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Photographs of the Thomas Iron Company's furnaces at Hokendauqua, Pa.

Thomas Iron Company's furnaces at Hokendauqua, PA. Photographs taken in 1936, prior to their demolition by The Bethlehem Steel Co., to whom the buildings were sold, and by them wrecked and scraped

Beverly "Bud" Chase, Jr., retired after 31 years in the Traffic Department at Bethlehem Steel Corporation, talks about his family, education, career, and avocation. Originally from Scranton, Pa., Chase was employed by the Erie Railroad Company prior to serving his country in Korea. Upon his return, he again worked for the company until the Knox Mining Disaster of 1959 caused the railroad to suspend business in the region.

This is volume 3 of an extensively detailed biographical and genealogical study of individuals and families living within the Lehigh Valley.

This report, prepared by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, presents recommendations for the revitalization along the Lehigh Canal for the purpose of "cultural and recreational" trails as well as economic stimulation for adjacent communities. A study of the canal and its resources was performed in order to better understand how to revitalize the recreational use along the canal and the surrounding communities. The area included in this study is 46-mile stretch along the Lehigh River from Jim Thorpe to Easton in Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties.

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."

This report, done by the Bureau of Labor, investigates the strike at the Bethlehem Steel Company (Bethlehem, PA) in 1910. The report was "prepared under the direction of Chas. P. Neill, Commissioner of Labor" (title page). The report outlines the causes of the strike as well as an overall investigation as to the working conditions at the company. Numerous tables of data are provided from the investigation.

This is an interview with Myrna Rivera, a former employee of Bethlehem Steel. Myrna was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Bethlehem, PA. She started working as a secretary while still in High School and went on to have a thirty-three-year career at Bethlehem Steel, in Human Resources and the Mining Department. Myrna describe the work environment and culture at Bethlehem Steel during times of both boom and decline. This interview was conducted by students in Professor Kim Carrell-Smith's History 303 course in the Fall semester of 2016.

This is an interview with Patricia Mann, a former employee of Bethlehem Steel. Patricia, her father, and her husband all worked at Bethlehem Steel. Patricia grew up in Catasaqua, PA and attended a co-operative training program at Catasaqua High School, which led to her employment as an office worker at Bethlehem Steel. She discusses her layoff in the late 1970s as well as her husband's layoff in the 1980s and her subsequent re-hire by Bethlehem Steel. Mann discusses the atmosphere in the offices of Bethlehem Steel , including during the final days leading to its closure.

This is an interview with Lillian Mindlin, a resident of Bethlehem, PA, conducted by Andrew Krause. In this interview, Lilllian discusses numerous topics about her and her family's life in the Lehigh Valley. Some of the topics she discusses are her family history and background, the store her parent's owned and operated (located on the South Side), and where her family would get provisions on the South Side. She also describes the South Side in the 1920s and 1930s, her schooling, religious background, and her husband and their children and grandchildren.

This is an interview with Magdolna Krycias and Joanne Krycias, in Hellertown, PA, conducted by Andrew Krause. In this interview, Magdolna discusses her family history, growing up on a farm in Coalsville and later in Steel City, her education, social gatherings her family attended, the experiences of both her and her husband working for Bethlehem Steel, as well as her time working at Champion.

This is an interview with Bruce Ward, a former Bethlehem Steel worker, conducted by Stephan Sawicki and David Webster in 2005. Ward discusses his experience of working at the Bethlehem Steel, from his first day on the job in 1973. He describes the various jobs he held at the Steel, from working in the beam yard and the rolling mills, then his position as a rigger. Ward goes on to describe the different shops at the Steel as well as the dangers at work and the safety precautions taken to prevent accidents.

This is an interview with Daniel Tarola, in Bethlehem, Pa.,conducted by Andrew Krause. In this interview, Mr. Tarola talks about his family background, what it was like growing up in Northampton Heights and its ethnic population, childhood recollections of playing at Saucon Park, and discusses where his family shopped for provisions. He goes on to discuss his experience working at the Bethlehem Steel in the rolling mill as well as the Bethlehem Steel strike of 1959. Lastly, he discusses how he has seen Bethlehem change over the years.

This is an interview with Mary Stolysiak, a resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, conducted by Andrew Krause discussing various topics about her life in Bethlehem. She and her husband, John, describe their lives from early childhood to the present time. They discuss how they came to live in Bethlehem and what it was like growing up in the city. A major topic of discussion is work, which entails work at the Bethlehem Steel Company and the strike of 1940-41, as well as the Depression.

This is an interview with Margaret K. Repash, conducted by Andrew Krause in 2002. In this interview, Repash describes her life growing up in the Lehigh Valley, specifically Hellertown, PA. She discusses her family's experience of living through the Great Depression and World War II and how these events affected the Hellertown community. She explains how women went to work at the Bethlehem Steel to fill in for the men during the war, describing the different jobs they performed.

This is an interview with Helen and John Remenar, residents of Bethlehem, PA, conducted by Andrew Krause. In this interview, the Remenars discuss various topics concerning their lives in the Lehigh Valley.

Annotation: Provides an insight to the perceived exploitation of workers by The Bethlehem Steel Corporation and The Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Labor conditions and the treatment of workers at the steel plant are discussed. The 1910 Strike and the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) strike that closed the plant at Bethlehem are also examined. After gaining national attention, a union was formally recognized to provide workplace safety and security for steel workers.

This documentary outlines the history of preservation, adaptive reuse, and demolition on the former site of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The documentary features interviews with Mark Demko (ArtsQuest), Steve Donches (National Museum of Industrial History), Darlene Heller (City of Bethlehem), John Kenley Smith (Lehigh University), and Amey Senape (Save our Steel). This video was produced as part of the filmmakers' Master of Arts in public history at Lehigh University.

Crawford presents a look at the industries in Bethlehem for his thesis for the degree in Civil Engineering at Lehigh University. He describes various industries, plants operations and natural supplies in the areas of Bethlehem and South Bethlehem. Industries detailed in this report include the Bethlehem Iron Company, Lehigh Zinc Works, the Bethlehem South Gas and Water Company, as well as reporting on the water supply of Bethlehem and South Bethlehem, as well as the limestone and iron ore supply in the area.

The documents in this collection begin with the charter that outlines the incorporation of the Thomas Iron Company enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1854. Supplements to this Act are also included which discuss topics such as capital stock, elections, the building of railroads by the Thomas Iron Company, coal mining and the use of mineral lands, buying and selling of land, and purchases of other companies.

Solomon examines the Bethlehem Steel Company's method of rolling sections produced in the Bethlehem Grey Mill. Written as his thesis for the degree in Mechanical Engineering, he details the process of rolling sections and also describes the dimensions of Bethlehem I-beams.

This charter outlines the incorporation of the Thomas Iron Company enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1854. The provisions of this Act are detailed in the outlined sections.

This book examines the coal and iron trade in Pennsylvania in the early to mid 19th century. Numerous tables are provided to provide detail about the coal and iron trade, focusing particularly on its production in Pennsylvania. Statistics of the number of mines and furnaces in Pennsylvania as well as their overall production are detailed. A General note, at the head of title is written "Pennsylvania, the pioneer in internal improvements." In addition, the phrase "a series of articles published in the Philadelphia Commercial List, in 1847" is also stated on the title page.

Issued by the Passenger Department of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, this brochure provides a detailed look at the cities, towns and scenery along the Lehigh Valley Railroad line. Its aim was to provide passengers with a general understanding of the areas in which the Railroad line passed. This brochure includes facts such as population, major industries, and well-known landmarks and attractions for the cities and towns mentioned. The Bethlehem Steel Company is highlighted in this brochure under the section on "West Bethlehem."

This address given by Samuel Thomas, given before the American Institute of Mining Engineers at the California meeting in 1899, discusses the works and accomplishments of his father, David Thomas, in the anthracite-iron industry. Thomas also details the construction of furnaces that utilized anthracite in iron production built by the Lehigh Crane Iron Company. Edition note: Author's ed. ; General note: "An address delivered before the American Institute of Mining Engineers, at the California meeting, September, 1899" ; General note: Published from advance sheets of Vol.