Legendary locals of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania / Karen M. Samuels.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Samuels, Karen M., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Legendary locals

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bethlehem (Pa.)--Biography--Pictorial works.

Bethlehem (Pa.).

Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Other Title:

Legendary locals of Bethlehem

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Legendary Locals is an imprint of Arcadia Pub., [2013]

Summary:

Since its founding in 1741, many extraordinary people have called Bethlehem home. Teacher Polly Blum introduced needlework to her Moravian Seminary students in 1818 and soon received a request from the wife of Pres. John Adams for one of their pieces. In 1932, Sam Born established Just Born Candy Company, maker of the famous marshmallow Peeps. Dorothy Stephenson was the first female executive for Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Reggie Cora was the first Hispanic to serve as a county detective. Musicians, artists, and athletes have also contributed to the cultivation of this city. Gelsey Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet and became the dance partner of Mikhail Baryshnikov. Frank Mikisits hosted a Hungarian music radio show for 40 years, preserving the music of his childhood. John Spagnola played in 11 NFL seasons. Legendary Locals of Bethlehem chronicles more than 200 residents who through leadership and courage have made Bethlehem a wonderful place to live.

Contents:

The heroes of education

The luminaries of service

The paragons of originality

The advocates of compassion

The cultivators of commerce.

Notes:

Includes index.

OCLC:

883346006