Collections

Historic Pittsburgh comprises a variety of primary and secondary sources from multiple partners about the greater Pittsburgh region, including a wide range of publications, maps, manuscripts, visual images, and audio-video materials, that support personal and scholarly research.

Irene Kaufmann Settlement Photographs

Visual images from the 1910s-1940s that depict programs and activities of Pittsburgh’s Irene Kaufmann Settlement in the Hill District and the Emma Farm Camp.

Contributor: Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center

Irish Centre of Pittsburgh Records

Records of the Irish Centre of Pittsburgh consist of the centre's guest book with signatures and addresses, pamphlets, and a scrapbook containing newsclippings, photos, and newsletters all dated between 1966-1977.

Contributor: University of Pittsburgh

Iroquois Land Deed

Documents a secret agreement between the Susquehanna Land Company and the Iroquois Nation regarding the sale of the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania to Connecticut settlers.

Contributor: University of Pittsburgh

Isaac Meason Ledger and Mount Vernon Furnace Records

The Meason family were late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century entrepreneurs in iron manufacturing in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Two sites related to the Meason's have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the twentieth century. Contained in the records are three account books from Mount Vernon Furnace and Isaac Meason, Jr's, personal ledger book which documents transactions related to goods and services. They include an extensive record of names of debtors, items bought and sold, and the value of items.

Contributor: University of Pittsburgh

Isaac and Samuel Miller Farm Account Book

Collection consists of a record book spanning from 1826 to 1840 detailing the financial accounts of Samuel and Isaac Miller’s farm, including both income and expenses for a variety of farm products and other services, such as hauling and thrashing.

Contributor: University of Pittsburgh