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The following important events affected [[Pennsylvania]]' | The following important events affected [[Pennsylvania]]'s political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements: | ||
1633-1674: The Dutch, Swedes, and English established the first European settlements in Pennsylvania. | 1633-1674: The Dutch, Swedes, and English established the first European settlements in Pennsylvania. | ||
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Trussell, John B. B. Jr. ''Pennsylvania Historical Bibliography''. Vols. 1-6. Harrisburg, Pa.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1979-1989. (FHL book 974.8 H23p.) This work updates the bibliographies cited above. The library has vol. 1 only. | Trussell, John B. B. Jr. ''Pennsylvania Historical Bibliography''. Vols. 1-6. Harrisburg, Pa.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1979-1989. (FHL book 974.8 H23p.) This work updates the bibliographies cited above. The library has vol. 1 only. | ||
A very helpful source in addition to the above bibliographies is Dennis B. Downey and Francis J. Bremer, ''A Guide to the History of Pennsylvania'' (Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1993; FHL book 974.8 H23g). Of special value is the description of research collections in Pennsylvania archives and manuscript repositories. However, it does not include genealogy societies. | A very helpful source in addition to the above bibliographies is Dennis B. Downey and Francis J. Bremer, ''A Guide to the History of Pennsylvania'' (Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1993; FHL book 974.8 H23g). Of special value is the description of research collections in Pennsylvania archives and manuscript repositories. However, it does not include [[Pensylvania societies|genealogy societies]]. | ||
Potentially helpful histories of Pennsylvania counties compiled in 1939-1942 is ''Historical Records Survey (Pennsylvania), Notes on County Histories and Points of Interest for American Guide Series''(FHL films 1016396-401). The counties are filed mostly in alphabetical order, and while a general format seems to be followed, they vary in the kind of information given. | Potentially helpful histories of Pennsylvania counties compiled in 1939-1942 is ''Historical Records Survey (Pennsylvania), Notes on County Histories and Points of Interest for American Guide Series''(FHL films 1016396-401). The counties are filed mostly in alphabetical order, and while a general format seems to be followed, they vary in the kind of information given. | ||
There are also Pennsylvania histories available online. Use a search engine and terms of "Pennsylvania History" to find applicable sites.<br> | There are also Pennsylvania histories available online. Use a search engine and terms of "Pennsylvania History" to find applicable sites.<br><br> | ||
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