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The German and Swiss settlements of colonial Pennsylvania : a study of the so-called Pennsylvania Dutch

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4987
Author
Kuhns, Levi Oscar,
Edition
New ed.
Date of Publication
1914.
Call Number
974.802812 K96
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by Oscar Kuhns.
Author
Kuhns, Levi Oscar,
Edition
New ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Eaton & Mains,
Date of Publication
1914.
Physical Description
268 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. 247-257.
The author was born in Columbia,Pa and is a descendant of Swiss immigrants who in the early 18th century came to live in Lancaster County, Pa.
Subjects
Pennsylvania Dutch.
Swiss in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.802812 K96
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101072317280&view=1up&seq=5
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A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art. Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7340
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1850.
Call Number
629.13322 W812
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By John Wise ...
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.A. Speel,
Date of Publication
1850.
Physical Description
xvi, [17]-310 p. front. (port.) plates. 23 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title "Through the air."
Access Restrictions
Restricted acess;
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloon ascensions
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812
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The illustrating mirror; or, A fundamental illustration of Christ's Sermon on the Mount. For all lovers of the truth to examine their faith and to promote their observance of the doctrines of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Translated from the German

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9193
Author
Herr, Johannes,
Date of Publication
1858.
Call Number
090 L244bar 1858b
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Author
Herr, Johannes,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
E. Barr,
Date of Publication
1858.
Physical Description
360 p. 16 cm.
Notes
The R. Theodore Bixlers' Collection of Lancaster Authors.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244bar 1858b
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A history of Maryland; from its settlement in 1634 to the year 1848, with an account of its first discovery, and the various explorations of the Chesapeake Bay, anterior to its settlement; to which is added, a copious appendix, containing the names of the officers of the old Maryland line: the lords proprietary of the province, and the governors of Maryland, from its settlement to the present time ... For the use of schools

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20682
Author
McSherry, James,
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
975.2 B197 1852
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By James McSherry, esq.
Author
McSherry, James,
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
J. Murphy & Co.; Cushings & Bailey [etc]
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
418 pages 20 cm
Notes
Lists of Maryland officers in service during the revolution, 1776-1781: p. 381-393.
Discarded from the Pennsylvania Farm Museum, Lancaster, :Pa.
Subjects
Maryland. - Militia.
Maryland - History.
Untied States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Regimental histories.
History.
Annotations (Provenance)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
975.2 B197 1852
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uva.x000547419;view=1up;seq=9
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Visitation of American vessels by officers of the British navy : message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19081
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Date of Publication
1858]
Call Number
923.173 B918 1858 Oversize
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Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Place of Publication
[Washington? D.C
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1858]
Physical Description
16 p.
Series
Doc. / 35th Congress, 2d session, House of Representatives. Ex. Doc ; no. 11.
Notes
Caption title.
"December 16, 1858. -- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and orderd to be printed."
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
United States - Foreign relations, - 1857-1861.
United States - Foreign relations - United Kingdom..
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918 1858 Oversize
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The slavery question during the terms of office of John Whitehill and Robert Jenkins, Congressmen from Lancaster County from 1803 to 1807 and 1807 to 1811 respectively

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8161
Author
Spindler, Adaline Bream.
Date of Publication
1911
believed it was unlawful to buy or keep negro slaves, yet slavery was retained, and Delaware is ranked with the South among the slave-holding States. South Carolina held slaves from the beginning. Although many settlers of North Carolina were Qua- kers, this colony soon adopted sla- very. Georgia was the
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by Miss Adeline B. Spindler.
Author
Spindler, Adaline Bream.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1911
Physical Description
253-265 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 15, no. 9
Subjects
Whitehill, John, - 1729-1805.
Jenkins, Robert, - 1769-1848.
Slavery - United States
Legislators - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 15, number 9 (1911), p. 253-265Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.15
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Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of the execution of the Fugitive slave law of September 1850. Before Judges Grier and Kane, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Held at Philadelphia in November and December, 1851. To which is added an Appendix, containing the laws of the United States on the subject of fugitives from labor, the charges of Judge Kane to the grand juries in relation thereto, and a statement of the points of law decided by the court during the trial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2052
Author
Hanway, Castner,
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
974.8032 R634
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By James J. Robbins. From the notes of Arthur Cannon and Samuel B. Dalrymple, phonograpic reporters appointed by the court for this case.
Author
Hanway, Castner,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
King & Baird,
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
2 p.l., 9-275 p. 23 cm.
Notes
The charge was in connection with an attempt to arrest Noah Buley, Nelson Ford, Joshua Hammond, and George Hammond on a warrant issued under the Fugitive slave law, claiming them as slaves of Edward Gorsuch of Maryland.
African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society
Subjects
Buley, Noah.
Fugitive slave law of 1850.
Additional Author
Robbins, James J.
Cannon, Arthur.
Dalrymple, Samuel B.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.8032 R634
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Lititz-Warwick directory and surrounding country 1913: a census or list of the names of every member of the families of Lititz, Warwick, Broad Street addition to Lititz, the six rural free delivery routes from Lititz, Lexington, Brunnerville, Rothsville, Brickerville, Millway, Neffsville and Kissel Hill

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20791
Date of Publication
1913.
Call Number
917.4815 D598L
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Lititz-Warwick directory and surrounding country
Place of Publication
Lititz, Pa
Publisher
Express Print. Co.,
Date of Publication
1913.
Physical Description
224 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
Notes
Foreword signed: John G. Zook, editor.
Advertising matter interspersed.
Subjects
Lititz (Pa.) - Directories.
Warwick (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Directories.
Pennsylvania - Lititz.
Pennsylvania - Warwick (Lancaster County : Township)
Directories.
Additional Author
Zook, John G.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598L
Copy Info
1913
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The Henkel memorial, historical, genealogical, and biographical; a serial publication devoted to collecting and preserving the history of the Rev. Anthony Jacob Henkel (known in history as Rev. Gerhart Henkel) ... who came from Germany to Pennsylvania in 1717 ... Also to collect and preserve the history of his worthy descendants ... Organ of the Henkel memorial association

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17666
Corporate Author
Henkel Memorial Association.
Date of Publication
1910-[19]
Call Number
929 H494a
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Henkel memorial,
Corporate Author
Henkel Memorial Association.
Place of Publication
York, Penna
Publisher
A. Stapleton,
Date of Publication
1910-[19]
Physical Description
2 v. front., plates, ports. 23 cm.
Dates of Publication
1st ser. (no. 1-4), Feb. 1910-Jan. 1912; 2d ser. (no. 1-3), Aug. 1913-Apr. 1919.
Notes
A. Stapleton, Elon O. Henkel, editors.
Subjects
Henckel family.
Additional Author
Stapleton, A.
Henkel, Elon Osiander,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 H494a
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Red: white: and blue badge, Pennsylvania veteran volunteers. A history of the 93rd regiment, known as the "Lebanon infantry" and "One of the 300 fighting regiments" from September 12th, 1861, to June 27th, 1865

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Author
Mark, Penrose G.
Date of Publication
1911]
Call Number
974.8033 M345
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By Penrose G. Mark...Authorized by the executive committee of the 93rd Pennsylvania veteran volunteer association.
Author
Mark, Penrose G.
Place of Publication
[Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
The Aughinbaugh press
Date of Publication
1911]
Physical Description
577 p. front., plates, ports. 23 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania infantry. - 93d regiment., 1861-1865.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pennsylvania Infantry - 93rd.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8033 M345
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