Research Collection and Ephemera Last Update:
This page contains a partial list of collectibles and ephemera, books, photos followed by current genealogy resources that are all in part incorporated into this website.

~Contents~


Books
  1. Martyr's Mirror
  2. Mennonite Encyclopedia, 1955, Scottdale PA
  3. History of Lancaster County, I. Daniel Rupp, 1844, 524pp.
  4. Portrait and Biographical Record, Chapman Publishing, 1894, 684pp.
  5. Biographical Annals of Lancaster County, Beers, 1903
  6. History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Ellis and Evans, 1883
  7. German Pioneers to America, Strassburger and Hinke, 19
  8. A History of Lancaster County, H.M.J. Klein, 1926
  9. History of Berks County, Pennsylvania, Morton L. Montgomery, 1909
  10. The Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch, Ann Hark, Harper and Brothers, 1943(children's illustrated book)
  11. Common School Laws, 1885, State printer, (PA) 288pp.
  12. Common School Laws, 1904, State printer, (PA) 408pp.
  13. Scool Laws and Decisions, 1899, State printer(PA) 461pp.
  14. History of the Reformed Church in the U.S., 1732-1792, James I. Good, Reading, PA, 1899, 698pp.
  15. History of the Reformed Church in Germany., 1620-1890, James I. Good, Reading, PA, 1894, 648pp.
  16. Dutch Reformation, W. Carlos Martyn, 1868, 824pp.
  17. Noah H. Mack, His Life and Times, 1861-1948, Board of Bishops, Lancaster Mennonite Conference, Herald Press, Scottdale, PA, 1949?
  18. The Widow and the Fram, A Lancaster County Romance, George S. Richards, New Era Printing House, 1890, 142pp.
  19. Biographical History of Lancaster County, Alexander Harris, Lancaster, PA, 1872,(1977)
  20. History of Lancaster County, Israel Smith Clare, Argus Publishing, Lancaster, PA, 1892, 317pp.
  21. The Thirty Years War 1618-1648, S.R. Gardiner, Epochs of Modern History,1909, 232pp.
  22. Historic Heart of Lancaster, Gerald S. Lestz, 1962, 56pp.,(library book)
  23. Cherished Memories of Old Lancaster, William Riddle, Intelligencer Press, Lancaster PA, 1910, 336pp.
  24. The Story of Lancaster Pennsylvania, Old and New, 1730-1918, William Riddle, Lancaster, PA, 1917, 292pp.
  25. Tribute to Old Lancaster, William Riddle, 1908, brown cover
  26. Tribute to Old Lancaster, William Riddle, 1908, blue cover
  27. 100 Years of Camera Scenes, Lancaster Bicentenniel Committee, 1978, 192pp.
  28. Centenniel Year, Borough of Ephrata, PA 1891-1991, 152 pp.
  29. German Prayer Book, Allentown, PA, 1834.
  30. Looking Back at Ephrata, Sights, Scenes, Visons and Dreams, Hist. Soc, of Cocalico Valley, 1993, #1058
  31. Der Alt Schulmeshter, Joseph H. Light, Frank Light, Lebanon, PA, 1928,128pp.
  32. Pageant of Liberty, Lancaster County Pennsyvania in the American Revolution, July 5,6, &7, 1926
  33. History of the Thaddeus Stevens Trade School, James Hamilton Hartzell, Printing Dept of School, 1948, 178pp.
  34. One Hundred and Fifty Years of School History in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, William Riddle, Lancaster, PA, 1905, 442pp.
  35. Lancaster's Golden Century, H.M.J. Klein, Hager and Bro.,1821-1921, 130pp.
  36. The Pennsylvania Germans, edited by Ralph Wood, Princeton University Press, 1943
  37. The Chicken and the Egg, Wm. H. Wilson and Arthur J. Burks, Coward-McCann, Inc, New York, 1955,238pp.(signed)
  38. A Murder in Paradise, Richard Gehman, Rinehart and Co., Inc New York, 1954, 278pp., (signed)
  39. History of the First Pennsylvania State Normal School, Lee Graver, 1955, 258 pp.
  40. Orange Street, Marion Wallace Reninger, Rudisill and Co., Inc, Lancaster, PA, 1954, 82pp.
  41. Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants, I. Daniel Rupp, Leary, Stuart Co, Phila. PA, 1927, 495pp.
  42. Summary of Proceedings, Third covention, County Commissioners, Allentown, Sept, 24, 25, 1889, Allen W. Haines, Allentown, PA, 1890, 400+pp.
  43. Patriots Day, Ephrata, PA, Sept. 11, 1895, 400+pp.
  44. Switzerland, Oscar Kuhns Thomas Y. Crowell Co, New York, 1910, 292 pp.
  45. The Story of Wheatland, Phillip Shriver Klein, Junior League of Lancaster, Inc, Jan. 1936, 62pp.
  46. Swiss and german Pioneers Settlers of southeastern, Pennsylvania, H. Frank Eshleman, 1917, 386pp.,(1991 prntg)
  47. A Modest Mennonite Home, Steve Friesen, Good Books, Intercourse, PA, 1990, 128pp.
  48. From God to Man, Ira E. Mellinger, Lancaster, PA, 1934, 216pp.(signed)
  49. Lancaster in the Revolution, Charles H. Kessler, Sutter House, Lititz, PA, 1975, 153pp.
  50. Palatines, Liberty and Property, A.G. Roeber, Johns Hopkins Press, 1993, 432pp.
  51. Pennsylvania Manual, 1972-73, 1167pp.
  52. history of the east Pennsylvania Conference, Phares B. Gibble, Otterbein Pree, dayton, Ohio,1950, 593pp.
  53. Lancaster Looks Ahead, Kendig C. Baer, Mayor(signed), 1957, 270pp.
  54. Classis of Lancaster, 1852-1940, New Holland Clarion press, New Holland, PA, 1941?, 430pp.
  55. Let the Buyer Have Faith, The Story of Armstrong, Armstrong World Industries, 1987,225pp.
  56. Sixth Annual Report, PA Dept of Agriculture, 1900, 345pp.
  57. Ephrata, A History, James E. Ernst, Pennsylvania German Folklore Society, 1963, 354pp.
  58. Pennsylvania Dutch Stuff, Earl F. Robacker, Univ. of PA Press, 1944(library book), 158pp.
  59. Physical and Industrial Geography of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, H. Justin Roddy, 1916, 113pp.
  60. First M.E. Church, Lancaster, Penna., 1807-1893, John S.J. McConnell, New Era Printing Press, 1893, 164pp.
  61. Silversmiths of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1730-1850, Vivian S. Gerstell, Lancaster County Historical Society, 1972, 145pp.
  62. St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Lancaster, PA, Charles D. Spotts, 1970, 107pp.
  63. Social Life of the Pennsylvania Germans, A. Monroe Aurand, Aurand Press, Harrisburg, PA, 1947, 32pp.
  64. Lancaster County Heroes World War II, (pub. by 3 Lancaster newspapers)Lancaster, PA, 1947, 241pp.
  65. The Mason and Dixon Line, 1763-1963, Dept. of Internal Affairs, 112pp.
  66. Old Lancaster, Frederic Shriver Klein, 1964
  67. Early Narratives of Berks County, J. Bennet Nolan, Hist Soc. of Berks County,1927, 189pp.
  68. Guide to Lancaster and south Central, PA, Lancaster Guide, 1973, 218pp.
  69. Yearbook of Rotary Club of Lancaster, PA. 1958, 60pp.
  70. Tourist Guide and Historical Souvenir Book, Intercourse, PA, 1954, 192pp.
  71. Our Heritage in Eastern Lancaster County, Paul M. Russell, 1977, 154pp.
  72. Franklin and Marshall College Story, Frederic Shriver Klein, 1969, 45pp.
  73. Lancaster County, 1841-1941, Frederick Shriver Klein, 1941, pp.198pp.
  74. Observed and Noted, Robert B. Risk, 1893, 504pp.
  75. History of York County, 1729-1834, New Edition with Additions, edited by A. Monroe Aurand, 1930, (signed) 220pp.
  76. A tale of the Kloster, Brother Jabez, 1904, 336 pp.
  77. Lancaster County since 1841, Frederick Shriver Klein, 1955, 239pp.
  78. Authentic History of Lancaster County, J.I. Mombert, 1869, abt 775pp.
Booklets
      Our Strasburg Heritage, Strasburg Heritage Society, 1976, photographic record, abt 180pp.
    1. The Ephrata Story, Ira S. Franck, 1964, 28pp.
    2. Ephrata Fair, 1948, 68pp.
    3. Ephrata Cloister, Eugene E. Doll, 1958, 32pp.
    4. Early Ephrata Business and Professional Directory, July 1983, 40pp.
    5. Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Diamond Jubilee, 1966, 144pp.
    6. Seeing Lancaster County From A Trolley Window, Conestoga Traction Company, 80pp
    7. Historical Sketch of Reamstown, PA, John R. Albright, 1951
    8. Historical problems with the pennsylvania Germans, Philip S. Klein, Dec 1969, 35pp.
    9. Record of Officers, Enlisted Men and Nurses of Lancaster County, Penna, in the World War, 1917-1918, 1932, 297pp.
    10. Soil Survey of Lancaster County, US Dept. of Agriculture, 1916
    11. County Distances From Lancaster , PA., Lancaster Automobile Club, 4pp.
    12. The Famed Markets of Lancaster, Pa, M. Luther Heisey, 1949, abt. 20pp.
    13. the Ephrata Martyrs' Mirror, Daniel R. Heatwole, 20pp., 1960s?
    14. History of New Holland, Pennsylvania, 1728-1928, Martin G. Weaver, 1928,175pp.
    15. Little KNown Facts About the Amish and the Mennonites, Ammon Monroe Aurand, Jr., Aurand Press, 1938, 32pp.
    16. Millersville-Penn Manor Community History, 1976, 144pp.
    17. A Tale of the Ephrata Cloister, Howard Pyle, 10pp.
    18. Pennsylvania Dutch Cook book, Culinary Arts Press, Reading, PA., 1938, 48pp.
    19. Open House, Ephrata National Bank, Sept. 18, 1982, 12pp.
    20. Lancaster Fair, Aug.19-23, 1930, Lancaster, PA, 120pp.
    21. Lancaster County Bank, 1841-1936, 24pp.
    22. History of the New Holland Charge, D. W. Gerhard, 1877, 152pp.(rep)
    23. Palatinate Catechism, H. Harbaugh, 1865?, 250pp.
    24. Classis of Lancaster, held in salem Reformed Church, Harrisburg, PA, 1938, 54pp.
    25. Huldrich Zwingli,(German), May 1884, 284pp.
    26. history of First reformed Church, Lancaster, PA, 1904, 171pp.
    27. The Lancaster Conference, Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania, Lebanon, PA, 1942, 397pp.
    28. Churches of Today and Yesterday in Southern Lancaster County, George E. Herbert, Richard G. Gates, 1968, 204pp.
    29. Briefe Vom Concil, Rudlof Oldenberg, (German) Munich, Germany, 1870, 320pp.
    30. Heidelberg Catechismus, (German) A. Lang, 1907, 220pp.
    31. Story and Significance of the Augsburg Confession, J.L. Neve, 1930, 152pp.
    32. Sesqui-Centennial, First Reformed Church, Lancaster, PA, July 4, 1926, 16pp.
    33. St. Stephen United Church of Christ, New Holland, PA, 1732-1974, H.E. Ressler, 77pp.
    34. Bethany Reformed Church Anniversary services, 1893-1943,Ephrata, PA, 20pp.
    35. A History of Bethany Church, 1730-1955, Mary W. Reemsnyder, Ephrata, PA.,1955, 10pp.
    36. Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1730-1980, Rev. Robert C. Davis, 1980, 56pp.
    37. A History of The Ephrata Schools, Richard Seiverling, 1947, 60pp.
    38. A History of the New Holland Band, 1829-1981, Arthur A. Futer, Earl Johnson, Printer
    39. History of the John High Family, 1754-1977, Levi High, Ephrata, PA, Ensinger Printnig Service, Adamstown, PA, 1977
    40. Milton H. Heinicke's History of Ephrata, Booklets, One, Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven,Eight, Eleven, Hist. Soc. of the Cocalico Valley, Ensinger Printing Service, Adamstown, PA, Jan. 1975, 56pp.
    41. St. Clements Mission House, Golden Jubilee, The Redemptorists, Ephrata, PA, 1914-1964, abt. 120pp.
    42. Tenth Annual Community Fourth Of July Celebration, (McCaskey Stadium, July 4, 1962), Lancaster, PA, 20pp.
    43. Bicentennial Showcase, 1776-1976, Ephrata, PA, 48pp
    44. Official Pennsylvania Dutch Guide Book, Pennsylvania Dutch Tourist Bureau, Lancaster, PA, 1972
    45. Report to City Planning Commission, John Nolen, City Planner, Lancaster, PA,1929, 62pp., maps
    46. Third Annual East Petersburg Day Celebration, East Petersburg Rotary Club, abt 38pp.
    47. The Country Magazine, Featuring Berks and Lancaster County, July 1976, 32pp.
    48. Firemen's Association, Inc., 50th Annual Convention, Lancaster County, Denver, PA, June 6, 1970, abt 120pp.
    49. The Lancaster County Trade Area Directory, 1958-1959, The Columbia News, Inc., Columbia, PA
    50. Pageant of Gratitude, Percy Jewett Burrell, Lancaster, PA, 1929, 86pp.
    51. Tenth Annual Community Fourth Of July Celebration, (McCaskey Stadium, July 4, 1962), Lancaster, PA, 20pp.
    52. Program-Optimistic Oscar by drumore seniors of 1941, at Chestnut Level Church House, Nov 26&27, 1940
    53. Program-Centenniel Celebration, Lancaster City and County Medical Society, May 17, 1944, abt 20pp.
    54. Bicentennial Showcase, 1776-1976, Ephrata, PA, 48pp
    55. Official Pennsylvania Dutch Guide Book, Pennsylvania Dutch Tourist Bureau, Lancaster, PA, 1972
    56. Program-Plaque Unveiling and Flag Raising, Freindly Neighbors Association, Plum and Chestnut Streets and Vicinity, Oct. 17, 1943, 4pp.
    57. Program-H.E. Doan's Colonial Theatre, Lancaser, PA, week of Feb. 5, 1912, abt. 28pp.
    58. Program-H.E. Doan's Colonial Theatre, Lancaser, PA, week of Feb. 19, 1912, abt. 28pp.
    59. Pirates Song Book, abt 16pp.. Organized 1910, H.S. Williamson
    60. The Charter, Bylaws and Reulations, Woodward Hill Cemetery, Lancaster, PA, 1881, abt 20pp.
    61. Artistic Almanac and Fund of Facts, Lancaster, PA,1889, abt 50pp.
    62. Coleman Memorial Chapel, Brickerville, Lititz, PA, Aug, 7, 1977, abt 6pp.
    63. The Conestoga River, abt 1910, on Frank R. Diffenderfer's 80th birthday, abt. 16pp
    64. Historic Quickies, Lancaster, PA, Ralph Sides, 1966
    65. Pageant of Liberty, Lancaster, PA, 1926, 16pp.
    66. Pageant of Gratitude Ticket, June 25, 1929
    67. Pageant of Gratitude small booklet, June 24-26, 1929, 16 pp.
    68. NARD Almanac, Smithgall Prescription Druggists, Lancaster, PA, 1975, 66pp.
    69. Ephrata Almanac 1954, Milton H. Jacoby, Printer, Ephrata, PA
    70. The Groundhog's Phrophecy, Herman E. Hoch, 1905, 14pp.
    71. The Groundhog's Phrophecy, Herman E. Hoch, 1906, abt. 14pp.
    72. Hydroelectric Power Development of the Susquehanna River, Holtwood, PA, 1949
    73. The People of Bowmansville, Charles D. Spotts, Community Historians Annual, 1970, 85pp.
    74. Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata Cloister Associates, Ephrata, PA, 1958, 32pp.
    75. Eternal Life Ins. Co. Pamphlet, dist by. Christian Business Men's Committee, Denver, PA
    76. Now and Then in Providence Township, Paul Hollinger, 1976, 191pp.
    77. A Brief History of Strasburg, 9A Civics section class project, 1963, 16pp.
    78. Historical Account of The Ephrata Cloister, A. Monroe Aurand, Jr., Aurand Press, Harrisburg, PA, 1940, 24pp.
    79. Lancaster Tourist Guide, June 1966
    80. Baer's Agricultural Almanac, Lancaster, PA, 1968
    81. River View Hotel, on the Susquehanna, abt. 1895?, abt 20pp.
    82. Tribute to Robert Fulton, at Fulton House, 1930s? 6pp.
    83. History of the Gantenbein Organ, Swamp United Church of Christ, 1973?, 8pp.
    84. Swamp United Church of Christ, two-sided, aft .1963
    85. Baron Henry Wm. Stiegel, J.H. Sieling, M.D., Lancaster, PA, reprinted from the New Era, 1896, 24pp.
    86. Lets Give A Party, Alta Shrine No. 38, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Lancaster, PA, 64pp, 1940s?
    87. Program-Eleventh Annual Community 4th of July Celebration, Lancaster, PA, 1963, abt 25pp.
    88. Program-Unveiling of Monument of 8th Ward Heroes, Nov. 30, 1919, lancaster, PA, abt 45pp.'
    89. Dedication Program, Chapel and Education Wing of Community Church, Evangelical United Brethern, 205 Reese Avenue, Lancaster, PA, Dec. 1, 1957, abt 12pp.
    90. IT, Sept. 1910, 32pp.
    91. Ninth Annual Sessions, Lancaster Synod, Evangelical and Reformed Church, St. Paul's Church, Lancaster, PA, Apr. 24-25, 1947, abt 40pp.
    92. Silver Jubilee Souvenir, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA June 1921
    93. Invitation to Silver Jubilee Souvenir, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA June 1921
    94. Lenten Calendar, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA , March 22, 1931
    95. Outing Illustrated, Oct 1884, abt 80pp., Lancaster Pike article
    96. Historic Brunnerville Iron Foundry and Agricultural Works, John B. Kline, 1976, 40pp.
    97. Conestoga Bicentenniel, 1776-1976, 47pp
    98. Spiriyualist Temple of Truth Center, Inc, Ephrata, PA, 1987, 32pp.
    99. Menu cover-Tobey Tavern
    100. Menu-Snacks and Sweets, Hotel Brunswick, Lancaster, PA, 1949
    101. Then and Now at Hager's, Lancaster, PA
    102. Camp Silver Belle, Ephrata, PA 1932-1965, abt. 12pp.
    103. Our Picture Book, Compliments of Edw. Kreckel, Saddler, Lancaster, PA, 1920?
    104. St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, Lancaster, PA, 1926, abt. 20pp.
    105. Handbook-Cocalico Union Junior-Senior High Scool, 1960-61
    106. Bus. card/calendar-Modern Shoe Repair, Lancaster, PA
    107. Soil Survey of Lancaster County, US Dept. of Agri., 1985, 153pp, many maps
    108. Amish Ways, Ruth Hoover Seitz, 1991, 118pp.
    109. Ichthus, 1964 Yearbook, Lancaster School of the Bible
    110. Dedication services, Tower, Spire and Bell, Zion Reformed Church, New Providence, Armistice Day 1928, pp.
    111. Menu/Postcard-Hotel Brunswick, Lancaster PA, 1949
    112. Menu-Hotel Brunswick, Lancaster PA, 1950
    113. Baer's Agricultural Almanac, Lancaster, PA, 1915
    114. Baer's Agricultural Almanac, Lancaster, PA, 1960
    115. The Lancaster Guide, May 16, 1936, 4pp.
    116. Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Volksfest, 1940, 6pp.
    117. Program- Memorial Day, Court House, Lancaster, PA, May 29, 1886, 4pp.
    118. Program- Installation of Public Officers, May 30, 1883, Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, PA
    119. Program-Rawlinsville Camp Meeting, Aug. 6-16, 1938, 4pp.
    120. A history of Bethany United Church of Christ, Ephrata, PA, 1976, 20pp.
    121. Seeing America's Graden Spot, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lanc. Chamber of Commerce, abt 1930s?, 31pp.
    122. Brief Story of historic Ephrata, Chas. M Yeager and Arthur S. Yeager, abt 1900?, abt. 60pp.
    123. They Called it Strasburgm Charles D. Spotts, Dec. 1968, 92pp.
    124. A History of Strasburg, Graduating class of 1926, 80pp.
    125. early Blacksmiths of Lancaster County, Elmer Z. Longenecker, Dec 1971
    126. A Brief History of Lititz, mary Augusta Huebener, 1947, 22pp.
    127. Lancaster County, League of Women Voters, Lancaster County, PA, 1970, 40pp.
    Newspapers
    1. The Pennsylvania Dutchman, Apr. 1, 1952; April 15, 1952
    2. Strasburg Weekly News, Dec 24, 1932
    3. Lancaster Advertiser, Nov.11, 1943
    4. Sunday News- Christmas Carol Edition, 1939, abt. 20pp.
Maps
  1. Lancaster County Pennsylvania Road Map, Lancaster Automobile Club, Lancaster, PA 1937
  2. Map of Ephrata, Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, abt 1960s
  3. Pathfinder Map of Lancaster with Lancaster County, abt 1960s
  4. Lancaster and Vicinity, Official Arrow Street Guide, County News Agency, 1966?
  5. Bird's Eye View of Lancaster County and Vicinity, (with Conestoga traction Co. fare schedule-Lancaster to Ephrata roundtrip, $0.45)
  6. City of Lancaster, 1948
  7. Road Map by Hotel Brunswick, 1930
  8. Road Map of Lasncaster County, PA, Lancaster Automobile Club, 1950s?
  9. Mapco Map of Lancaster County, 1960s?
  10. Atlas of Surveys, 1899
  11. Assorted township Maps, 1864, 1875
Old Deeds
Directories
  1. Directory of Bethany United Church of Christ, abt 20pp.
  2. Ephrata Directory, 1960, Compliments of Ephrata Jaycees, 120pp.
  3. Ephrata Directory, 1964, Compliments of Ephrata Jaycees
  4. Ephrata Directory, 1968, Compliments of Ephrata Jaycees, abt. 90pp.
  5. Telephone -Lancaster and Nearby Points, August 1943
  6. Directory of the Weaverland Conference Mennonite Churches, 1985, 600pp.
  7. New Holland Directory, 1966, Junior Chamber of Commerce, 92pp.
  8. Pennsylvania Amish Directory, Lancaster and Chester County Districts, 1973, 372pp.
  9. Directory and Yearbook of Reamstown Charge, Denver, PA, 1938, abt 22pp.
  10. Lancaster City Directory, 1857, abt 188pp.
  11. Lancaster City Directory, 1888, abt 456pp.
  12. Farmers' Directory of Lancaster County, 1914, 496pp.
  13. Barnes Lancaster City Directory, 1879-80, 300pp.
  14. R.F.D. Directory of Lancaster County, 1909-10, 500pp.
  15. Polk's Lancaster City Directory, 1948
  16. Polk's Lancaster City Directory, 1959
  17. Lancaster County Standard Business and Mailing Guide, Kutztown, PA, 1912
  18. Rhodes Rural Directory of Lancaster County, 1940s
  19. Pocket Directory of Public Information of Lancaster County, abt 120pp., abt. 1922
  20. Wilson's Annual Automotive Directory, Edward G. Wilson, Lancaster, PAm 1948, 135pp.
Historical Journals and Publications
  1. Journals of the Lancaster County Historical Society, Oct. 1958; Nov 4/Dec 2, 1927; No. 13 1931; Nov. 4, 1921; Vols. 2, 11, 1932; No. 5 1944; No.1, 6, 1946, No. 1,2, 1947;No.1,3, 1948; No. 7, 1950; No. 5, 1955, Summer 1960, No.3, 1968; No. 1, 3, 1969; No. 2,3,4, 1998.
  2. Journals of theCocalico Valley Historical Society, No. 4 1979;
  3. Memorial Journal, Official Organ of the Hans Herr Memorial Association, Vol. I, No.I, Nov. 1895;Dec. 1895; Jan. 1896; Feb. 1896; Mar. 1896; Apr. 1896; May 1896; July 1896(2);
  4. Mennonite Historical Bulletin, Scottdale PA, July 1957
Periodicals
Postcards and photographs
  1. Photobook-Strasburg Snowbound, Feb. 11, 12, 13, 1899, 12 photos, E.A. Maynard, Strasburg, PA
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These resources are for the most part contemporary and available in bookstores
Genealogy
  1. Tombstones of Your Ancestors, Louis S. Schafer, Heritage Books Inc.,1991, 156pp.
  2. Graveyard Preservation Primer, Lynette Strangstad, Altamira Press, 1995, 126pp.
  3. Index to the 1800 Census of Pennsylvania
  4. Sudden and Awful, (American Epitaphs and the Finger of Truth), Thomas C. Mann and Janet Greene, Stephen Greene Press,1968, 99pp.
  5. Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, No.2 1973; No.3 1977;
  6. Record of Pastoral Acts at Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsberg, PA, Pennsylvania German Society, Birdsboro, PA, 1990 (2 Parts)
  7. Tulpehocken Church Records 1730-1800, Pennsylvania German Society, Birdsboro, PA, 1982
  8. The Groff Book, Vol.1 Clyde Groff, 1985; and Vol.2, Clyde Groff, 1996
  9. Emigrants, Refugees and Prisoners, Richard Warren Davis, 1995
  10. Reports of the Committee of Kreider Family Genealogy
  11. churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County, A. Hunter Rineer, Jr.,1993
Family Histories
  1. History of the Eberharts in Germany, Rev. Uriah Eberhart, Donohoe and Henneberry, 1891, 264pp.
  2. The Pennsylvania LeFevres, George Newton LeFevre and Franklin D. LeFevre, Strasburg, PA, 1952(3rd 1979)
  3. History and Genealogy of Jacob M. horst and Magdalena Weaver, Carolyn Horst Brubaker, 1985, 143pp.
  4. Carpenter Weaver Family Tree, July 1956, 20pp.
  5. Batdorf Family History, Virginia Faust Batdorf, 1990, 262pp.
  6. Genealogical Record of Hans Herr, Theodore W. Herr, 3rd edition, 1994, 800pp.
  7. 66 Familiennamen seit 700 Jahren, Armin Sierszyn, Switzerland, 1996
  8. The Bauman Family history, Sarah Bauman and Erna Freeman, Aug.1967
  10. Oberholtzer Family, Barbara B. Ford, Elverson, PA, 1995, 424pp.
  11. Gochenour Family, Harry W. Gochenour, 1940?

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