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Boalsburg: An American Village
Editors: Ruth H. Corter & Margaret T. Riley
Historical sketches including house marks identifying historic sites in Boalsburg, Harris Township. Boalsburg Village Conservancy. (1986). Boalsburg Pennsylvania
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Boalsburg Heritage Museum: The First Twenty Years: 1982-2002
Editor: Earl M. Kesler
Records the beginning, the renovation and reconstruction of the museum, funding, acquisitions, and outlines several general meetings of the Board of Directors. (2002). Boalsburg, Pennnsylvania
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Boalsburg Heritage Cookbook: Breads and Soups
Local recipes for 139 varieties of breads and soups. Compiled by ladies of the community of Boalsburg. (1984). Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
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Memories of a Smalltown Boy: In the Birthplace of Memorial Day, Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
Author: Joseph T. Shutt; Editor: Barbara Shutt Beckwith
Chronicles life in the small village of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania during the 1900s. (2000), Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
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The Old Pine Tree: A Landmark: A Legend
Editor: Ruth H. Corter
A compilation taken from the writings of many persons who knew and loved the Old Pine Tree – its facts and its lore. (1975). Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
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The Land Where We Belong: A Brief History of Boalsburg
Author: Robin Moore
A brief history of the small village of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania by well known author, Robin Moore. This is a must read for those interested in the development of Boalsburg from ancient times to early settlement, the birth of Memorial Day and through the twentieth century. (1996). Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
Donation $9.00 |
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Sarah’s Story: A History of the Boalsburg Heritage Museum
Author: Janice Sweet McElhoe
Life and times of Sarah Catherine Myers Sweet the final resident at 304 East Main Street, Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, before her home became the Boalsburg Heritage Museum in 1983. (1998, 2008). Crandall Publishing, State College, Pennsylvania
Donation $8.00 |
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Shadows of War: Prelude to the First Memorial Day Author: Janice Sweet McElhoe
This historical novel, based on “Sister’s Story”, The Story of Our Regiment, Muffly, (Ed.) 1904, describes the events in the small northern village of Boalsburg during the Civil War and how they culminated when two young girls observed the first Memorial Day. (2008). Crandall Publishing, State College, Pennsylvania
Donation $7.00 |
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The Smithy
Editor, Ruth H. Corter
Compilation of information about blacksmithing and the story of Boalsburg’s last blacksmith, Albert E. Gingrich. Also includes information about the farrier and the wheelwright. (1981). Boalsburg Village Conservancy, Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
Donation $4.00 |
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Stories About Boalsburg
Editor, Ruth Corter
Retelling of stories earlier recorded by Myrtle Magarel, History of Boalsburg, 1939. Tales include several about early craftsmen.
Donation $4.00 |
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The Wonderful Christmas Party
Editor, Ruth Corter
Whimsical Christmas story, illustrated by 10 year old Meredith White. Colonel Boal hosts an annual Christmas party for the children of Boalsburg. Santa appears at the Boal Mansion with their favorite toys.
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