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I've been editor of the York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News for 8 years and managing editor of the newspaper for 15 years before that. So, York Town Square explores the rapidly changing world of journalism. And I studied York/Adams' history in graduate school, have written six books about these fascinating southcentral Pennsylvania counties and serve on the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust board. So, this blog deals with regional history. Often, journalism and history meet here. They're part of a continuum anyway. My hope is that this site intrigues readers on both accounts in giving a daily dose of journalism/history. Or history/journalism. Contact me at jem@ydr.com or become friends on Facebook or follower on Twitter, @JamesMcClure.
Monthly Archives: March 2007
Availability of microfilm an oft-posed question
This photo, appearing on the York Daily Record’s front page, is an example of the treasures found in microfilm. It shows TMI shortly before the accident in 1979 disabled Unit No. 2. It is possibly one of the last newspaper … Continue reading
Owner IDs southeastern York County mystery building
The old Jamison school. Dolores Krick recognizes the photo above, queried by a reader. It’s the old Jamison School, and it’s on her property. She supplied information on the school, responding to an earlier post mystery building:
Free York County, Pa., historical publications available at booksigning
Someone asked where they could get a copy of the “Making History” and “Black History” special publications that the Daily Record/Sunday News has produced. (See histories). “Making History” tells the story of Crispus Attucks Community Center’s first 75 years, and … Continue reading
Histories attempt to fill blanks in York County women’s, black history
Helen Reeves Thackston reads to children at Crispus Attucks Early Learning Center, which she headed from 1932-1964. A park in York is named in honor of Helen Thackston. Thackston Park. Thackston deserves a place in any history of York County. … Continue reading
Near Susquehanna, another tomb of unknown soldier
York County’s unknown Union soldier rests in Prospect Hill Cemetery. But his gray counterpart lies in a remote spote near the Susquehanna River. At least that’s the story. Here’s what I wrote in “East of Gettysburg” about the rebel soldier … Continue reading
Do you know anything about this building?
Any insight into this old structure? (See photo from another angle below.) Robert Creech has a question. “Could someone help me out with this? My wife and I travel York County backroads alot, taking pictures of the countryside and such. … Continue reading
Old P.A. and S. Small building fit better than successors
The P.A. and S. Small hardware store and headquarters for the firm’s vast 19th century enterprises presides over market day. (Drawing courtesy of York County Heritage Trust.) It is a case where the city should have left well enough alone. … Continue reading
Tomb of unknown soldier in York, too
This headstone marks the spot of a Yankee soldier in Prospect Hill Cemetery. It’s taken from the York County Heritage Trust’s “A Walking Tour of Civil War-Era Residents.” The story of an unknown Union soldier originally interred at Emig’s Grove … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Civil War, Events, Local landmarks, Mail bag, People, War
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Hedy Lamarr’s visit to York long remembered
Hedy Lamarr stumps for bond sales at York Safe & Lock’s ordnance plant in 1942. Those buildings make up part of Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury Township complex. Hedy Lamarr’s visit to York Safe & Lock’s naval ordnance plant in 1942 was one … Continue reading
York County deaths from 20th-21st century wars top 1,000
Charles E. Williams was one 570 or more men in uniform who died in World War II, probably the highest county death toll in any war. He was one of six brothers to serve in uniform in World War II. … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Civil War, Events, Explanations/controversy, People, War, World War II
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