Guide to the microfilm of the miscellaneous manuscripts of the Revolutionary War era, 1771-1791 (manuscript group 275) in the Pennsylvania State Archives, 1 roll : a microfilm project of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Guide to the microfilm of the records of Pennsylvania's revolutionary governments, 1775-1790 (record group 27) in the Pennsylvania State Archives, 54 rolls : a microfilm project
sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities ; Harry E. Whipkey and Roland M. Baumann, project director, Martha L. Simonetti, assistant project director ; Roland M. Baumann, editor, Douglas H. West, editorial associate.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
Date of Publication
1975.
Physical Description
vii, 156 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. 153-56.
Summary
Joshua Gilpin (1765-1840) and his brother Thomas had a business in Philadelphia as general merchants, and on the Brandywine Creek as manufacturers of paper, and woolen and cotton textiles. He travelled quite a bit in Europe at the end of the 18th century seeking to learn about industrial practices. In 1809 Joshua Gilpin combined a famly vacation with a business survey of the Redstone area (the vicinity of Brownsville), Pittsburgh, and Indiana County. He described the country through which he drove from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and return. He discussed land values and business prospects with innkeepers, businessmen, and legal experts all along the way; noted the presence of natural resources; and spent some time in Pittsburgh in conferences with men who were able to supply him with the ind of information he desired.His route west took him through Lancaster. His return trip east took him through Harrisburg, Lebanon, and Reading.Contents :1. From Philadelphia to the Redstone/ 2. In the Redstone Country/ 3. Pittsburg Business prospects/ 4. Pittsburgh to Bedford via Indiana County/ 5. Bedford to Philadelphia
International Tourism Exchange Show, Berlin, West Germany. February 25 - March 4, 1973. Sand molding demonstration located at the United States Booth. Center of photo: Lord Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Schutz and interpreter, Ms. Barbara Blake. Foreground, molder Red Hancock and extreme right Wilton Sales Representative Coni Wolf.
International tourism Exchange Show, Berlin, West Germany. February 25 - March 4, 1973. Sand molding demonstration located at the United States Booth. Center of photo: Molder, Red Hancock. Background: Interpreter, Ms. Barbara Blake and Wilton Sales Representative, Coni Wolf. Invitation by Department of Commerce, United States Travel Service.
International tourism Exchange Show, Berlin, West Germany. February 25 - March 4, 1973. Sand molding demonstration located at the United States Booth. Red Hancock, left, shows the impression in the drag of the sand mold and Coni Wolf, right, holds castings. Barth are employed by Wilton Brass Company, Columbia, PA.
International tourism Exchange Show, Berlin, West Germany. February 25 - March 4, 1973. Sand molding demonstration located at the United States Booth. Red Hancock, left, shows the impression in the drag of the sand mold and Coni Wolf, right, holds castings. Barth are employed by Wilton Brass Company, Columbia, PA.
Bob Neumart, representative for Schaefer Beer Allentown Brewery, and Coni Wolf from Wilton Brass Company with Schaefer beer stein made by Wilton - Armetale at opening ceremonies "Tapping of the Keg" at the Bavarian Festival in Lakewood Park, Barnesville, PA.
Kermit Dietrich, President of Bavarian Festival Society, and Coni Wolf from Wilton Brass Company with Schaefer beer stein made by Wilton - Armetale at opening ceremonies "Tapping of the Keg" at the Bavarian Festival in Lakewood Park, Barnesville, PA.
Thomas McDonald, Bavarian Beer salesman and representative, and Coni Wolf from Wilton Brass Company with Schaefer beer stein made by Wilton - Armetale at opening ceremonies "Tapping of the Keg" at the Bavarian Festival in Lakewood Park, Barnesville, PA.
