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An important history is Edward Raymond Turner, ''The Negro in Pennsylvania: Slavery-Servitude-Freedom, 1639-1861'' (New York, NY: Negro Universities Press, 1969; FHL book 974.8 F2t). It includes an extensive bibliography. | An important history is Edward Raymond Turner, ''The Negro in Pennsylvania: Slavery-Servitude-Freedom, 1639-1861'' (New York, NY: Negro Universities Press, 1969; FHL book 974.8 F2t). It includes an extensive bibliography. | ||
See also Charles L. Blockson, ''African Americans in Pennsylvania: A History and Guide ''(Baltimore, Maryland.: A DuForcelf book published by Black Classic Press, 1994; FHL book 974.8 F2bL). | See also Charles L. Blockson, ''African Americans in Pennsylvania: A History and Guide''(Baltimore, Maryland.: A DuForcelf book published by Black Classic Press, 1994; FHL book 974.8 F2bL). | ||
A brief but helpful reference to sources at the State Archives is David McBride, ''The Afro-American in Pennsylvania: A Critical Guide to Sources in the Pennsylvania State Archives'' (Harrisburg, PA.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1979; FHL book 974.8 A1 no. 199). | A brief but helpful reference to sources at the State Archives is David McBride, ''The Afro-American in Pennsylvania: A Critical Guide to Sources in the Pennsylvania State Archives'' (Harrisburg, PA.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1979; FHL book 974.8 A1 no. 199). | ||
A potential source for information about individuals is Pennsylvania Abolition Society (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), ''Manumissions and Indentures, ca. 1780-1840, Arranged by Name of Master or Slaveholder ''(on 7 FHL films beginning with 1731983). Records are from various eastern states, including New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, and Virginia. | A potential source for information about individuals is Pennsylvania Abolition Society (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), ''Manumissions and Indentures, ca. 1780-1840, Arranged by Name of Master or Slaveholder''(on 7 FHL films beginning with 1731983). Records are from various eastern states, including New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, and Virginia. | ||
Freedman's Savings and Trust Company signature cards or registers may list a person's former masters, birth date, birthplace, occupation, residences, death information, parents, children, spouses, or siblings. Pennsylvania had one branch of this bank at Philadelphia from 1870 to 1874. | Freedman's Savings and Trust Company signature cards or registers may list a person's former masters, birth date, birthplace, occupation, residences, death information, parents, children, spouses, or siblings. Pennsylvania had one branch of this bank at Philadelphia from 1870 to 1874. | ||
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A good history is William T. Parsons, ''The Pennsylvania Dutch: A Persistent Minority'' (Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1976; FHL book 974.8 F6p). It has an excellent bibliography of Pennsylvania German sources. | A good history is William T. Parsons, ''The Pennsylvania Dutch: A Persistent Minority'' (Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1976; FHL book 974.8 F6p). It has an excellent bibliography of Pennsylvania German sources. | ||
A history of events before 1782 is H. Frank Eshleman, ''Historic Background and Annals of the Swiss and German Pioneer Settlers of Southeastern Pennsylvania and of their Remote Ancestors from the Middle of the Dark Ages, Down to the Time of the Revolutionary War . . . : With Particular Reference to the German-Swiss Mennonites or Anabaptists, the Amish and Other Non-resistant Sects'', 1917, reprint (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1969; FHL book 974.81 F2se film 928291 item 8). It is organized chronologically by year. | A history of events before 1782 is H. Frank Eshleman, ''Historic Background and Annals of the Swiss and German Pioneer Settlers of Southeastern Pennsylvania and of their Remote Ancestors from the Middle of the Dark Ages, Down to the Time of the Revolutionary War . . . : With Particular Reference to the German-Swiss Mennonites or Anabaptists, the Amish and Other Non-resistant Sects'', 1917, reprint (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1969; FHL book 974.81 F2se film 928291 item 8). It is organized chronologically by year. | ||
A good history of modern times is Homer Tope Rosenberger, ''The Pennsylvania Germans, 1891-1965 Frequently known as the "Pennsylvania Dutch" ''([S. l.]: H. T. Rosenberger, 1966, Lancaster, PA.: Printed for the Pennsylvania German Society; FHL book 974.8 B4pg v. 63). It includes a brief account of events before 1891. It also has a description of ''"Outstanding Collections of Pennsylvania German Material"'' on pages 508-62. | A good history of modern times is Homer Tope Rosenberger, ''The Pennsylvania Germans, 1891-1965 Frequently known as the "Pennsylvania Dutch"''([S. l.]: H. T. Rosenberger, 1966, Lancaster, PA.: Printed for the Pennsylvania German Society; FHL book 974.8 B4pg v. 63). It includes a brief account of events before 1891. It also has a description of ''"Outstanding Collections of Pennsylvania German Material"'' on pages 508-62. | ||
A helpful genealogy of a small group of Pennsylvania Germans called "Schwenkfelders" is Samuel Kriebel Brecht, ''The Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families: Seekers of Religious Liberty Who Fled from Silesia to Saxony and Thence to Pennsylvania in the Years 1731 to 1737'' (New York, NY: Rand McNally, printed for the Board of Publication of the Schwenkfelder Church, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, 1923; FHL book 974.8 F2b; film 1266718.) This book is a revision of a work done in 1879. | A helpful genealogy of a small group of Pennsylvania Germans called "Schwenkfelders" is Samuel Kriebel Brecht, ''The Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families: Seekers of Religious Liberty Who Fled from Silesia to Saxony and Thence to Pennsylvania in the Years 1731 to 1737'' (New York, NY: Rand McNally, printed for the Board of Publication of the Schwenkfelder Church, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, 1923; FHL book 974.8 F2b; film 1266718.) This book is a revision of a work done in 1879. | ||
A helpful index is Card Index to ''Pennsylvania Germans in the Magazines: Proceedings and Addresses (Pennsylvania German Society)''<nowiki>; </nowiki>''Pennsylvania Dutchman; PGFS or Pennsylvania German Folklore Society; Penn-Germania; the Pennsylvania-German; Historical Review of Berks County; Reprint, the Morning Call; Some Copied Bible Records, 1713-1915, and News Clippings''. Microfilm of the original records is available at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (on 38 FHL films beginning with 1204985). | A helpful index is Card Index to ''Pennsylvania Germans in the Magazines: Proceedings and Addresses (Pennsylvania German Society)''<nowiki>;</nowiki>''Pennsylvania Dutchman; PGFS or Pennsylvania German Folklore Society; Penn-Germania; the Pennsylvania-German; Historical Review of Berks County; Reprint, the Morning Call; Some Copied Bible Records, 1713-1915, and News Clippings''. Microfilm of the original records is available at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (on 38 FHL films beginning with 1204985). | ||
=== Huguenots === | === Huguenots === | ||
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Glenn, Thomas Allen. ''Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania''. 2 vols. Oxford: Fox, Jones and Co., 1911-1913. (FHL book 974.8 F2g; film 496948 items 1-2.) | Glenn, Thomas Allen. ''Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania''. 2 vols. Oxford: Fox, Jones and Co., 1911-1913. (FHL book 974.8 F2g; film 496948 items 1-2.) | ||
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