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A collection of very early photographs of the library from 1893. There are also documents of the history of one of our buildings, the Silkman House.
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A.B. Silkman to W. Silkman contract for lands in Providence Borough.
A.B. Silkman to W. Silkman contract for lands in Providence Borough.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
This legal document establishes a land swap wherein William Silkman acquired the property and building now known as Silkman House from his cousin A.B.Silkman.
Article about Silkman House from Lackawanna Motorist, December 1938-January 1939.
Article about Silkman House from Lackawanna Motorist, December 1938-January 1939.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
Seven page article that addresses the recent transfer of the Silkman House from the Silkman Family to the Scranton Public Library. Includeds photos.
Early library staff.
Early library staff.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
Photograph of early library staff members. This is believed to be the "first library staff" based on the caption of another photo taken on the same day. Left to right: Lulu James, Josephine Hawley, Anna Edwards, Emma A. Th (undereadable), Myra Millit, Jessie Keefer, Bess Handenberg, Cora Decker.
L.C. Silkman luggage tag.
L.C. Silkman luggage tag.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
This tag was found in the outbuilding of a property that borders the Silkman House property. Though unverified, "Miss L.C. Silkman" is likely Luella Silkman (1856-1940), daughter of Aaron Burr Silkman and Elizabeth Seager. By the time Luella was born, Aaron had already moved from Providence to Scranton. They moved to Vineland, NJ in 1870, back to Providence in 1873, back to Scranton, and then finally back to Vineland, NJ. The item is undated.
Library Minute III: Chilton's Auto Repair
Library Minute III: Chilton's Auto Repair
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
This is a commerical produced by the library advertising Chilton's Auto Repair on-line service. The commerical was cablecast on Scranton Today! Community Access Television in 2005.
Settlement of suits on ejectment between William Silkman et. al. and Edrick Friar.
Settlement of suits on ejectment between William Silkman et. al. and Edrick Friar.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
This documents settles a property line dispute between William Silkman and Edrick Friar and establishes new boundaries. The document contains three hand-written pages of text including signatures on the third page. The fourth page is blank, but contains summary information on the back. It is a tri-fold document.
Silkman House northeast side.
Silkman House northeast side.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
Image taken from photograph of original photograph. Apparenty, this was taken at the same time as Silkman House undated.
Silkman House undated.
Silkman House undated.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
Image taken from photograph of original photograph.
William Silkman safe receipt.
William Silkman safe receipt.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Scranton Public Library--History, Silkman House--History
Receipt of "Burglar Box" bought by William Silkman from W. Terwilliger, New York. Date is not completely legible by appears to be February 12, 1866. Cost: $180. Reverse contains indication of William Silkman's filing system.