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The life of (John) Conrad Weiser, the German pioneer, patriot, and patron of two races

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Author
Weiser, C. Z.
Date of Publication
1899.
Call Number
923.2 W427we
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By C. Z. Weiser.
Author
Weiser, C. Z.
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Publisher
D. Miller,
Date of Publication
1899.
Contents
Contents : INTRODUCTION - THE INDIGENES --- CONRAD WEISER'S REMOTE ANCESTRY AND NATIVE PLACE --- CONRAD WEISER'S PARENTS-HIS FATHER AND MOTHER --- THE EXODUS OF CONRAD WEISER'S FATHER --- CONRAD'S FATHER CHIEF OF THE COLONY AT LIVINGSTONE MANOR --- CONRAD'S FATHER CHIEF OF THE COLONY AT SCHOHARIE --- CONRAD WEISER"S FATHER THE DEFENDER OF THE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF HIS COUNTRYMEN AT SCHOHARIE--- CONRAD'S FATHER LEADS A COLONY TO TULPEHOCKEN , PENNSYLVANIA , HIS RETURN AND WANDERING, HIS VISIT TO TULPEHOCKEN , HIS DEATH --- JOHN CONRAD WEISER JUNIOR, HIS NAME, BIRTHPLACE, BAPTISM -- CONRAD'S ARRIVAL IN AMERICA - HIS STAY WITH THE MAQUA INDIANS --- CONRAD WEISER AND HIS STEPMOTHER --- CONRAD WEISER'S BROTHERS AND SISTERS, HIS OCCUPATION, HIS MARRIAGE, HIS DEPARTURE FOR PENNSYLVANIA --- CONRAD WEISER'S ADVENT IN PENNSYLVANIA , THE BEGINNING OF HIS OFFICIAL HISTORY --- CONRAD WEISER PROVINCIAL INTERPRETER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 1732 to1743 --- TEN MORE YEARS OF INDIAN INTERCOURSE , MISSIONS AND DUTIES1744 to 1754 --- THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR, CONRAD WEISER SUPERINTENDENT OF THE INDIAN BUREAU, COLONEL, HIS DEATH ANNOUNCED 1754 to 1760 --- CONRAD WEISER'S FAILING HEALTH, HIS DEATH, HIS BURIAL PLACE --- CONRAD WEISER AS A RELIGIOUS FIGURE --- CONRAD WEISER's WILL , HIS POSSESSIONS , HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS,HIS POSTERITYALSO, WEISER's LETTERS AND JOURNALS
Subjects
Weiser, Conrad, - 1691-1760.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 W427we
Websites
https://archive.org/details/lifeofjohnconrad00weiser/page/n3
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Some Helffenstein letters

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Author
Dubbs, J. H.
Date of Publication
1897
. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Helffenstein, Johann Conrad Albertus, 1748-1790 --Correspondence. Reformed Church of Lancaster (Pa.) Reformed Church--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1896-97 Description: [218]-225 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of
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by Dr. Joseph H. Dubbs.
Author
Dubbs, J. H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1897
Physical Description
[218]-225 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 6
Summary
The Reverend John C. Albertus Helffenstein was a pastor of the Reformed Church in Lancaster, PA. He had immigrated from Germany in 1772. This journal article contains letters to him from his family in Germany.
Subjects
Helffenstein, Johann Conrad Albertus, - 1748-1790 - Correspondence.
Reformed Church of Lancaster (Pa.)
Reformed Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 1, number 6 (1897), p. 218-225Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.1
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The Gap copper mine

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Author
Houston, R. J.
Date of Publication
1897
. Houston. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Gap Mining Company. Copper mines and mining--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1896-97 Description: [283]-298 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 7 Call
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by R. J. Houston.
Author
Houston, R. J.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1897
Physical Description
[283]-298 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 7
Subjects
Gap Mining Company.
Copper mines and mining - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 1, number 7 (1897), p. 283-298Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.1
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Gottlieb Mittelberger's journey to Pennsylvania in the year 1750 and return to Germany in the year 1754 : containing not only a description of the country according to its present condition, but also a detailed account of the sad and unfortunate circumstances of most of the Germans that have emigrated, or are emigrating to that country

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Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
917.48 M685
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translated from the German by Carl Theo. Eben.
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Uniform Title
Gottlieb Mittelbergers Reise nach Pennsylvanien im Jahr 1750.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.J. McVey,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
129 p. : facsim. ; 21 cm.
Notes
With facsimile t.p. of original German ed.: Stuttgard : Gedrukt ben Gottlieb Friderich Jenisch, 1756.
Summary
"Mittelberger's travelogue provides a firsthand historic account of the misery and exploitation of German immigrants during the US colonial period. In his work, he tries to convince his fellow Germans not to immigrate to the American colonies, as the forfeiture of freedom, cost of money, lack of health, and loss of life are too exorbitant to risk and sacrifice. Although never an indentured servant, Mittelberger's written testament is one of several surviving historic works describing the hardships of the redemption system. His meticulous account of his sea voyage to the British Atlantic colonies and subsequent experiences in Pennsylvania has become academically notable, due to the scarcity in primary source material concerning several of the issues he details. Such topics include religious practices in colonial Pennsylvania, European passenger fares for children and adults, as well as the nature and consequences of epidemics on colonial era ships.The work is also noted for its lengthy discussion of sexuality and social mores, including an account of a bigamous threesome and the status of illegitimate children, as evidencing the religious and sexual tolerance of colonial America. Gottlieb Mittelberger traveled to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1750 on a ship primarily filled with poorer immigrants who would become indentured servants upon arriving in Philadelphia. Mittelberger was not a servant, and worked as a school master and organist for three years before returning to Germany in 1754." [from Wikipedia]
Subjects
Mittelberger, Gottlieb - Travel - Pennsylvania.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel - Early works to 1800.
Pennsylvania - Emigration and immigration.
Additional Author
Eben, Carl Theodor,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.48 M685
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Gottlieb Mittelberger's journey to Pennsylvania in the year 1750 and return to Germany in the year 1754 : containing not only a description of the country according to its present condition, but also a detailed account of the sad and unfortunate circumstances of most of the Germans that have emigrated, or are emigrating to that country

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Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
974.802812 M685
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translated from the German by Carl Theo. Eben.
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Uniform Title
Gottlieb Mittelbergers Reise nach Pennsylvanien im Jahr 1750.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.J. McVey,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
129 p. : facsim. ; 21 cm.
Notes
With facsimile t.p. of original German ed.: Stuttgard : Gedrukt ben Gottlieb Friderich Jenisch, 1756.
Summary
Gottlieb Mittelberger (1714-1758) was a German author, schoolmaster, organist, and Lutheran pastor. He was best known for his work Journey to Pennsylvania (1756). Mittelberger's travelogue provides a firsthand historic account of the misery and exploitation of German immigrants during the US colonial period. In his work, he tries to convince his fellow Germans not to immigrate to the American colonies, as the forfeiture of freedom, cost of money, lack of health, and loss of life are too exorbitant to risk and sacrifice.
Subjects
Mittelberger, Gottlieb - Journeys - Pennsylvania.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Emigration and immigration.
Additional Author
Eben, Carl Theodor,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.802812 M685
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t47p98598&view=1up&seq=7
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David Fleming Houston : born, July 8, 1843, died, February 16, 1889

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Date of Publication
[1890]
Call Number
923.2 H843s
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Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Press of A.H. Sickler,
Date of Publication
[1890]
Physical Description
69 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Preface signed: William C. Sproul, Swarthmore College, June, 1890.
Subjects
Houston, David Fleming, - 1843-1889.
Crozer Steel and Iron Company.
Roanoke and Southern Railway Company.
Roanoke (Va.) - Biography.
Additional Author
Sproul, William C.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 H843s
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The survival of the medieval art of illuminative writing among Pennsylvania Germans

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Author
Mercer, Henry C.,
Date of Publication
1897]
Call Number
096 M534
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Henry C. Mercer.
Author
Mercer, Henry C.,
Place of Publication
[Doylestown, Pa
Publisher
Bucks County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1897]
Physical Description
[423]-432 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Illumination of books and manuscripts.
Pennsylvania Dutch.
Additional Corporate Author
Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
096 M534
Websites
https://archive.org/details/jstor-983391/page/n1/mode/2up
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Pleasant places on the Reading Railroad : a directory of summer resorts, summer boarding houses, summer hotels

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Date of Publication
1895 -.
Call Number
917.48 P544
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compiled and published by the General Passenger Department, Philadelphia & Reading Railroad.
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia]
Publisher
The Dept.,
Date of Publication
1895 -.
Physical Description
v. : ill. ; 23 cm. or smaller.
Notes
Library has: 1897, 1902, 1906.
Contents
CONTENTS: THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SCHUYLKILL, Norristown Branch and Main Line PICKERING AND FRENCH CREEK VALLEYS, Pickering Valley Branch ON PERKIOMEN'S SHADY BANKS, Perkiomen Railroad ALONG THE MANATAWNY, Colebrookdale Branch 'TWIXT SOUTH MOUNTAIN AND THE BLUE RIDGE, Lebanon Valley Branch THE CONESTOGA REGION, Reading & Columbia Division HISTORIC VALE OF CUMBERLAND, Gettysburg and Shippensburg Lines. ON THE CREST OF THE ALLEGHENIES AMID COLONIAL SCENES, Germantown and Chestnut Hill Branch PENNSYLVANIA'S GARDEN LANDS, Bethlehem Branch NEAR THE NESHAMINY, Northeast Penna, Railroad OUT IN BUCKS COUNTY, Doylestown Branch THE PICTURESQUE DELAWARE VALLEY, New York Branch FOXCHASE AND THEREABOUTS, Philada., Newtown and N. Y. Railroad IN THE PINES AND BY THE SEA, Atlantic City Railroad and Branches ALONG THE LOWER COAST, Cape May Division PICNIC GROUNDS, One Day Outing Resorts
Subjects
Summer resorts - New Jersey - Directories.
Summer resorts - Pennsylvania - Directories.
New Jersey - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Additional Corporate Author
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Co.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.48 P544
Websites
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Early schools in the valley of the Octorara

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Author
Houston, J. W.
Date of Publication
1898
also a political refugee. He taught near Bartville, and was very severe in his government, which was enforced by the rod. Amongst his pupils I find J. F. Meginness, editor and historian, of ' Williamsport' Pa., an honorary member of this society; Mr. James H. Ferry, of Colerain township, (who is
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by J. W. Houston, M.D.
Author
Houston, J. W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
[31]-51 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 2, no. 2
Summary
Contains interesting and entertaining vignettes of some of the school teachers , and schools established in the Octorar Valley, in the years before public education. Schools in Lancaster County, PA, and some bordering the county in Chester County are discussed.
Subjects
Teachers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Private schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Public schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Octoraro Creek (Pa. and Md.)
Octorara Valley (Pa.) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 2, number 2 (1898), p. 31-51Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.2
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Papers relating to provincial affairs in Pennsylvania, 1682-1750

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Date of Publication
1891.
Call Number
974.802 P415
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Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
Edwin K. Myers, State Printer,
Date of Publication
1891.
Physical Description
887 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Sources.
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Sources.
Great Britain - Colonies - Pennsylvania.
Great Britain - Colonies - Administration.
Pennsylvania - History - Sources.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.802 P415
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