A 1940 entertainment program at Lykens Valley Vocational School, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, included “Smoky”, the black-face comedian. On-going research may prove that “Smoky” was “Smoky Styer,” a black-face entertainer […]
A 1908 photograph of the Pine Grove Band, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The photo was taken at the time of an engagement at Roedersville, Pennsylvania, for the Redmen Picnic. […]
An undated photograph of the Glee Club of the United Brethren Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The photo was taken outside the home of one of the members, Harry […]
An undated colorized post card view of City Reservoir at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _______________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post.
A 1904 musical and comedy program at Loyalton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania with the Adams Brothers included at least one act in black-face. The program was put on for the benefit […]
In 1937, the Millersburg Farmers’ Fair was held for the second year in a row, and was advertised as the second largest street fair in Pennsylvania. A list of entertainers […]
In 1929, the Shade Post of the American Legion at Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, celebrated Labor Day with a program at Community Park that included sports, a comic parade, a […]
PAUL SCHREINER DIED AT WILLIAMSTOWN YESTERDAY [1935] Paul Schreiner, age 32 years, died at his home in Williamstown Wednesday morning after an illness of five weeks. Mr. Schreiner was well […]