jake

There use to be a website with old DuBois postcards is that still around?  

Perhaps some of us could volunteer to help make the historical societies website more interactive for those who have moved away?

I would love to see more older pictures of DuBois and guess what or when they are if others have them.  But It would be great to have an answer to them next time

1963

My daughter did PA History in 4th or 5th grade, and has been having history every year.  This year she had Mr. Shade, and worked on civil war and up.  It is my understanding that it started more local like PA and then worked up to all aspects of national and worldwide issues by graduation.  Most teachers incorporate local history into these classes but there is no special class for local history. I don't think DuBois ranks high enough to have their own history books.

Actually, you would be surprised how much history this area has.  In fact Jan Nichols cataloged it in two volumes several years ago, I am sure the Library has these books and encourage you to check them out.  

I had local history many moons ago with Mr. Thompson and it was one of my favorite classes and I know that Mr. Kilmer has a wealth of information on the subject and I am sure does a wonderful job with the class now.  There are a lot of wonderful local history teachers at the school now and wonder which one of them will put their mark on the class after Mr. Kilmer retires.

http://www.dasd.k12.pa.us/57573629533/lib/57573629533/Social%20Studies/Local%20History.pdf