Gratz pennsylvania history books

Historical book of berrysburg and mifflin township. Dec 21, 2019 carolyn witmer passed away on december 21, 2019 at the age of 91 in gratz, pennsylvania. A photograph of the employees of the gratz national bank, gratz, dauphin county, pennsylvania. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more.

A complete obituary will appear in a later edition. He was married to the former mary ada stewart, who died in 1923 and is buried at the same place, along with an infant daughter, mary e. Some of this information is held at the databoards and some is on the county pages. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and. Full text of lykenswilliams valley history directory. Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history, the book focuses especially on the lives of everyday. I do acknowledge the united states of america to be free, independent and sovereign states, and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to george the third, king of great britain.

The photo is from the 1941 yearbook, ciarla, of muhlenberg college, allentown, lehigh county, pennsylvania, available in digital. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and. The gratz historical society is required to operate under its selfsubmitted and. As part of the festivities, a book authored by lynn c. The college traces its origins to 1856 when banker, philanthropist, and communal leader hyman gratz and the hebrew education society of philadelphia established in 1849 by rebecca gratz and isaac leeser joined together to establish a trust to create a hebrew teachers college. A 1941 portrait photograph of burlington latshaw of dornsife, northumberland county, pennsylvania. A newspaper photograph of the cashier of the gratz national bank, gratz, dauphin county, pennsylvania. After many hours and miles of travel to the york county history center, the pennsylvania state archives, the historical society of pennsylvania and the hall of records in annapolis, maryland, he created 16 books and 14 maps for york county. Bartholomew graduated from pottstown high school and went on to temple university.

Very detailed passenger lists henry marjorum and elizabeth, his wife of cheverell in the county of wilts, husbandman. Gratz brown library, a private collection of american history books located in western pennsylvania. At we believe that every life has a story that deserves to be told and preserved is the online source for current local and national obituary news and a supportive community where friends and family can come together during times of loss and grieving to honor the memories of their loved ones with lasting personal tributes. He enrolled at halifax, dauphin county, on september 1862 and was discharged at the end of the emergency on 27 september 1862. Gratz was named after the founder simon gratz geography. List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world isabel is a cuban girl in 1994. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. A comprehensive history of the town of gratz pennsylvania by. American descendants studies in anabaptist and mennonite history delbert l. This was about 67% of all the recorded gratz s in the usa. Church records, 18891950 simeons lutheran family history library church records, 19051969 simeons reformed family history library gratz, dauphin county, pennsylvania, simeon lutheran church. From gratz s lengthy tenure with the philadelphia board of education there are letters addressing the school department, social events and activities, resignations, recommendation for positions, school buildings, curriculum, the history of the school system, and the jefferson medical college. When he made his first appearance in 1943, he was the youngest player in modern major league history.

Alan gratz, bestselling author of refugee, weaves a stunning array of voices and. Sunbury press has released history of lykens township volume 2, compiled by the gratz historical society. Shop for genealogy books at masthof bookstore and press. A history of the commonwealth offers fresh perspectives on the keystone state from an array of distinguished scholars who view the history of this commonwealth critically and honestly, using the latest and best scholarship to give a modern account of pennsylvania s past. Title simon gratz papers id 1571 date inclusive 18381943 extent 9. Aarp in pennsylvania aarp pa applauds wolf administrations commitment to boost financial resources for programs serving older adults aarp pennsylvania today praised the wolf administrations plan to increase funding in the upcoming 202021 state budget. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Links are provided to take you to the location where possible. As the founder and secretary of philadelphias earliest womens philanthropic organizations, rebecca gratz helped define a new identity for american women. In 1997, the gratz historical society published a comprehensive history of the town of gratz pennsylvania, a.

Prisoner b3087, a junior library guild selection that was named to yalsas 2014 best fiction for young adults list. Church records, 18891950 simeons lutheran family history library. In 1948, oliver c klinger, of bayonne, new jersey, printed a pamphlet in german entitled, history of the klinger family, by curt r vincentz, of hanover, germany. This information was taken from gratz historical society book a comprehensive history of the town of gratz pennsylvania pages 478 and 479, hereinafter referred to as the gratz book. Donnie gratz obituary washington, pa observerreporter. Bartholomew gratz obituary camp hill, pa patriotnews. Research your family history here, search surnames and see what books you find. On 12 december 1956, the gratz national bank held an open house for the public. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Elias tressler, aged 85 years and 10 days, died at the home of his daughter, mrs. The historical society of pennsylvania creator gratz, simon, 18401925. Gratz college is abiding by the decision of governor wolf and the montgomery county department of public health, who announced on thursday, march 12, 2020, that all schools, including schools of higher education, and centers of gathering, in montgomery county, pennsylvania, are to be closed for 14 days starting friday, march, 2020.

The johnstown flood by david mccullough, harrisburg and the susquehanna river by erik v. A comprehensive history of the town of gratz, pennsylvania. At simon gratz high school, you graduate with more than a diploma. Gratz historical society gratz, pennsylvania museum facebook. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more.

Edited by michael tepper, genealogical publishing co. Established in 1745, the library maintains and provides. It borders mifflin township on the west, northumberland county on the north, schuylkill county on the east, and short mountain on the south. Stop by to view popular gift items, local folk art, and more. Pendal was a resident of gratz, pennsylvania at the time of passing. In 1840 there were 8 gratz families living in pennsylvania. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. Society and from an inprogress, comprehensive local history book.

The gratz family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Elias tressler, a civil war veteran of the 172nd pennsylvania infantry, died on may 1928 at the home of his daughter in gordon, schuylkill county, pennsylvania. What the collection tells us about the gratz communityby nancy h. She is a founding member of the scientific council of the babi yar holocaust memorial center byhmc in kiev, ukraine. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The most gratz families were found in the usa in 1880.

Civil war blog the illegal takeover of the gratz historical society. Alan lives in north carolina with his wife and daughter. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Regina and john deitz are buried in the klinger church cemetery. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits and industry certifications preparing them to enter college or. View more articles from the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography. The monongahela railway its history and operation 1903 1993 by gratz, david e. The primary role of the state library of pennsylvania is to collect, preserve and provide access to materials for, by and about pennsylvania for the information and research needs of all branches of state government, libraries and the public. Director of library services, gratz collegethe tuttleman librarys printed book collection tells us much about gratz college and its community of scholars, including faculty, alumni, students and the community beyond. Now, an exciting new partnership with temple university press will provide the resources, experience, and expertise of a highly regarded academic publisher. Pennsylvania young readers choice award, 20142015 winner. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.

Lancasterhistorys museum store, located at 230 north president avenue, offers unique and special home decorative items and books related to lancaster countys rich history. Mar 18, 2016 it is worth mentioning some of the history of the society before analyzing the financial reports. Click to read more about a comprehensive history of the town of gratz pennsylvania by gratz historical society. The klinger coat of arms is a copy of the coat of arms that was done on glass, which then was in the possession of carl h klinger, of sacramento, pa. This is a bibliography of most of our biographical and historical volumes currently being used for transcription to our various pennsylvania counties. The volume is part of the pennsylvania history series published by the pennsylvania historical association in partnership with temple university press.

They do so by emphasizing the evolution of pennsylvania as a. Simons wonderfully illustrated and written book should serve as the entry into philadelphias history for a variety of audiences. It is part of the harrisburgcarlisle metropolitan statistical area. Gratz completed his primary education before the age of and then entered the university of pennsylvania. Victoria khiterer is associate professor of history and the director of the conference on the holocaust and genocide at millersville university, pennsylvania. Gratz is a borough in dauphin county, pennsylvania, united states. A comprehensive history of the town of gratz pennsylvania by the gratz historical society edition. Born august 16, 1952 in pottstown, pa he is the son of the late dr. She devoted her adult life to providing relief for philadelphias underprivileged women and children and securing religious, moral and material sustenance for all of philadelphias jews. Gratz is located in northeastern dauphin county at it sits along the northern base of short mountain, a western extension of bear mountain, part of the ridge and valley province of the appalachian mountains. Schadle was released which detailed the history of the church and contained a listing of all burials in the gratz union cemetery. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development.

Simon gratz papers 1571 historical society of pennsylvania. Emigrants to pennsylvania, 1641 1819 excerpted from pennsylvania magazine of history and biography 1877 1934. The illegal takeover of the gratz historical society. Pennsylvania had the highest population of gratz families in 1840. Historical society of pennsylvania collection of lodge records, 1731 1936.

Arbogast and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Funeral home services for carolyn are being provided by james a. By its bylaws, the governing authority of the society rests in an elected group of officers and directors. Directory of pennsylvania genealogical and historical societies. Pennsylvania route 25 passes through the borough, leading east 18 miles 29 km to interstate 81 and west 14 miles 23. The social history of the pennsylvania dutch should be recognized. Page 174 resolved, that every officer who holds or shall hereafter hold a commission or office from congress shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation. The population was 765 at the 2010 census, up from 676 at the 2000 census.

Carl enjoyed 11 years in the major leagues, interrupted by his service in world war ii. In 1979, simeon united lutheran church, gratz, dauphin county, pennsylvania, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the union of its lutheran and reformed congregations. Now, an exciting new partnership with temple university press will provide the resources, experience, and. The life and times of simeon united lutheran church, gratz, pennsylvania, 19872011 ridge, barry m. On 12 december 1956, the gratz national bank held an open house for the public to march 7, 2020 leave a comment. Alabama aljaska arizona arkansas colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia havaji idaho illinois indiana iowa juzna dakota juzna karolina kalifornija kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada.

The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Gratz white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa whitepages. The holocaust oral history archive of gratz college is a special collection of the tuttleman library and a contributing organization to the u. Biography of general richard butler is an article from the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography, volume 7. Lykens township history recounts history in the gratz area. Joseph snyder, died on 2 july 1906, and is buried at oak hill cemetery, millersburg, dauphin county, pennsylvania. Carl scheib, from gratz, pa, was a young farm boy of 16 who was signed to a major league contract by connie mack of the philadelphia athletics. Embracing the entire lykens and williams valley, in the effort to preserve the past and perpetuate the present. This video is the first in a multipart series about the b. Joseph snyder was a civil war veteran by virtue of his service in the 6th pennsylvania infantry emergency militia of 1862.

Isaac bobb, at gordon, pennsylvania, on sunday, may th 1928 at 10. Alan gratz is the new york times bestselling author of several books for young readers, including refugee. Jan 02, 2015 this video is the first in a multipart series about the b. Both an excellent, inclusive narration of important historical events and a. Gratz college is a private jewish college in melrose park, pennsylvania. Bartholomew james gratz, 67, of enola, pa passed away february 28, 2020 at 6. Simons father, edward gratz, was known for his activities with the construction of the pennsylvania railroad, and his most famous aunt, rebecca gratz, for her charm and philanthropy. Historical society of pennsylvania collection of lodge records, 17311936. He was the last surviving veteran who lived in that community. Discover librarianselected research resources on pennsylvania history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.

Hively has researched 11,400 colonial surnames, and 4,545 tracts of land while creating the maps. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about a comprehensive history of the town of gratz pennsylvania by gratz historical society. History of lykens township volume 1 historical society, gratz on. Lykens genealogy in dauphin county, pa usa 1,012,695 pennsylvania 60,629 dauphin county 1,356 lykens 47. A comprehensive history of the town of gratz pennsylvania. Gratz genealogy in dauphin county, pa usa 994,159 pennsylvania 60,745 dauphin county 1,353 gratz 8 note. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Carl scheib to appear in gratz gratz, pa former major league pitcher carl scheib, who is the youngest player in american league history, having taken the mound for connie macks philadelphia as in 1943 at the age of 16, will be at the gratz community center july 7th, 2016 at 7 pm. The first volume of the book contains the official history of the township. This book was the major project of the society up to the time of its publication.