Old Economy Village - Archives

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The Harmonists, a Christian Communal society, founded Old Economy Village in 1824. They were known for their piety, as well as for their economic successes in textile manufacturing, including silk production, and later in the oil and railroad industries. Old Economy Village in Ambridge, PA is the home of a great deal of information about the Harmony Society and life in general in the nineteenth century. Major topics covered by the archives and library include music, architecture, religion, business, photographs, and more.
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John Duss Newspaper Scrapbook, 1892-1914
John Duss Newspaper Scrapbook, 1892-1914
Ambridge, Marriage, Newspaper, Death notices, Escheat, Court Case, Development, Money, Lawsuit
Newspaper Scrapbook from John Duss. Contains newspaper clippings discussing: Expulsion of Henry Feicht from the Society, Death of Jacob Henrici, Audit of Harmony Society, attempt of former members and heirs to dissolve the Society, Beaver County Centennial program, Death notices of prominent individuals and society members, purchase of land from Economy for American Bridge, Duss Band clippings, sale of Economy lands by J.S. Duss, attempt by state to take over Harmony Society property by escheat, Charles A Dickson Information, and content of letters concerning Hans Duss marriage correspondence.
William Anshutz Newspaper Scrapbook, 1905-1934
William Anshutz Newspaper Scrapbook, 1905-1934
Politics, Ambridge, Socialism, Corruption, Advice, Treasure
Newspaper Scrapbook, with main focus on William Anshutz and his political career and thoughts. Contents include: William Anshutz's written articles, articles related to William Anshutz's political career in Ambridge PA, and articles related to a buried treasure "prank" schemed by William Anshutz and John Bruff.