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

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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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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).
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)
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)
Territory of Scranton immediately prior to the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co. Purchase.
Territory of Scranton immediately prior to the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co. Purchase.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Coal
Located at the Scranton Public Library Reference Department. This item can be found in the Local History Vertical File Scranton History. 22 images.