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Citizen Cookbooks Cookbooks Online Library

Shamokin Citizen Cookbook – 1958

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Citizen Cookbooks Cookbooks Online Library

Shamokin Citizen Cookbook – 1957

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Citizen Cookbooks Cookbooks Online Library

Shamokin Citizen Cookbook – 1956

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Citizen Cookbooks Cookbooks Online Library

Shamokin Citizen Cookbook – 1955

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Citizen Cookbooks Cookbooks Online Library

Shamokin Citizen Cookbook – 1954

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Diamond Jubilee 1939 Event Programs Events History Books Online Library

Shamokin Diamond Jubilee – 75th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet – 1939

In this exhibit we present a souvenir book published for Shamokin’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the city in 1939. In this book we are presented with a history of the city’s founding, organization, civic institutions, churches and industry.

What’s most interesting is a program for a production entitled “Cavalcade of Coalers” which can be found on page 63. This was a multi-episode play depicting the pivotal moments in the founding of the City of Shamokin. Do not forget to check out the historic photos taken during the Diamond Jubilee by Frank Posca HERE.

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Clubs Cookbooks Online Library Women's Club of Shamokin

Women’s Club of Shamokin Cookbook – 1950

In this exhibit we present a compilation of some of the favorite recipes of the members and friends of the Women’s Club of Shamokin. The Women’s Club of Shamokin was formed in 1939 and met at St. John’s Reformed Church.

In this book you will find almost 400 pages of great recipes for everything from meat and seafood dishes to pies and baked goods, even soups and salad dressings.

Give some of these dishes a try and let us know how they turn out!

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Event Programs Events History Books Online Library Shamokin Centennial

Greater Shamokin Centennial 1864-1964

In this exhibit we present a book published to commemorate Shamokin’s Centennial celebration in 1964. This book provides a fantastic written history of not only Shamokin but also what was coined the “Greater Shamokin Area.”

In this book you will find a review of business and industry as well as the many civic organizations of Shamokin in 1964.

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125th Anniversary Event Programs Events History Books Online Library

City of Shamokin – 125th Anniversary; 1864-1989

In this exhibit we present a book published to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the City of Shamokin in 1989. This book was compiled and written though a volunteer effort and was printed by the Shepard & Shroyer Printing Company of Shamokin.

This book contains a near complete history of the City of Shamokin including historical photographs. You may also enjoy stepping back in time with some of the local businesses that sponsored the production of this book in 1989.

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Event Programs Fire Companies Online Library

29th Annual Convention – State Fireman’s Association – 1908 Souvenir Book

In this exhibit we present a souvenir book published for the 29th Annual Convention of the Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania held in Shamokin from October 5th – 9th, 1908.

This event drew leaders, dignitaries, fellow firemen and visitors from all over the state for the multi-day event. The city of Shamokin was decorated for the event as participants enjoyed balls, parades, entertainment and various session at the G.A.R. Opera House.

In this souvenir book you will not only find some great photographs of state and local fire leaders but also various historical write-ups. It’s also interesting to note the various political advertisements located throughout as the country was entering into a Congressional election at the time.

A big “Thank You” to Suzanne Cesari for sharing this incredible book with us.