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Three-page of article titled "Johannes Keim" by christopher A. Spang appearing in the Fall 1979 (Volume XLIV, No. 4) issue of "Historical Review of Berks County," a quarterly publication of the Historical Society of Berks County. Article gives a brief history of Johannes Keim (starting in 1698) and key descendants ending in the mid 19th century. Topics d
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Three-pages of short articles from Volume II, No. 5 (February , 1974) issue of "American Folklife," a monthly newspaper devoted to the American culture published by the American Folklife Society. First article, appearing entirely on page 2 and titled "Nicles Keim, Merchant," gives a brief history of Nicles Keim, third son of John Keim by his first wife
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Ten-page booklet (6" w x 9" h) outlining a driving tour of the Oley Valley arranged by The Woman's Club of Oley. Features include: map, one-page introduction, brief histories for seven sites, and acknowledgements of property owners and tour committee members. The Keim Homestead is the second site featured. Brief historical text for Keim Homestead begin
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Digital image of portions of pages 32 and 33 of "Stay at Home and Use Me Well: Flax & Fleece: Fiber to Fabric," published by Kitty Bell Walter and Ron Walter in cooperation with The National Museum of the American Coverlet , Bedford, PA, 2010. The book is a 129-page exhibition catalog for the collection of Kitty Bell Walter and Ron Walter displayed at the Co
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Letter from Debbie Nisbet thanking Matt Barnhart for giving her, her mother, and her husband a tour of the Keim house. Letter states that Ms. Nisbet is a descendant of both the Keim & DeTurk families. $200.00 check to be used for Keim Farmstead and DeTurk house was enclosed with letter.
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Eight-page article with photos from a booklet titled "Oley Valley, An American Cultural Island" (vol. I , No. 7) published by the American Folklife Society in 1973. Article was reprinted from October 1955 issue of the "Historical Review of Berks County," by permission of the Historical Society of Berks County, Reading, Pennsylvania. Article mainly disc
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