Exciting Local History News from BAPL!
We are thrilled to announce the digitization of two significant local history collections, now available on our website. This achievement is the result of the hard work and dedication of our staff, interns, and volunteers.
Photograph and Print Collection Our extensive Photograph and Print Collection, which includes photographs, stereographs, and postcards showcasing Bethlehem and the surrounding areas, is now fully accessible online. You can explore the collection by subject or dive into specific subsets, such as Historic Stereographs, Postcards, Main Street Progress photographs, and images from the Frederick Truman Beckel Collection. This project was brought to life by the collaborative efforts of Reference Librarian Kristen Leipert, Head of Reference Matthew Rothfuss, volunteer Bob McCall, and several dedicated interns.
The Bethlehem Family Photo Album We’re also excited to share that The Bethlehem Family Photo Album—a 1991 initiative by the library and local community members in celebration of Bethlehem’s 250th Anniversary—is now available in digital form. Thanks to the meticulous work of Interlibrary Loan Librarian Caitlin Cuba, this collection, which spans over a century of Bethlehem’s history, is organized into categories that highlight various aspects of community life: culture and recreation, education, family, neighborhoods, social and civic life, work, and worship.
