Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

maxwellington97 t1_ix4if7s wrote

Reply to comment by Allemaengel in Any early Pennsylvania, specifically Chester County, history buffs out there? by geewhizliz

Yup. The Chester County historical society is located in West Chester and has some really helpful and knowledgeable staff.

16

Allemaengel t1_ix4jrs8 wrote

That's great for OP and kudos to Chester County. Good staff in any library or society represent such an underappreciated resource in any community.

I grew up in a very rural PA community with no library whatsoever at a time that the internet wasn't yet in widespread use and from personal experience libraries and historical/genealogical societies matter.

9

maxwellington97 t1_ix4jyl7 wrote

Oh for sure. Especially because those are the kinds of people that will fight for the history of the area to be preserved in a way beyond just files in a room.

4

supportbreakfast t1_ix4kdb1 wrote

Second this. I worked there for a bit and the librarians truly care so much and will help you find what you’re looking for!

3

geewhizliz OP t1_ix4v305 wrote

Thanks everyone! I’ve never been there in person but it seems like it would be worth the trip

4