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1. GR6.B81.F1 - Print, Photographic

   This is a set of photographs from Chester County Day in Chester Springs and a set of slides from 1972 showing fall and winter scenes of fields and hillsides of Chester Springs; the Reed Farm; two images of the gazebo at Yellow Springs; two images of the Guernsey Cow Restaurant and Sign in Exton.

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. RG2.B1.F22 - Magazine article

   This photocopy of an article in the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 34, 1910, describes the settling of East Vincent Township written by local citizen Frederick Sheeder in 1846. He begins at the time of the land grant by William Penn and continues to mention sales of property over time and to whom sold. He also describes the settling of this area with mills, churches, cemeteries. Of special interest is his mention of the Y...

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. RG2.B2.F12 - Booklet

   This booklet was written to preserve the story of West Pikeland for its citizens. It details the West Pikeland community focusing on the village of Yellow Springs (Chester Springs). The Revolutionary War Hospital is described and the Yellow Springs Spa is described as well. The churches, farms, mills, mines, and taverns are listed. The railroad lines, roadways, trees, Underground Railroad, and hunting and fishing are discussed. A view of ev...

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. RG4.B22.O.112 - Negative, Film

   A man is seen driving a horse on an unpaved street, past a residence with the traditional cross-shaped fencing native to the village.

   Record Type: Object