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.  

This material was scanned from original publications and will be provided as text searchable PDFs (unless noted in description). You will receive an email with the download link after purchasing online. These files can be read using many PDF reader programs (Windows / Mac / Linux), however Adobe Reader or Acrobat are recommended.

Manual of the First Baptist Church, of Lewisburg (Anonymous, 1859, 36 pages)

This is a brief historical account of this church, as well as a section on beliefs and rules of order.

Lewisburgh, Pennsylvania (1884, O. H. Bailey & Co.)

This is a view of the town of Lewisburg looking southwest across the Susquehanna River.  The birds-eye also contains a few illustrations of businesses of the town at the bottom of the map.  

Centennial History of Lewisburg (I. H. Mauser, 1886, 177 pages)

This publication is an early history of the town of Lewisburg, and surrounding area, Union County, PA.  It begins with a history of the early settlement of the area and some of the difficulties had with its native residents.  It proceeds from there into a history of the foundation and development of the town of Lewisburg, and then a description of its various businesses, organizations and enterprises. The end of the publication also includes numerous business listings for the area.

Souvenir of Lewisburg (Lindig's Art Gallery, ~1905, 26 pages)

This is a pictorial souvenir of Lewisburg from the early 20th century.  It contains 30 views from around the town, showing buildings, street views and different locations from the college grounds.

History of Washington Presbyterian Church, White Deer Valley,

Union County, Pennsylvania (Lydia B. Wetzell, 1925, 24 pages)

This is a history of this church of Gregg Township in northern Union County.  It includes portraits of its pastors over the years as well as biographical sketches of a few of them: George Junkin, Isaac Grier and Matthew Patterson.  It also contains a list of pewholders for 1850-51.

Annual Year Book of Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church

of Lewisburg, Pa. For the Year 1934 (Anonymous, 1934, 24 pages)

This is a year book for 1934 listing the finances and funding for various church groups.  It also lists close to 500 current (1934) church members and their donations.

U. S. Penitentiary Lewisburg, Pa. (Bureau of Prisons, 1958, 28 pages)

This is a souvenir of the Federal Penitentiary located in Lewisburg.  It outlines the history of the site, its purpose and facilities.  The historical information is supplemented by photographs of the facility and some of its inmates and staff.

New Columbia Sesquicentennial 1818-1968 (Anonymous, 1968, 111 pages)

This is a centennial history of the town of New Columbia, Union County, PA from its founding in 1818 to 1968.  It provides a brief history of the town's beginnings and growth and a description of many of its businesses and organizations.  Along with this information, there are also many photographs of the town's people and buildings and numerous ads for local businesses.  This is an excellent resource for historical or genealogical research in this area.

New Columbia Sesquicentennial Edition (The Milton Standard, 1968, 32 pages)

This is a special newspaper supplement on the 150th Anniversary of New Columbia, Union County, PA.  The articles deal with events of New Columbia's past and present (1968) and include some historic photographs of the town and its people.  There are also numerous ads for local businesses.

One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary 1819-1969 - St. Peter's United Church

of Christ, St. John's United Lutheran Church (Anonymous, 1969, 25 pages)

This is a history of the 'twin' churches of Kelly Township, Union County, PA.

St. John's United Church of Christ 150th Anniversary 1824-1974

(Anonymous, 1974, 84 pages)

This is an expanded history of this church, published for its 150th anniversary.  In addition to the history, brief biographical sketches of its previous pastors are included, and in many cases, portraits of them.  There are also photographs of some of the church groups and congregants.

White Deer Township 200th Anniversary Program - 1974, '75, '76

(Anonymous, 1976, 32 pages)

This is a program of the events of the Bicentennial celebration of 1976 in the White Deer area of Union County, PA.  It outlines the events associated with the celebration and includes a number of photographs of local residents and participants.