Christine Musser
Christine is a passionate researcher and does not stop the research process until she has exhausted all possibilities.
Her research has taken her many places within her home state of Pennsylvania as well as to the Midwest. To learn more checkout her website at Understanding Diversity through Social Studies.
She has written and published several articles on American history, Native Americans, travel, the outdoors, and many other topics. Many of those articles are published here at Suite 101.
Her most extensive research, which continues today, takes her on the trail of James Williamson Bosler. He left his hometown of Carlisle, Pennsylvania in the early 1850s to pursue business opportunities beyond the Mississippi River. He later became very successful by investing in cattle ranching and the railroads. He socialized with well-known men such as Buffalo Bill, General Grenville Dodge, Red Cloud, James Blaine, and several other politicians of the day. Bosler, Wyoming is named for him.
Christine's other publications
Trailing the Boslers from Pennsylvania to Nebraska
The Children's Garden: A Mechanicsburg Kindergarten (scroll down to Winter 2002, Vol. 19, Number 2)
Presentations
The Boslers (Bosler Library, Carlisle, PA)
Susquehanna River: The Mighty & Beautiful (Joseph Simpson Library, Mechanicsburg, PA)
Christine's interests include photography, travel, genealogy, and reading.
You can also follow Christine on Twitter ~
Latest Articles
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Appalachia Mills in the Early Twentieth Century
The work the girls were required to do consisted of using razor sharp knives to cut velvet and to breathe air heavy with lime dust.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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President Theodore Roosevelts Helps the American Worker
Roosevelt takes a big stick and fights against corruption amongst the rich and gives a helping hand to the American worker.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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United States in the Early Twentieth Century
The early 20th century went from horse and buggy to the automobile, gas lanterns to electricity, and working with your hands to machines doing the work.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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The Mari Sandoz Letters on Native American Rights 1940-1965
Kimberli A. Lee brings to light the the letters Sandoz writes that expresses her concern for preserving the Native American Culture and its accuracy.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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Anthracite Coal Town Located in Columbia County, PA
Centralia is located in the anthracite coal region of south central Pennsylvania. After years of coal burning underground the town is desolate.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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Pennsylvania State Park Great for Weekend Getaway
Glens Natural Area has been designated by the U. S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Natural Landmark. Its breathtaking scenery brings visitors back.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary First Refuge for Birds of Prey
Bald Eagles, goshawks, ospreys, owls and other birds of prey migrate to the Kittatinny Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, located in PA.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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Pennsylvania Attempts to Save the Chesapeake Bay
The Susquehanna River contributes more than half the fresh water to the Chesapeake Bay, which makes it important to the survival of the Chesapeake Bay.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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Chesapeake Bay Important Waterway to the Atlantic Seaboard
Pollution threatens much of the sealife located in the Chesapeake Bay. Organizations have formed throughout the bay area to clean up the bay and its rivers.
May 8, 2010
- Christine Musser
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Amish Grace Movie Misrepresents Tragedy
Inspired by the book, Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy, the movie's writers and producer takes a creative license to tell a heartfelt story.
Mar 28, 2010
- Christine Musser
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