This is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania.  These references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA.  

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Clearfield - Philipsburg and Nearby Points Telephone Directory

October 1940 (Bell Telephone Co. of PA, 1940, 80 pages)

This is a telephone directory covering parts of Centre and Clearfield Counties, Pennsylvania, for the year 1940.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "Yellow Pages" section for businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Allport, Ashland, Bald Hill, Barrett, Becaria, Beulah, Bigler, Bishtown, Bloomington, Blue Ball, Boardman, Brisbin, Carnwath, Chesterfield, Clearfield, Coudley, Croft, Curwensville, Drifting, Faunce, Frenchville, Ginter, Glen Richey, Gorton, Goshen, Grampian, Grassflat, Hawk Run, Hepburnia, Houtzdale, Hyde, Janesville, Karthaus, Keewaydin, Kelleytown, Kerrmoor, Kylertown, Lanse, Lecontes Mills, Leland, Lumber City, Madera, Mineral Springs, Morann, Morgan Run, Morrisdale, Mosquito Creek, Munson, New Garden, New Millport, Oak Hill, Olanta, Osceola Mills, Oshanter, Philipsburg, Pottersdale, Powelton, Ramey, Retort, Sandy Ridge, Shawville, Smithmill, Smokerun, Surveyor, Wallaceton, West Decatur, Winburne, Woodland

Clearfield - Philipsburg and Nearby Points Telephone Directory

October 1943 (Bell Telephone Co. of PA, 1943, 92 pages)

This is a telephone directory covering parts of Centre and Clearfield Counties, Pennsylvania, for the year 1943.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "Yellow Pages" section for businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Allport, Ansonville, Ashland, Bald Hill, Barrett, Becaria, Berwindale, Beulah, Bigler, Bishtown, Blain City, Bloomington, Blue Ball, Boardman, Brisbin, Carnwath, Clearfield, Coalport, Coudley, Croft, Curwensville, Drifting, Faunce, Frenchville, Ginter, Glen Richey, Gorton, Goshen, Grampian, Grassflat, Hawk Run, Hepburnia, Houtzdale, Hyde, Irvona, Janesville, Karthaus, Keewaydin, Kelleytown, Kerrmoor, Kylertown, Lanse, Lecontes Mills, Leland, Lumber City, Madera, McCartney, Mineral Springs, Morann, Morgan Run, Morrisdale, Mosquito Creek, Munson, New Garden, New Millport, Oak Hill, Olanta, Osceola Mills, Oshanter, Philipsburg, Pottersdale, Powelton, Ramey, Retort, Rosebud, Sandy Ridge, Shawville, Smithmill, Smokerun, Surveyor, Utahville, Wallaceton, West Decatur, Winburne, Woodland

Polk’s Clearfield City Directory 1946 (R. L. Polk & Co., 1946, 332 pages)

This is a resident and business directory of Clearfield, Clearfield County, PA for the year 1946.   The publication starts with a classified business directory for the area, listing businesses by trade.  This is followed by the residential directory, listing 1,000's of residents and businesses from the area, providing the resident's (or business) name, mate's name, occupation, and street address.  Next is a numerical street directory listing residents and businesses by street number, and lastly, a directory of the rural routes surrounding Clearfield, listing the resident's name and address.

Clearfield and Nearby Points Telephone Directory - October 1948

(Bell Telephone Co. of PA, 1948, 180 pages)

This is a telephone directory of covering parts of Centre and Clearfield Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1948.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "yellow pages" section covering the businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Allport, Ansonville, Ashland, Bald Hill, Barrett, Beccaria, Berwindale, Beulah, Bigler, Bishtown, Black Moshannon, Blain City, Bloomington, Blue Ball, Boardman, Brisbin, Carnwath, Chesterfield, Clearfield, Coalport, Croft, Curwensville, Drifting, Faunce, Frenchville, Ginter, Glen Hope, Glen Richey, Goshen, Grampian, Grassflat, Hawk Run, Hepburnia, Houtzdale, Hyde, Irvona, Janesville, Karthaus, Keewaydin, Kelleytown, Kylertown, Lanse, Lecontes Mills, Leland, Lumber City, Madera, McCartney, Mineral Springs, Morann, Morgan Run, Morrisdale, Munson, New Millport, Olanta, Osceola Mills, Oschanter, Philipsburg, Powelton, Ramey, Retort, Rosebud, Sandy Ridge, Shawville, Smokerun, Surveyor, Utahville, Wallaceton, West Decatur, Winburne, Woodland

1949 Philipsburg Directory (Anonymous, 1949, 134 pages)

This is a resident and business directory of the greater Philipsburg area in Centre and Clearfield Counties, "containing an alphabetical listing of all private citizens; where possible, their occupations and their employers; other members of the family; students; etc.  Also a complete classified business guide of all businesses and professions in Philipsburg Borough and the surrounding areas of North Philipsburg, South Philipsburg, Chester Hill and Point Lookout."  It also includes information on local governmental and civic institutions in the area.

Punxsutawney - Mehaffey and Nearby Communities Telephone Directory

August 1949 (Bell Telephone Company of PA, 1949, 136 pages)

This is a telephone directory covering parts of Armstrong, Clearfield, Jefferson and Indiana Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1949.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "Yellow Pages" section for businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Adrian, Adrian Mines, Albion, Anita, Arcadia, Battle Hollow, Bellnap, Bells Landing, Bells Mills, Big Run, Bower, Bowersville, Burnside, Byer, Cloe, Cortez, Covode, Cramer, Crawfordtown, Curry Run, Dayton, DeLancey, Dora, Eddyville, Five Points, Florence, Florenza, Fordham, Francis, Frostburg, Gettysburg, Gipsy, Glen Campbell, Goodville, Grange, Hamilton, Harmony, Hillsdale, Horatio, Hortons, Juneau, LaJose, Lindsey, Lochvale, Loop, Mahaffey, Marchand, McGees Mills, McGregor, McWilliams, Milton, Newtonburg, New Washington, Northpoint, Oliveburg, Ostend, Panic, Patchinville, Phoenix, Plumville, Punxsutawney, Rochester Mills, Rossiter, Smicksburg, Smithport, Snydersville, Sportsburg, Timblin, Trade City, Valier, Wallopsburg, Walston, Westover, Winslow

Ebensburg and Nearby Communities Telephone Directory

February 1955 (Bell Telephone Company of PA, 1955, 166 pages)

This is a telephone directory covering parts of Cambria, Clearfield and Indiana Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1955. The directory information lists the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "yellow pages" section covering the businesses of the same area.

Towns Covered:

Allport, Alverda, Amsbry, Arcadia, Ashville, Bakerton, Barnesboro, Bells Landing, Belsano, Bens Creek, Bower, Bradley Junction, Brownstown, Burnside, Byrnesville, Camerons Bottom, Cardiff, Carrolltown, Cassandra, Cherry Tree, Chest Springs, Colver, Cresson, Curry Run, Cymbria, Dysart, Ebensburg, Eckenrode Mill, Elmora, Emeigh, Expedit, Five Points, Gallitzin, Garmans Mills, Carmantown, Gettysburg, Gipsy, Glen Campbell, Greenwick, Hastings, Heilwood, Hillsdale, Hoguetown, Hortons, Jamestown, Kettle Hill, Kinport, La Jose, Lantzy Mills, Lilly, Lochvale, Loretto, Mahaffey, Marsteller, Martindale, Martintown, McGees Mills, Mentcle, Moss Creek, Mundys Corner, Munster, Nanty-Glo, Nettleton, New Washington, Newtonburg, Nicktown, North Barnesboro, North Loretto, Ostend, Patchinville, Patton, Pindleton, Portage, Puritan, Revloc, St. Augustine, St. Benedict, St. Bonifacius, St. Lawrence, Sankertown, Saxman, Seldersville, Sides, Smithport, Sonman, Spangler, Stifflertown, Stopville, Strongstown, Summit, Timmerman Hill, Tipperary, Tunnel Hill, Tunnel Siding, Twin Rocks, Uniontown, Watkins, West Branch, Westover, White Mill, Winterset

Clearfield and Nearby Points Telephone Directory

December 1955 (Bell Telephone Co. of PA, 1955, 176 pages)

This is a telephone directory of covering parts of Centre and Clearfield Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1955.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "yellow pages" section covering the businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Allport, Ansonville, Ashland, Bald Hill, Barrett, Beccaria, Berwindale, Beulah, Bigler, Bishtown, Black Moshannon, Bloomington, Blue Ball, Boardman, Brisbin, Carnwath, Chesterfield, Clearfield, Coalport, Croft, Curwensville, Drifting, Faunce, Frenchville, Ginter, Glen Hope, Glen Richey, Goshen, Grampian, Grassflat, Hawk Run, Hepburnia, Houtzdale, Hyde, Irvona, Janesville, Karthaus, Keewaydin, Kelleytown, Kerrmoor, Kylertown, Lanse, Lecontes Mills, Leland, Lumber City, Madera, Mineral Springs, Morann, Morgan Run, Morrisdale, Munson, New Millport, Olanta, Osceola Mills, Oschanter, Philipsburg, Powelton, Ramey, Retort, Sanbourn, Sandy Ridge, Shawville, Smithmill, Smokerun, Surveyor, Utahville, Wallaceton, West Decatur, Winburne, Woodland

Du Bois - Falls Creek - Reynoldsville - Sykesville 

and Nearby Communities Telephone Directory - November 1956

(Bell Telephone Co. of PA, 1956, 164 pages)

This is a telephone directory covering parts of Clearfield, Elk and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1956.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "Yellow Pages" section for businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Beechwoods, Benzette, Bollinger, Brandy Camp, Brockport, Brockway, Brooks Settlement, Byrnedale, Caledonia, Chestnut Grove, Clear Run, Crenshaw, Dellwood, Dents Run, Drummond, DuBois, Elbon, Emerickville, Falls Creek, Force, Helen Mills, Helvetia, Hollywood, Home Camp, Hormtown, Hydes, Keystone, Lanes Mills, Luthersburg, Medix Run, Meredith, Millrun, Narrows Creek, North Paradise, Oklahoma, Pancoast, Penfield, Prescottville, Rathmel, Reynoldsville, Rockdale, Rockton, Sabula, Salem, Sandy Valley, Shaffers Siding, Shawmut, Smithtown, Soldier, Stanley, Sykesville, Troutville, Tyler, Weedville, West Liberty, Winterburne

Punxsutawney - Mehaffey and Nearby Communities Telephone Directory

October 1957 (Bell Telephone Company of PA, 1957, 120 pages)

This is a telephone directory covering parts of Armstrong, Clearfield, Jefferson and Indiana Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1957.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "Yellow Pages" section for businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Adrian, Albion, Anita, Arcadia, Bells Landing, Bells Mills, Beyer, Big Run, Bower, Burnside, Cloe, Cortez, Covode, Cramer, Crawfordtown, Curry Run, Dayton, DeLancey, Dora, Eddyville, Five Points, Florenza, Fordham, Frostburg, Georgeville, Gettysburg, Gipsy, Glen Campbell, Goodville, Grange, Hamilton, Harmony, Hortons, Juneau, LaJose, Lindsey, Lochvale, Locust Lane, Loop, Mahaffey, Marchand, McGees Mills, McGregor, McWilliams, Milton, Newtonburg, New Washington, Northpoint, Oliveburg, Ostend, Panic, Patchinville, Plumville, Punxsutawney, Rochester Mills, Rossiter, Rossmoyne, Smicksburg, Smithport, Snydersville, Sportsburg, Timblin, Trade City, Valier, Walston, Winslow

Philipsburg and Nearby Points Telephone Directory – December 1959

(Bell Telephone Co. of PA, 1959, 100 pages)

This is a telephone directory covering parts of Centre and Clearfield Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1959.  The directory lists 1,000's of residents and businesses, and provides the resident's name, street address and telephone number arranged alphabetically by town.  This directory also includes the "Yellow Pages" section for businesses of the same area.

Towns Included:

Allport, Ansonville, Ashland, Beccaria, Berwindale, Beulah, Bigler, Black Moshannon, Bloomington, Blue Ball, Boardman, Brisbin, Carnwath, Chesterfield, Clearfield, Coalport, Croft, Curwensville, Drifting, Frenchville, Ginter, Glen Hope, Glen Richey, Goshen, Grampian, Grassflat, Hawk Run, Hepburnia, Houtzdale, Hyde, Irvona, Janesville, Karthaus, Keewaydin, Delleytown, Kerrmoor, Kylertown, Lanse, Lecontes Mills, Lumber City, Madera, Mineral Springs, Morann, Morgan Run, Morrisdale, Munson, New Millport, Olanta, Osceola Mills, Oshanter, Philipsburg, Pottersdale, Quehanna, Ramey, Sanbourn, Sandy Ridge, Shawville, Smithmill, Smokerun, Surveyor, Utahville, Wallaceton, West Decatur, Winburne, Woodland