Lloyd Hasting Hartman (1897-1961)
An undated portrait of Lloyd Hasting Hartman, who was born in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 20 March 1897, to Amos Paul Hartman (1857-1937) and Sarah “Sallie” [Paul] Hartman (1853-1926). […]
Melvin E. Lettich (1916-1942) – Loses Life in Mine Accident
LOSES LIFE IN MINE ACCIDENT Melvin Lettich, 25, of Fearnot, Schuylkill County, was killed when caught beneath a fall of coal at an independent mine operation near Ashland, Friday afternoon. […]
John J. Buffington (1861-1925) & Clara L. [Kissinger] Buffington (1837-1910)
John Jacob Buffington was born 7 November 1861, in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, the son of Samuel Buffington (1837-1910) and Sarah [Umholtz] Buffington (1837-1910). In 1882 he married Clara […]
Gratz – Simeon Lutheran & Reformed Church, 1883
An 1883 photograph of the replacement steeple construction at the Simeon Lutheran & Reformed Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This is also one one of the earliest known photographs of […]
Earl Luther Michael (1911-1941) – Killed in Mine Explosion
MINER KILLER IN EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE Earl Luther Michael, age 30 years, of Williamstown, was instantly killed in an explosion of dynamite in an independent coal mine near Williamstown Tuesday […]
Gratz – Coming Home From School
An undated picture post card entitled, “Coming Home from School”, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The view is looking north on Center Street on a snowy winter day. The two school […]
Norman L. Riegle (1886-1942)
NORMAN REIGLE Norman Riegle, age 55 Years, died at his home in Robesonia yesterday, following an illness of several months. Mr. Reigle was a son of the late Mr. and […]
Elizabethville – High School, 1929
A photo of the Class of 1929 from School Days: Graduates of Elizabethville High School, 1895-1954, by Miles V. Miller, which was published on 18 June 1984. Identification of the […]