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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Letter from W.E Dodge, August 11, 1862.
Letter from W.E Dodge, August 11, 1862.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Unknown addressee, the letter discusses railroad business.
Letter from W.E Dodge to Joseph H. Scranton, February 21, 1863.
Letter from W.E Dodge to Joseph H. Scranton, February 21, 1863.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
W.E Dodge is requesting a nomination from Joseph H. Scranton for his son Charles for a new military position.
Letter from W.E Dodge to Joseph H. Scranton, September 15, 1862.
Letter from W.E Dodge to Joseph H. Scranton, September 15, 1862.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
W.E Dodge wants to know about a shipment of goods.
A letter to John Brisbin from James Archbald detailing the damage that had been done the Bloomsburg Railroad.
A letter to John Brisbin from James Archbald detailing the damage that had been done the Bloomsburg Railroad.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Railroads--History
A letter written from J. Sewall to Reverend George Peck, August 20, 1861.
A letter written from J. Sewall to Reverend George Peck, August 20, 1861.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
The letter contains information about contacting a preacher in Fredericksburg.
Map of part of the Wyoming and Lackawanna coal field, county of Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
Map of part of the Wyoming and Lackawanna coal field, county of Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
From Blakely (left) to Dorrance (right). Original is stained. There is also some discoloration along the left and right edges. Undated, but it pre-dates the 1878 formation of Lackawanna County.
Map of the Pennsylvania coal cos. lands and Gravity Railroad from Pittston to Hawley.
Map of the Pennsylvania coal cos. lands and Gravity Railroad from Pittston to Hawley.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
Engineer's drawing. Includes "location of proposed Locomotive Railroad." "Under the supervision of J.B. Smith."
Obituary notices of the death of Col. Frederick Hitchcock.
Obituary notices of the death of Col. Frederick Hitchcock.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Obituaries published in local newspapers on the death of well-known Scranton native Col. Frederick Hitchcock. These were published in the Scranton Republican newspaper and the Chamber of Commerce Journal.
Order of exercises at the Union Meeting in the First Presbyterian Church, Scranton Pa.
Order of exercises at the Union Meeting in the First Presbyterian Church, Scranton Pa.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History
Church program for Thanksgiving day, 1863.
Patrick DeLacy Memoirs.
Patrick DeLacy Memoirs.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
This memoir follows the life of Patrick DeLacy who served in the 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War.
Pennsylvania coal regions
Pennsylvania coal regions
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Coal
This book is located at the Scranton Public Library and contains large fold outs of coal regions. 90 images including front and back cover. (LOCAL HISTORY 622 BOWE)
Photograph of Samuel N. Callender.
Photograph of Samuel N. Callender.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Samuel N. Callender wearing his Ezra Griffin GAR post 139 uniform.
Plan of Scranton showing the locations and dimensions of the Gas and Water Companys (sic) properties, pipes, drips, gates, city hydrants, and public lamps.
Plan of Scranton showing the locations and dimensions of the Gas and Water Companys (sic) properties, pipes, drips, gates, city hydrants, and public lamps.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
Property of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company in the City of Scranton.
Property of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company in the City of Scranton.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
Due to condition, the item was not removed from transparent sleeve prior to scanning.
Public meeting of the proprietors and operatives of the Lackawanna Iron Works.
Public meeting of the proprietors and operatives of the Lackawanna Iron Works.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
Lackawanna Iron Works public meeting about working on the Sabbath.
Receipt for James Slocum.
Receipt for James Slocum.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History
A receipt made out to James Slocum for $2.50 form Freeman & Howell, December 7, 1869.
Receipt for James Slocum, July 19, 1869.
Receipt for James Slocum, July 19, 1869.
Scranton (Pa.)--History, Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History
A receipt to James Slocum for $8.62 for the year 1868 from the tax commission.
Recommendation letter about Samuel Hines.
Recommendation letter about Samuel Hines.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
J. Richards of the Union Academy wrote a recommendation letter for Samuel Hines for a United States government clerk position.
Reminiscences of The Early History of Dark Hollow, Slocum Hollow, Harrison Lackawanna Iron Works, Scrantonia and Scranton, Pa.
Reminiscences of The Early History of Dark Hollow, Slocum Hollow, Harrison Lackawanna Iron Works, Scrantonia and Scranton, Pa.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
This book is located at the Scranton Public Library and discusses the early settlers of Dark Hollow. 90 images including front and back cover. (LOCAL HISTORY 974.837 PLAT)
Scranton, being an Illustrated and Descriptive Booklet of the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
Scranton, being an Illustrated and Descriptive Booklet of the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History
This book is located at the Scranton Public Library and contains many plates and advertisements of the City of Scranton, Pa. 134 images including front and back covers. (LOCAL HISTORY 917.4837 SCRANTO)