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Brick Mold
The Edward M. Knoebel family lived in River Hill, towards Danville. They used this brick mold and clay from the Susquehanna River to create bricks. The bricks were used to build the family home, as well as buildings on South 10th Street, behind the firehouse. A kiln for firing the clay was located near the river.Tags Ruth-Koble -
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 -
Bible
Connected to Jacob Eichholtz, owner of the "Northumberland County Democrat" newspaper from 1867 to 1898, this bible has been passed down through the family.Tags Virgina-Treas -
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 -
Mollie May Wolf Baptismal Certificate
On October 11, 1905, Mollie May Wolf was baptized in her family home. The baptism was sponsored by her parents with D.M. Stetler presiding as pastor.Tags Virgina-Treas -
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