The Brickman Family Collection provides some interesting insights into the activities of the Brickman family and in particular Audra Brickman, who was a very active community member and volunteer. The collection is also notable for the dozens of beautiful photographs it included. Sadly, we estimate that over 60% of the photos are unidentified. Anyone with a good (visual) knowledge of the Brickmans and affiliated families is welcome to visit and help us put names to these forgotten faces.
Other items in the collection include:
- Records of various social and community organizations
- Wartime memorabilia (War bond canvassing materials, emergency war committee meeting minutes)
- Letters home from WWII airman Joe Foley, who was posted overseas
- Letters to Audra Brickman from many correspondants.
- Business papers – covering the Brickman’s agricultural, canning and other endeavors.
The collection also includes items related to a number of well-known County families: Adams, Bonter, Foley, and Sherry, just to name a few.
Thanks Jane – We’re not planning to digitize (other than on an as needed basis) yet. You’re welcome to come and have a look – especially if you can help us identify some of the photos.
Hello. Very interested in this collection. Not sure if it is digitized yet. One of the younger daughters of Frederick Sagar Jr UE and ZMary Babcock UE married a Brickman in the early 1800s. A great Ameliasburg find for 7th town.
Best wishes
Jane