> Did you get any messages that lead you to some records? My ancestors worked > in Bethlehem Steel > and I'm curious to know what you learned. I was disappointed to not see any > messages come through....Deb > Several people have asked about the replies I've received. I've pasted them below - hope this is OK with the people who sent these generous replies! Thanks again Lorrie depending on where they worked, there is a heritage center in Johnstown, pa., operated by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association. It is dedicated to telling the stories of immigrants who worked in the mills and mines of central Pa. Bethlehem Steel was a major employeer of immigrants since the late 1880s. you may want to check there. if that fails, try robin rummel, the archivist at the Johnstown Flood Museum in Johnstown, Pa. she may know if any records exist and where you might locate them. Lorrie: My uncle worked for Bethlehem Steel in Pottstown, PA. The toll-free number for Bethlehem Steel Benefits is 1-877-864-8151. They may be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck. Doris Lorrie, You might try the local genealogical society for both the county and the town in which Bethlehem Steel was located. Often local societies archive such records. I've also wondered the same thing about the employee records of coal mining companies in Pennsylvania (such as Adrian, etc.) which employed great numbers of emigrants from Slovakia in the early 20th century. Some localized genealogical societies even have e-mail addresses and small websites and have someone to research questions for a very modest fee. Mary > Contact SOUTH SURBURBAN GEN & HIST SOCIETY, at marileaz@aol.com. They may have records. the lady's name is Marilea Zajec. You can mention my name, Margaret Heinek, I have met her and she is real helpful. Good luck. Margaret