Dr. Robert Spencer Beaten & Robbed – Twice in 1952
Photos of the two men arrested and charged with the beating and robbery of Dr. Robert D. Spencer of Ashland in March 1952. Left: Robert Charles Tyler. Right: Robert Wissler. […]
Williamstown – Coal Breaker (1)
An undated, colorized photograph of a coal breaker near Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _______________________________________________ For additional information about this photograph and others like it, contact the Williamstown Historical Society. Corrections and […]
Typical Emergency Hospital in an Anthracite Mine
A photograph of a typical emergency hospital in an anthracite coal mine. The photo was taken some time in the early 20th century and published for a stereoscopic view card. […]
Lykens Hometown Heroes – John Leroy “Jonny” Sultzbaugh
S/Sgt. John Leroy “Jonny” Sultzbaugh – U.S. Army – WWII ________________________________________________ Banner provided by his family. Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post. Blog readers are […]
“White Slavery” in the Coal Regions – Mary Mosely and the Vice Raids of 1936
A newspaper photo of Margaret Mary Mosely, alias Mary McNamee, a 21-year old Philadelphia woman who was arrested in February 1936 for being the “chief of procurement” for a vice […]
Pillow Hometown Heroes – Daniel L. Kahler
Daniel L. Kahler – U. S. Navy – Vietnam ______________________________________ Banner provided by the Kahler family. Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post. Blog readers […]
Kellen Kulbacki – Minor League Baseball Player from Hershey
Kellen Robert Kulbacki was born November 21, 1985 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Hershey High School, Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He played college baseball at […]
Clifford Hewitt (1869-1942) – Expert at U. S. Mint
Clifford M. Hewitt died on October 11, 1942 in San Diego, California. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, on August 10, 1869. His career included being chief mechanical engineer for […]