Welcome to the
PA's Past Historical Essays and Documents site. We are delighted to have
you visit us.
About PA Historical Essays and Documents:
This site is a collaborative effort between the library and the Penn
State History Department. The essays are written by history students
at Penn State, under the supervision of Dr.
William Pencak, History Department,
and Eric Novotny, Humanities Librarian.
Each essay provides an introduction to a unique and interesting episode
in Pennsylvania History. Select the
primary source documents for each essay to read accounts from actual
participants and to see historical events through their eyes.
Our Mission:
The purpose of this site is to provide the public with readable informative
essays, while giving Penn State students an opportunity to publish
their research. The site facilitates the university's mission of educational
outreach by increasing public access to historical information and
engaging researchers in a creative manner.
More essays are forthcoming so check back periodically. Send comments
or suggestions to Eric Novotny.
Special thanks to the Library
Preservation staff for vital technical
and design assistance!
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