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Books for the back country : Patrick Orr's inventory, Lancaster, 1754

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo598
Author
Tully, Alan.
Date of Publication
1975
Books for the Backcountry: Patrick Orr's Inventory, Lancaster, 1754 by Alan Tully Because of the longstanding interest of historians in the intellec- tual and cultural life of colonial Philadelphia we now have a clear idea of what the reading interests of that city's elite were during the mid-eight
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Responsibility
by Alan Tully.
Author
Tully, Alan.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1975
Physical Description
[167]-172 p.: ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 79, no. 3
Subjects
Orr, Patrick.
Books and reading - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 79, number 3 (1975), p. 167-172Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.79
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Descriptive inventory of the archives of the City and County of Philadelphia

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6316
Author
Daly, John,
Date of Publication
1970.
Call Number
974.811 I62
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Responsibility
by John Daly, under the direction of Allen Weinberg.
Author
Daly, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Dept. of Records,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
1 v.(loose-leaf) ; 23cm.
Notes
Periodically updated by replacement sheets.
Includes index.
Subjects
Archives - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Additional Corporate Author
Philadelphia. Dept. of Records.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.811 I62
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Album, Photograph

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/971b736e-b31b-4ad3-8a02-289647653709
Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Object ID
2008.045.5
Date Range
1992
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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Description
Photo album with marbelized cover and 40 plastic sleeves. 12 contain photos and notes related to Lancaster's Bicentennial celebration. Handwritten on card on first page: "June 10, 1992/ These documents from the City Safe were taken to The Conservation Centre for Art, Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia for restoration and preservation. Here are before and after pictures of
a. The Lancaster Corporation Book, 1742
b. The Charter of the City of Lancaster, 1742
c. The Plot Plan of the City of Lancaster, (?)
...Jarvis "(signature)
On page 14, handwritten on a card: "This was the metal box in which the Charter was stored until someone framed it and exposed it to the light."
On page 19: "This is the Plot Plan which needs to be studied. It has the drawing of gentleman X on the reverse side. Who drew this?"
Made by Burnes (Made in China)
Date Range
1992
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1992
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Album, Photograph
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-17
Object ID
2008.045.5
Accession Number
2008.045
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Coin, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/bf4aa67e-ee3d-4f1a-baa5-429619150911
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.10
Date Range
1970
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Copper alloy coin with two sides, each having raised lettering and image and background coated with dark antiquing. One side has at center, "BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / CELEBRATION / 1820-1970." At top is "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR COIN" and at bottom is "BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP / LANCASTER COUNTY, PA." Opposite side has central scene of 2-story, 4-bay house with sign above door. Trees at left and right with large cloud behind. At top is "BOWMANSVILLE / Sesqui-Centennial" and at bottom is "1820 - 1970 / AUGUST 14, 15, 16, 1970."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.375
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2015-01-27
Object ID
1970.036.10
Accession Number
1970.036
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Coin, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e4118ffa-6ddb-499c-afb7-057755565930
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.7
Date Range
1970
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Five identical wooden disks printed both sides, each with a different color - red, blue, green, brown or black. One side has head of Native American brave in profile with "WOODEN NICKEL" above, all within a circle. Opposite side reads: "A Souvenir of / BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI - CENTENNIAL / August - 14 15 16 / 1820-1970 / Brecknock Township / Lancaster County, Pa."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Wood
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-26
Object ID
1970.036.7
Accession Number
1970.036
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Medal, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b29c9a4e-7c5d-4705-9078-900778023575
Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Object ID
1979.005
Date Range
1979
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Description
Commemorative Medal
Face: "100th Anniversary F. W. Woolworth Co., 1979" image of buildings
Reverse: "Frank Winfield Woolworth, The First Variety Store, 1879" image of a Woolworth Store
Date Range
1979
Year Range From
1979
Year Range To
1979
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
People
Woolworth, Frank Winfield
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1979.005
Accession Number
1979.005
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Medal, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6fe4336b-ab85-4a99-8fff-372353152170
Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.131
Date Range
1972
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Commemorative medal, in leather case
Edge: "1722, 250th Anniversary, 1972"
Face: Depiction of Pennsylvania Supreme Court, "Chief Justice David Lloydd"
Reverse: Pennsylvania State Seal
Date Range
1972
Year Range From
1972
Year Range To
1972
Made By
Franklin Mint
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Silver
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2003.131
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Medal, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ebe562d8-5793-4b32-a031-664316232381
Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.068.29
Date Range
1974
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Collection
History Collection
Description
1974 Cloister Coin Club coin featuring Peter Miller
Date Range
1974
Year Range From
1974
Year Range To
1974
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.068.29
Accession Number
2003.068
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Medal, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/aa23d4fb-665c-4b3f-b857-304054692955
Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.068.30
Date Range
1973
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Collection
History Collection
Description
1973 Cloister Coin Club coin featuring "The Sisters"
Date Range
1973
Year Range From
1973
Year Range To
1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.068.30
Accession Number
2003.068
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Medal, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d1621bb8-8e2c-4c58-a5b7-021492520897
Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
2006.010
Date Range
1976
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Description
Five commerative medals from 1976 bicentenial - 200th anniversary of meeting of continental congress in Lancaster, George Ross ( 1730-1779), Adam Hubley, Edward Hand, David Ramsay, William Henry - medals with board for display
Date Range
1976
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1976
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 18
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2006-02-21
Object ID
2006.010
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