Allegheny City Records, 1842-1907 [bulk 1870-1907]
Scope and Contents
The Allegheny City Records, 1842-1907 [bulk 1870-1907], contain both bound volumes and loose-paper ordinances, resolutions, communications, petitions, and reports. The collection is chronologically arranged into nine series and four sub-series.
Topics covered within the records range from legislation, petitions, or communications regarding city business surrounding Allegheny City. Particular topics of interest include legislation discussing presidential visits to Allegheny City, aid relief given to Johnstown Flood victims, and the naming of a planet, "Alleghenia," after the city.
Dates
- Creation: 1842-1907
Extent
48 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Processing Information
The processing and partial digitization of this collection was funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Abigail King
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- The processing and partial digitization of this collection was funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the City of Pittsburgh Archives Repository
414 Grant St.
Pittsburgh PA 15219 United States