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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Williamsport Illustrated (Scholl Bros., ~1890-1900, 14 pages)

This is a souvenir of the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA.  It contains photographs of several buildings and others scenes from the city and its vicinity.

Daily Gazette and Bulletin Centennial Edition 1801-1901

(Daily Gazette and Bulletin, 1901, 52 pages)

This edition of the Daily Gazette and Bulletin covers the centennial of Williamsport in 1901.  It begins with a history of the newspaper, including brief sketches of a number of men instrumental in its operation over the years.  Additional articles cover the city of Williamsport, Lycoming County, Camp Susquehanna and various militias of the area.  A number of important local institutions and businesses are also sketched.  The remainder of the publication is dozens of biographical / business sketches of Williamsport's important and influential citizens.  There are numerous photographs and illustrations throughout showing important buildings or scenes of the city.   Most of the citizen sketches are also accompanied by a portrait of the sketch subject.

Sketches:

Albright, Allen, Atwood, Barton, Bastian, Bates, Becht, Beck, Beeber, Bennett, Blackburn, Bowman, Brandon, Breon, Breining, Brindle, Brown, Brownlee, Bubb, Buyers, Cameron, Cherry, Clarke, Collins, Cordon, Coryell, Coup, Crawford, Crooks, Crone, Cummings, Currin, Darby, Davis, Dayton, Decker, Deemer, Dieffenbacher, Dietrick, Ebner, Eck, Eldred, Elliot, Enright, Evans, Faber, Fisher, Fisk, Foresman, Fritcher, Gage, Gamble, Geddes, Gibson, Gilmore, Ginner, Gorman, Gramlich, Green, Greevy, Hall, Hanks, Harding, Harrington, Harris, Hart, Hays, Healey, Hepburn, Herdic, Herman, Hicks, Higgins, Hill, Hinckley, Hoffnagle, Holloway, Hower, Hunt, Huston, Janney, Kahn, Kiess, Kimmerer, Kinsloe, Kline, Koser, Krape, Laedlein, Lentz, Lewis, Lloyd, Louder, Lucas, Luppert, Lyon, Mansel, Mattil, Meginness, Melick, Metzger, Meyer, Miller, Milnor, Montz, Moorehead, Musselman, Myers, Nardi, Packer, Page, Parsons, Peoples, Peters, Quigel, Rhen, Righter, Rook, Rubenstein, Russell, Sheffer, Siegel, Siess, Simmons, Smith, Snyder, Spencer, Stead, Stearns, Stokes, Straub, Taylor, Tepel, Tomb, Torbert, Trainer, Trout, Troxell, Tyler, Ulman, Vanderlin, Veil, Villinger, Weaver, Weller, Williams, Winner, Winters, Wolfe, Wright, Young

Souvenir Fifteenth Annual Convention of the Pennsylvania State

Master House Painters’ and Decorators’ Association 

(Pennsylvania Master House Painters’ and Decorators’ Association, 1903, 84 pages)

This is an illustrated pictorial souvenir of Williamsport and vicinity published for the 15th annual convention of the Master Painters and Decorators Association in 1903.  It contains photographs of various locations around the area, mostly in the city of Williamsport.  It also contains portraits of some of the county and city officials, a list of local members of the Association as well as ads for local businesses.

Souvenir of Williamsport Pennsylvania

(The Post Card Arcade, C. A. Reed Co., ~1910, 50 pages)

This is a souvenir booklet featuring the area of Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA probably published around 1910.  It highlights scenes of the city, its prominent buildings and home and along with other photographs of the surrounding area.

Dedicatory Exercises of the Montoursville High School Building

(Anonymous, 1931, 12 pages)

This is a brief souvenir of the new High school building of Montoursville published for its inauguration in 1931.

Junior League Follies of 48 (Junior League of Williamsport, 1948, 36 pages)

This is the 1948 program for the periodic Follies of Williamsport, a local variety entertainment show put on as a charity benefit for the community.  Along with the program are some photographs of those involved and numerous ads for local businesses.

1948-’49 The Herald (Anonymous, 1949, 92 pages)

This is the 1948-49 Yearbook for Saint Joseph High School in Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA.  It is primarily a record of the Senior class for 1948-49 but also covers the Junior, Sophomore and Freshmen classes as well.  The end of the publication has numerous ads for local businesses who patronized the publication of the yearbook.

Montoursville Centennial Celebration 1850-1950

(Centennial Committee, 1950, 100 pages)

This publication presents a history of the town of Montoursville, Lycoming County, PA written for its centennial anniversary.  It first presents a schedule of events from the celebration, followed by a sketch of the town's history.   The historical account also includes dozens of photographs and illustrations.

Montoursville Pennsylvania (Anonymous, ~1950, 31 pages)

This booklet was published as a collection of souvenir views of Montoursville and vicinity, Lycoming County, PA, probably around the time of its centennial in 1950.  It contains photographs from various locations around the town, some of which also include local residents.

Follies of '54 (Junior League of Williamsport Inc., 1954, 41 pages)

This is the 1954 program for the periodic Follies of Williamsport, a local variety entertainment show put on as a charity benefit for the community.  Along with the program are some photographs of those involved numerous ads for local businesses, and a list of patrons / patronesses who supported the event.

Williamsport Sesquicentennial 1806-1956

(Williamsport Sesquicentennial Corporation, 1956, 100 pages)

This is a 150th anniversary history of the city of Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA.  It includes a program of the events associated with the centennial celebration.  It also includes a great deal of historical information on Lycoming County and the Williamsport area.  The publication includes numerous photographs from the city and vicinity.

1956-1957 Becht Highlights 

(J. George Becht School, 1957, 44 pages)

This is a yearbook for the 1957 class of the J. George Becht School in the Williamsport area of Lycoming County, PA.  The publication covers students from 1st-6th grades.  Many photographs of individuals, classes and activity groups are included.

Follies of '57 (Junior League of Williamsport Inc., 1957, 57 pages)

This is the 1957 program for the periodic Follies of Williamsport, a local variety entertainment show put on as a charity benefit for the community.  Along with the program are some photographs of those involved numerous ads for local businesses, and a list of patrons / patronesses who supported the event.

Follies of 1960 (Junior League of Williamsport Inc., 1960, 64 pages)

This is the 1960 program for the periodic Follies of Williamsport, a local variety entertainment show put on as a charity benefit for the community.  Along with the program are some photographs of those involved numerous ads for local businesses, and a list of patrons / patronesses who supported the event.

Memories of '60

(Loyalsock Township Junior High School, 1960, 48 pages)

This is a yearbook for the 1960 class of the Loyalsock Township Junior High School in  the Williamsport area of Lycoming County, PA.  The publication covers students from 7th-10th grades.  Many photographs of individuals, classes and activity groups are included.

The Follies of 1963 (Junior League of Williamsport Inc., 1963, 72 pages)

This is the 1963 program for the periodic Follies of Williamsport, a local variety entertainment show put on as a charity benefit for the community.  Along with the program are some photographs of those involved numerous ads for local businesses, and a list of patrons / patronesses who supported the event.

Greater Williamsport Bicentennial Souvenir Program

(Greater Williamsport Bicentennial Commission, 1976, 114 pages)

This publication was produced as a souvenir history of Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA for the commemoration of the nation's Bicentennial Celebration in 1976.  It outlines the early history and development of the county and city, including some coverage of its early residents and important events in the area's history.  It also includes more modern historical information, including discussion of the local churches, schools, etc.   The publication also outlines the events of the bicentennial celebration and includes numerous ads for local businesses.

Loyalsock - The Evolution of A Modern Township

(Anonymous, 1976, 44 pages)

This booklet was published as a history of Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, PA for the nation's bicentennial year.  It covers the early history of the area and its growth through the years.  It includes historic photographs of the area and its residents along with the historical information.