History Center to host “Treasures in the Archives” event
The Detre Library and Archives at the Senator John Heinz History Center will host its annual event “Treasures in the Archives” Thursday starting at 7 p.m.
A virtual look at highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials in the region, it will delve into the lives of Western Pennsylvanians through one-of-a-kind photographs and documents.
“Treasures in the Archives” will explore:
n T he voluminous records of forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht.
n The history of Shadyside Hospital, including its response to World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic.
n The life of Gus Miller, a well-known figure in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood who ran a beloved newsstand and served as a chief usher at Forbes Field.
n The life of artist Aaronel deRoy Gruber, who became internationally recognized, with a career that spanned six decades.
Collections featured in the past have included building movers, boxers, butchers, old saloons, famous families, overlooked community stories, and the lost history of a notorious home for ex-offenders.
Admission to the virtual program is free and pre-registration is required. To register, go online to www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/treasures-in-the-archives-2022.