Category Archives: Repository
The Centre County Genealogical Society
The Centre County Genealogical Society began life as the Central PA Genealogical Society and Library. It evolved out of an adult education class on genealogy taught in 1975. Today, the society is “holding its own” with membership, says president Nancy … Continue reading
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
The Newberry Library (located at 60 West Walton Street in Chicago) has recently completed its online atlas of historical county boundaries for the United States. This includes Pennsylvania. The amount of detail provided for each state is both astounding and … Continue reading
Overlooking a Battlefield and Preserving History
Seminary Ridge is famous to Civil War buffs as one site of the Battle of Gettysburg. Decades before the war broke out, however, it was a peaceful and beautiful rise on which the Lutheran Theological Seminary was built in 1832. … Continue reading
Pike County Historical Society – Proud Keeper of the “Lincoln Flag”
If someone were to ask you where you thought the Lincoln Flag was housed (the folded flag on which the president’s bleeding head was placed) what would you answer? Perhaps the Smithsonian. Or maybe the National Archives. The really smart … Continue reading
NJSA – Across the River, but A World Away
Anyone who has done extensive Philadelphia research has likely learned that ancestors easily and often crossed the river into New Jersey. Fortunately, since the New Jersey State Archives (and State Library) are located in Trenton — just across the Delaware … Continue reading
What the New Year Brings to Pennsylvania Genealogists
2009 was tough. I don’t think we have to re-hash the reasons – we are all painfully aware. Despite the challenges, both the Pennsylvania State Library and Pennsylvania State Archives forge on and even offer new services. Thankfully, the state … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s Historic Sites Face Uncertain Future
Back in 2006 when the governor increased funding for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission his office sent news releases bragging “Thanks to Governor’s Budget, State Museum will not Charge an Admission Fee.” This week the governor is just not … Continue reading
Northumberland County Getting New Records & Genealogy Research Center?
At the August 11th Sunbury City Council meeting it was reported that a feasibility study is underway to determine if city hall can be renovated for the purpose of creating a modernized records center and genealogy research facility. Northumberland County … Continue reading
$25,000 Contributed to New Milton Public Library Project
Business owners Jeff and Rick Coup have dontated $25,000 toward the construction of the new Milton Public Library in Northumberland County. The new facility will be built at 541 Broadway on a private 6-acre tract known as Rose Hill. The … Continue reading