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Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley subject files, circa 1922-2012

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19.0 linear feet

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The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley subject files, circa 1922-2012, consist of photocopies of scholarly articles, ephemera and pamphlets, and newspaper clippings on various topics of local interest. The subjects include: historic sites, bridges, cemeteries, clubs and societies, crafts, music, wars, Pennsylvania German culture, taverns and businesses, townships/boroughs/locales, and significant families.

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Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley collection of personal papers and organizational records, 1747-1998 (inclusive)

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6.0 linear feet

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Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley collection of personal papers and organizational records, 1747-1998, is comprised of small groupings of family papers, organizational records, and miscellaneous original archival items. It includes photographs, deeds, scrapbooks, minute books, ledgers, financial papers, estate papers, and diaries. Of special interest is a record book kept by Henry Vanderslice, a wagonmaster who served under General Muhlenburg during the Revolutionary War, and was stationed at Pennsylvania Camp, Reading, 1777-1780.

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Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley family files, 1953-2012 (inclusive)

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6.0 linear feet

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The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley family files, 1953-2012, are comprised of genealogical research relating to local individuals and families. The alphabetical files include newspaper clippings, copies of primary and secondary sources, research correspondence, and narrative genealogies.

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Borough of Trappe records, 1896-1994 (inclusive)

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26.0 linear feet

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The Borough of Trappe is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was settled in 1717 and formally incorporated in 1896. The bulk of the Borough of Trappe records, 1962-1994, is comprised of taxation records. The remainder of the collection is made up of financial, administrative, and municipal planning records.

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The Independent records, 1891-1913 (inclusive)

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0.75 linear feet

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The Providence Independent was a local newspaper in Collegeville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. First published in 1875 as The Providence Independent, its name was changed to The Independent in 1893, and The Independent and Montgomery Transcript in 1952. The Independent records, 1891-1913, are comprised of subscription and financial records of the newspaper, such as advertiser account ledgers, debtor/creditor account ledgers, mailing lists, and subscription list.

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W. H. Griswold & Sons records, 1900-1966 (inclusive)

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1.8 linear feet

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W. H. Griswold & Sons was a construction supply company that operated in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was founded around 1900, and remained in operation through at least 1966. The W. H. Griswold & Sons records, 1900-1966, are comprised of 13 volumes of financial records.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Economy Lodge No. 397 minute books and account ledger, 1880-2004 (inclusive)

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1.83 linear feet

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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded in North America in 1819 as a branch of the British benevolent association. Economy Lodge #397 in Collegeville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was chartered in 1850 and closed circa 2004. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Economy Lodge No. 397 minute books and account ledger, 1880-2004, are comprised of 14 minute books and one account ledger.

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Trappe Fire Company minute books, attendance books, and audiocassettes, 1910-1986 (inclusive)

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1.67 linear feet

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The volunteer fire-fighting organization Trappe Fire Company Number 1, founded in 1910, was still in operation as Trappe Fire and EMS Company as of 2012. The Trappe Fire Company minute books, attendance books, and audiocassettes, 1910-1986, include nine volumes of minutes, 23 audiocassettes, and several notebooks of attendance lists.

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Dr. John H. Kressman genealogy research files, 1971-2000 (inclusive)

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6.5 linear feet

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Dr. John H. Kressman (1936-1998) was a teacher, active member of the Lutheran Church, and genealogist. He was president of the Cressman Family Association and editor of its quarterly genealogical newsletter. Around the time of Dr. Kressman's death, the Cressman Family Association had approximately 600 members. The bulk of the Dr. John H. Kressman genealogy research files, 1971-2000, is research notes and correspondence, photocopies of primary and secondary sources, and printed narrative genealogies. There are also a few scrapbooks about family reunions, tours to meet German relations, and family history research.

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