District Archives
History of Mechanicsburg Area School District
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Preserving the Past to Understand the Present
The mission of the Mechanicsburg Area School District archives is to preserve the public documents that can be used by professional historians, students of history, and those individuals interested in the legacy of the school district and the role that public education has played in the community.
Some of the earliest known documents in the collection include:
· The Records of the Mechanicsburg High Alumni Association (1883)
· A commencement invitation (1892)
· An alumni banquet invitation (1893)
· A picture of the members of the class of 1894 (1894)
· A music program booklet (1904)
The collection also includes an incomplete selection of yearbooks and school newspapers.
The documents are available to individuals researching the history of the school district. An appointment can be made by contacting W. J. Murray at 717/ 571 - 0072 or via e-mail at wjmredux@aol.com
The collections, which contains almost 3,000 items, has been entered into a database which can be requested via e-mail.
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the archives is encouraged to call the school.
