This is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania. These references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA.

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Adamstown, Pennsylvania (1898, Anonymous)
This is a detailed image from birds-eye perspective of the town of Adamstown, Lancaster County, PA in the year 1898. It details streets, homes, businesses, churches, etc., providing a unique view of the town and wider area. (Not Text-Searchable)

1946 Directory and Year Book - Reamstown Charge of the Evangelical
and Reformed Church (Anonymous, 1946, 44 pages)
This is a directory for the year 1946 listing the parishioners of several Reamstown Charge churches, including: Salem (Reamstown), Center (East Earl), St. Paul's (Bowmansville), and St. John's (Denver). The parishioners are listed alphabetically according to church. Also listed are marriages, baptisms and deaths which happened during the year. In addition to the directory information, there are a few brief biographies of soldiers from the charge who were killed in action in WWII - Vernon W. Wise, Winston Hartranft, W. R. Firestone, Claude M. Sterzel, Norman C. Fromm, Harrison Hoshour, Walter D. Paul, George H. Steffy, James V. Rutter, and Hurley W. Testerman

Souvenir Program - Dedication of the War Memorial for
Reinholds and Community (General Committee, 1946, 35 pages)
This was published for the dedication of the War Memorial for Reinholds and vicinity in 1946. It contains a program of events associated with the dedication ceremony, and a list of WWI and WWII veterans honored by the memorial. There are also many ads for local businesses.

1946 Directory Denver, Pennsylvania (J. F. Snyder, 1946, 36 pages)
This is a resident directory of the town of Denver, Lancaster County, PA for 1946. It lists the primary resident and mate's names, children's names, occupation of primary resident, street address, and telephone number for each residence. Along with the directory information are many ads for local businesses.

Souvenir Program - Dedication of the War Memorial for West Cocalico Township
(Schoeneck District) (Schoeneck Fire Co., 1947, 39 pages)
This was published for the dedication of the WWII War Memorial for West Cocalico Township in 1947. It begins with a brief history of West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, PA. It also contains a program of events associated with the dedication ceremony, and a list of WWII veterans honored by the memorial. There are also many ads for local businesses.

Dedication of the Durst Pipe Organ (Anonymous, 1948, 4 pages)
This is a pamphlet commemorating the new pipe organ of Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church of Reamstown in 1948.

1950 Directory and Year Book - Reamstown Charge of the Evangelical
and Reformed Church (Anonymous, 1950, 40 pages)
This is a directory for the year 1946 listing the parishioners of several Reamstown Charge churches, including: Salem (Reamstown), Center (East Earl), St. Paul's (Bowmansville), and St. John's (Denver). The parishioners are listed alphabetically according to church. Also listed are marriages, baptisms and deaths which happened during the year, and several portraits of members.

1735-1950 The History of Denver (J. R. Johns & Muriel K. Steffy, 1950, 128 pages)
This is an extensive illustrated history of the town of Denver, Lancaster County, PA. It begins with the settlement of the area and continues through its growth year after year. All aspect of the town are covered - schools, business, government as well as some coverage of its citizens. Along with the historical information are a number of photographs of the town and its people.

Historical Sketch of Reamstown, Pennsylvania 1951
(John R. Albright & Oran B. Boose, 1951, 32 pages)
This is a brief historical sketch of Reamstown, Lancaster County, PA. It includes some historical photographs of the town and residents along with the historical information.

Graduating Classes of Denver High School 1903-1955 (Anonymous, 1955, 56 pages)
This publication is a record of the graduating classes of the High School of Denver, Lancaster County, PA from 1903-1955. Each year with a class is listed and many years are accompanied by either individual or group photographs featuring the graduates.

1760-1960 Reamstown Bicentennial (Anonymous, 1960, 204 pages)
This is an in-depth history of Reamstown, Lancaster County, PA and vicinity published for its bicentennial in 1960. It covers the formation of the town in colonial times, and follows its development down through the years. Along with the historical information are many historical photographs showing the town and its residents. In addition to the historical narrative, there is a secondary section of the publication providing genealogical data for many of the families of the town.

Family Sketches:
Adams, Ansel, Bauman, Bear, Bechtel, Beck, Bentz, Binkley, Breitegam, Brossman, Bucher, Bushong, Echternach, Flickinger, Frankhouser, Frecht, Fritz, Fry, Getz, Grant, Greeninger, Grill, Haws, Hinkle, Jacoby, Keifer, Keller, Killian, Krick, Krimes, Leisey, Lesher, Lied, Long, Lorah, Lorenz, Montelius, Musser, Raezer, Rathman, Ream, Reddig, Rhoads/Roth, Root, Royer, Rupp, Ruth, Sallada, Schlegel, Shimp, Shober, Showalter, Slabach, Snyder, Sollenberger, Steely, Sweigart, Uibel, Weitzel, Withers, Wolfskill

200th Anniversary 1761-1961 Historical Book
Adamstown, Penna. (Anonymous, 1961, 164 pages)
This is an extensive history of the Adamstown area of Lancaster County, PA for its bicentennial in 1961. The history starts covering the Addams family from which the area derives its name. It describes the development of the area over the years, and covers various aspect of the town - Schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations, etc. It also provides a current (1961) view of the town along with a program of the bicentennial events. The publication is profusely illustrated with both historical and contemporary photographs highlighting the town and its residents.

1964-1965 Directory - Reamstown and Surrounding Area
(Reamstown Civic Association, 1964, 64 pages)
This is a resident directory for the town of Reamstown, Lancaster County, PA for the year 1964-65. The publication begins with general information about the town and its organizations. The directory information lists the main resident and mate, street address and phone number for each residence. There is also a separate numeric street directory listing residents by street address. And there are ads for local businesses throughout.

1970-1971 Directory - Reamstown and Its Environs
(Memorial Park Associaion of East Cocalico, 1970, 88 pages)
This is a resident directory for the town of Reamstown, Lancaster County, PA for the year 1970-71. The publication begins with general information about the town and its organizations. The directory information lists the main resident and mate, street address and phone number for each residence. There are also ads for local businesses throughout.

Spirit, Toil, Rest - Historical Sketches of Cocalico
(Cocalico Chapter of the Lancaster Bicentennial Committee, 1976, 84 pages)
This is a historical souvenir of the Cocalico region - East and West Cocalico Townships and Adamstown, Reamstown, Reinholds, Denver, Schoeneck, and Stevens. Each area is sketched in turn. It also covers early settlers of the area including: Addams, Bricker, Becker, Cones, Eberly, Eberhard, Hyple, Shirk, Stauffer, Stetler and Weist. Historical photographs and illustrations are included.