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Life and times of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1287
Author
Mann, W. J.
Date of Publication
1887
Call Number
922.4 M952m
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Responsibility
By William J. Mann
Author
Mann, W. J.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
W. Frederick
Date of Publication
1887
Physical Description
xvi, 547 p. front (port.) 23 cm.
Subjects
Muhlenberg, Henry Melchior, - 1711-1787.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
922.4 M952m
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The border or riding clans followed by a history of the clan Dickson and a brief account of the family of the author

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1356
Author
Dixon, B. Homer
Edition
Printed originally for presentation only and now enlarged.
Date of Publication
1889.
Call Number
929 D621d
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Responsibility
B. Homer Dixon, K. N. L.
Author
Dixon, B. Homer
Edition
Printed originally for presentation only and now enlarged.
Place of Publication
ALbany, N.Y
Publisher
J. Munsell's sons,
Date of Publication
1889.
Physical Description
3 p. l., 223, [1] p. 23 cm.
Subjects
Dixon family.
Dickson family.
Borders Region (Scotland)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 D621d
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Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1360
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Date of Publication
[1886]
Call Number
973 P823
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Responsibility
by Ben: Perley Poore.
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia [etc.] New York
Publisher
Hubbard brothers; W. A. Houghton; [etc., etc.,]
Date of Publication
[1886]
Physical Description
2 v. fronts., illus. (incl. ports., facsims.) 24 cm.
Notes
LCHS has vol. 1 only.
Summary
Benjamin Perley Poore ( 1820-1887 ) was a popular newspaper correspondent and editor and an author. This book is his account of history , politics , and life as he observed it in Washington D.C. and the nation during his lifetime.
Subjects
Washington (D.C.) - History.
Washington (D.C.) - Social life and customs.
United States - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 P823
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010685710&view=1up&seq=11
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History of York and Lancaster Counties [Two histories bound into one volume]

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1434
Date of Publication
1834/1844
Call Number
974.815 LACO C323
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Alternate Title
History of York County, from its erection to the present time/
History of Lancaster County, to which is prefixed a brief sketch of the early history of Pennsylvania. Compiled from authentic sources/
Place of Publication
York, Pa./Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
A. J. Glossbrenner/Gilbert Hills
Date of Publication
1834/1844
Physical Description
21 cm.
Notes
Reprint. Bound with I. Daniel Rupp's History of Lancaster County, 1844. Spine title: History of York and Lancaster Counties, Pa.
Subjects
York County (Pa.)
Lancaster County (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO C323
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A Christmas reminder : being the names of about eight thousand persons, a small portion of the number confined on board the British prison ships during the war of the Revolution

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1583
Corporate Author
Society of Old Brooklynites (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
973.371 B872
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Responsibility
with the compliments of the Society of Old Brooklynites.
Corporate Author
Society of Old Brooklynites (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, N.Y
Publisher
Eagle print.,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
61 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Jersey (Prison-ship)
Great Britain. - Royal Navy - Prisons.
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Prison hulks - New York (State) - New York.
Prisoners of war - United States.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Prisoners and prisons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.371 B872
Websites
https://archive.org/details/christmasreminde00soci/page/n6
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The Mexican war and its warriors; comprising a complete history of all the operations of the American armies in Mexico; with biographical sketches and anecdotes of the most distinguished officers in the regular army and volunteer force

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1586
Author
Frost, John,
Date of Publication
1848.
Call Number
973.62 F939
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Responsibility
By J. Frost ...
Author
Frost, John,
Place of Publication
New Haven, Philadelphia
Publisher
H. Mansfield,
Date of Publication
1848.
Physical Description
6, [vii]-viii p., 1 ø, 9-330, 11 p. illus., plates, ports. 20 cm.
Subjects
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.62 F939
Websites
https://hdl.handle.net/2027/yale.39002007388656?urlappend=%3Bseq=9
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Souvenir of the re-union of the blue and the gray, on the battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1888. How to get there, and what is to be done during the year

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1642
Author
Tregaskis, John.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
973.6349 G394g
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Author
Tregaskis, John.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The American graphic co.,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
[271] p. front., illus. fold. map. 23 cm.
Notes
At head of title: Authorized and copyright edition.
Advertising matter interspersed.
Prefatory editorial note signed John Tregaskis; followed by an announcement of the publishing firm Tregaskis & co.
Subjects
Gettysburg (Pa.), Battle of, 1863.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.6349 G394g
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Allegheny county's hundred years

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Author
Thurston, George H.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
974.885 A422
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Responsibility
by George H. Thurston.
Author
Thurston, George H.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh
Publisher
A. A. Anderson & Son, book and job printers,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
312 p., [4] leaves of plates (3 fold.) : ill., maps, plans ; 20 cm.
Notes
Advertising matter printed throughout book.
LCHS copy missing title page.
Contents
Contents: Chapters 1 thru 8 - Covers 1754 to 1888 9 - boat building in Allegheny County 10 - coal and coke trade 11 - Iron and steel trade 12 - Glass manufacturing 13 - Natural gas 14 - Oil trade in Allegheny County 15 - Copper,lead, brass and tin 16 - Mercantile interests 17. From pack horse to railroads 18. Financial institutions 19. Insurance companies 20. Electrical appliances 21. Churches , schools, and newspapers 22. Music, art, and benevolent institutions
Subjects
Allegheny County (Pa.) - History.
Allegheny County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.885 A422
Websites
https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbabel.hathitrust.org%2Fcgi%2Fpt%3Fid%3Dloc.ark%3A%2F13960%2Ft6sx7275x%26view%3D1up%26seq%3D15%26skin%3D2021&data=05%7C01%7Cshianne.hargrove%40lancasterhistory.org%7Cb1e3ea5a7ca84a1554ba08db888def09%7C77252d1418a546d9b9d933511a635493%7C0%7C0%7C638253915394703722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qaom91DNqmsgACxu6vSqJUaEuwJpEqEKTVcxdWPDI6E%3D&reserved=0
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The ladies of the White House, or, In the home of the presidents : being a complete history of the social and domestic lives of the presidents from Washington to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1678
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Date of Publication
1881.
Call Number
920.7 H745
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Responsibility
by Laura C. Holloway.
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Bradley, Garretson,
Date of Publication
1881.
Physical Description
736 p., [30] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Summary
Biographical sketches of the First Ladies of the White House from presidents Washington to Garfield.
Subjects
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States
Women
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.7 H745
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=gri.ark:/13960/t1mh0kz1w&view=1up&seq=13
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Map of city of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Penna. showing manufacturing establishments, available manufacturing sites, public building & etc

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1709
Date of Publication
1887.
Call Number
974.815 LACI 109
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Responsibility
published for the Lancaster Board of Trade.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J. L. Smith Map Publisher,
Date of Publication
1887.
Physical Description
1 map: col.; 55 x 44 cm.
Notes
Shows tobacco warehouses, ward lines and railroads. Radial distance shown in miles.
Subjects
Industrial sites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Location
Lancaster History Library - Map
Call Number
974.815 LACI 109
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