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News and Comments NEWS AND COMMENTS The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission announces the micropublication of the Records of the Harmony Society, 1786-1951, which reproduces Manuscript Group 185 in the State Archives. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities under a grant of $83,043, the publication consists of 311 reels of microfilm and a finding guide. Roland M. Baumann and Robert M. Dructor directed the project. The Harmony Society records contain one of the best documentations available of a communal society. The microfilm may be ordered directly from the Commission, Box 1026, Harrisburg 17120. The price per reel is $20; the set of 311 reels costs $6,220 plus postage, insurance and handling. The paperback guide may be ordered separately, but since it has not yet been published, no price has been set. Millersville State College is pleased to announce the possible publication of Holocaust Studies Annual. The first thematic issue scheduled for publication in late 1983 will focus on "America and the Holocaust, 1939-1945." The editors seek original scholarly contributions addressing any aspect of the stated theme. Send all inquiries to Jack Fischel, Co-Editor, Holocaust Studies Annual, Dept. of History, Millersville State College, Millersville, PA 17551. The Eleutherian Mills Historical Library has microfilmed the Board file of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 1847-1940 (120 rolls). Included are minutes, correspondence, and reports as well as minutes of selected subsidiary companies. Contact Research and Reference Dept., Eleutherian Mills Histori- cal Library, P.O. Box 3630, Wilmington, DE 19807; 302-658-2400. The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, has many pieces of Pennsylvania glassware in its collection. This summer's special exhibition, "Pressed Glass 1825-1925," (on view April 30-October 30, 1983) includes pressed glass from the Bakewell, Curling, and Atterbury factories in Pittsburgh as well as the Gillinder glasshouse in Philadelphia. The marked Bakewell window pane and the Curling creamer are among the rarest pieces of early pressed glass known. Pennsylvania residents close enough to drive to Corning this summer will find their state well represented in the exhibition. Since January 1, 1983, the Philadelphia Archives Branch has accessioned the following records: Records of the U.S. District Courts (Record Group 21) 1) Pittsburgh & Erie Criminal & Civil Case Files, 1942-1958. 509 cu. ft.; 2) Richmond Criminal Case Files, 1911-1961. 40 cu. ft.; 3) Philadelphia Criminal Case Files, 1957-1959. 30 cu. ft. The National Archives and Records Service is resuming the census microfilm program. After a budget-imposed hiatus of 19 months, the National Archives has named the DDD Company as the contractor to carry out this new rental program. The DDD company will be contacting all public libraries and most genealogical associations in early May to provide details of program operation. As before, the program will operate only through public libraries and other institutions, such as genealogical associations. No individuals will be able to 253 254 PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY order microfilm directly from the contractor. After June 5, institutional orders may be sent to: Census Microfilm Rental Program, P.O. Box 2940, Hyattsville, Maryland 20784 Pennsylvania Meetings: Oral History Workshop, Sept. 24, Erie County Historical Society. Co-sponsored Erie Society for Genealogical Research. 417 State St., Erie, Pa. 16501; Tricentennial Conference of German-American History Politicsand Culture, Oct. 3-6, Sponsored University of Pennsylvania and Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. Information from Frank Trommler, German Department, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104; Lecture Series, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dauphin County Historical Society, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, Pa. 17104; PennsylvaniaHistory Society, Oct. 7-8, Erie, Pa. Pennsylvania Labor History. Inquiries to C. Patrick Sheldon, United Paper Workers Local 620, 703 French St., Erie, Pa. 16501; Technology and Society: Human Values and Policy Planning, Oct. 26-28, 1983. The purpose of the conference is to explore the political, economic and social aspects of this issue in historical perspective. For additional information contact Irwin Marcus, Department of History, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa. 15705; Pennsylvania Council for The Social Studies, Oct. 27-29, Host Inn, Harrisburg. Contact Jack Susskind, Penn-State Capitol Campus, Middletown, Pa. 17057. Winners of the 4th annual Pennsylvania History Day Contest held in Harrisburg on May 13 are listed below. First and second place winners will represent Pennsylvania at National History Day, June 16-18 at the University of Maryland. Each first place individual or group received a cash award of $100, and an eight volume set of books for their school library from Historic Times, Inc. Each second place individual or group received a cash award of $50, and a five volume set of books for their school library from the Book-of-the-Month Club. All winners received History Day medals, gold, silver or bronze. Special awards were as follows: The editors of American History Illustrated, to the first place winner in the senior historical paper category, $25; Civil War Antiquities to the outstanding individual and group projects relating to the Civil War, hand-made plaques. The Pennsylvania Historical Association, to the teachers of each first and second place winner, a complimentary year's subscription to Pennsylvania History. The Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies to the winning media entrees, the invitation to perform at PCSS October, 1983 Conference and PCSS membership for the teachers of those groups. Historical Paper-JuniorDivision I Rosie the Riveter, Amy Galgon, Sacred Heart, Lancaster 2 The Development of the Telegraph by Samuel F. B. Morse and its Impact on World Communications, Julie Batista, Keystone H.S., Knox 3 That Man, Roosevelt, Deborah M. Cardamone, D.H.H. Lengel M.S., Pottsville NEWS AND COMMENTS 255 HistoricalPaper-Senior Division 1 A Turning Point in the Making: Modern Technology and Dance Notation, Melissa Burke, West Allegheny Senior High, Pittsburgh 2 The Prelude to the New Deal-The First Hundred Days, Michelle F. Gay, Cambridge Springs High School, Cambridge Springs 3 Dred Scott Case: The Political Maelstrom, Patrick C. Burhenne, Cham- bersburg Area H.S., Chambersburg Individual Project-JuniorDivision 1 .. Let it begin here!" Paul J. Landry, Phoenixville Jr. H.S, Phoenix- ville 2 "Goodbye the Horse": The First Assembly Line, Christine M. Narzisi, Northeast Middle School, Bethlehem 3 Woman's Suffrage, Kathleen E. Sullivan, St. Jane, Easton Individual Project-SeniorDivision 1 Discovery of the Principles of Perspective, De Ann Ellis, James Buchanan High, Mercersburg 2 Technological Advances in Prosthetics, Robert E. Henger, St. Joseph, Natrona Heights 3 The Right Man at the Right Time, Michel Aboutanos, Wyoming Valley West, Plymouth Group Project-JuniorDivision 1 Mauchly Mystifies Millions, Christina Ainsley, Vickie Caldwell, Jean- marie McCool, Incarnation, Philadelphia 2 Results of the Polio Vaccine, Brian Jacob, Matthew Ruben, Sterrett Classical Academy, Pittsburgh 3 The Railroad Changed Blairsville, Pa., Elesha Ruminski, Michael Collins, Jay Reed, Steve Slezak, Blairsville Jr. High, Blairsville Group Project-SeniorDivision 1 That That Nation Might Live, Eugene Finn, Gerry Finn, Sharon Spitale, Gretchen Ward, Wyoming Valley West, Plymouth 2 Famous First From Philly's Favorite, Carol Tiernan, Jennifer Weigand, Lisa Rossmair, Cardinal Dougherty, Philadelphia 3 The Tet Offensive: Turning Point of the Vietnam War, Eric Vavdiosi, Jack Chen, Eli Holtman, Peter McEllhenney, Lower Merion High School, Ardmore Individual Performance-JuniorDivision 1 The Fall of Constantinople, Michelle S. Switala, J.E. Harrison School, Pittsburgh 2 Picketts Charge: The Charge That Lost the War, John Pfeiffer, Eyer Jr. High School, Macungie 3 Versailles, 1919: Victory Without Peace, Michael Christian, Gwynedd Mercy Academy, Springhouse Individual Performance-SeniorDivision I The Vietnamese Conflict: One Soldier's Perspective, Theodore Deutch, Liberty H.S., Bethlehem 2 Euclid of Alexandria, Michael Gobler, Lower Merion H.S., Ardmore 256 PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY 3 Lookout World Here We Come, Dana Hearn, St. Hubert's H.S., Philadel- phia Group Performance-JuniorDivision I A Better Tomorrow for the Children, Rachel Nichols, Jennifer Krasas, Megan Gans, Academy of Notre Dame, Villanova 2 New Deal, Puja Douglass, Stacy Lowe, Jessica Dubin, Janelle Miller, Abigail Finkle, Wm. Meredith School, Philadelphia 3 Spice of Your Life, April Collins, Diana Torelli, Academy of Notre Dame, Villanova Group Performance-SeniorDivision I The Competition: A Search for Immortality, Brandy Ruth, Stacy Alexan- der, Kris Refsnider, Souderton, H.S., Souderton 2 ... And the Good Shall Do Nothing, Maureen McCawley, Anthony Nicotera, Charles J. Kerstetter, Andrew Flannery, W.V.W. High, Ply- mouth 3 ABC's of History, Gwen Dell, Zenah Wilson, Marple Newtown, Newtown Square Media Presentation-JuniorDivision I Coming to America, Charlene Touvell, Brookville Area High School, Brookville 2 The Transcontinental Railroad, Penni Beaumont, Marple-Newtown Jr. High, Newtown Square 3 The Civil War and How it Changed History, Adam Diomedo, Paul Lacassi, Walter Purcell, A. Boonswang, St. Jane Francis, Easton Media Presentation-SeniorDivision I A Conflict and Change in Attitudes, J. Michael Knapp, Plum Sr., Pittsburgh 2 Parting the Bamboo Curtain: Nixon's China Visit, Naomi Galtz, Ruth Austern, George Dutton, Ben Weiner, Taylor Allderdice 3 Our National Park System, Wendy Martin, Lancaster Catholic, Lancaster.
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