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George Swetnam Collection

Mr. George Swetnam, an ordained minister, teacher, photographer, and newspaper man, was once regarded as the Pittsburgh region's most outstanding historian. A writer for the Pittsburgh Press between 1943 and 1967, Mr. Swetnam wrote several books on Pittsburgh history and folklore, including Pittsylvania Country and Where Else But Pittsburgh?.

This collection includes Mr. Swetnam's correspondence, pre-published versions of many of his published manuscripts, his research materials for many of his writings, and other miscellaneous materials.


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