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Historical sketches of Reading and Berks County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6924
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
974.816 H673r
Responsibility
collected by the Historical Society of Berks County for use in the public schools.
Place of Publication
[Reading]
Publisher
Printed and distributed by the Reading School District,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
43 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes
"With bibliography of historical subjects pertaining to Reading and Berks County".
Subjects
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Berks County (Pa.).
Reading School District (Pa.).
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 H673r
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The Donegal Presbyterian Church : founded prior to 1721, church services held as early as 1714, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : the Donegal people, their history, and other historical documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3843
Date of Publication
1935.
Call Number
285.1 D681s
Responsibility
compiled by order of the Session, C. Benjamin Segelken.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Evangelical Press,
Date of Publication
1935.
Physical Description
100 p., [6] leaves of plates ; ill., geneal. tables ; 23 cm.
Contents
The Donegal people, their spirit and life and the historical movement of which they are a part / C.B. Segelken -- History of the Donegal Presbyterian Church to 1902 / J.L. Zeigler -- History of the Donegal Presbyterian Church 1902-1935 / C.B. Segelken -- The Penn patent deed -- The Charter of the Donegal Church -- The deed of trust for the cemetery -- List of pastors and supplies -- List of ruling elders -- The Glory of the oak (a poem) /D.L. Glatfelter.
Subjects
Segelken, Benjamin C.
Donegal Presbyterian Church - History.
East Donegal (Pa. : Township) - Church history.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Church history.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
285.1 D681s
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The first decade of printing in Reading, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4762
Author
Nolan, James Bennett
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
974.816 N788d
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan...
Author
Nolan, James Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
Published and distributed by Reading national bank and trust company,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
64 p. : illus. (facsims.) ; 23 cm.
Notes
"Bibliography of the first decade of printing in Reading, Pennsylvania": p. [19]-32.
"Exemplars of early Reading printing": p. [33]-62.
"Authorities": p. 64.
Subjects
Printing - Pennsylvania - Reading
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788d
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George Washington and the town of Reading in Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4919
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Date of Publication
1931.
Call Number
974.816 N788g
  1 website  
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan.
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
Pub. under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce of Reading, Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
p. 7-162 p. front., illus., pl., ports., facsims. 24 cm.
Notes
Illustrated lining-papers.
"Notes and authorities": p. 151-156.
Contents
Chapters: Early Association // The Garrison Village // The campaign of the upper schuylkill // The choice of winter quarters- Reading or Valley Forge // The Conway Cabal // Warriors in undress , Part One, The native born // Warriors in undress , part 2 , The soldiers of fortune // Washington's visit to Reading in 1793 // Washington's visit to Reading in 1794 // The catafalque (response to Washington's death )
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799 - Journeys - Pennsylvania.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788g
Websites
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History of Lancaster and York Counties : from the earliest settlements made within them; in the former, from 1709; in the latter from 1719, to the present time; to which is prefixed a brief sketch of the early history of Pennsylvania, from A.D., 1681, to the year 1710: with an appendix

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11868
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Date of Publication
1845.
Call Number
090 L244hi 1845
Responsibility
Compiled from authentic sources by I. Daniel Rupp.
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Gilbert Hills,
Date of Publication
1845.
Physical Description
743, [4] p. : ill.; 21 cm.
Notes
"History of York County, from one thousand seven hundred and nineteen to the present time...by I. Daniel Rupp, Lancaster, Pa., G. Hills, 1845": p. [526]--743.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
York County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244hi 1845
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The history and topography of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Bedford, Adams, and Perry Counties; containing a brief history of the first settlers, notices of the leading events, incidents and interesting facts, both general and local, in the history of these counties, general & statistical descriptions of all the principal boroughs, towns, villages, &c. with an appendix, embellished with several engravingsj compiled from numerous authentic sources by I. Daniel Rupp

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16890
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Date of Publication
1846.; 1975]
Call Number
974.84 R946
  1 website  
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa. [Carlisle, Pa
Publisher
Gilbert Hills, Cumberland Historical Society
Date of Publication
1846.; 1975]
Physical Description
xii, 723 p.; illus; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes index by John Cecil Fralish, Jr.; p. 609-723.
Another edition, pub. the same year, includes the history of Somerset, Cambria and Indiana counties.
Subjects
Dauphin Co., Pa. - History.
Cumberland County, Pa. - History.
Franklin County, Pa. - History.
Bedford Co., Pa. - History.
Adams Co., Pa. - History.
Perry Co., Pa. - History.
Additional Author
Fralish, John Cecil.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.84 R946
Websites
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A geography of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the history, geographical features, soil, climate, geology, botany, zoology, population, education, government, finances, productions, trade, railroads, canals &c. of the state : with a separate description of each county, and questions for the convenience of teachers : to which is appended, a travellers' guide, or table of distances on the principal rail road, canal and stage routes in the state

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18340
Author
Trego, Charles B.,
Date of Publication
1843.
Call Number
917.48 T784
  2 websites  
Responsibility
by Charles B. Trego ; illustrated by a map of the state and numerous engravings.
Author
Trego, Charles B.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Edward C. Biddle,
Date of Publication
1843.
Physical Description
384 p. : ill., fold. map ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Travel.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania.
History.
Additional Corporate Author
Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
917.48 T784
Websites
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150th anniversary of the founding of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania ... September 8, 9 and 10, 1934

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6006
Corporate Author
Montgomery County (Pa.)
Date of Publication
1934?]
Call Number
974.812 O58
Alternate Title
One hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Corporate Author
Montgomery County (Pa.)
Place of Publication
[Norristown?
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1934?]
Physical Description
92 p. : ill., port. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
At head of title: 1784-1934.
"Historical tours, a general survey, by Howard W. Kriebel": p.7-75.
Subjects
Montgomery County (Pa.) - History.
Montgomery County (Pa.) - Anniversaries, etc.
Additional Author
Kriebel, Howard Wiegner.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.812 O58
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A short history of the Hopewell Furnace estate in Union Township, Berks County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4811
Author
Long, Harker A.
Date of Publication
[1930?]
Call Number
974.816 L848
Alternate Title
Historical sketch of Hopewell Furnace
Author
Long, Harker A.
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Publisher
Reading Eagle Press,
Date of Publication
[1930?]
Physical Description
19 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Written by Harker A. Long.
Subjects
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania - Berks County.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 L848
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History and topography of Northumberland, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Centre, Union, Columbia, Juniata and Clinton counties, Pa. : embracing local and general events, leading incidents, description of the principal boroughs, towns, villages, etc., etc. ; with a copious appendix: embellished by engravings

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1974
Date of Publication
1847.
Call Number
974.8009 R946
Responsibility
compiled from authentic sources by I. D. Rupp.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Published by G. Hills,
Date of Publication
1847.
Physical Description
551 p., [9] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes
"Names of subscribers": p. [557]-566.
Includes index.
Pages 1-145 general history of Pennsylvania, chiefly during the colonial period.
Subjects
Northumberland County (Pa.) - History.
Huntingdon County (Pa.) - History.
Mifflin County (Pa.) - History.
Centre County (Pa.) - History.
Union County (Pa.) - History.
Columbia County (Pa.) - History.
Juniata County (Pa.) - History.
Clinton County (Pa.) - History.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Additional Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.8009 R946
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