Publication collection
Pages and stories associated with Shamokin’s News-Dispatch newspaper.
6 documents.
October 11, 1928 · Newspaper Photograph
An October 11, 1928 newspaper story connects Shamokin photographer Myron Thomas with a portrait valued by Thomas Edison.
Shamokin News-Dispatch collection
September 14, 1953 · Newspaper Photograph
A September 14, 1953 newspaper photograph shows Mayor Thomas F. Landy opening the library’s Eighth and Water Streets location.
Shamokin News-Dispatch collection
February 28, 1953 · Newspaper Photograph
A February 28, 1953 newspaper photograph records masonry identified at the time as part of Shamokin’s former Edison station foundation.
Shamokin News-Dispatch collection
July 12, 1956 · Business Page
A July 12, 1956 Shamokin News-Dispatch page preserves local retail advertising alongside community news.
Shamokin News-Dispatch collection
1958 · Newspaper Photograph
A 1958 newspaper clipping records a Junior Chamber of Commerce project to repair the public library entrance sign.
Shamokin News-Dispatch collection
July 17, 1962 · Newspaper Photograph
A July 17, 1962 newspaper photograph shows young patrons at the newly opened library at Independence and Ninth Streets.
Shamokin News-Dispatch collection
Linked mini-collection
Follow the library through a 1953 ribbon cutting, volunteer upkeep in 1958, and young readers at a new location in 1962.