Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the New Deal, this special collection of books provides a wealth of history about many facets of the New Deal.

This presentation is a history and walking tour of this small Pennsylvania town.

This book offers a rich and compelling portrait of Pennsylvania’s Civilian Conservation Corps program.

This is the story of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, a small town that became a refueling stop for the biplanes.

Beginning in 1849, this history focuses on the founding of a small borough—California—and its boat building yard on the Monongahela River in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Originally published in 1959, this classic work examines the folk origins of Christmas in the Keystone State.

This book follows the true stories of survivors and eyewitnesses to this natural disaster of 1955. More than 100 historical photos and a dozen maps illustrate this definitive account of a tragic event.

This lavishly-illustrated book celebrates the centennial of the State Archives.

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Interesting account about all the frontier forts occupying Pennsylvania’s soil, the French Invasion, their forts and claims to Pennsylvania.

This 1993 re-print is a project of the American Canal and Transportation Center.

This volume presents the complete series of 35 articles by J. Howard Wert along with more than 100 wonderfully evocative black and white vintage photographs.

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In this book, the author rediscovers and chronicles the lost history of Independence Hall.

This is a book of stories about the author’s life growing up in the 40s and 50s of postwar America, in the small town of Jim Thorpe.

This book focuses on the experiences of ordinary women in Western Pennsylvania during the decades in which it was transformed from an isolated and dangerous area.

A balanced history of Pennsylvania that includes all regions of the Commonwealth.

The definitive volume on the history and contributions of Pennsylvania's workers.

The story of the Klondike bar is recounted here with dozens of vintage ads and photos.

After the heartbreaking death of his son Willie, Abraham Lincoln and his family fled the gloom that hung over the White House, moving into a small cottage in Washington, D.C., on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, a residence for disabled military veterans.
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This book provides a detailed view inside Pittsburgh’s early film trade.

Flashback to the fascinating history of this community through vintage photographs from area residents and organizations.

This is the story of Old City Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Constitution written.

Twenty-two true stories that are a chilling reminder to respect the powerful, often deadly forces of nature.

This collection of vintage stories was gathered by the author during his travels at the early part of the twentieth century.

Traverse 250 years of American history as you explore more than 40 flexible itineraries.

In this book, the authors have gathered a fascinating collection of photographs and memorabilia.

This volume tells of horse-drawn transportation used by the Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren sects.

Harrisburg boasts a rich history. In this collection of vintage-photograph postcards, Jeffrey Adams explores the city’s past.

This book created a sensation and helped tip the balance for those in favor of adopting the constitution of the United States.

This tells the powerful story of William Penn’s experiment in government and successfully consolidates the historical evidence to support the legitimacy of the seed he planted.

This book tells the story of William Penn’s heirs and their ownership of Pennsylvania.

An insider’s guide to the University Park Campus, documenting the rich history beneath the surface of the Penn State experience.

This book tells the story of Pennsylvania’s correctional facilities over the past 200 years.

This fascinating book tells the story of the 1959 Knox Mine Disaster.

Stories, photos and poetry of 42 women who lived in the shadow of war.

The author outlines the factors that were instrumental in the success of Local 8, both ideological and pragmatic, including the IWW’s commitment to working-class solidarity and eliminating the racial divisions.

The first comprehensive history of Pennsylvania in almost three decades, this lavishly-illustrated 688 page book sets the Pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development.