THE PERRY HISTORIANS
aka
The Harry W. Lenig Library
The Perry Historians Library is located on Route 34, between Newport and New Bloomfield, Pa., two (2) miles from the square of New Bloomfield, or four (4) miles from Newport.
They are a VOLUNTEER organization concerned with
the heritage of Perry County as revealed through the lives of individuals and
their families. They are actively preserving and organizing the source
materials and representative artifacts relative to the GENEALOGICAL
HISTORY of Perry County and surrounding areas.
It should be noted that the Perry Historians receives no public
funding.
Scheduled Days | Fee
Schedule | Records Listing |
Membership Info. | Contact Info.
| Books for Sale
The Perry Historians is open EVERY Wednesday, 9am - 9pm;
(exceptions: day before Thanksgiving, December 22 and 29 - or - if a major
holiday OR there is inclement weather). If you are
planning to visit from a distance, it is suggested that you call ahead, being as
the dates below are subject to change. Their phone number is:
(717) 582-4896 (please call only on the dates/times they are scheduled to
be open).
SCHEDULED DAYS FOR 2010:
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JANUARY |
FEBRUARY |
MARCH |
APRIL |
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22, 23 |
19, 20 |
12, 13 |
16, 17 |
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MAY |
JUNE |
JULY |
AUGUST |
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13-15 |
11, 12 |
16, 17 |
20, 21 |
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SEPTEMBER |
OCTOBER |
NOVEMBER |
DECEMBER |
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17, 18 |
14-16 |
19, 20 |
3, 4 |
Special Events:
Sunday, February 28th at 2:00pm: Mr. Richard Geidel
will be speaking on the Wallis Site Dig, located nr. the Wallis Family Homestead
along Rte. 11/15 at Liverpool. He served as Project Manager for the
archaeological excavations of the Wallis Site. Artifacts dating back
1000's of years were found at this site showing pre-historic occupation during
periods when the Susquehanna River was at a lower height than present-day.
This is a FREE presentation that is open to the Public. ALL are welcome!
Sat., Mar. 6 Beginner - Genealogical Workshop at the Harry Lenig Library - 9:00
- 5:00 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 10 Advanced - Genealogical Workshop at the Harry Lenig Library - 9:00
- 5:00 p.m.
LIBRARY USER FEE SCHEDULE:
Scheduled Library Days: (as reported above)- Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Members: FREE
Non-Members: $5.00 per day
Non-Member Students: Under 21 years, FREE and over 21, $5.00
Unscheduled Days
Members: $20.00 per day
Non-Members: $30.00 per day
Non-Member Students: Under 21 years, FREE. Over 21 years, $30.00:
PARTIAL LISTING OF RECORDS:
Church Records: Copies of all extant Perry County Church
records, and translations. Also have copies from other counties, and
several originals.
Newspapers: All known files from 1820 and upwards are on
microfilm. They are being indexed.
Tombstone Inscriptions: All Perry County burial grounds have been
copied, including several that have been destroyed; german stones have been
translated. Also have records for surrounding counties.
Census Records: Complete collection for Perry County on microfilm;
also various years for various other counties on microfilm.
Mortuary Records: Original records for 2 funeral homes; microfilm
records of another; access to cemetery burial records.
Court Records: Deeds, probate, vital statistics, tax lists, civil
& criminal cases for Perry, Cumberland and Juniata Counties.
Land Survey Drafts: Originals from the late 1700's to the early
1900's.
Printed Works: Large collection of genealogical, biographical and
historical publications and reference works.
Family & Subject Files: Approximately 8,000 files that are
arranged by surname and subject. Also, a card catalogue containing c.
800,000 cards.
Photographs: Large collection of photos; people and various
places/scenes.
Taufschein Collection: (Birth/Baptismal Certificates), almost 100,
plus publications containing about 1,000. These supply a date/place of
birth and usually the mother's maiden name.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Please send a written request for a membership application to:
The Perry Historians
P.O. Box 73
Newport, PA 17074-0073
(It is highly suggested that if you need to call the
library, that you only call on the days that they are open..ie...
Wednesday's and the above scheduled days.)
To use the library on an unscheduled day, please call:
Library: (717) 582-4896 [days open]
Jim Kapp: (717) 567-3956
Jill Martin: (717) 789-3180
Myrtle Leinaweaver: (717) 834-6514
Donna Heller Zinn
The drawing above of the Lenig Library (old schoolhouse) is by: W. B. Maxwell.
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