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WKOK Thermometer
This working thermometer advertises local radio station WKOK, "The Friendly Voice of Pennsylvania."Tags Toni-Rice -
Schnitzelbank Song Poster
The "Schnitzelbank (Carving Bench) Song" was used by German-Americans to preserve and teach German language. This song was most popular for teaching children and for sing-a-longs at taverns. The poster consists of twenty-four images with rhyming lyrics, sang in sets of two in a call-and-response format. Some images are consistent across posters, while others vary. Included on this poster is an antisemitic caricature of a Jewish man.
The social component and length of this drinking song could be compared to "Ninety-Nine Bottles of Beer." At the top of the poster, Yuengling brewery advertises their name. The beer distributor being featured at the top of the poster varied geographically.Tags Cindy-Inkrote -
Boatmen's Reunion Buttons
In 1915, the first reunion for boatmen and other canal workers was held in Rolling Green Park. Every year a new button was produced, bearing a photo of mules or boatmen's captains. The buttons were sold for twenty-five cents to help fund the reunion. The reunions transformed throughout the years with a location change to the recreational field in Port Trevorton and a conversation to a reunion of the sons of the boatmen. The last reunion was held in 1956. This is the largest known collection of canal buttons in existence. Other reunion memorabilia can be found in the National Canal Museum in Easton. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Virginia Treas History Harvest Interview
Interview with Virginia Treas conducted during the Northumberland County History Harvest, September 22, 2017 -
Virginia Treas History Harvest Interview
Interview with Virginia Treas conducted during the Northumberland County Historical Society on Thursday, September 21, 2017. -
Toni Rice History Harvest Interview
Interview with Toni Rice conducted during the Northumberland County History Harvest, September 22, 2017 -
Toni Rice History Harvest Interview
Interview with Toni Rice conducted during the Northumberland County Historical Society History Harvest, September 21, 2017