Tag Archives: Pennsylvania
DAR Upgrades Database Search Capabilities
Revolutionary War Patriots whose service and identity have been established by the National Society of the Daughters of the America Revolution are now included in a free searchable database. Basic information provided for each Patriot includes rank, place of birth, … 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
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
“Residential Genealogy” the Latest Trend
Like all industries, genealogy has trends. (Take DNA testing, for example.) One web site, HistoricMapWorks.com, is fueling family history researchers’ interest in knowing more about the communities in which their ancestors lived — hence their new catch phrase “residential genealogy.” … Continue reading
A Bad Year for Pennsylvania Libraries
The newly passed, long-overdue PA budget slashes state subsidies to libraries by 20.1%. While line-item details are still under negotiation, repercussions are being felt across the state. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has closed four branches, merged two others, eliminated … Continue reading
99th Day for PA Budget Impasse
It looks like we’ve reached a budget agreement – no, wait… maybe not. Legislators STILL haven’t finalized the budget – nor have they released details on how a discretionary pot worth $12 million might be spent. Right now we’re looking … Continue reading
York Book & Paper Fair, October 24, 2009
More than 60 dealers and exhibitors are expected to participate in the York Book & Paper Fair happening Saturday, October 24, 2009 in the York Expo Center, York, Pennsylvania. The broad range of available materials includes general and military history, … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Passes Budget – Details Unavailable
The PA legislature and Governor Rendell have finally agreed upon a budget. Unfortunately, line item details are still under wraps so we have no idea how it affects libraries and archival repositories. We will provide updates as information emerges.
Middletown, PA Public School Graduates, 1876-1900
Just added to PennsylvaniaResearch.com – free database of Middletown (Dauphin County), Pennsylvania public school graduates. Our index covers graduating classes from 1876 through 1900. It provides student’s last name, first name (with middle initial, if available) and year of graduation. … Continue reading