Submitted by geewhizliz t3_z0admt in Pennsylvania
Allemaengel t1_ix4g954 wrote
I'm from northeastern PA but work in nearby Bucks County and am into history.
Not super-familiar with Chester County but as a very large and prosperous county I'm fairly confident that they'd have a sizable historical and/or genealogical society down that way in the West Chester area that would be able to help you out.
Good luck!
maxwellington97 t1_ix4if7s wrote
Yup. The Chester County historical society is located in West Chester and has some really helpful and knowledgeable staff.
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.
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.
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!
geewhizliz OP t1_ix4v305 wrote
Thanks everyone! I’ve never been there in person but it seems like it would be worth the trip
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