CMC Softball

This photo was in the Community Medical Center archives at the Lackawanna Historical Society.  We aren't sure who the ladies are or if this was a CMC fun day or an actual softball team. If anyone knows please let us know!  Either way this was probably taken in the mid 1970s. You have to love those bell bottoms and the classic cars in the background!! Fun Stuff. 

Brain Scan Courtesy of Sgt. Pepper

It may look like this patient is about to get her head laundered, but in truth she is being placed in the EMI Brain Scanner. According to Making the Modern World, this was the first medical device capable of providing detailed pictures of the brain. This is one of many historic, medical-related photos in The Story of the Community Medical Center Collection. As an interesting aside, the British company EMI is better known for releasing Beatle records. According to Making the Modern World, profits from Beatle recordings enabled EMI to invest in side ventures like this.

Communi-K Newsletter Comedic writing

The Communi-K was a monthly newsletter published at the Community Medical Center.  Usually there was information about different departments, new staff, and a few letters to the editor.   The above image is a reference to one of the letters to the editor from an L.E. Vator with a reply from Dr. John L. Otis. This is a hilarious bit of writing about when it is more appropriate to use the stairs.  Please keep in mind that this was published in the August of 1969 newsletter. If you have trouble viewing this image please try this link for the Communi-K and find page 6. Enjoy!!

The Story of the Community Medical Center

The Lackawanna Valley Digital Archive team is proud to announce the launch of our newest digital collection: The Story of the Community Medical Center.  This collection contains 117 items including; scrapbooks, photos, newsletters, and nursing graduation programs from CMC's 100 plus year history!  With the help of the Lackawanna Historical Society and Geisinger CMC we were able to bring you this wonderful collection.

For direct access to the collection: http://content.lackawannadigitalarchives.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/CMC

Nay Aug Boat Ride with Nuns

This photo from the Nay Aug Amusement Park Collection shows unidentified, formally dressed dignitaries and nuns posing grimly on a summer's day while kids enjoy the boat ride and merry-go-round. This photo is undated, but we believe it is from the early 1960s.

New Collection: Nay Aug Amusement Park

If you grew up in the Scranton area anytime before the 1990s, you may remember the amusement area at Nay Aug Park. Karl and Ralph Strohl owned and operated the Nay Aug Amusement Park for nearly 70 years, and we have added 29 vintage photos from their personal collection to the Lackawanna Valley Digital Archives. This one shows the entrance to the amusement area.

 

Albright Front Hall

This photo pulled from the History of the SPL collection on Lackawanna Valley Digital Archives shows the front hall of the Scranton Public Library.  We are unsure when the photo was taken but if you walk into the library today the front hall looks exactly the same.  Library directors and staff have maintained the integrity and look of the building and this photo is an example of that. We will be posting a photo in the next few days of what the front hall looks like today.