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Dublin Post Office records, 1880-1945 (inclusive)

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1.75 linear feet

Abstract:

From 1880 until 1923, the office of postmaster for Dublin (Bucks County, Pennsylvania) was held at various times by J. S. Rickert, Benjamin F. Shearer, and Jacob B. Rosenberger, depending on the political affiliation of the mayor. In 1923, Jacob M. Kooker became postmaster and re-located the post office to his general store. Kooker retired in 1944; the post office remained at the site until 1975. The Dublin Post Office records, 1880-1945, consist of Postmaster's Account and Record Books (4th Class), registers of money orders issued and received, and records of registered letters received and delivered.

Held at: Dublin Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Will-Britt Books genealogy research files and books, 1965-2012 (inclusive)

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44.0 linear feet

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Mildred C. Williams and Janet R. Brittingham were genealogists who together self-published genealogy histories and genealogy-source transcripts, primarily focusing on Southeastern Pennsylvania, under the name Will-Britt Books. The Will-Britt Books genealogy research files and books, 1965-2012, consist of the working files, publications, and reference materials from the offices of Will-Britt Books. It is organized into three series: I. Genealogy research files; II. Will-Britt Books publications; and III. Reference materials and administrative records.

Held at: Doylestown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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John H. Elfman family and business papers, 1930-2012 (inclusive)

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4.0 linear feet

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After attending Pennsylvania State University, John H. Elfman (1912-1983) married Jean M. Kerr (1913-1955). He joined his father's business, A.C. Elfman & Sons, a building contractor firm established in Doylestown, Pa. in 1909. The largest portion of the John H. Elfman family and business papers, 1930-2012, is letters from Jean M. Kerr to her future husband, John H. Elfman, while he was away at college (1930-1934). The collection also includes records from A.C. Elfman & Sons (1935-1986), and some genealogical research and biographical notes on Elfman family members.

Held at: Doylestown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Bucks County Justice Center plans, 1998-2013 (inclusive)

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2.0 linear feet

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The 2008 decision to build a new Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown, Pennsylvania was controversial. A new parking garage was built from 2008 to 2010, and construction for the new courthouse began in 2011. The Bucks County Justice Center plans, 1998-2013, include reports, correspondence, site plans, newspaper clippings, photographs, resolutions, and other documents relative to planning the construction of the justice center.

Held at: Doylestown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Betty J. Strecker Doylestown Sesquicentennial records, 1987-1988 (bulk) 1987-2010 (inclusive)

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1.33 linear feet

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The area now known as Doylestown (Bucks County, Pennsylvania) was given to Edward Doyle as a land grant from William Penn in 1692. Doylestown became the county seat of Bucks County in 1812, and the area flourished when a railroad line was completed between Doylestown and Philadelphia in 1856. Doylestown's historic downtown began to deteriorate in the early 1960s, but the town was revitalized in part due to an architectural preservation movement. The Betty Strecker Doylestown Sesquicentennial records, consists mostly of records of the Doylestown Sesquicentennial Committee and papers relating to Strecker's role as its coordinator, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs of people and events, applications for Doylestown Sesquicentennial Queen, a scrapbook, some published items, event planning materials, and copies of Doylestown: 150 Years, published by the Committee. There are also some personal records and papers from other organizations with which...(see more)

Held at: Doylestown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Doylestown Historical Society local history collection, 1832-2009 (inclusive)

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18.0 linear feet

Abstract:

The area now known as Doylestown (Bucks County, Pennsylvania) was given to Edward Doyle as a land grant from William Penn in 1692. Doylestown became the county seat of Bucks County in 1812, and the area flourished when a railroad line was completed between Doylestown and Philadelphia in 1856. Doylestown's historic downtown began to deteriorate in the early 1960s, but the town was revitalized in part due to an architectural preservation movement. The Doylestown Historical Society local history collection, 1832-2009, consists of manuscripts, such as organizational records, ledgers, photographs, ephemera, genealogy records, maps, and blueprints, that document various Doylestown individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.

Held at: Doylestown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Eden Cemetery interment records, 1902-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:

60.0 linear feet

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Founded in 1902 in Collingdale, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Eden Cemetery is one of the oldest continually active African-American owned cemeteries in the United States and is the burial ground for many notable 19th century African-Americans. Throughout the twentieth century, remains from several African-American cemeteries in Philadelphia, PA were reinterred at Eden Cemetery in order to accommodate the expansion of the growing city. The Eden Cemetery interment records, 1902-2015, consist of interment books, deed and certificate books, section books, financial records, and legal papers that document the burials and lot sales at Eden Cemetery. The collection also includes the Cemetery's charter from 1902.

Held at: Eden Cemetery [Contact Us]

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East Falls Historical Society photograph album and scrapbook collection, 1913-1998 (inclusive)

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3.4 linear feet

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The East Falls Historical Society photograph album and scrapbook collection, 1913-1998, is comprised of scrapbooks and photograph albums. The collection includes scrapbooks on local history, events, and community organizations, and photograph albums compiled by local groups including Girl Scouts troops and the East Falls Community Council.

Held at: East Falls Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Joseph Gindele Jr. scrapbooks, 1923-1999 (inclusive)

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9.2 linear feet

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Battalion Chief Joseph H. Gindele, Jr. (1929-1979) served with the Philadelphia Fire Department for 30 years. The Joseph Gindele Jr. scrapbooks, 1923-1999, consist of about 75 scrapbooks about the fire department and individual fire incidents.

Held at: Fireman's Hall Museum [Contact Us]

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Joseph C. Farley Sr. scrapbooks, 1898-1985 (inclusive)

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28.0 linear feet

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Joseph C. Farley Sr. was a charter member of the Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association, a volunteer group which provides aid to the Philadelphia Fire Department. The Joseph C. Farley Sr. scrapbooks, 1898-1985, consist of over 100 scrapbooks focused on fire incidents in Philadelphia and the history of fire fighting.

Held at: Fireman's Hall Museum [Contact Us]