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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Invitation from Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg
Object ID
JBFP 8.3.1.015
Date Range
1858/05/26
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Invitation from Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg
Description
Invitation from Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg to an unknown recipient requesting their company on Wednesday Evening at 8:00.
Date Range
1858/05/26
Creator
Muhlenberg, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1818-1901
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
People
Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus
Subjects
Invitation cards
Search Terms
Invitations
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 9 x 6 cm.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 8.3.1.015
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
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.693
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 15
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
Shiffler Fire Company Records
Title
Shiffler Fire Company Records
Object ID
MG0524
Date Range
1854-1886
  1 document  
Collection
Shiffler Fire Company Records
Title
Shiffler Fire Company Records
Description
The Shiffler Fire Company Records contain minutes for the Conestoga Hose Company and Shiffler Fire Company, both in Lancaster.
Admin/Biographical History
The Shiffler Fire Company, No. 7 was organized in 1852. It soon became The Independent Fire Co. and then the Fulton Fire Co. The name changed again in 1854 to the Conestoga Fire Company. Shiffler Fire Company was readopted in 1855 and Thaddeus Stevens was elected president in 1856. (Ellis & Evans, History of Lancaster County, p.391)
Date Range
1854-1886
Year Range From
1854
Year Range To
1886
Date of Accumulation
1854-1886
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 11
People
Thomas, E. H.
Subjects
Business records
By-laws
Fire stations
Invitation cards
Minutes (Records)
Search Terms
Business records
By-laws
Conestoga Hose Company
Finding aids
Fire departments
Invitations
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Shiffler Fire Company
Extent
1 box, 4 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0524
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Deed (Deed_#647)
Invitation to First Grand Picnic of Shiffler Fire Company, 1871 (MG0180_Ser05_F026_I04)
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 2 (MG0545_Series02)
Commemorative ribbon (2003.081)
Fire ax (1927.005.1)
Fire helmet (1924.008.9)
Helmet plate (1935.013.2)
Parade belt (1924.008.10)
Parade belt (1924.008.12)
Parade belt (1924.008.16)
Parade belt (1954.002.1)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Shiffler Fire Company Records (MG0524), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Folder 4, Insert 1 was a gift of Mr. Louis H. Stroeble from the belongings of Jacob Goodman, 5 February 1954. (Accession # 1954.MG0524.F4_I1)
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-524
Classification
MG0524
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 4 January 2022.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to Dr. Samuel Welchens for the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.001
Date Range
1857/03/04
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to Dr. Samuel Welchens for the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Description
Invitation to Dr. Samuel Welchens, Lancaster, for the Grand National Inauguration Ball, Judiciary Square, Washington; includes names of managers between two columns representing the states with the inscriptions “Constitution of the United States” and “The Union Must be Preserved” on the bottom. With envelope.
Date Range
1857/03/04
Creator
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Welchens, Samuel
Subjects
Toppan, Carpenter & Company (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Invitation cards
Balls (Parties)
Inauguration
Search Terms
Grand National Inauguration Ball
Balls (Parties)
Invitations
Inaugurations
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 item, 4 pages to scan, 7.5 x 10.75 in.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.001
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
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.054
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 3, Subseries 2, Folder 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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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Date Range
1855/12
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Description
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Date Range
1855/12
Creation Date
December 1855
Year
1855
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Bitner, C. A.
Kieffer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Gristmills
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Kieffer, Christian. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Date Range
1856/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Date Range
1856/02
Creation Date
February 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Black, Adam Ross
Dennis, Abraham
Flora, David
McCloy, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Contractors
Eden Twp.
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Place
Eden Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Building.
McCloy, Alexander; Black, Adam Ross. Contractors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
IMages have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Date Range
1856/09
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Date Range
1856/09
Creation Date
September 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hershey, Christian
Mumma, Jacob
Mumma, Jonas
Stahl, George W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Blacksmiths
Search Terms
Blacksmith shops
Blacksmiths
Contractors
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Place
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Mumma, Jacob. Agent, second defendant.
Blacksmith shop.
Stahl, George W. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been proficed for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Date Range
1847/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Description
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Date Range
1847/02
Creation Date
February 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Martin, George
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mechanics' Liens
Gristmills
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Description Level
Item
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Date Range
1857/05
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Description
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Date Range
1857/05
Creation Date
May 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Gross, Jacob L.
Carpenter, Ephraim
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Ephrata Twp.
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Sawmills
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill and saw mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Description Level
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Date Range
1858/04
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
Date Range
1858/04
Creation Date
April 1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Bear, Gabriel
Reist, Henry B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Flour mills
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Mills
Mount Joy
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Grist mill and flour mill.
Reist, Henry B. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
APR 1858 F047 ML
Description Level
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Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1858 F003 W
Date Range
1858
  1 document  
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0418
People
Walter, Jacob E.
Erisman, Jacob M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Marietta
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1858 F003 W
Box Number
418
Additional Notes
Erisman, Jacob M. Administrator.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
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