- Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 December 2015 01:49
News was released from the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum.
Calling All History Majors or Professionals
Donora will be hosting the Veterans Day Parade in 2016. The Society will be setting up special veteran exhibits, presentations and programming before, during and after the day of the parade. This could be a unique experience or resume-builder for a current history major or professional who might like the experience in setting up exhibits and/or programming. The programming may be similar to what we did during the hosting of the Heinz History Center’s travelling Civil War exhibit last March/April. You can do as much or as little as you’d like. Our experienced staff can help guide you through the process. Please contact the Society to discuss your ideas and interests.
Winter Reading
The Donora Historical Society is selling a limited number of copies of the new Stan “The Man” Musial book titled Stan Musial: Baseball Hero. This is part of the “Notable Missourians” book series and is ideal for the collector or youth reader as a Christmas present. These books are geared for young adults. The society is able to sell these books at a 40% discount from the cover price or $20.
Other Stan Musial books are also available for purchase as authored by New York Times writer George Vecsey and Donora native Wayne Stewart, as well as Monessen native and author Ralph E. Stone’s book, Diary of a First Street Rambler, that recounts his experiences of growing up in Monessen as a youth.
Another book recommended for those long winter nights is After the Fog by Kathleen Shoop, a book of historical fiction centered around fictional character nurse Rose Pavlesic during the historical 1948 Smog event in Donora.
Calling All Volunteers!
If you have an interest in history, research, archiving, fundraising, working with students of all ages, working on some amazing projects, or working with people from all over the world, we may have an opportunity for you at the Donora Historical Society. We are always on the lookout for individuals who can help promote and advance the Society.
Artifacts And Memorabilia Sought
The Donora Historical Society is always accepting any artifacts or memorabilia related to Donora’s past. If you have anything that you would be willing to part with to tell others about the history of our town, we would be willing to preserve those items for generations to come. Some examples of items that we accept are: school yearbooks, photos, clothing, uniforms, letterman’s jackets, cheerleading and band items, and pennants; post cards; church-related items such as photos and church building pieces; business and merchant advertising items and photos; steel mill photos, tools, work clothes and small machinery; little league and midget league uniforms; family genealogies; or architectural pieces or signage from buildings. Pickup can be arranged. If you are unsure if we would want it, just ask.
Game Film Available
The Donora Historical Society is taking orders for copies of the 11/17/66 (class of 1967) football game between Donora High and Monongahela High. Originally on 16mm film, the game was recently converted to DVD. Monongahela was the victor at 19-7.
Proceeds will continue the effort to convert other football games that were played from 1963 to 1971 featuring Donora and Monongahela as well as Ringgold playing other high schools, such as Charleroi, Rostraver, Belle Vernon, Monessen, Clairton, Elizabeth Forward, Brownsville, and Mon Valley Catholic.
For Further Info…
If you have additional questions about the subjects mentioned above, the society, museum, meetings or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or by calling 724-823-0364 and leaving a message. Or visit us on the web at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.
