The Charles Kessler Papers contain some personal and professional correspondence, research for articles and books, and manuscripts for published and unpublished works. Kessler authored several pamphlets and books on local history including Lancaster in the Revolution in 1975 and President Buchanan: Trapped in a Whirlwind in 2003.
Admin/Biographical History
Charles H. Kessler, a World War II veteran, began his career as a reporter for the Reading Eagle Times, and later worked for the Lancaster New Era until his retirement in 1984.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Charles Kessler Papers (MG0432), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-432
Classification
MG0432
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection has not been fully cataloged. Added to database 22 February 2022.
Prepared by the Historical Records Survey, Division of Professional and Service Projects, Work Projects Administration, edited by Eugene Maur Braderman.
Three newspaper articles regarding James Buchanan and Ann Coleman
Description
Three photocopied newspaper articles regarding James Buchanan and Ann Coleman: “Early love affair the only romance in the life of James Buchanan.” An article about James Buchanan’s relationship with Ann Coleman, Ann’s death, and Buchanan’s niece, Harriet Lane. “A sad story of love.” An article picked up from the St. Paul, Minnesota Globe about James Buchanan and an early relationship with a girl named Letitia Duncan. “Edna Guhl knows inside story of Pres. Buchanan’s tragic romance,” Susquehanna Times regarding James Buchanan’s relationship with Ann Coleman. Marietta and Mount Joy.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 038, Insert 03
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Blueprints for Lancaster Automobile Spring Company
Description
Lancaster Auto Springs Co. Manheim Township, Lancaster County, also listed under Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Project Number 4632.
Survey for Lancaster Auto Springs Co. Scale: 1/16''=One Foot. H. F. Huth. August 1946. AA-102.
Plot Plan. Scale: 1/16''=One Foot. Drawn by H.P.W. Drawing Number 1. 10 September 1946.
First Floor Plan, Basement Plan, Left Side Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Rear Elevation, Front Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Details-Crane Rails, Section A-A, Detail-Overh'd Door Sill, Detail-Pipe Col. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Drawn by H.P.W. Drawing Number 2. 20 August 1946.
First Floor Plan, Basement Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Section A-A. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Drawn by L.R.E. Drawing Number H-1. 9 September 1946.
Admin/Biographical History
"1936 Orville Easton started Lancaster Automobile Spring Co. in a small facility in the City of Lancaster. 1937 Orville incorporated and moved to a larger facility. Orville's primary business was the manufacture of automobile springs and "U" bolts. 1942 Richard Bomberger founded Lancaster Automobile Spring, Inc. His primary function was to expand the business. They started selling truck bodies and doing truck modifications such as: four man cabs, right hand driver, wheel base and frame alterations, extra axles, 4-wheel drive conversions, and custom bodies manufacturing. The increased business forced the company to move to a much larger facility on Manheim Pike. 1972 Ron Hill purchased the company from Orville Easton and Richard Bomberger. He sold the spring business to one of the employees. Also, he changed the company name to Lancaster Truck Bodies. 1977 Dick Toriello came to work for Lancaster Truck Bodies, and the company moved to its current location on Richardson Drive." https://www.salary.com/research/company/lancaster-truck-bodies/inside-sales-salary?cjid=7006492 (accessed October 14, 2023)
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Blueprints for alterations to the John E. Graybill Company warehouse
Description
Alterations to Warehouse for Mr. Harry A. Brown. Jno. E. Graybill Co. Inc. 221 N. Prince St. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Project Number 4001.
Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Sheet No. H-1. Project Number 4001. 16 September 1940.
Front Elevation, Longitudinal Section, Longitudinal Section, Cross Section, Ground Floor Plan-Front Section, Ceiling Outlets, Heating Ducts. Scale: 1/8'=One Foot. 3/4'' Scale Detail of Show Window, 3/4'' Scale Detail Entrance, 3'' Scale Detail of Plywood Partitions. First Floor Plan Above Show Window. Sheet No. 1. Project Number 4001. 20 January 1940.
Foundation Plan, First Floor Plan, East Elevation, North Elevation, South Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Reflected Plan Clg. Over Steps, Section Coal Chute, Section-Steps and Entry. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Detail-D.H. Windows East Elevation. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Section "A-A", Section "B-B". Full Scale. Lintel Schedule. Door Schedule. Electric Symbols. Drawing Number 1. Project Number 5009.
Front Elevation, Longitudinal Section, Longitudinal Section, Cross Section, Ground Floor Plan-Front Section, Ceiling Outlets, Heating Ducts. Scale: 1/8'=One Foot. 3/4'' Scale Detail of Show Window, 3/4'' Scale Detail Entrance, 3'' Scale Detail of Plywood Partitions. First Floor Plan Above Show Window. Sheet No. 1. Project Number 4001. 20 January 1940. COPY. Note in Red "Heating Dout Destroy."
A.B. Rote & Co. Structural Steel Works. Lancaster, PA for Alterations to Warehouse for Mr. Harry A. Brown. Jno. E. Graybill Co. Inc. Feralun Treads 4 Wide (Styled), 1 Req'd Beam, Req'd 2 Cols., 12 Field Bolts, 1 C1 Corner Guard, Req'd 1 Lintel L2, Req'd 1 Lintel. Drawing No. F1. Contract No. 26628. 16 April 1940.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Plan of Properties for Mr. F. H. Altdoerfer. 252-258 North Queen St. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Project Number 4628. 3 May 1946.
Plot Plan. 252-258 N. Queen St. First Floor, Second Floor, Basement. 24 Walnut St. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawing Number 1. Drawn by R.S.M.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Blueprints for alterations storefront for Frank J. Huss
Description
Alterations to Store Front for Mr. Frank J. Huss. 19 W. Chestnut St. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. File Number 4506.
Alterations to Store Front.
Details-Temporary Store Front.
Plan, South Elevation, East Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section, Section A-A, Section B-B, Section 1-1, Section 2-2, Section 3-3, Section 4-4, Section 5-5, Section 6-6. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Drawing Number 1. Drawn by H.P.W. 20 October 1945.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
Item
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
