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The LHS Reference LibraryThe Lackawanna Historical Society has a wide range of resources available that can help you with your research. Members can use the Society library at any time during regular business hours, non-members can also use the library for a fee of $5 per day. On site researchers will respond to written research requests for a base fee of $25 plus a copy fee. To obtain help in your research, you can either download and mail in our Research Sheet or clicking here for other contact information. Listed below is a short description of the library holdingsThe staff can guide you to other resources that can help you. For additional help with geneological searches, you can contact these organizations listed here. You may also search the Library Catalog through the following instructions. Also, the LHS has recently received the Institute of Museum and Library Services' IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a set of references (both on-line and core books) which will help both the LHS staff and members "to learn how to care for their personal collections, family treasures and heirlooms" according to Mary Ann Moran-Savakinus, Executive Director. For more information, see the press release for this new acquisition. |
 1869 diary of Miss Alice Scranton  Photograph of Marion Margery Scranton and children |
Genealogy Files These files contain research information pertinent to many area families. Arranged alphabetically, the genealogy files include clippings, letters and family charts. Manuscripts The Society maintains a number of significant manuscript collections relating to: anthracite mining and railroad history; personal diaries and letters; land titles and transactions; County prison records; Scranton Company business letters; funeral home records; etc. Please note: The use of any manuscript collection must be made in advance with the staff. General Scrapbook Collection Contains a wide range of topics. Partially cataloged. |
 Photograph of Cleveland Wiley, nurse, with unidentified children |
 Photograph of Scranton's Wholesale Block, c. 1890 |
Photography Collection This is an extensive collection of over 5,000 photographs relating to many aspects of Lackawanna County's history. Published Books Over 6,000 books, most relating to local history. Newspapers A range of Scranton newspapers are on microfilm. Maps Hundreds of maps including Sanborn Atlases, covering Lackawanna County and related areas. Music Scrapbook Collection from 1885 to 1946 Extensive collection covering local musical events and topics. |
 Early Scranton area map showing Capouse Meadows |