Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Schoenberger, John H.
title | Shoenberger family papers 1854-1892 [manuscript] | repository | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania |
description | Papers include transcript copies of wills of members of the Schoenberger family, 1854-1892. Also included is a genealogy of the family. Biog./Historical Note: The Schoenberger family became a highly influential Pittsburgh family through the development of the iron industry. Dr. Peter Schoenberger was a pioneer in the iron industry and established a number of furnaces throughout western Pennsylvania. His sons, John H. and George K., continued the business after his death. The members of the Schoenberger family were also noted philanthropists, helping establish St. Margaret Hospital. Stacks Collection MFF 2164 |
extent | .05 linear ft. |
formats | Legal Papers Ephemera |
access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
record source | http://digital.library.pitt.edu/hswp/ |
finding aid | Processed, no inventory MFF 2164 12/22/1999 D. MacGregor |
updated | 03/16/2023 10:30:02 |
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