Scranton Public Library - Out of the Wilderness: The Industrialization and Development of the the Scranton Area 1850-1865

About This Collection

Funded by a grant from the Willary Foundation, this collection contains letters, books, paintings, photographs, and other artifacts from the era when the Lackawanna Valley emerged from its agrarian beginnings to become an industrial center that powered the torn nation's war effort. Contributing agencies include the Scranton Public Library, the Lackawanna Historical Society, the Steamtown National Historic Site, and the Anthracite Heritage Museum. This collection relates to Scranton's early history and its importance in politics and history of the United States.
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Appointments of Douglas Jay as Assistant Postmaster of Scranton, signed by Abraham Lincoln and William Seward, April 22, 1861.
Appointments of Douglas Jay as Assistant Postmaster of Scranton, signed by Abraham Lincoln and William Seward, April 22, 1861.
Jay, Douglas, Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
Appointments of Douglas Jay as Assistant Postmaster of Scranton, signed by Abraham Lincoln and William Seward, July 16, 1861.
Appointments of Douglas Jay as Assistant Postmaster of Scranton, signed by Abraham Lincoln and William Seward, July 16, 1861.
Jay, Douglas, Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
Burial receipt.
Burial receipt.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
A receipt of $8.50 for payment of a coffin and attendance from Charles Carpenter for the funeral of Z.W. Knight.
Carved maple cane with 164 names of Civil War prisoners.
Carved maple cane with 164 names of Civil War prisoners.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
This cane displays the names of Civil War prisoners of war.
Civil War service history of Lewis Martin Bunnell
Civil War service history of Lewis Martin Bunnell
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
A military service history of this soldier.
Connell & Battin receipt.
Connell & Battin receipt.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
A receipt for James Slocum from Connell & Battin for the purchase of a lamp post.
Contributions to the history of the Lackawanna Valley.
Contributions to the history of the Lackawanna Valley.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Coal
347 images including front and back cover. Copy available at the Scranton Public Library in the Local History Collection (LOCAL HISTORY 974.836).
The Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Coal Company Department payroll sheets for September, 1864.
The Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Coal Company Department payroll sheets for September, 1864.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
Original includes 60 unbound pages.
Doctor's receipt.
Doctor's receipt.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
A receipt for a leg amputation by Dr. J.W. Gibbs.
Early History of Scranton and The First Presbyterian Church.
Early History of Scranton and The First Presbyterian Church.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
This book is located at the Scranton Public Library and contains some illustrations and background of the history of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 62 pages. (LOCAL HISTORY 974.837 PLATT)
Founders of Scranton.
Founders of Scranton.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
Located at the Scranton Public Library Reference Department. This item can be found in the Local History Vertical File. Scranton History. 21 pages.
Genealogical record for Robert and Mary Campbell.
Genealogical record for Robert and Mary Campbell.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
A record of Robert and Mary Campbell, which includes information about their children. Robert served on the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War.
History and geography of Scranton and its vicinity.
History and geography of Scranton and its vicinity.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
This book is located at the Scranton Public Library and contains background information about the early history of Scranton. 88 images including front and back cover. (LOCAL HISTORY 974.837 WILLIAMS)
History of Scranton Postoffice.
History of Scranton Postoffice.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
This book is located at the Scranton Public Library, and gives the history of early Scranton Pennsylvania Postmasters. 176 images including front and back covers.(LOCAL HISTORY 383 RIPPLE)
Industrial advantages of Scranton, PA.
Industrial advantages of Scranton, PA.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Coal
Located at the Scranton Public Library, this book contains information about different merchants and industries in the City of Scranton. 94 images including front and back cover. (LOCAL HISTORY 338.0977)
James Slocum receipt, May 25, 1869
James Slocum receipt, May 25, 1869
Scranton (Pa.)--History, Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History
A receipt from E. M Willard to James Slocum dated May 25, 1869 for the sum of $19.75.
Lackawanna Coal Company stock certificate.
Lackawanna Coal Company stock certificate.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
Cerificate No. 6. 50 shares issued to George W. Scranton.
Last will and testament of Stephen Parker.
Last will and testament of Stephen Parker.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History
The last will and testament of Stephen Parker who lived Abington Township.
Lease agreement between James Jifkins and sons and William H. Pier postmaster of Scranton.
Lease agreement between James Jifkins and sons and William H. Pier postmaster of Scranton.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
The lease agreement between James Jifkins and Postmaster William H. Pier is for a room on the first floor of the Jifkens Building on the corner Penn Avenue and Commercial Alley.
Letter from an Ordnance Officer to Joseph H. Scranton, May 19, 1862.
Letter from an Ordnance Officer to Joseph H. Scranton, May 19, 1862.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
An ordnance officer wanted a recommendation letter from David Davis, Joseph H. Scranton's brother-in-law.