Archives 1008.01.041
"foot notes on textiles"
Compiled by Barbara Kelly 2012 August notes taken from the George Douglass Store Ledger. Notes related to fabrics that were listed in the ledgers.
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Archives 1008.01.039
"Muster Roll"
A recreated Revolutionary War (Muster Rolls) List of Those Whom Served from the Townships of Union, Douglass, and Amity. The information was provided by the following citation. Citation (see note): Hollenbach, Raymond. Berks County Soldiers in the American Revolution. Berks County, PA: Berks County Genealogical Society, 1986. LCCN: 86157913 59
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Archives 1008.01.002
"Random
Six paragraphs of text appearing at the end of a column titled "Random Thoughts" written by George M. Meiser, IX and appearing on page 57 in the Spring 2003 (volume 68, number 2) issue of "Historical Review of Berks County," quarterly journal of the Historical Society of Berks County. Paragraphs document Theresa's involvement with historic preservation a
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Archives 1008.01.007
"Work that needs to be done at properties owned by the Historic Preservation trust of Berks County"
One page report outlining restoration work (and cost estimates) that needs to be completed on the following buildings: White Horse Tavern, Bridge Keeper's House, Mouns Jones House, Keim House, Keim Spring House, Keim Barn, and Hottenstein House.
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Photos 1008.01.004
1972 flood aftermath
Black & white photographic print showing aftermath of flooding from hurricane Agnes in 1972. Image depicts area along Old Philadelphia Pike near the Schurr Creamery. Note written in black pen on verso reads, "Flood Picture 1972" Note written in red pen on verso reads, "Schurr Creamery" See MVPH4 thru MVPH24--1003.01.009 thru 1003.01.029 for addition
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Photos 1008.01.005
1972 flood relief
Black & white photographic print showing group of unidentified Mennonite women who helped provide relief to Douglassville victims of flooding from hurricane Agnes in 1972. Image depicts area near St. Gabriel's episcopal Church. See additional image for note written on verso. See MVPH4 thru MVPH24--1003.01.009 thru 1003.01.029 for additional images rela
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50th Anniversary of Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County
A brief manuscript or essay on the history of the the Historic Preservation Trust of Berk Couny Pennsylvania.
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Archives 1008.01.020
Article re: 2010 Country Fair
Front-page article (with photo) published in the September 8, 2010 edition (Volume XLI, No. 41) of the 'Greater Reading Area [eastern edition] Merchandiser." Article discusses dates and activities for the 2010 version of the Country Fair. Note: this article notes a name change for the fair, formerly called the Mouns Jones Country Fair--now named the Old
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Archives 1008.01.008
Board meeting minutes, Apr. 24, 1985
One page report outlining the minutes of a board meeting held on April 24, 1985 by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. topics discussed at this meeting include, clearing of property across the street from the White Horse Tavern, break-ins at Mouns Jones and Bridge Keeper's Houses, Barry Stover and his drawings associated with the Historic Oley
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Archives 1008.01.012
Board meeting minutes, Jan. 10, 1985
Two page report outlining the minutes of a board meeting held on April 24, 1985 by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. Topics discussed at this meeting include: treasurer's report, Hottenstein diary, Barry Stover drawings, redware plate project, etc. See additional image for full text.
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Archives 1008.01.001
Colonial Dressed Stone Structures
Seven-page article (with photographs) appearing on pages 2-8 in the Fall 1975 (volume IV, Number 1) issue of "American Folklife," journal of the American Folklife Society. Article titled "Colonial Dressed Stone Structures" discusses dressed stone houses, V-pointing & flat pointing, brick arches & dressed stone, etc. Approximately half of the article uses
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Archives 1008.01.021
Douglass-Holloway freight receipts
Series of 10 digital images depicting freight receipts signed by E.P. Holloway. Receipts are for freight shipped from various locations to the Douglassville Railroad station for the Douglass-Holloway store located in the 1765 Douglass House and its ancillary structures. The Douglassville Post Office was located in the Douglass building complex by March of
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Archives 1008.01.032
Draft of a letter
A draft of a letter concerning the approval of the sale of Daniel Blackston's horse. The letter reads: Berks County S.S. to John Bunn and Henry Krouse Douglass Township Greetings [Seal] Whereas among other articles attached as the prop erty of Daniel Blackston Huckster of the Township aforesaid and now remaining in your custody untile fur
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Archives 1008.01.011
Fudraising event logistics flyer
Three page flyer/announcement sent to Trust members. Flyer discusses the logistics of the Share Our Heritage Day, held on May 19, 1996 as a fundraising event for the Douglass House Restoration Fund. Also asks for volunteers to help implement the event. See additional images for full text.
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Archives 1008.01.018
Historic Preservation Trust 1967 annual report
Five-page annual report produced on September 5, 1968 for fiscal year 1967. Report outlines the Revenues, expenses, assets, equities, etc. for the Historic Preservation trust of berkls County for fiscal year 1967. See additional images for full text.
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Archives 1008.01.019
Historic Preservation Trust 1968 annual report
Six-page annual report produced on May 20, 1969 for fiscal year 1968. Report outlines the revenues, expenses, assets, equities, etc. for the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County for fiscal year 1968. See additional images for full text.
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Archives 1008.01.015
Historic Preservation Trust brochure
Four panel promotional brochure printed by the Trust for solicitation of members, donors, etc. Brochure discusses Trust history, properties, and activities as well as a space to write contact information when forwarding membership dues. See MJHPH86--1000.01.092 for a enlarged view of the Mouns Jones House as pictured in this brochure. See additional
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Archives 1008.01.016
Historic Preservation Trust newsletter
Four page newsletter of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County printed in 1990. Piece contains a letter from Mary Pendleton (then Trust president ) updating readers on the restoration progress made at various properties in addition to thanking volunteers, acknowledging donations, etc. For full text of newsletter see additional images.
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Archives 1008.01.48
Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County Sites and Structures Committee Report, January 2012
Sites & Structures Committee Report for the January 25, 2012 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County The following is a summary of preservation, restoration, and related work completed and in-progress, with recommended Board action: Keim House: Cellar Bulkhead Project: Framing, cheek sheathing, a
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Archives 1008.01.014
Historic Preservation Trust Records Survey
Three one-page lists designating the number and type of various documents possesed by the Trust and relating to buildings it owns.
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Archives 1008.01.017
Historic Preservation Trust walking tour
Four page brochure printed by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. Piece outlines a brief walking tour (with hand-drawn map) of 10 historic sites within a five block radius of the intersection of Penn Street and 5th Street in downtown Reading, PA. Sites appearing on the tour are: 1) Christ Church 2) Site of William Strong House 3) Women's
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Archives 1008.01.092
IRS tax exemption letter, 1966
copy of 1966 letter from the IRS exempting the Trust from Federal income taxes as a qualified 501(c)(3) corporation within the Education category under the IRS Code and Regulations. Larry Ward, May 2022
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Archives 1008.01.013
List of Measured Buildings on Mylar
One page page typewritten list containing the Trust-owned buildings for which there are drawings on mylar.
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Archives 1008.01.006
Membership renewal & anuual meeting announcement
One page letter written by Betty Hottenstein (then secretery of the Trust) in March 1970. Letter requests that exisiting members of the Trust renew their membership and pay their dues and annouces the date for the annual membership meeting. Also, letter briefly discusses restoration work performed on Mouns Jones House and planned for the DeTurk House. Maint
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