of writs issued to the Sheriff of Philadelphia by Court of Admiralty Justices ordering him to bring before the Court all prisoners in his jail more
Prison Population Records: Discharge Description Dockets, 1873-1957
Images of discharge descriptive dockets of inmates discharged from the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate registration number, name of inmate, county where convicted, age more
Prisoner Registers (PA) 1910-1970
Register of inmates sentenced to the Western State Penitentiary. Each entry provides the inmate number, inmate name, date of sentence, date of discharge, date received at more
Prisoners Paroled and Discharged Book (PA) 1887-1918
Record book of inmates paroled and discharged from the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, date sentenced, calculated times for minimum more
Prisoners’ Record, 1889-1929
Record books of prisoners received at the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is prisoner number, name of prisoner, any alias employed by inmate, date more
Proceedings of the Pennsylvania Indian Commissioners, 1784-1785
Images of a record of the proceedings of the Pennsylvania Indian Commissions from February 23, 1784 through January 23, 1785, and the business of the commissioners more
Provincial Officers’ Sureties, 1742-1776
Surety bonds provided for officers elected or appointed to such civilian offices as recorder of deeds, prothonotary, clerk of the peace or clerk of the orphan's more
Publications (Including the Expedition of Baron de Longueuil), 1939-1942
A published history of the expedition of the Baron de Longueuil in 1739 that covered over 1,600 miles of lakes, trails and rivers from Montreal to more
Reading Area Community College – The Schuylkill Navigation System
The Schuylkill Navigation Company was incorporated in 1815 for the purpose of making the Schuylkill River navigable. In the State Archives of Pennsylvania Manuscript Group 110 more
Reading Area Community College – Yearbook Collection
The collection includes yearbooks from Reading Area Community College which was founded in 1971. Years covered are 1973 - 1989. Also included are ledgers, bulletins, and more
Reading Public Library – Berks County Postcards
This collection contains postcards that show images from around Berks County. The list of categories includes advertisements, attractions, exhibits, bridges, dams, buildings, businesses, clubs, organizations, hospitals, more
Reading Public Library – Berks County Yearbooks
Reading Public Library, as a district center, is working toward granting online access to digitized yearbooks from all Berks County schools and institutions. Digitized content covers more
Receipt Book, 1776-1777
Images of a record of the items and payment requested, received and distributed by the Council of Safety from December 31, 1776 - March 17, 1777. more
Receipt Books, 1775-1776, undated
Images of a record of the receipts of the Committee of Safety. Entries are neatly written in two ledger books with the date of receipt written more
Reception Descriptive Book (PA) 1879-1884
Descriptive books for prisoners received at Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, date received, age, race, gender, county, crime for which more
Recognizance Papers, 1754-1823
A recognizance is an obligation of record, which a party enters into before some court of record or magistrate, with a condition to perform some particular more
Record Book of Candidates by the State Medical Board (PA) 1862
Record book kept by Pennsylvania Surgeon General Dr. Henry H. Smith of 213 candidates examined by the State Medical Board commencing July 28, 1862. Numbered sequentially more
Record Book of Claims for Arrears of Pay and Bounty (PA) 1864-1869
A record of claims of arrears and bounty due to Pennsylvania Volunteers who fought and died in combat during the Civil War. Entries generally show soldiers' more
Record Book of Medical Officers of the Pennsylvania Volunteers (PA) 1861-1864
A record of surgeons and assistant surgeons who served in the Pennsylvania volunteers. Information found about each surgeon and assistant surgeon includes name, date mustered-in, dates more
Record Books of Capital Cases (PA) 1894-1969
Record book of the Board of Pardons for capital cases. Information provided is name of inmate, inmate number, county, date warrant issued, date of execution, date more
Record of (PA) Dental Licenses, 1965-1973
This collection contains recorded copies of dental licenses issued by the State Dental Council and Examining Board. Information given is name of dentist, date license was more
Record of (PA) Medical Licenses, 1964-1971
This collection contains copies of medical licenses issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure. Information given is name of physician, date licensed, license more
Record of Arms Contracts, 1797-1815
Images of a record book of articles of agreement made by Governor Thomas Mifflin with various private armament suppliers under the terms of the Act to more
Record of Chambersburg War Damage Claim Final Awards (PA) 1866
This is a record of the pro rata payment amount that each Chambersburg claimant received as a result of the $500,000 state appropriation. Information for each more
Record of County and Federal Prisoners (PA) 1857-1870
Record book of county and federal inmates paroled and discharged from Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is reception number, name of inmate, date sentenced, length of more
Record of Maximum Sentences, 1915-1918
Record book of maximum sentences imposed upon inmates at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is prisoner number, name of prisoner, date sentenced, maximum sentence, more
Record of Men Paroled, 1890-1894, 1909-1913
Record of men paroled from the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is registration number, name of inmate, place of residence, where employed, name and address more
Record of Parole Violators (PA) 1942-1954
Minute Books of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees of the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is dates of meetings or inspections, names of more
Record of Pennsylvania Volunteers (PA) in the Spanish-American War, 1898
The record contains the names of all soldiers and sailors from Pennsylvania who served in the Spanish-American War, as shown by the Muster-In and Muster-Out Rolls. more
Record of Special Punishments, 1889-1925, 1931
Record of special punishments imposed upon inmates incarcerated at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date of entry, inmate number, name of inmate, description more
Recorder of Deeds Accounts (PA) 1947-1964
Account record for fees collected by county Recorders of Deeds for the Department of State. Information given is name of recorder collecting fee, name of county, more
Records of Applications and Licenses Issued to (PA) Chiropodists, 1974-1982
This collection contains register of applications submitted to, and licenses issued by, the State Board of Chiropody Examiners. Information given is name and address of applicant, more
Records of Drafted Men and Substitutes (PA) 1862
Reports of draft commissioners giving number drafted, number of substitutes, number exempted, number never reported, number volunteered in lieu of draft, number deserted, aggregate number drafted, more
Records of the State Highway and Bridge Authority, State Highway Commission, State Transportation Commission, and Transportation Advisory Committee, 1949-1994
Agenda, minutes, resolutions, reports, public hearings, and testimony of the State Highway and Bridge Authority (SHBA), State Highway Commission (SHC), State Transportation Commission (STC), the State more
Reformatory Record (Weekly Prison Publication), 1890-1936
Weekly newspaper published by the inmates of the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date of publication, names of inmates involved in various activities, more
Register of Accounts Received from the Register General (PA) 1790-1792
A record of all accounts examined by the Comptroller General, which had been submitted to him by the Register General for his advice and approval. Typical more
Register of Executive Accounts (PA) 1784-1791
Four volumes of registers documenting the expenditures of the Supreme Executive Council. These registers were maintained in order to keep balance accounts with the Comptroller General. more
Register of Letters of Marque, 1778-1782
Images of a record of the written authority granted private persons, by the Supreme Executive Council, to fit out an armed ship to plunder the goods more
Register of Sick and Wounded Soldiers, circa 1861-1865
Ledger providing a record of sick and wounded soldiers in Pennsylvania during 1862. Entries usually list the soldiers' names, residences, companies and regiments, terms of service, more
Registers of Mine Accidents (PA) for the Anthracite Districts, 1899-1972
Mine accident registers providing documentation on mining accidents for the numerous Anthracite Coal Districts. Information provided within each report includes name of the inspector, name of more
Registers of Mine Accidents (PA) for the Bituminous Districts, 1899-1972
Mine accident registers providing documentation on mining accidents for the numerous Bituminous Coal Districts. Information provided within each report includes name of the inspector, name of more
Registers of Pilots’ Names and Securities, 1783-1791, 1794-1876
Information provided is name of pilot, place of residence, date bonded, and the name, occupation and place of residence of the person who stood as security more
Registers of Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons (PA) 1861-1866
A record of surgeons and assistant surgeons employed by Pennsylvania during the Civil War. Information about each surgeon or assistant surgeon includes: name, county of residence, more
Registers of Vessel Arrivals and Clearances, 1784-1879
Registers of vessels arriving and clearing the port of Philadelphia. Information provided is date of arrival or clearance, name of vessel, from whence or to where more
Registers of Visitors (PA) 1829-1854
Visitor registers for the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is date of visit, name of visitor and their place of residence. Images are arranged chronologically by more
Registrar’s Book of Governor Keith’s Court of Chancery, 1720-1736
Record book kept by Charles Brockden who served as the Registrar for Deputy Governor William Keith's Court of Chancery. Sir William Keith served as Deputy Governor more
Registration Figures (PA) 1950, 1960, 1964, 1966-1972
Tables providing breakdowns by age and gender of party registration of certified voters in each county. Information provided is the number of male and female voters more
Registration Record of Practitioners of Medicine and Surgery (PA) 1881-1889
Register of the names of persons licensed to practice medicine and surgery in Pennsylvania. Information provided is name of practitioner, date of registration, county where practicing, more
Reords of the Pennsylvania Writers, Pennsylvania Historical Commission, American Guide Series (1935-1941)
Arranged numerically by job number, the following subseries are typed transcripts of field notes, pre-final drafts and final drafts of manuscripts, and photographs selected to illustrate more
Report Book of the State Treasurer (PA) 1783
This volume contains reports of all the general accounts held by the Comptroller General from the commencement of the Revolution until October 1782. The purpose was more
Reports of Committee of the Assembly on State of Public Accounts (PA) 1778-1780
A record of orders (working contracts) granted to sundry individuals for work to be done on the Assembly meeting room. Typical information included might be the more
Return Book of Officers and Soldiers to Whom Patents Were Not Issued, undated
Images in this collection include the name of the individual, the lot number, and the number of acres drawn. The rank of the soldier is sporadically more
Return Book of the Pennsylvania Line Entitled to Donation Lands, undated
Images of entries record the name, rank and corps of the soldier and the number of acres drawn. Remarks concerning whether the person was killed in more
Revolutionary War Accounts and Miscellaneous Records (Associators Accounts), 1775-1777
Images of receipts, accounts, returns, payrolls and muster rolls for associators in Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Cumberland, Lancaster, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Westmoreland, and York counties. While the more
Revolutionary War Accounts and Miscellaneous Records (Line Accounts), 1775-1809
Pay and muster rolls that may show the name, rank, regiment, company and pay rate of each soldier; the name of his commanding officer; and the more
Revolutionary War Accounts, Militia 1777-1794
Images of militia receipts, returns, operations documents, and lists of white males between ages eighteen and fifty-three for Allegheny, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, more
Revolutionary War Accounts, Militia 1793-1809
Images of militia receipts, returns, operations documents, and lists of white males between ages eighteen and fifty-three for Allegheny, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, more
Revolutionary War Accounts, Navy, 1775-1794
Images of muster and pay rolls that usually give the name, rank, station and pay rate of the sailor; the time of his service; and the more
Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File, 1785-1893
Abstract card file containing transcriptions of data extracted from original records in the custody of the Pennsylvania State Archives concerning Revolutionary War service in the Pennsylvania more
Revolutionary War Pension File (PA) 1809-1893
Certifications prepared by the Orphans' Court or the State Supreme Court entitling Revolutionary War veterans or their wives to obtain state compensation such as that provided more
Revolutionary War Pension Files and Related Accounts, 1785-1809
Images of records that pertain to various militia men or their widows petitioning for pensions from the Commonwealth. Generally, the service men petitioning for pensions had more
Revolutionary War Pension List Book (PA) 1834-1838
A record of pensions, "due to Act of Assembly passed 14 April, 1834 'An Act Authorizing and Directing County Treasurer to Pay Gratuities and Pension to more
Revolutionary War Soldiers’ Claims and Related Papers, 1786-1789
Images of petitions for veterans' pensions submitted to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. According to the Statutes at Large for 1785, these petitions were normally filed more
Richard Partridge Account Book, 1740-1751
Account book kept by Provincial Agent Richard Partridge of expenses incurred in conducting provincial business. Information provided is date of entry, nature of expenditure, and amount more
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr – Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr School Archives: Photos and Documents
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (SHA Bryn Mawr), formerly known as Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, is a member school of a national and more
Saint Francis University – Saint Francis University Student Newspapers from 1927-2006
Saint Francis University Student Newspapers from 1927-2006
Saint Francis University – Yearbooks 1942-2016
Saint Francis University Student yearbooks from 1942-2016.
Saint Joseph’s University – Beltran Kropp Papers
Prime Minister of Peru from 1959-1961, and Minister of Finance in 1959. Miriam Kropp Beltran worked for IBM from 1939-1943, and for the US Department of more
Saint Joseph’s University – The Hawk
Saint Joseph's University student newspaper, starting with the year 1931.
Sanitary Water Board (PA) Minute Books, 1923-1931, 1969
This collection contains meeting minutes, arranged chronologically by date of meeting, of the Sanitary Water Board. Information includes time, date and location of the meeting, a more