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Author
Castner, Charles Schuyler.
Date of Publication
c1976.
Call Number
974.816 C353
Responsibility
by Charles Schuyler Castner.
Author
Castner, Charles Schuyler.
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
Berksiana Foundation,
Date of Publication
c1976.
Physical Description
xvii, 350 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania Dutch - Pennsylvania - Berks County
Pennsylvania Dutch - Pennsylvania - Reading
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Berks County (Pa.) - Biography.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 C353
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The foundation of the town of Reading in Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4736
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Date of Publication
1929.
Call Number
974.816 N788f
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan ... published under the auspices of School district of Reading, Pennsylvania.
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Date of Publication
1929.
Physical Description
210 p. illus., ports., maps. 24 cm.
Subjects
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788f
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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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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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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

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6923
Author
Graeff, Arthur Dundore,
Date of Publication
1948.
Call Number
974.816 B513i
Author
Graeff, Arthur Dundore,
Place of Publication
[Reading? Pa.]
Date of Publication
1948.
Physical Description
35 p. : illus., map (on lining-papers) ; 23 x 28 cm.
Notes
Click on Table of Contents for more information.
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.
Subjects
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Berks County (Pa.) - Industries.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Taylor, Francis Starr
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 B513i
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Israfel in Berkshire : Edgar Allan PoesÃŒ“ visit to Reading, March 1844

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5266
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Date of Publication
1948?]
Call Number
974.816 N788i
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan ; published for the bicentennial of Reading, Penna., 1748-1948.
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1948?]
Physical Description
31 p. : ill., facsim., port. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Poe, Edgar Allan, - 1809-1849.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788i
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Johann Friederich Schmidt : an episode

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5109
Author
Nolan, James Bennett.
Date of Publication
1923.
Call Number
974.816 N788j
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan, Esq. Great great great grandson of the subject.
Author
Nolan, James Bennett.
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
printed by Reading Eagle Press,
Date of Publication
1923.
Physical Description
24 p. : port. ; 19 cm.
Notes
Written for the ... 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of the City of Reading.
Prepared for publication by Mary Davis Stevens, great great granddaughter of the subject.
Subjects
Schmidt, Johann Friederich, - 1746-1812.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788j
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The passing scene : stories and photographs of old-time Reading and Berks

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16899
Author
Meiser, George M.
Date of Publication
1982-
Call Number
974.816 M515
Responsibility
by George M. Meiser, IX and Gloria Jean Meiser.
Author
Meiser, George M.
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of Berks County,
Date of Publication
1982-
Physical Description
v. : ill., maps, ports. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Articles reprinted from the Reading eagle, 1977-1982.
Includes index.
Library has: v. 13 & 14.
Subjects
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Meiser, Gloria Jean.
Additional Title
Reading eagle.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 M515
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Rare and early prints of Reading

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5267
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Date of Publication
1968.]
Call Number
974.816 R221
Responsibility
[by J. Bennett Nolan.
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Publisher
Reading Eagle Co.,
Date of Publication
1968.]
Physical Description
39 p. (chiefly illus., port.) 22 x 28 cm.
Notes
"Supplement to the Reading eagle, January 28, 1968."
Subjects
Reading (Pa.) - History - Pictorial works.
Additional Title
Reading eagle.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 R221
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Reading and Berks county, Pennsylvania; a history

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5265
Author
Fox, Cyrus T.,
Date of Publication
1925.
Call Number
974.816 R287
Responsibility
editor-in-chief Cyrus T. Fox.
Author
Fox, Cyrus T.,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Lewis historical publishing company, inc.,
Date of Publication
1925.
Physical Description
3 v. fronts., plates, ports., map. 28 cm.
Notes
Biographical sketches comprise last part of v. 2 and all of v. 3.
Subjects
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - Biography.
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Berks County (Pa.) - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 R287
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