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Genealogies of the families of the presidents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15053
Author
Henry, Reginald Buchanan,
Date of Publication
1935.
Call Number
929.3 H521
Responsibility
compiled by Reginald Buchanan Henry, M.D.
Author
Henry, Reginald Buchanan,
Place of Publication
Rutland, Vt
Publisher
Tuttle Co.,
Date of Publication
1935.
Physical Description
340 p. 27 cm.
Notes
Includes genealogy of James Buchanan, p. 231-236.
Bibliography: p. [9]-10.
Subjects
Presidents - United States - Genealogy.
United States - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 H521
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Quaint idioms and expressions of the Pennsylvania-Germans; a collection of curious phrases and terms employed by groups of Americans numbering into the millions, that truly flavor their English

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15086
Author
Aurand, A. Monroe
Edition
Revised Edition.
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
437.9748 A927 Rev
Responsibility
by A. Monroe Aurand, Jr.
Author
Aurand, A. Monroe
Edition
Revised Edition.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Privately printed : The Aurand press,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
32 pages 22 cm
Subjects
Pennsylvania German dialect.
Pennsylvania German dialect - Glossaries, vacabularies, etc.
English language - Pennsylvania - Glossaries, vacabularies, etc.
English language - Pennsylvania - Humor.
Pennsylvania Dutch
Pennsylvania Dutch - Humor.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
437.9748 A927 Rev
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Edwin Markham's The man with the hoe (D'r mon mit d'r hock); Lincoln, the man of the people (D'r Lincoln, de leit era mon) and other poems

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Author
Markham, Edwin,
Date of Publication
1934.
Call Number
427.9 A927e
Responsibility
translated into the Pennsylvania-German dialect by A. Monroe Aurand, jr.
Author
Markham, Edwin,
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Priv. print., the Aurand press
Date of Publication
1934.
Physical Description
25 p. port. 24 cm.
Notes
"The original poems used in this limited edition are copyright by Edwin Markham."
"Books and pamphlets by A. Monroe Aurnad, jr.": 1 leaf at end.
Subjects
Pennsylvania German dialect.
Additional Author
Aurand, A. Monroe
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
427.9 A927e
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Address of The Hon. Benjamin C. Atlee

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Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys,
Date of Publication
1936.
Call Number
028 A881
Responsibility
Benjamin C. Atlee.
Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia, Pa.]
Publisher
Athenæum of Philadelphia,
Date of Publication
1936.
Physical Description
10 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Addresses.
Notes
Cover title: Address of The Hon. Benjamin C. Atlee.
Subjects
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Books and reading.
Booksellers and bookselling.
Additional Corporate Author
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
028 A881
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Early American glass ... : the private collection of Harry Hillyer Brigham, Boston, Mass

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15110
Author
Brigham, Harry Hillyer.
Date of Publication
1937.
Call Number
748.2 B851
Author
Brigham, Harry Hillyer.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Art Association ; Anderson Galleries, Inc.,
Date of Publication
1937.
Physical Description
[7], 27, [1] p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Glassware - United States
Glassware - x Collectors and collecting
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
748.2 B851
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Commemorative program : a pictorial presentation of the progress and development of a college "older than the nation"

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Corporate Author
Franklin and Marshall College.
Date of Publication
[1937]
Call Number
378.748 C734
Responsibility
prepared by Dr. Noel P. Laird ; sesqui-centennial celebration, October 14-17, 1937.
Corporate Author
Franklin and Marshall College.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
Franklin and Marshall College,
Date of Publication
[1937]
Physical Description
24 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 31 cm.
Notes
On cover: Franklin and Marshall college, sesqui-centennial celebration 1787-1937.
Additional Author
Laird, Noel P.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
378.748 C734
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A new spelling book : adapted to different classes of pupils : compiled with a view to render the arts of spelling and reading easy and pleasant to children

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9141
Author
Comly, John,
Date of Publication
1824.
Call Number
810 P544c 1824
Responsibility
by John Comly.
Author
Comly, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Kimber & Sharpless,
Date of Publication
1824.
Physical Description
168 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Subjects
Spellers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
810 P544c 1824
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The English reader : or, Pieces in prose and poetry, from the best writers; designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate the most important principles of piety and virtue

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Author
Murray, Lindley,
Date of Publication
1826.
Call Number
817.5 M982e 1826
Responsibility
With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading. By Linsley Murray.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
S. Probasco,
Date of Publication
1826.
Physical Description
209 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Readers and speakers
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 M982e 1826
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Wild flowers by the wayside, by Harry F. Zerger

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Author
Zerger, Harry F.
Date of Publication
1931
Call Number
816 Z58
Author
Zerger, Harry F.
Place of Publication
Columbia, Pa
Publisher
The Clover press
Date of Publication
1931
Physical Description
43 p. front. (port.) 18 cm.
Notes
The R. Theodore Bixlers' Collection of Lancaster Authors.
Contents
Chapters: East of Mississippi --- Saint Louis to Albuquerque --- Albuquerque to Williams, Arizona --- Williams, Arizona to Los Angeles, California --- Santa Barbara --- San Francisco and the High Sierras --- The Great American Desert --- Yellowstone Park ---- Utah and Colorado --- Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois --- Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
Summary
In 1925 the author took a trip across the United States beginning in Columbia, PA, describing the flora along the way.
Subjects
Wild flowers - United States.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
816 Z58
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A Latin elegy in memory of John Williamson Nevin

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Author
Schiedt, Richard Conrad,
Date of Publication
1933.
Call Number
814 S332l
Responsibility
by Richard C. Schiedt.
Author
Schiedt, Richard Conrad,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
[s.n.] ,
Date of Publication
1933.
Physical Description
4 p. : port. ; 25 cm.
Notes
Cover title
Subjects
Nevin, John Williamson, - 1803-1886.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
814 S332l
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