Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 2, 24 December 1971- 15 April 1987
Description
Catharine B. Spitler, a resident of Landisville, Pennsylvania, compiled these scrapbooks. Book one contains information primarily about World War II. The newspaper clippings include information about Lancaster natives, both men and women that were involved in World War II, including ranks and location of service. There are also articles about the United States involvement in World War II. Interesting local articles and programs discuss the World War II Memorial in West Hempfield Township. Columbia's Sesquicentennial was documented through a series of newspaper clippings located in this scrapbook.
Book two is a compilation of newspaper clippings, engagement announcements, wedding announcements and obituaries pertaining to Lancastrians. Locations around Lancaster County that were mentioned are as follows: Lancaster, Hempfield, Ephrata, Maytown and Mount Joy. An interesting subject within the second scrapbook is the1972 Flood of Lancaster (Hurricane Agnes).
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Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Boxes 79 and 80
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 28 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Books 128 and 130.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
Blueprints for restoration of the Sehner, Ellicott, von Hess House
Description
Work Restoration of Sehner, Ellicott, von Hess House for the Louise Steinman von Hess Foundation. 123 North Prince St. Lancaster, PA. G. Edwin Brumbaugh, Albert F. Ruthrauff. Registered Architects. Gwynedd Valley, PA. Harry F. Moore Engineer and/or William E. Fleischer. 16 September 1982.
Plot Plan. Main House, Porch, Kitchen, Wood Shed. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Side Walk Snow melting Plan. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. HPE-1. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 7 March 1980.
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Heat Pump Units. Exhaust Fans. Notes. Drawn by D.C.E. Drawing No. H-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 11 March 1980, Revised 18 June 1980.
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. H-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 6 March 1980.
Plumbing Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Fixtures. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. P-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 10 March 1980. Revised 18 June 1980.
Plumbing Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. P-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979, revised 10 March 1980.
Electrical Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Wall Switch Detail, Typical Receptacle Detail. Notes. Electrical Symbol Schedule. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980.
Electrical Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Panel A, Panel B. Lighting Fixture Schedule, Apart. Lighting Fixture Schedule Only. Snow Melting Control Detail. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980. Revised 12 August 1980. Revised 10 December 1980.
Study for Treatment of Site. Garden Lighting Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. R. F. Drawing E-4. Operation No. C22. 1 November 1980. (Albert F. Ruthrauff's name and certification not on blueprint)
Plot Plan. Main House, Porch, Kitchen, Wood Shed. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Side Walk Snow melting Plan. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. HPE-1. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 7 March 1980. (copy)
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Heat Pump Units. Exhaust Fans. Notes. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. H-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 11 March 1980. Revised 18 June 1980. (copy)
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. H-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 6 March 1980. (copy)
Plumbing Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Fixtures. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. P-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 Oct. 1979. Revised 10 March 1980. Revised 18 June 1980. (copy)
Plumbing Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: ¼''=One Foot. Drawn by D.C.E. Drawing No. P-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 Oct. 1979. Revised 10 March 1980. (copy)
Electrical Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Wall Switch Detail, Typical Receptacle Detail. Notes. Electrical Symbol Schedule. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980. (copy)
Electrical Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Panel A, Panel B. Lighting Fixture Schedule, Apart. Lighting Fixture Schedule Only. Snow Melting Control Detail. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980. Revised 12 Aug. 1980. Revised 10 December 1980. (copy)
Study for Treatment of Site. Garden Lighting Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. R. F. Drawing E-4. Operation No. C22. 1 November 1980. (Albert F. Ruthrauff's name and certification not on blueprint) (copy)
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 1 October 2023.
This scrapbook discusses many aspects about the Lancaster County Amish community. Several well-known Amish customs are mentioned throughout the newspaper clippings such as Rumspringa, barn raising, marriage season, and education. Other articles contain information about funeral customs, past-time activities, agriculture and other occupations. An article of special interest surrounds two Amish men arrested for religious beliefs.
Ferster, H. V. the Education of Amish Children. Buffalo, New York: Typescript, 1980.
Amish Traditions. Call Number: 289.71 Y54
The Amish of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Call Number: 289.71 S819
Amish Beliefs, Customs and Discipline. Call Number: 289.71 L643
Notes
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Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Box 21
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 24 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 158.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
Feasibility study of the J. B. van Sciver Building for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts
Description
Feasibility Study of the J. B. van Sciver Building for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts. West King Street & Mulberry Street. Lancaster, PA. 17063. Gilbert, Bradley, & Ray. 226 N. Arch Street. Lancaster, PA. 9 May 1986.
First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. FS-1. Red Markings and Measurements.
Second Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. FS-2. Red Markings and Measurements.
Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. FS-3. Red Markings and Measurements.
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
Blueprints for new facilities for Pennsylvania School of the Arts
Description
New Facilities for Pennsylvania School of the Arts. 202-216 North Prince St. Lancaster, PA. David Lynch and Assoc. A.I.A. Studio One. Space Planning, Interior Design. 500 Golf Course Road, Lancaster, PA. Job No. 8722. Drawn by ACAD/TRR.
Elevations. Prince Street Elevation. Fifth Fl. South Elev. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Ext. Sill Schedule. Ext. Wall Finishes, General Notes. Sht. No. PA-14. 13 July 1987.
Elevations. Water Street Elevation. Fifth Fl. Rear Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Ext. Sill Schedule. General Notes. Ext. Wall Finishes. Detail M/PA-15. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Detail K/PA-15. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Sht. No. PA-15. 2 June 1987.
Elevations. Prince Street Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. General Notes. 13 July 1987.
Water Street Elevation. Fifth Fl. Rear Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. 2 June 1987.
North Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. 29 May 1987.
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 2 October 2023.
Cross-Town Apartments for Developer/Sponsor Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County. 8 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Treby Howard Phillips, Architects-Planners. 4347 Hamilton Boulevard. Allentown, PA. 18103. Issued 17 February 1984.
Cover Sheet. List of Drawings. 222 West Vine Street, Property No.1, 226 West Vine Street, Property No. 2. 224 Lime Street, Property No. 3. 728 Columbia Avenue, Property No. 4. Location Plan. No Scale. CS-1. Drawn By RT. 3 February 1984.
Property Survey for Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County of 222 West Vine Street and 226 West Vine Street. Phillip Trimble. Trimble Surveyors. P.O. Box 214 West Woods Drive Lititz, PA. 17543. Properties 1 and 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. 30 June 1982. Revised 5 July 1982. Revised 23 January 1984.
Existing Site Plan. Property No. 1 & 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. SP-1. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Site Demolition Plan. Property No. 1 & 2.Detail 1/SP-2, Detail 2/SP-2, Detail 3/SP-3. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. SP-2. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Site Development Plan & Grading Plan. Property No. 1 & 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. Typical Fence Detail, Typical Bench Base Detail, Sidewalk/Curb/Wheel Stop Detail, Sidewalk Detail. SP-3. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. First Floor Plan, Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-1. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Door Types. A-2. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. General Repair Notes. A-3. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Elevations. East Elevation, Typ. Elev. of Clos. W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ. of Linen Clos., Typ. Bath Elev. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Floor/CLG. Assembly (2 Hour). No Scale. Typical Wall Legend. A-5. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Addition Elevations. Addition North Elevation, Addition South Elevation, Building Section. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Concrete Staid Detail, Typical Detail of Joint at Existing Foundation Wall. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Detail. A-6. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Basement and First Floor Plan Demolition. Basement Floor Plan. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-7. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-8. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Second & Third Floor Plans. Second Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ Elev. Linen Clos. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section. Scale: 3/4'' =One Foot. General Repair Notes. Typical Wall Legend. Door Legend. A-2. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, East Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Basement and First Floor Plan Demolition. Basement Floor Plan. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-5. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property Survey for Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County of 234 North Lime Street. Phillip Trimble. Trimble Surveyors. P.O. Box 214 West Woods Drive Lititz, PA. 17543. Properties 3. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. 11 November 1983.
Property No. 3. Basement Floor Plan. Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Mech. Room Floor/CLG. Assembly (2 Hour). Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Location Plan. No Scale. General Repair Notes. Repair Notes. Finish Schedule. Finish Schedule General Notes. A-1. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. First Floor Plan. First Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Clos. W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ. Elev. Linen Clos., Bath Elevations: Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D", Elevation "E", Kitchen Elevations: Type 1 & 2 & 2', Type 3, Type 4. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Wall Legend. List of Utilities. A-2. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Second and Third Floor Plan. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. West Elevation, Curb/ Fence Detail, Site Location. No Scale. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, East Elevation. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. First Floor Plan Demolition. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-5. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-6. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Site Plan. 1''=10 Feet. Location Plan. No Scale. Demolition Notes, General Repair Notes, Repair Notes, Finish Schedule, Finish Schedule General Notes. Door Legend. A-1. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Second & Third Floor Plan. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Closet W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Bath Elevs: Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Elevations. North Elevation, East Elevation (Partial) (West Elevation Similar), South Elevation-1st and 2nd Floor Level, South Elevation-3rd Floor Level. No Scale. List of Utilities. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
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Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 2 October 2023.
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Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 2 October 2023.
Scrapbook of Explorer Scouts of Post 325, Troop 25
Description
Scrapbook of Explorer Scouts of Post 325, Troop 25, Lancaster.
Admin/Biographical History
Richard Bowman "Dick" Marion was active in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1951. Dick pursued his childhood passion for Scouting throughout his adult career. He completed National Training School in the Boy Scouts of America in 1960 and was commissioned as a District Scout Executive in Lancaster, PA. He continued to serve local councils in Pittsburgh, PA, Reading, PA and Rochester, NY. In 1976, he became Scout Executive in East Valley Area Council in Western PA and moved on to lead the Gulf Ridge Council in Tampa, FL in 1981. In 1985, he became President of the Cradle of Liberty Council in Philadelphia, PA, where he remained until his retirement from professional scouting in 1998. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76169899/richard-bowman-marion
Explorer Scouts Post 325 Troop 25 Album (A-60-01-001 to A-60-01-200)
Notes
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Gift of Mrs. Richard B. (Marian) Marion and Robert E. Marion, Jr., from the estate of Richard B. Marion, in memory of Andrew and Jack Charles, El Capitan Products.
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Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/28a8c389-4e24-4157-8061-272548030010
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection (MG0277), Book #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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