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Pottstown Mercury photographs, circa 1960-1980

Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The Pottstown Mercury is a daily newspaper published in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The Pottstown Mercury photographs, circa 1960-1980, are comprised of photographs taken by the newspaper staff of individuals and businesses in the Pottstown area.

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Philadelphia National Bank in Pottstown scrapbooks, 1892-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The Citizens' National Bank of Pottstown, Pennsylvania was organized in 1892. Later it became part of Philadelphia National Bank, which in turn became CoreStates Financial Corporation in 1983. The Philadelphia National Bank in Pottstown scrapbooks, 1892-1982, consists of 11 volumes. Most scrapbooks are comprised of clippings--published financial condition reports, advertisements, and a few news items--but one volume from the mid-20th century has photographs as well.

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Pottstown Iron Company records, 1867-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.33 linear feet
Abstract:
The Pottstown Iron Company in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was incorporated 1866. Its facilities included large rolling mills, a blast furnace, nail factory, and steel works. The Pottstown Iron Company records, 1867-1931, include financial and stock records, and correspondence.

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Dr. J. Elmer Porter family papers, 1870-1960 (bulk) 1829-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Abstract:
J. Elmer Porter (1865-1961) was a prominent doctor, businessman, and local politician in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The bulk of the Dr. J. Elmer Porter family papers, 1829-1977, is comprised of family photographs. The collection also includes a clippings scrapbook and a small number of miscellaneous family documents.

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Pottstown Trojans scrapbooks, 1980-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Pottstown High School is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Pottstown Trojans clippings scrapbooks, 1980-1997, are comprised of 16 newspaper clipping scrapbooks relating to the high school's basketball team, the Pottstown Trojans.

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Potts-Rutter family papers, 1714-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Abstract:
John Potts (1710-1768), the founder of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was a prominent business man and ironmaster. Potts's descendants intermarried frequently with the Rutter family, and the Potts and Rutter names remained prominent in southeastern Pennsylvania. They founded several important iron furnaces and were active in politics and community life. The Potts-Rutter family papers, 1714-1936, consist of scattered original papers of Potts and Rutter family members, as well as some genealogical research. The original papers include indentures and deeds (1714-1882), correspondence, marriage certificates, and other miscellaneous documents; there is a small amount of financial records from Warwick Furnace.

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Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Pottstown records, 1843-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.33 linear feet
Abstract:
The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Pottstown was incorporated on March 17, 1843 to provide fire insurance for subscribing residents of Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties in Pennsylvania. Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Pottstown records, 1843-1961, consist of financial records and a minute book (1890-1929) of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Pottstown.

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Pottstown Historical Society wars collection, 1862-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.2 linear feet
Abstract:
The Pottstown Historical Society wars collection, 1862-1898, is comprised of documents relating to the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. The Civil War records include muster rolls, clothing accounts, invoices, descriptive lists, and photographs, as well as two volumes of veterans' reminiscences. The Spanish-American War papers include photographs, a scrapbook, and research materials.

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Pottstown Historical Society photograph collection, circa 1850-2012

Extent:
30.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Pottstown Historical Society photograph collection, circa 1850-2012, is comprised of original and copy photographs in various formats, including paper prints, film negatives, and panoramas. The photographs in this collection depict Pottstown and local individuals, weddings, buildings, businesses, teams and clubs, and other subjects.

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