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.

This material was scanned from original publications and will be provided as PDFs. You will receive an email with the download link after purchasing online. These files can be read using many PDF reader programs (Windows / Mac / Linux), however Adobe Reader or Acrobat are recommended. Unless notes, each of these files are text-searchable.

Bradstreets Reports of the State of Pennsylvania - Tamaqua, PA
(Bradstreet Press, 1876, 5 pages)
Bradstreet's Commercial Reports was published as a reference work for banks and financial institutions providing credit and financial information on area businesses and business people. This section covers the town of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, and includes an estimated 150 separate listings. The information is arranged alphabetically and includes the name of the establishment or business owner, the type of business, the estimated wealth of the business and its general credit rating.

Mercantile Agency Reference Book, July 1889 - Tamaqua, PA
(R. G. Dun & Co., 1889, 9 pages)
The Mercantile Agency Reference Book was published as a reference work for banks and financial institutions providing credit and financial information on area businesses and business people. This section covers the town of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, and includes an estimated 200 separate listings. The information is arranged alphabetically and includes the name of the establishment or business owner, the type of business, the estimated wealth of the business and its general credit rating.

Friedens Church at the Little Schuylkill (H. A. Weller, 1898, 105 pages)
This publication presents a history of this church including the settlement of the area.

West Penn Township - Past and Present (Anonymous, 1976, 52 pages)
This is a brief history of West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, PA written for the bicentennial of the nation in 1976. It contains a brief history of the area with notes on various aspects, also some information on the bicentennial celebration. There are also many ads for local businesses.