The Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster, 1977 (3)
Articles from the West Schuylkill Herald, a weekly newspaper published in Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, beginning March 17, 1977 and concluding March 31, 1977. The articles are related to […]
The Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster, 1977 (2)
The front page of the West Schuylkill Herald for March 10, 1977, a weekly newspaper published in Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The articles in that paper are related to […]
The Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster, 1977 (1)
The front page of the West Schuylkill Herald for March 3, 1977, a weekly newspaper published in Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The articles in that paper are related to […]
East Brookside Mine Explosion Kills 20 in 1913
An undated photo post card view of the East Brookside coal mine shaft in Porter Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. In March 1977, at the time miners were trapped and killed […]
Schuylkill County Mine Disasters, 1960-1977
At the time of the Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster of March 1977, the Pottsville Republican published an article by Nora Coyne, staff writer, which chronicled the mine disasters that occurred […]
John F. Kissinger (1907-1978) – Miners’ Certificate
A 1929 Anthracite Miners’ Certificate for John F. Kissinger of Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ________________________________ Anthracite Miners’ Certificate No. 773 —– Act of May 9, 1889 Certificate of TO WHOM […]
Donaldson – Oxenrider Beauty Shop, 1972
A 1972 advertising photograph for the Oxenrider Beauty Shop, 301 East Center Street, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. CARRIE I. OXENRIDER A Beauty Service That Reflects Your Personality _________________________________ From the […]
Gratz News – April 20, 1927
The following news briefs were published in the “Gratz News” section of a local newspaper, for the week of 20 April 1927: There are ten race horses on the fair […]