Monthly Archives: November 2009
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
Final Cuts for State Archives & Library?
As professional Pennsylvania researchers we spend a lot of time at the state archives, so we were saddened last week to learn of yet another round of personnel cuts that included one young man whose expertise is military records. We … Continue reading
Just Added: Victims of Fatal Mine Accidents in Pennsylvania
PennsylvaniaResearch.com will be home to alphabetical lists of victims of fatal accidents in both bituminous and anthracite mines in PA in the early 1900s. The first list — just posted — includes victims of bituminous mine accidents for the year … Continue reading
More Bad News for PA’s State Library and State Archives…?
Employed and volunteer staff at PA state repositories worry about another round of furloughs before the budget is actually finalized. The worse that can happen…? It’s all speculation. Perhaps a merging of archives and library holdings with vastly reduced access…? … Continue reading