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- A history of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1741-1892 : with some account of its founders and their early activity in America
Levering provides an historical account of Bethlehem, PA, describing the people and events that shaped the community from the years 1741-1892. Using various original documents and manuscripts, Levering provides details pertaining to the history of Bethlehem, such as its founding, the Moravian community, its prominent figures and landmarks, etc. This book was "Issued as a memorial volume by the Sesqui-centennial committee of the Moravian congregation of Bethlehem."
xiv, 809 p. : ill. (incl. facsims.) plates, ports., maps ; 25 cm. 1903
- History of Lehigh County Pennsylvania and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of its Families, vol. 3
This is volume 3 of an extensively detailed biographical and genealogical study of individuals and families living within the Lehigh Valley.
1 book (691 pages ; illus., plates, ports., fold. maps, fold. plan. 28 cm.) 1914
- American Dream [videorecording] : as seen fron the South Side of Bethlehem, Pa.
Provides a variety of viewpoints on the experiences and attitudes of people who have immigrated to the South Side of Bethlehem, Pa. from the Carribean region, as well as commentary on the history of this immigration. People interviewed in the documentary include Bethlehem residents Fiordaliza Guillen, a native of the Dominican Republic; Milagros Aponte, a native of Puerto Rico; John K. Smith, Assoicate Professor of History, Lehigh University, and Javier Toro, Executive Director, South Bethlehem Neighborhood Center. This video was produced by a student in the 2008 History/American Studies course, Bethlehem's South Side in Documentary Film.
1 computer file (18:31) : color 2008
- Lehigh Valley Voices [videorecording] : Joseph Falcone, Jr.
Joseph Falcone, Jr., a native of Bethlehem, Pa., discusses his life. Areas explored in detail include the immigrant experience, the role of religion, his educational experiences from grade school through college, and his role as an executive. Falcone's experiences differed from many in similar circumstances as his father, an Italian immigrant, decided to raise his family in a Pennsylvania German neighborhood on the north side of Bethlehem when Italian immigrants tended to live together on the south side of the city. He describes how he interacted with neighbors and places a special emphasis on the influence of the people he went to school with at Monocacy Grade School and Liberty High School; people he describes as the children of Lehigh professors and executives at Bethlehem Steel. Falcone also describes how academic and athletic success, along with the guidance of various educators, allowed him to attend Phillips Andover Academy and Lehigh University, ultimately earning an MBA from Columbia University. Falcone also discusses his family and his career in several industries which included assignments in South Africa and Asia while with Corning Glass Works. This documentary is part of Lehigh Valley Voices, an oral history project that captures memories of life and work in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, Pennsylvania.
1 computer file (29:24) : color 2008
- History of Lehigh County Pennsylvania and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of its Families, vol. 2
This is volume 2 of an extensively detailed biographical and genealogical study of individuals and families living within the Lehigh Valley.
1 book (774 pages ; illus., plates, ports., fold. maps, fold. plan. 28 cm.) 1914
- In the Age of Steel: Oral Histories from Bethlehem Pennsylvania -- John Batista
John Batista emigrated from Portugal at the age of 19. Joining Bethlehem Steel in 1933 as a chipper, Batista was one of many Portuguese immigrants employed by the company. In this interview, Batista, who also worked as a loader and stacker, discusses steel-making processes and safety procedures. He also talks about surviving the Great Depression and conditions in the plant during World War II, including working with women during the war. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by Lehigh University students and faculty from 1974 through 1977 focusing on retired Bethlehem Steel workers, business people, and the heirs of industrial magnates. The project was co-sponsored by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who provided contact information for retired steel workers. An oral history interview is an act of memory and hence both highly selective and highly subjective. While it accurately reflects what a narrator remembers (or chooses to tell) of his or her experience and viewpoints, it may not accurately represent what actually transpired or what another person may have experienced. As such users should subject interviews to the same degree of critical scrutiny they would any other historical source.
mp3 file ; transcript; index 1975
- In the Age of Steel: Oral Histories from Bethlehem Pennsylvania -- Earl J. Bauman
Earl J. Bauman (1910-January 12, 2000), born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was the son of George and Matilda Bauman née Shearer. He was married to Grace E. Bauman, née Shoenberger. Bauman taught history, government, and economics in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania high schools for 30 years and also worked for several years at Bethlehem Steel during World War II serving as a clerk and as a security officer. He also served on the Fountain Hill Borough Council. In this interview he provides descriptions of the Fountain Hill neighborhood and leisure activities as a youth, as well as detailed commentary on his career in education covering salaries and work environment, teaching methods, teaching the children of immigrants, discipline, impact of epidemics, and coaching. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by Lehigh University students and faculty from 1974 through 1977 focusing on retired Bethlehem Steel workers, business people, and the heirs of industrial magnates. The project was co-sponsored by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who provided contact information for retired steel workers. An oral history interview is an act of memory and hence both highly selective and highly subjective. While it accurately reflects what a narrator remembers (or chooses to tell) of his or her experience and viewpoints, it may not accurately represent what actually transpired or what another person may have experienced. As such users should subject interviews to the same degree of critical scrutiny they would any other historical source.
mp3 file ; transcript; index 1975
- In the Age of Steel: Oral Histories from Bethlehem Pennsylvania -- John Buttillo
John Buttillo (ca. 1905-December 1, 1994) was born in Port Henry, New York and was the son of Vincenzo and Louise Buttillo, née Campano. He was first married to Irma Buttillo, née DiMeglio and after her death to Catherine Buttillo née Garefino. Buttillo started working at Bethlehem Steel as a chipper at age 15 and spent most of his time at Bethlehem Steel in the Forge Specialty department. In this interview he discusses his move to Italy as a child and subsequent return to the United States five years later, details of the various jobs he performed as a steelworker, participation in strikes, views on the union, and his and his father's involvement in bootlegging in Bethlehem during Prohibition. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by Lehigh University students and faculty from 1974 through 1977 focusing on retired Bethlehem Steel workers, business people, and the heirs of industrial magnates. The project was co-sponsored by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who provided contact information for retired steel workers. An oral history interview is an act of memory and hence both highly selective and highly subjective. While it accurately reflects what a narrator remembers (or chooses to tell) of his or her experience and viewpoints, it may not accurately represent what actually transpired or what another person may have experienced. As such users should subject interviews to the same degree of critical scrutiny they would any other historical source.
mp3 file ; transcript; index 1975
- In the Age of Steel: Oral Histories from Bethlehem Pennsylvania -- Jose S. Esteves
Jose S. Esteves emigrated from Portugal in 1922. He estimates that he first joined Bethlehem Steel in 1923 and then left and worked in other jobs such as coal mining and construction. In Bethlehem he helped build the Hill-to-Hill Bridge. In 1936 he returned to Bethlehem Steel where he worked until he retired in 1968. In this interview Esteves lays out his reasons for coming to the United States, describes the jobs he's held, talks about how he educated himself, and describes how he returned to Portugal to visit after World War II and was stranded for several months before he was able to return. Esteves also describes conflicts with foremen at Bethlehem Steel. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by Lehigh University students and faculty from 1974 through 1977 focusing on retired Bethlehem Steel workers, business people, and the heirs of industrial magnates. The project was co-sponsored by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who provided contact information for retired steel workers. An oral history interview is an act of memory and hence both highly selective and highly subjective. While it accurately reflects what a narrator remembers (or chooses to tell) of his or her experience and viewpoints, it may not accurately represent what actually transpired or what another person may have experienced. As such users should subject interviews to the same degree of critical scrutiny they would any other historical source.
mp3 file ; transcript; index 1975
- In the Age of Steel: Oral Histories from Bethlehem Pennsylvania -- Herman P. Landrock
Herman P. Landrock (July 5, 1889 - May 29, 1980) was married to Anna Landrock, née Trembeth. He came to New York from Germany in 1906 at the age of 17 and was hired by Bethlehem Steel. Landrock previously served an apprenticeship at the Krupp Works in Essen. By age 20 he was promoted to foreman at Bethlehem Steel and subsequently held positions of increasing responsibility including chief tool engineer in the Ordinance Division and head plating engineer in the Plating Division. In this interview Landrock discusses his early experiences in New York and Bethlehem as a young man who spoke no English. He discusses how he found lodging, established himself, and found his way into his first position in the Bethlehem plant. He also discusses details of his work, his further education, transferring to Rochester to work with the Symington-Anderson Company, working with women during World War II, remembrances of Eugene Grace, and comparisons between Krupp and Bethlehem Steel. Furthermore, Landrock delves into subjects such as his family, Freemasonry, his experiences as a member of the Bethlehem Steel Club, and the merger of the boroughs of Bethlehem, West Bethlehem, and South Bethlehem to form the city of Bethlehem. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by Lehigh University students and faculty from 1974 through 1977 focusing on retired Bethlehem Steel workers, business people, and the heirs of industrial magnates. The project was co-sponsored by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who provided contact information for retired steel workers. An oral history interview is an act of memory and hence both highly selective and highly subjective. While it accurately reflects what a narrator remembers (or chooses to tell) of his or her experience and viewpoints, it may not accurately represent what actually transpired or what another person may have experienced. As such users should subject interviews to the same degree of critical scrutiny they would any other historical source.
mp3 file ; transcript; index 1974
