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Books in the Civil War Resource Collection are in a private collection. Inquiries should be addressed to normgas@PAHisorian.org.

The Schwalm Library Collection is a genealogical library that was cataloged for a local historical society in the Lykens Valley area. The books are the property of the local historical society and are available at their library during their regular or special hours of operations. The completed cataloging project is an example of one of the many free services provided through PA Historian.

The Historic School Book Collection is also an example of a library that was cataloged through PA Historian. The books are the property of a local historical society and are available at their museum during their regular or special hours of operations.

Norman Gasbarro, Ed.D. (a.k.a. PA Historian), is a genealogical/historical researcher and writer living in Philadelphia, PA. Norm taught history for over twenty-five years. He volunteers regularly for authorized, non-profit historical organizations in Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College with a major in history and holds advanced degrees from Rowan University (NJ) and Columbia University (NY). Some of the free services he currently provides include web site development, mentoring, grant writing, historical research and writing, exhibit construction and development, assistance in genealogical research, library cataloging and maintenance, loaning and sharing of materials, and outright gifts and donations.