 | - Manuscript Group 432- Rathmell Collection of Covered Bridges
- Dates from 1855-1961
- Arranged by county
- Photographs of covered bridges
- More information on MG 432
- Each has a slip accompanying the photograph which states the body covered, location, year built, length, type, date photographed, and notes (some photographs may not have all of the topics included)
- Most have multiple views of the bridge
- A few include newspaper clippings
- All over PA
- Many also include the date of removal
- Manuscript Group 240- William W. Stoey Collection
- Collection dates from 1893-1925
- Photographs are from primarily Central PA
- Prints and slides have been placed in binders
- More information on MG 240
- There are 2 boxes of index cards which have numbers along with the name or description of what is depicted
- Most have either names of bridges or bodies crossed
- Photographs are arranged by numbers, not subject
- Manuscript Group 218- Photograph Collection
- Photographs are separated by county
- More information on MG 218
- Labeled by the body crossed or the location, but some do have the bridge name included
- Mostly covered bridges
- Record Group 52- Records of the Department of Transportation: State Highway and Bridge Authority
- Dates from the 1960s-1990s
- Microfilmed records
- Records of the State Highway and Bridge Authority
- More information on RG 52
- Includes notices, resolutions, reports, minutes, agendas, meetings, expenses and allocations
Each document includes the type, date and subject of the document
- Record Group 12- Records of the Department of Highways
- RG 12.2 Bridge Blueprints
- Dates to 1944
- Includes name of bridge and location
- Areas in PA include Bethlehem, Allentown, Harrisburg, Clarks Ferry, Sunbury, Point Marion, Charleroi and Monessen
- More information on RG 12.2
- General plan and elevation blue prints
- Shows some specifics of the bridge
- Includes surrounding roadways
- RG 12.3 Correspondence and Miscellaneous Records Relating Primarily to Toll Bridges
- Dates 1925-1959
- Contains correspondence and miscellaneous records
- Various bridges and counties throughout the state
- More information on RG 12.3
- Correspondence in regards to many different topics
- Invoices, employment information, articles, write-ups of conferences, summaries of projects with funds, etc.
- Information about toll costs
- Traffic and toll bridge rules
- RG 12.4 Minutes and Agenda of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
- Dates 1951-1968
- Contains the recorded paperwork of the Commission's meetings
- Pertains to different bridges in the area of the Delaware River
- More information on RG 12.4
- Inspections, reports, budget, studies, correspondence, insurance, personnel, and press releases
- Grouped by years
- Includes newspaper clippings
- Traffic surveys on the bridges
- Some of the RG pertains to New Jersey
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