Guide to African American Resources at the Pennsylvania State Archives

Guide to African American Resources at the Pennsylvania State Archives

Author: Ruth E. Hodge

Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13:

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"Some of the topics described in this guide are : abolition and abolitionists, affirmative action, African American colleges and universities ..., almshouses, business, census, certification and licensing ..., charitable and beneficial organization, civil rights, churches, corporations, county records, court records, education, governors' papers, governmental records, Habeas Corpus papers, historical events, historical markers, homes and hospitals, industries ..., legislators, marriages, migrant labor, military, music, prisons, slavery and slaves, sports, underground railroad, veterans' schools ..., women's activities and organizations, and the Work Projects Administration programs"--Introduction.


Pennsylvania Land Records

Pennsylvania Land Records

Author: Donna Bingham Munger

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 1993-09-01

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1461665965

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The genealogist trying to locate families, the surveyor or attorney researching old deeds, or the historian seeking data on land settlement will find Pennsylvania Land Records an indispensable aid. The land records of Pennsylvania are among the most complete in the nation, beginning in the 1680s. Pennsylvania Land Records not only catalogs, cross-references, and tells how to use the countless documents in the archive, but also takes readers through a concise history of settlement in the state. The guide explains how to use the many types of records, such as rent-rolls, ledgers of the receiver general's office, mortgage certificates, proof of settlement statements, and reports of the sale of town lots. In addition, the volume includes: cross-references to microfilm copies; maps of settlement; illustrations of typical documents; a glossary of technical terms; and numerous bibliographies on related topics.


Documenting Pennsylvania's Past

Documenting Pennsylvania's Past

Author: Willis L. Shirk

Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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This lavishly-illustrated book celebrating the centennial of the State Archives tells the story of Pennsylvania's history through its documentary heritage. Early maps, photographs, posters, land surveys, legal records, journal entries, letters, and architectural drawings--presented in full color--provide a glimpse of the richness of the Archive's collections. The book also includes the history of the Archives from its modest beginnings in 1903 to the present-day.


A Guide to the Preventive Conservation of Photograph Collections

A Guide to the Preventive Conservation of Photograph Collections

Author: Bertrand Lavédrine

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780892367016

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A resource for the photographic conservator, conservation scientist, curator, as well as professional collector, this volume synthesizes both the masses of research that has been completed to date and the international standards that have been established on the subject.


American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania

American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania

Author: George L. Armistead

Publisher: American Birding Association S

Published: 2016-01-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781935622529

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Pennsylvania is one of the best places to go birding in North America. From the shores of Lake Erie in the northwest and the great river basins of the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela to the central Allegheny Mountains and east along the Pocono Mountains and the rich farmlands and rolling hills of the south, the Keystone State has a great diversity of birds. The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania includes more than 275 species birders are most likely to see in the commonwealth. Illustrated with hundreds of crisp, color photographs, it includes descriptions of each birds along with tips of when and where to see them, written by an expert Pennsylvanian birder. It's the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of Pennsylvania's birds.