Honorable Discharge from the American Legion Cadets for Drum Majorette Betty D. Banes
Bracken Cadets Jr. Drum and Bugle Corps
A digitized honorable discharge certificate from the American Legion Cadets for Drum Majorette Betty D. Banes.
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Poster collection
Honorable Discharge from the Bracken Cadets Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps George Gensbauer
A digitized framed honorable discharge from the Bracken Cadets Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps George Gensbauer
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Bristol History
A printed pamphlet distributed by Schmidt's Flower Shop that details advice as to how to organize a wedding, as well as etiquette guides.
Pamphlet
Illustration: "Bath Chalybeate Mineral Springs, Bristol, Pa. Presbyterian Church"
This illustration is of the hotel and bath houses at the Bath Spring, which formerly was located on the north side of the railroad embankment on Bath Street. Presently, two gas stations, a restaurant-diner, and the Lower Bucks Hospital occupies the site. It was a spa of national importance recognized by the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia. Dr. Benjamin Rush was one of its main supporters. Dr. Joseph DeNormandie of Bristol was the attendant physician. Eventually the spa, which was popular between the end of the Revolutionary War and 1821, declined when the Saratoga Springs in New York became the main spa. At this zenith, the spa had a race track, thirty-room hotel and other entertainment. Patrons came from the West Indies and various states. Bristol’s other hotel also housed guests. Patrons usually stayed a month or more in summer.
Illustration: "Friends School House, 321 Cedar Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
"Built in 1874. Now the home of the Travel Club." This was built in 1874 as a one-room school house built for the Friends (Quaker), and was sold to the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, Inc. in 1991. The artist Michele Pavone is the daughter of Joseph Pavone, a founder of B.C.H.F.
Illustration: "G. W. Adams House c. 1875 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA"
[Right] 500 Radcliffe Street. House to the left of Galzerano Funeral Home on Radcliffe Street. During 1940s, 1950s, until about 1965, it was the medical office of James Lawler, MD. [Left] 502 Radcliffe Street- This was once the home of John Stuckert an attorney at law in 1905 who had his law office at 107 Mill Street. In 1941, A. Russell Burton and wife Marian S. Burton lived at 502 Radcliffe. They operated a Real Estate Office at that location. Their son Anthony Russell Burton was the Salutatorian in Bristol High School Class of 1930. He married and lived for three years in this home with his parents.
Illustration: "Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Pennsbury Memorial, Tullytown, PA. R. Brognard Okie, Reg. Architect, 306 Smedley St. Philadelphia, Pa."
Illustration by G. C. Sponsler, Jr. Stamped on the back: "Photograph by Phillip Wallace, 332 S. Smedley Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."
Illustration: "The Comley House, 910 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
"Built prior to 1765 outside the town limits. Bristol's oldest house is occupied by Mrs. Mary Ancker. Pen and ink drawing by Michael Stricker." The Comley House located at 910 Radcliffe Street. The portion on the left was built prior to 1765. Abraham Comley was born in December 1733 and was married in 1763. This is considered to be the oldest known private home on Radcliffe Street.
Illustration: "The Keim House, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
"Built about 1880 by Joseph DeB. Keim, later the home of Burgess Clifford L. Anderson. Now Murphy's Funeral Home. Pencil drawing by John Ennis." The Keim house is located at 1002 Radcliffe Street opposite Jefferson Avenue. It was built in 1877. Eventually Clifford Anderson purchased the home. Mr. Anderson operated the Patent Leather Company in Bristol. He became Burgess of Bristol (1912-1943). The next owner was William Murphy who used the first floor for a funeral home. Now it is Wade Funeral Home (as of 2020).
International Cross and Crown Certificate of Attendance
Bristol, PA.
A certificate distributed to Doron Green denoting that he has completed the necessary requirements of attendance of Sunday school, awarding him the International Cross and Crown Certificate of Attendance.
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Certificate
Invitation to the Wedding of Doron Green + News Clipping
An invitation to the wedding of Doron Green to Clara Neisser addressed to Miss Lizzie A. Neisser. A newspaper clipping is also included, detailing the occasion.
Invitation
Invite to the Wedding of Winifred Virginia
An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tracy inviting Mr. Joseph John Korz to attend the wedding of their daughter Winifred Virginia. The service is detailed as taking place at Bristol Methodist Church and the reception at the Penn Manor Club.
John Milner Associates, Philadelphia, PA, for the Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey, Bureau for Historic Preservation, PA Historical & Museum Commission.
Bureau for Historic Preservation, PA Historical & Museum Commission.
Jimmylee Velez, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Joel Berrocal, promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts
Hurricane Maria Relief
Left to right, Jimmylee Velez, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Joel Berrocal, while promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts, which raised funds for Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Joel Berrocal
Joel Berrocal meeting with the then Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner and current Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer Gonzalez, discussing local recovery efforts and plans to rebuild Puerto Rico.
Joel Berrocal and Sienna Berrocal celebrating Las Posadas
Las Posadas
Left to right, Joel Berrocal and Sienna Berrocal celebrating Las Posadas with traditional Catholic Puerto Rican Christmas music.
Joel Berrocal handing Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan, Founder of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC), a check for relief efforts
Joel Berrocal handing Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan, Founder of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC), a check for approximately $14,000 to be used for relief efforts.
Joel Berrocal on Jimmylee's Rotated Views Podcast
Joel Berrocal and Jimmylee Velez discussing Hurricane Maria relief efforts on Jimmylee's Rotated Views Podcast.
Joel Berrocal receiving a check at the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization
Joel Berrocal receiving a check for over $4,000 from the team at the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization
Joel Berrocal, Pablo Berrocal, and Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Three Kings Day at St. Mark Catholic Church
Three Kings Day celebration at St. Mark Catholic Church, Bristol, Pa.
Joel Berrocal, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Jimmylee Velez promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts
Left to right, Joel Berrocal, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Jimmylee Velez while promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts, which raised funds for Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Joel Berrocal, Rosa Gonzalez, Elizer Berrocal, and Pablo Berrocal celebrating Las Posadas
Left to right, Joel Berrocal, Rosa Gonzalez, Elizer Berrocal, and Pablo Berrocal celebrating Las Posadas with traditional Catholic Puerto Rican Christmas music.
Joel Berrocal, St. Mark Church Pastor Father Dennis Mooney, and Sienna Berrocal, celebrating Las Posadas.
Left to right, Joel Berrocal, St. Mark Church Pastor Father Dennis Mooney, and Sienna Berrocal, celebrating Las Posadas
John Michael Galione
Scrapbook catalogues the life of John Michael Galione, particularly his time in the armed forces during World War II. The scrapbook also includes Galione history from roughly 1880 to 2005. The scrapbook consists of mainly family photos, however, there are a few news clippings.
Scrapbooks
John Miles, Rosa Rosado, and Joel Berrocal packing donations for Puerto Rico
Left to right, John Miles, Rosa Rosado, and Joel Berrocal loading a box truck full of donations that were mailed to Puerto Rico.
Juanita Berrocal-Diamond, Ismael Rivera, Joel Berrocal, and Betty Rodriguez receiving awards from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for their local relief efforts
Left to right, Juanita Berrocal-Diamond, Ismael Rivera, Joel Berrocal, and Betty Rodriguez receiving awards from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for their local relief efforts.
Medal of Honor
Civil War
Micahel Dougherty (1844-1930)
This leather case, lined with silk, is believed to have originally housed Michael Dougherty’s 1897 Medal of Honor. Dougherty (1844–1930). The exterior shows significant wear, with visible discoloration and scuffing. The interior silk lining is heavily stained and shows signs of age-related deterioration, particularly at the edges.
Michael Dougherty Collection (GA.BH.23)
The Grundy Archive
Michael Dougherty’s Medal of Honor (GA.BH.23.1.1)
Leather case with silk lining, 4 7/8 x 2.5 inches
Physical Object
Letter
Letter from E.B. Green to Doron Green 4/21/1940
A letter from E.B. Green to Doron Green concerning Bristol History.
Letter from the Department of Public Instruction, Harrisburg, PA.
Bristol, PA. Harrisburg, PA.
A letter from the Department of Public Instruction in Harrisburg, PA, appointing Doron Green to full a vacancy on the West Chester State Normal School Board of Trustees.
World War II in Bristol, PA.
A collection of letters from G.N. Green to his father, Doron Green, while he was deployed in San Fransisco during World War II.
Letters
Bristol, PA and San Fransisco, CA 1943-1944
Marriage Certificate for Michael Dougherty and Rose McGee
Michael Dougherty (1844-1930)
This duplicate marriage certificate documents the union of Michael Dougherty and Rose McGee, who were married on October 2, 1869. Created on May 2, 1908, by Rev. Maurice W. Fitzgerald at St. Mark’s Church in Bristol, Pennsylvania, the certificate records their long-standing marriage. Notably, both Michael’s and Rose’s last names are misspelled on the document.
Church of St. Mark, Bristol, Pennsylvania
Michael Dougherty Collection
Certificate (Document)
Michael Dougherty (1844–1930)
This medal was awarded to Michael Dougherty for Bravery in Battle. The reverse side lists three locations—Cedar Creek, Winchester, and Jefferson, Virginia—and their respective dates, acknowledging Dougherty's involvement in those battles. It also recognizes his 23 months spent in Southern prisons during the Civil War. The front side of the medal bears Dougherty's name and commemorates his service with Company B, 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry. The medal was presented by Colonel M. Kerwin, who later became a Brigadier General in the Fenian Brotherhood, explaining the different titles used for him in related documents
Geographic: United States, Southern Prisons