Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society ; ser. 2, v. 46
Notes
Illustrated lining papers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 285) and indexes.
Contents
Berks County: the center of it all -- Daniel Schumacher: a Fraktur artist of some note -- Henrich Otto, 1784 -- Friederich Krebs, August 4, 1790 -- Johann Valentin Schuller -- The greatest development of Fraktur writing, 1800-1835 -- Johann Ritter: a century of influence -- Conclusion: The last flickering -- Appendix 1. Fraktur artist who routinely made Taussscheine for Berks County families -- Appendix 2. Scriveners who routinely infilled Taussscheine for Berks County families -- Appendix 3. Berks Couny printers of Taussscheine in order by active dates -- Appendix 4. Translations.
Industrial Berks County, 1748-1948. Presented to: the people of Reading and Berks County on the occasion of the two hundredth anniversary of the city of Reading
35 p. : illus., map (on lining-papers) ; 23 x 28 cm.
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Appropriate for juvenile literature.
Illustrations for Sally Ann Furnace, Robesonia Slag Bank, Fisher Mansion, Canal locks at Leesport, The Bernville stage.
Contents
The giant's ribs: the iron industry--To milady's taste: clothing--Not only for today: shelter--Shoofly: food--An omer for everyman: agriculture--Berks County speaking: communication--Two hours to anywhere: transportation.
In Part 1, Goodling writes a concise history with illustrations from the township's earliest days to the end of the 19th century. It lists churches and schools, post offices, trades and businesses and the military. Part II is a genealogical and biographical record of all families living in the township and nearby areas at the time of the 1860 U.S. Census. Supplement Part 1 describes the churches of the township and appendices. Supplement Part 2 contiues the appendices.
"Pastor Croll was an accomplished historian and obviously made use of the best available sources for his text...he discovered, in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania,...the first history of Oley, the lengthy manuscript entitled 'Fragment of the past history of Oley', by Dr. Peter G. Bertolet...This was based largely on interviews with Oley Valley residents, many of whom were born in the 18th century....After several competent historical chapters on the settlement and early religious patterns and conflicts in the Valley, Pastor Croll concentrates on some of the major families of Oley." [forward]
From the proceedings of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science : Vol. XXL, 1947.
Includes index.
Summary
Refers to several mines in a half mile square area in Lancaster County marked by Pequea Creek in the south, Silver Mine Run in the east , and an unnamed tributary to Pequea Creek to the west.
