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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Extracts from the Ahiman Rezon, or Book of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Adopted June 17, 1857
Object ID
MG0096 F075
Date Range
1857-1868
  67 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Extracts from the Ahiman Rezon, or Book of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Adopted June 17, 1857
Description
Extracts from the Ahiman Rezon, or Book of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Adopted June 17, 1857; and also from Decisions of the Grand Lodge and from the Ancient Charges. Published in Lancaster, by Cooper, Sanderson& Co., copyright 1865. Belonging to James Buchanan, signed 15 May 1865. Signed by Harriet Lane Johnston in 1868.
Date Range
1857-1868
Year Range From
1857
Year Range To
1868
Creator
Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subjects
Freemasons
Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Search Terms
Freemasons
Freemasons, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 68 pages to scan
Object Name
Book
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F075
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 075
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.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Scrapbook compiled by Harriet Lane Johnston
Object ID
JBFP 2.5.1.Scrapbook
Date Range
1868-1879
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Scrapbook compiled by Harriet Lane Johnston
Description
Scrapbook of newspaper articles compiled by Harriet Lane Johnston.The volume begins with the obituary of James Buchanan and articles about his death and funeral. Harriet continued to save articles about Buchanan, as well as other topics of personal interest.
Date Range
1868-1879
Creation Date
1868-1879
Creator
Johnston, Harriet Lane, 1830-1903
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 2, Box 3
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subjects
Scrapbooks
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Scrapbooks
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 156 pages to scan
Object Name
Scrapbook
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 2 Series 5
Object ID
JBFP 2.5.1.Scrapbook
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBB03.6.1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1952.002.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Lithograph signed Print of Queen Victoria from painting by F. Winterhalter. Black ink, oval background. Victoria-body is 1/4 to her left, head front. Wearing crown, drop jewel earring, large stone necklace. Shoulder gown in trimmed with fur. Mounted in a The frame is a gilt decorated wood frame. Signed "Victoria R."
F. Winterhalter painted the original. J. A. Vinter, engraver. Day & Son, lithographer.
Provenance
Queen Victoria
To - Prince Edward (her son)
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - Patty Lane (Niece)
To - Patty Lane Fay Eldridge (Great Niece)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
1860
Creator
Winterhalter, F.
Vinter, J. A.
Day & Son
Made By
Day & Son
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Sitting Room
Storage Wall
South Wall
People
Victoria, Queen of England
Edward, Prince of Wales
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Frame
yes
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper/Wood
Medium
Lithograph
Makers Mark
Painted By F. Winterhalter' 'On Stone by J.A. Vinter', 'Day & Son, Lithrs to th
Height (in)
36
Width (in)
29.625
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-05-08
Object ID
W.1952.002.001
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1952.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.002
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rectangular top, green baize-covered (thick, felt-like cloth) writing surface. Ogee-molded edge overhangs crotch-grain skirt with sectioned drawer opening on one long side with two wooden turned knobs. Brackets on top of two legs have rounded medallions,
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To - Kennedy, May Seldon (paternal cousin)
To - Taylor, Julia P. Kennedy (May's' sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To - The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1870
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Center Attic West Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Table, Writing
Material
Wood, felted wool
Height (in)
28.063
Width (in)
28
Depth (in)
14.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-22
Object ID
W.1992.001.002
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.012.001
Date Range
1867
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Wardrobe with mirrored door. Overhanging cornice molded. Frieze has cock-bead molding, same molding on drawer front and down front sides. Rounded corners. Mirror in single door front is rounded at top corners with floral relief framing. Keyhole escutcheo
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Kennedy, May Seldon (Paternal cousin)
To Taylor, Julia Kennedy (May's sister)
To Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1867
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Armoire
Material
Rosewood/Wood/Glass/Metal/Brass/Iron
Height (in)
88.125
Width (in)
50
Depth (in)
23.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-02
Condition Notes
David A. Weaver, Cabinet Work, Quarryville, PA completed refinishing in 1993.
Object ID
W.1992.012.001
Notes
Accessioned twice - second accession number is 00.33.1. Removed folder 00.33.1 on 27 June 2011 and merged with file 92.12. All documentation is now in file 92.12.
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Accession Number
W.1992.012
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.013.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Traveling trunk. Large chest-shaped with metal sheet strips at corners. Studded wooden bands at front, back, and top over canvas-covered wood. Two metal catches on lid, remains of leather strap. Lid is rounded. Exterior has remnants of travel destination stickers and one end cap has Henry Elliot Johnston's initials stenciled 'HEJ'.
Provenance
Johnston, Henry Elliott
To - Johnston, Harriet Lane
To - Kennedy, May Seldon (Harriet's cousin)
To - Taylor, Julia Kennedy (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1866
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Henry Elliott
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
West Wing East Room
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Trunk
Material
Wood/Iron/Canvas/Cloth/Leather
Height (in)
27.5
Width (in)
31.75
Depth (in)
22
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.013.001
Accession Number
W.1992.013
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.017a
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Set of four Renaissance Revival style side chairs. Top rail scroll curved with tight C-scroll at ends. Finger hole is triangular with arrow point inside. Flat finial hangs from bottom of rail. Stretcher is also curved out with scroll work and bell flower. Front legs turned.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1880
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 45
Storage Shelf
Top
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Chair, Side
Material
Wood/Paint/Silk/Cloth
Height (in)
33.063
Width (in)
17
Depth (in)
16.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Condition Notes
Upholstery in poor condition.
Object ID
W.1992.001.017a
Notes
Object ID is on a tag tied to each chair
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.023a
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of three linen handtowels. White damask with thinly hemmed edges (c. .125'). Meander border with foliate design and center panels of ivy leaf border, meander dividers, and strawberry vines. 'HLJ' at bottom center in white with pink circle accents.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To May Kennedy (paternal cousin)
To Julia Kennedy (Taylor) (May's sister)
To Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's Grandson)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1866
Year Range To
1884
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Towel Rack
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Toilet Article
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom center of towels
Inscription Text
HLJ
Object Name
Towel, Hand
Material
Linen
Makers Mark
HLJ initials were hand-embroidered on the towel.
Height (cm)
92.71
Height (ft)
3.0416666667
Height (in)
36.5
Width (in)
24
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-02
Condition Notes
#.1 is in fair condition and is worn, shrunken, and has small tears
Object ID
W.1992.001.023a
Notes
Purchased for $600.00 with other Harriet Lane Johnston linens.
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.039
Date Range
1867
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rosewood bed with walnut, poplar, and pine. Headboard higher than footboard, but identical in shape. Arched crest with c-curved finish. This is repeated with molding below and on footboard. Molding is cyma-curved and appears on the outside of footboard and inside of headboard. The top of each post is capped with a round finial that transitions to squat bun above a smooth cylinder above a ring and ball shape that transitions to ring and vase surmounting an octagonal post terminates on bun feet Scroll cut brackets connect the posts to the side rails that feature cyma-curved molding.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To May Kennedy (Paternal cousin)
To Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To Margaret B. Taylor (Julia's daughter)
To Edmund R. Taylor, III (Julia's grandson)
To The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1867
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Furniture
Subject
Beds
Bedchambers
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bed
Material
Rosewood/Walnut/Poplar/Pine
Length (in)
82
Width (in)
67
Dimension Details
Bed is higher at headboard than at footboard. Footboard height is 42.625'.
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-10
Condition Notes
Restoration done in 1992-1993 by David Weaver, cabinetmaker, Quarryville, PA. Restoration of rosewood.
Object ID
W.1992.001.039
Notes
Harriet had this custom built with large dimensions to accomodate her Uncle James Buchanan's size. It was intended for his use whenever he would visit her at her Baltimore, Maryland home.
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1998.001.003
Date Range
1864
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Silver serviing spoon with the silver mark for Philadelphia silversmiths Bailey & Co. and Christmas 1864 engraved on the handle accompanied be an engraving on the back of the handle that reads J.B. from H.R.L. (James Buchanan from Harriet Rebecca Lane.) 136 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
Provenance
Lane, Harriet R.
Christmas gift to Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (son of James B. Lane) To Fay, Patty Lane (JB Lane daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (JB Lane granddaughter)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1864
Made By
Bailey and Company
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Buchanan, James
Lane, John Newton
Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay
Search Terms
Bailey & Co.
Buchanan Collections
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Ladles
Silver
Inscription Position
Back of handle
Inscription Technique
Etched
Inscription Text
Bailey & Co
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Ladle, Serving
Material
Sterling Silver
Makers Mark
Originally Bailey & Co, the company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867.
Length (cm)
22.86
Length (ft)
0.75
Length (in)
9
Object ID
W.1998.001.003
Notes
Originally Bailey & Co, the company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867.
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Credit
Sebrell Family
Accession Number
W.1998.001
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