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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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.

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.

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.

Doctor's receipt.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

A receipt for a leg amputation by Dr. J.W. Gibbs.

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.

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.

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.

Letter from Andrew & Betsy Peck to other Peck family members.

Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

The letter refers to a recent family visit and thoughts on the Civil War.

Letter from Andrew Peck to his brother Rev. George Peck, June 26, 1865.

Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Andrew Peck writes about slavery and a book recently written by George Peck.

Letter from B. G Clark to Joseph H. Scranton, March 5, 1863.

Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

A letter asking that Joseph H. Scranton help a Mr. French secure an appointment of deputy Provost Marshall of the Jersey City district.

Letter from B. G Clarke to Joseph H. Scranton, April 1, 1862

Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

B. G Clarke writes about his potential Navy Contract.

Letter from B. G Clarke to Joseph H. Scranton, April 2, 1862

Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

B. G Clarke discusses his interview with the government to receive a potential Navy contract.

Letter from B. G Clarke to Joseph H. Scranton, April 4, 1862

Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

B. G Clarke's letter containing more information about a potential Navy contract.

Letter from Capt. Richard Stillwell to Joseph H. Scranton.

Scranton (Pa.)--History, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Capt. Richard Stillwell relates to Joseph H. Scranton his life in the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers at a camp outside of Washington D.C. He also discusses taking care of the family left alone in Scranton Pa.