This is a copy of a writing titled "Childhood Memories 88 Years Ago" from 1967. This is a history of York Springs written by Jessie Deatrick and presented to Ester Beitman Keefer in 1967. This writing is different from a standard historical description in that Jessie Deatrick presents what she remembered by traveling up one side of town and down the other, detailing the lives of many individuals who lived in York Springs. On May 16, 1971, Mrs. Deatrick passed away at the age of 92.

This is a copy of a writing titled "York Springs Yesteryear" from 1976. It was presented by the Mademoiselle Club of York Springs to the York Springs Public Library by Wreatha E. Glatfelter. It provides a general history of York Springs while providing some specific information about individuals and particular locations.