Minersville Post Office, 1860s
An envelope or cover mailed at the Minersville Post Office, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on an August 18, some time during the 1860s. The letter is addressed to Miss Rebecca […]
The Lytle Mine Tragedy, 1892
On April 21, 1892, water from an abandoned mine broke through the newly dug tunnels of the Lytle Coal Company’s mine near Minersville, ultimately resulting in the drowning deaths of […]
Franklin Bressler (1847-1913) – Civil War Soldier
An undated portrait of Franklin “Frank” Bressler in his Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.) uniform. Frank was born in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on February 8, […]
St. Vincent DePaul School (Minersville) – 8th Grade, 1944
A newspaper photograph of the 8th Grade Class Graduation, St. Vincent DePaul School, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. None of the individuals in the photo are identified. From the “Looking Back” […]
Minersville – Girls Softball, 1949
A 1949 newspaper photograph of a girls softball team from Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Identified in the photo: Front Row: Carol Monti; Delores Pritz; Miss Rodnick, coach; Angle Dellago; Barbara Sharp; […]
Hegins Township – Drunk Driver Kills Two & Injures One, 1931
On a Saturday evening in July 1931, three youths of Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, were walking home from a picnic, when they were struck across from the Hegins Township […]
Minersville Rescue – Girls Softball, 1987
A 1987 photograph of the Minersville Girls’ Little League Softball Team for 13-15-year-olds, sponsored by the Rescue Hose Company, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The photo was featured in the “Looking […]
Minersville High School – Football, 1992
A 1992 photograph of the football team of the Minersville High School, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. None of the members of the team or the coaches are identified. The photo […]