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		+	''This entry was originally written by [[Roger D. Joslyn]], [[CG]], [[FUGA]], [[FGBS]], [[FASG]] for [[Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources]].''
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-	This entry was originally written by [[Roger D. Joslyn]], [[CG]], [[FUGA]], [[FGBS]], [[FASG]] in [[Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources]].	+	''This entry was originally written by [[Roger D. Joslyn]], [[CG]], [[FUGA]], [[FGBS]], [[FASG]] in [[Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources]].''
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-	Pennsylvania State Archives~~<br>~~350 North St.<br>Harrisburg, PA 17120-0090<br>[http://www.phmc.state.pa.us www.phmc.state.pa.us]	+
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		+	==[[Pennsylvania State Archives]]==
		+	350 North St.<br>Harrisburg, PA 17120-0090<br>[http://www.phmc.state.pa.us www.phmc.state.pa.us]

	The Pennsylvania State Archives holds various source materials, including vital records, censuses, maps, tax lists, military records, and state land records. See Robert M. Dructor, ''Guide to Genealogical Sources at the Pennsylvania State Archives'', 2d ed. (Harrisburg, Pa.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1998). This should be supplemented with these titles also published by the Historical and Museum Commission:		The Pennsylvania State Archives holds various source materials, including vital records, censuses, maps, tax lists, military records, and state land records. See Robert M. Dructor, ''Guide to Genealogical Sources at the Pennsylvania State Archives'', 2d ed. (Harrisburg, Pa.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1998). This should be supplemented with these titles also published by the Historical and Museum Commission:
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-	State Library of Pennsylvania~~<br>~~Bureau of State Library<br>333 Market St.<br>Harrisburg, PA 17126-1745<br>[http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us www.statelibrary.state.pa.us]	+	==[[State Library of Pennsylvania]]==
		+	Bureau of State Library<br>333 Market St.<br>Harrisburg, PA 17126-1745<br>[http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us www.statelibrary.state.pa.us]

	Genealogies, local histories, maps, censuses, newspapers, periodicals, and city directories are at the state library. Of particular use is the Genealogical Surname Index, about which see Janice B. Newman in “Genealogical Research at the State Library of Pennsylvania,” ''Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine'' 35 (1988): 199-212. Also to be consulted is ''A Guide to the Genealogy/Local History Section of the State Library of Pennsylvania'' (Harrisburg, Pa.: State Library of Pennsylvania, 1989).		Genealogies, local histories, maps, censuses, newspapers, periodicals, and city directories are at the state library. Of particular use is the Genealogical Surname Index, about which see Janice B. Newman in “Genealogical Research at the State Library of Pennsylvania,” ''Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine'' 35 (1988): 199-212. Also to be consulted is ''A Guide to the Genealogy/Local History Section of the State Library of Pennsylvania'' (Harrisburg, Pa.: State Library of Pennsylvania, 1989).


-	The Historical Society of Pennsylvania~~<br>~~1300 Locust St.<br>Philadelphia, PA 19107-5699<br>[http://www.hsp.org www.hsp.org]	+	==[[The Historical Society of Pennsylvania]]==
		+	1300 Locust St.<br>Philadelphia, PA 19107-5699<br>[http://www.hsp.org www.hsp.org]

	Founded in 1824, the historical society has published the ''Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography'' since 1877. See ''Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania'', 3d ed. (Philadelphia: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1991), and the society’s online catalog. The society charges a research fee for mail inquiries.		Founded in 1824, the historical society has published the ''Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography'' since 1877. See ''Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania'', 3d ed. (Philadelphia: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1991), and the society’s online catalog. The society charges a research fee for mail inquiries.
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-	The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania ~~<br>~~215 S. Broad St., 7th Floor <br>Philadelphia, PA 19107-5325<br>[http://www.libertynet.org/gspa www.libertynet.org/gspa]	+	==[[The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania]]==
		+	215 S. Broad St., 7th Floor <br>Philadelphia, PA 19107-5325<br>[http://www.libertynet.org/gspa www.libertynet.org/gspa]

	In 1892 a group of Historical Society of Pennsylvania members formed the adjunct Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, which became a separate body. Beginning in 1895, the society produced ''Publications of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania'', renamed ''Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine'' in 1948. Helen Hutchinson Woodroffe compiled “A Genealogist’s Guide to Pennsylvania Records.” Beginning in volume 31 (1979), it is a listing of the county material in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s extensive collection of materials and includes call numbers. This guide is also available with the same title as a separate publication of the society, edited by Marion F. Egge (Philadelphia, 1995). See also J. Carlyle Parker, comp., ''A User’s Guide to the Manuscript Collection of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania...Microfilmed by the Genealogical Department of Salt Lake City'' (Turlock, Calif.: Marietta Publishing Co., 1986).		In 1892 a group of Historical Society of Pennsylvania members formed the adjunct Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, which became a separate body. Beginning in 1895, the society produced ''Publications of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania'', renamed ''Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine'' in 1948. Helen Hutchinson Woodroffe compiled “A Genealogist’s Guide to Pennsylvania Records.” Beginning in volume 31 (1979), it is a listing of the county material in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s extensive collection of materials and includes call numbers. This guide is also available with the same title as a separate publication of the society, edited by Marion F. Egge (Philadelphia, 1995). See also J. Carlyle Parker, comp., ''A User’s Guide to the Manuscript Collection of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania...Microfilmed by the Genealogical Department of Salt Lake City'' (Turlock, Calif.: Marietta Publishing Co., 1986).


-	Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania~~<br>~~1212 Smallman St.<br>Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200<br>[http://www.pghhistory.org www.pghhistory.org]	+	==[[Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania]]==
		+	1212 Smallman St.<br>Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200<br>[http://www.pghhistory.org www.pghhistory.org]

	Covering the western half of the commonwealth, the historical society has an extensive library and has published ''The Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine'' (now ''Pittsburgh History'') since 1918, with cumulative indexes for volumes 1-43 and 44-54.		Covering the western half of the commonwealth, the historical society has an extensive library and has published ''The Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine'' (now ''Pittsburgh History'') since 1918, with cumulative indexes for volumes 1-43 and 44-54.


-	Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society~~<br>~~4400 Forbes Ave.<br>Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080<br>[http://www.wpgs.org www.wpgs.org]	+	==[[Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society]]==
		+	4400 Forbes Ave.<br>Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080<br>[http://www.wpgs.org www.wpgs.org]

	Formerly housed with the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, the Genealogical Society, covering twenty-six counties, publishes ''Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly'', with volumes 1-25 available on CD-ROM, which also includes Allegheny County naturalizations (1788–1905) and ''Lists and Indexes to the Legal, Court and Municipal Records of Allegheny County''. For a list of the society’s holdings, see volumes 4 and 6 of the genealogical society’s ''Quarterly''.		Formerly housed with the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, the Genealogical Society, covering twenty-six counties, publishes ''Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly'', with volumes 1-25 available on CD-ROM, which also includes Allegheny County naturalizations (1788–1905) and ''Lists and Indexes to the Legal, Court and Municipal Records of Allegheny County''. For a list of the society’s holdings, see volumes 4 and 6 of the genealogical society’s ''Quarterly''.


-	The South Central Pennsylvania ~~<br>~~Genealogical Society, Inc.~~<br>~~P.O. Box 1824<br>York, PA 17405-1824<br>[http://www.scpgs.org www.scpgs.org]	+	==[[The South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society]], Inc.==
		+	P.O. Box 1824<br>York, PA 17405-1824<br>[http://www.scpgs.org www.scpgs.org]

	This society has distinguished itself through the publication of many source records, including Bible records, tax lists, private vital records, cemetery inscriptions, and naturalizations.		This society has distinguished itself through the publication of many source records, including Bible records, tax lists, private vital records, cemetery inscriptions, and naturalizations.

	Many Pennsylvania counties have fine historical and genealogical societies, which should be checked for their book and manuscript collections. These include Adams, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Chester, Crawford, Cumberland, Lancaster, and York counties. See also ''Directory Pennsylvania 1990'' by the Library Development of the State Library of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: 1990).		Many Pennsylvania counties have fine historical and genealogical societies, which should be checked for their book and manuscript collections. These include Adams, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Chester, Crawford, Cumberland, Lancaster, and York counties. See also ''Directory Pennsylvania 1990'' by the Library Development of the State Library of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: 1990).

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	Founded in 1824, the historical society has published the ''Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography'' since 1877. See ''Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania'', 3d ed. (Philadelphia: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1991), and the society’s online catalog. The society charges a research fee for mail inquiries.		Founded in 1824, the historical society has published the ''Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography'' since 1877. See ''Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania'', 3d ed. (Philadelphia: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1991), and the society’s online catalog. The society charges a research fee for mail inquiries.
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	In 2002, the collections of the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies were merged with those of the HSP (see [http://www.balchinstitute.org www.balchinstitute.org]).		In 2002, the collections of the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies were merged with those of the HSP (see [http://www.balchinstitute.org www.balchinstitute.org]).

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This entry was originally written by [[Roger D. Joslyn]], [[CG]], [[FUGA]], [[FGBS]], [[FASG]] in [[Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources]].

Pennsylvania State Archives 350 North St. Harrisburg, PA 17120-0090 [http://www.phmc.state.pa.us www.phmc.state.pa.us]

The Pennsylvania State Archives holds various source materials, including vital records, censuses, maps, tax lists, military records, and state land records. See Robert M. Dructor, ''Guide to Genealogical Sources at the Pennsylvania State Archives'', 2d ed. (Harrisburg, Pa.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1998). This should be supplemented with these titles also published by the Historical and Museum Commission:

* Suran, Frank M., comp. and ed. ''Guide to the Record Groups in the Pennsylvania State Archives''. 1980.

* Whipkey, Harry E., comp. ''Guide to the Manuscript Groups in the Pennsylvania State Archives''. 1976.

Most updates, however, appear on the state archives’ website. The commission also publishes a number of books on Pennsylvania. These are detailed in their catalog.

State Library of Pennsylvania Bureau of State Library 333 Market St. Harrisburg, PA 17126-1745 [http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us www.statelibrary.state.pa.us]

Genealogies, local histories, maps, censuses, newspapers, periodicals, and city directories are at the state library. Of particular use is the Genealogical Surname Index, about which see Janice B. Newman in “Genealogical Research at the State Library of Pennsylvania,” ''Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine'' 35 (1988): 199-212. Also to be consulted is ''A Guide to the Genealogy/Local History Section of the State Library of Pennsylvania'' (Harrisburg, Pa.: State Library of Pennsylvania, 1989).

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107-5699 [http://www.hsp.org www.hsp.org]

Founded in 1824, the historical society has published the ''Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography'' since 1877. See ''Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania'', 3d ed. (Philadelphia: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1991), and the society’s online catalog. The society charges a research fee for mail inquiries.
In 2002, the collections of the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies were merged with those of the HSP (see [http://www.balchinstitute.org www.balchinstitute.org]).

The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania 215 S. Broad St., 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107-5325 [http://www.libertynet.org/gspa www.libertynet.org/gspa]

In 1892 a group of Historical Society of Pennsylvania members formed the adjunct Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, which became a separate body. Beginning in 1895, the society produced ''Publications of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania'', renamed ''Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine'' in 1948. Helen Hutchinson Woodroffe compiled “A Genealogist’s Guide to Pennsylvania Records.” Beginning in volume 31 (1979), it is a listing of the county material in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s extensive collection of materials and includes call numbers. This guide is also available with the same title as a separate publication of the society, edited by Marion F. Egge (Philadelphia, 1995). See also J. Carlyle Parker, comp., ''A User’s Guide to the Manuscript Collection of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania...Microfilmed by the Genealogical Department of Salt Lake City'' (Turlock, Calif.: Marietta Publishing Co., 1986).

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania 1212 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200 [http://www.pghhistory.org www.pghhistory.org]

Covering the western half of the commonwealth, the historical society has an extensive library and has published ''The Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine'' (now ''Pittsburgh History'') since 1918, with cumulative indexes for volumes 1-43 and 44-54.

Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society 4400 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080 [http://www.wpgs.org www.wpgs.org]

Formerly housed with the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, the Genealogical Society, covering twenty-six counties, publishes ''Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly'', with volumes 1-25 available on CD-ROM, which also includes Allegheny County naturalizations (1788–1905) and ''Lists and Indexes to the Legal, Court and Municipal Records of Allegheny County''. For a list of the society’s holdings, see volumes 4 and 6 of the genealogical society’s ''Quarterly''.

The South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc. P.O. Box 1824 York, PA 17405-1824 [http://www.scpgs.org www.scpgs.org]

This society has distinguished itself through the publication of many source records, including Bible records, tax lists, private vital records, cemetery inscriptions, and naturalizations.

Many Pennsylvania counties have fine historical and genealogical societies, which should be checked for their book and manuscript collections. These include Adams, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Chester, Crawford, Cumberland, Lancaster, and York counties. See also ''Directory Pennsylvania 1990'' by the Library Development of the State Library of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: 1990).