Guide to the Manuscript Groups in the Pennsylvania State Archives


Book Description

The State Archives in 1967 became the Division of Archives and Manuscripts in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.







Guide to Depositories of Manuscript Collections in Pennsylvania ...


Book Description

"This volume represents a group of Pennsylvania institutions in whose libraries manuscripts are housed. It lists historical societies, public libraries, museums, and academic institutions, but is not intended to cover the vast number of manuscript collections in the archives of families and commercial enterprises, and in the hands of private collectors."--Pref.




Guide to Genealogical Sources at the Pennsylvania State Archives


Book Description

Describes the records of genealogical interest that are currently available for research in the Penna. State Archives. The records are arranged by series under broad topical holdings, which are divided into record groups and manuscript groups. Each series description includes a reference to the particular group to which it has been assigned. Chapters: passenger lists; records of naturalization; vital statistics; military and war records; occupational records; prison records; land records; church and cemetery records; county records; census records; and family papers.







A Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in the History of Chemistry and Chemical Technology


Book Description

A thorough inventory of research resources in American repositories, the Guide lists collections in the history of chemistry and chemical engineering, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and a number of related chemical process industries and businesses, from personal and professional papers of chemical scientists and engineers to business records of the chemical process industries.







Guide to the Records of Special Commissions in the Pennsylvania State Archives


Book Description

This source is a compilation of finding aids that describe records dealing with narrower subjects for record groups and manuscript groups found in the PA State Archives.




Red Book


Book Description

" ... provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization ... information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide ... The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail ... Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how"--Publisher decription.