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Charles Kershner describes Pottsville in the 1850s and details his service in the US Army after the Civil War

Posted on March 2, 2021February 27, 2021 by Jake Wynn

In part two of this interview from 1927, Charles Kershner reveals his experiences on the western frontier with the 5th United States Cavalry.

Posted in Pottsville, Schuylkill CountyTagged 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1927, Alcohol, Charles Kershner, Coal Region, Fourth of July, Indian Wars, Interview, July, March, Pennsylvania, Pottsville, Pottsville Republican, Primary Source, Recollection, Schuylkill County, St. Patrick's Day, United States Army, US Army1 Comment

A rare photograph of Shamokin’s East End in the 19th century

Posted on October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 by Jake Wynn

We recently acquired a new image of this Coal Region community in Northumberland County.

Posted in Northumberland County, ShamokinTagged 1870s, 19th Century, Coal Region, Collection, Image, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Photograph, Photography, ShamokinLeave a comment

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