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Doll
This doll was given to the owner when she was nine or ten years old. Shirley Temple dolls were very popular at the time, but very expensive, so Virginia Treas and her two sisters received this doll for Christmas instead. The clothing is not original and the hairstyle has been modified.Tags Virgina-Treas -
Edison Phonograph and Cylinders
This Edison Phonograph has been passed down through Kirk Yearick's family; he inherited the piece from his parents. To the knowledge of the owner, all parts are original. With the phonograph is a collection of approximately thirty-five wax cylinders with recordings of music. Many of the cylinders are dated around 1913, but the phonograph's age is unknown.Tags Kirk-Yearick -
Enfield Rifle and Sword Bayonet
This 1861 Enfield rifle and bayonet was used by William J. George during the American Civil War. The collection consists of four pieces: ramrod, rifle, scabbard, and sword bayonet. All of the pieces are engraved with the same serial number, 907. The blade of the bayonet is blunt, but not sharp. It would have been used to strike the shoulder and stab; the blade would not have cut. Grooves in the rifle would have caused the bullet to spin as it flew from the barrel. The rifle is about eight inches shorter than most guns of the time, indicating that it would have been used by the navy when boarding opposing ships.
William J. George enlisted in Union Army on January, 27 1864 (Albany, NY). He served in Company M, New York, 50th Engineer Regiment. The current owner inherited the piece from Harry W. Geisking ; it was previously passed down through the family of Geisking's wife. -
Glass Bowl
John F. Epler, veteran of the Civil War, gifted this glass bowl to his wife during the mid-1880's. The Epler family used the bowl to serve applesauce. Five generations later, applesauce is still served in the bowl for special occasions.Tags David-Ruths -
Hope Kopf History Harvest Interview
Interview with Hope Kopf conducted during the Northumberland County History Harvest, September 22, 2017
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Hope Webster Kopf History Harvest Interview
Interview with Hope Kopf conducted during the Northumberland County Historical Society History Harvest, September 21, 2017 -
Hubler School Fairmount
Virginia Treas' father was born in Perry County and was affiliated with the Hubler School Fairmount in Perry County. The exact location of the school is unknown.
Hiram Walter (teacher), William R. Trawitz (age 6; middle row, far right), and Bertha Noll are in the photograph, according to notes on the back.Tags Virgina-Treas -
Isaac Breon History Harvest Interview
Interview with Isaac Breon conducted during the Northumberland County Historical Society History Harvest, September 21, 2017 -
Isaac Breon History Harvest Interview
Interview with Isaac Breon conducted during the Northumberland County History Harvest, September 22, 2017
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John Fogarty History Harvest Interview
Interview with John Fogarty conducted during theNorthumberland County Historical Society History Harvest, September 21, 2017