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To what extent did Harriet Lance influence the public policies of James Buchanan?

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Author
Rosenberger, Homer Tope,
Date of Publication
1970.
King of Spain." �The President Continues To Share Private Political Views With Harriet From the time he was United States Minister to the Court of St. James, Buchanan continued to confide in Harriet the political matters of the day. How could he do otherwise? Politics and the law were his life. Harriet
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by Homer T. Rosenberger.
Author
Rosenberger, Homer Tope,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
[1]-22 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 74, no. 1
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 74, number 1 (1970), p. 1-22Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.74
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Wheatland, home of James Buchanan : 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861

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Author
Klein, Frederic Shriver,
Date of Publication
1970.
Call Number
728.37 K64
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Author
Klein, Frederic Shriver,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Penna
Publisher
Stel-mar,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
[28] p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Notes
"Text by Frederic S. Klein; Color Photography by Marshall Dussinger; Cover from an Original Painting by Florence Starr Taylor; Copyright by M. A. Dussinger."
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Homes and haunts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Presidents - United States
Additional Author
Dussinger, Marshall..
Taylor, Florence Starr..
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
728.37 K64
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The Presidency of James Buchanan

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Author
Smith, Elbert B.
Date of Publication
[1975]
Call Number
923.173 B918s
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by Elbert B. Smith.
ISBN
0700601325
Author
Smith, Elbert B.
Place of Publication
Lawrence
Publisher
University Press of Kansas,
Date of Publication
[1975]
Physical Description
xiii, 225 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 25 cm.
Series
American Presidency series
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 209-217.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918s
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Papers of James Buchanan and Harriet L. Johnston

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Author
Buchanan, James,
Date of Publication
1977.
Call Number
Drawer 17, Sec. 1
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Author
Buchanan, James,
Place of Publication
[Washington, D.C.]
Publisher
Library of Congress Photoduplication Service,
Date of Publication
1977.
Physical Description
4 reels ; 35 mm.
Notes
Labeled on box #340-343
"Mss. 16,968."
Includes index: reel 1.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Presidents - United States
United States - Politics and government - 1815-1861 - Sources.
Additional Author
Johnston, Harriet Lane,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 17, Sec. 1
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Two monuments for the fifteenth President of the United States

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Author
Rosenberger, Homer Tope,
Date of Publication
1974.
suitable monument to the mem- ory of James Buchanan, at his birthplace near Mercersburg, Pa., as- sures a monument to the fifteenth President of the United States. The memorial will appeal to posterity in behalf of one to whom his fellow-citizens in the stormy times preceding the civil war were scarcely
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by Homer T. Rosenberger.
Author
Rosenberger, Homer Tope,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1974.
Physical Description
[29]-48 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 78, no. 1
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 78, number 1 (1974), p. 29-48Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.78
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The life and public services of James Buchanan, late minister to England and formerly minister to Russia, senator and representative in Congress, and Secretary of State: including the most important of his state papers

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Author
Horton, R. G.
Date of Publication
[1971]
Call Number
923.173 B918h
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ISBN
0804614938
Author
Horton, R. G.
Place of Publication
Port Washington, N.Y
Publisher
Kennikat Press
Date of Publication
[1971]
Physical Description
428 p. port. 21 cm.
Series
Kennikat Press scholarly reprints. Series in American history and culture in the nineteenth century
Notes
Reprint of the 1856 ed.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Campaign literature, 1856
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918h
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Monuments marking the graves of the Presidents; a collection of photographs and inscriptions

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Author
Laird, Archibald.
Date of Publication
[1971]
Call Number
917.304 L188
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ISBN
0815802501
Author
Laird, Archibald.
Place of Publication
North Quincy, Mass
Publisher
Christopher Pub. House
Date of Publication
[1971]
Physical Description
213 p. illus., map (on lining papers) 25 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. 213.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, Pres. U.S., 1791-1868.
Presidents - United States.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.304 L188
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Guide to the microfilm edition of the James Buchanan papers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Date of Publication
1974.
Call Number
923.173 B918g
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Lucy Fisher West, editor.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1974.
Physical Description
55 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Manuscripts
Additional Author
West, Lucy Fisher.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918g
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The disruption of the Pennsylvania democracy, 1848-1860

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Author
Coleman, John F.,
Date of Publication
1975.
Call Number
974.803 C692
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by John F. Coleman.
Author
Coleman, John F.,
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
Date of Publication
1975.
Physical Description
v, 184 p. : ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 151-155.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - 1775-1865.
United States - Politics and government - 1845-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.803 C692
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Thomas McKean : the shaping of an American republicanism

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Author
Rowe, G. S.
Date of Publication
c1978.
Call Number
923.2 M154r
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G. S. Rowe.
ISBN
0870811002
Author
Rowe, G. S.
Place of Publication
Boulder
Publisher
Colorado Associated University Press,
Date of Publication
c1978.
Physical Description
xiv, 503 p. : ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. [475]-484.
Subjects
McKean, Thomas, - 1734-1817
Politicians - United States
Lawyers - United States
Political science - United States
United States - Politics and government - 1775-1783.
United States - Politics and government - 1783-1809.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 M154r
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Party and faction in American politics; the House of Representatives, 1789-1801

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Author
Bell, Rudolph M.
Date of Publication
[1973]
Call Number
973.4 B433
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[by] Rudolph M. Bell.
ISBN
0837163560
Author
Bell, Rudolph M.
Place of Publication
Westport, Conn
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Date of Publication
[1973]
Physical Description
xiii, 311 p. 22 cm.
Series
Contributions in American history,
Notes
Bibliography: p. 297-299.
Subjects
United States. - Congress. - House - History.
Political parties - United States
United States - Politics and government - 1789-1797.
United States - Politics and government - 1797-1801.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.4 B433
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Pennsylvania Hall of Fame honor for James Buchanan

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Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Date of Publication
1977
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by John Ward Willson Loose.l
Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1977
Physical Description
[96]-100 p.: ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 81, no. 2
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 81, number 2 (1977), p. 96-100Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.81
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James Buchanan papers at Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Author
Buchanan, James,
Date of Publication
1974]
Call Number
Drawer 17 sec. 2-5
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Author
Buchanan, James,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1974]
Physical Description
60 reels 35mm.
Notes
Microfilm of ms. collection.
Use with Guide to the Microfilm edition of the James Buchanan Papers of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania 923.173 B918g.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Manuscripts
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
West, Lucy Fisher,
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
United States. National Historical Publications Commission.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 17 sec. 2-5
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The political crisis of the 1850s

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Author
Holt, Michael F.
Date of Publication
1983, c1978.
Call Number
973.6 H758
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Michael F. Holt.
ISBN
039395370X (pbk.)
9780393953701 (pbk.)
Author
Holt, Michael F.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co.,
Date of Publication
1983, c1978.
Physical Description
xvii, 330 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes
Originally published: New York : Wiley, c1978.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Party dynamics and the coming of the Civil War -- The second party system in operation -- Slavery, extension and the second party system, 1843-1848 -- Dynamics of the party system and the compromise of 1850 -- The second party system undermined, 1849-1853 -- Realignment, reorganization, and reform, 1854-1856 -- Slavery, republicanism, and the triumph of the Republican Party -- Politics, slavery, and southern secession.
Subjects
Slavery - United States
Compromise of 1850.
United States - Politics and government - 1845-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.6 H758
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Founding mothers : women in America in the Revolutionary era

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Author
De Pauw, Linda Grant.
Date of Publication
1975.
Call Number
973.3 D419
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Linda Grant de Pauw ; wood engravings by Michael McCurdy.
ISBN
0395218969 :
Author
De Pauw, Linda Grant.
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin,
Date of Publication
1975.
Physical Description
xi, 228 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. [220]-222.
African American reources at Lancaster County Historical Society.
Summary
Describes the daily lives, social roles, and contributions of women living during the revolutionary period.
Subjects
Women - United States
Women's rights - United States
Women
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775 - Juvenile literature.
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Additional Author
McCurdy, Michael.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.3 D419
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The nine capitals of the United States

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Author
Fortenbaugh, Robert,
Edition
2d ed.
Date of Publication
1975.
Call Number
973.3 F737 1975
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Robert Fortenbaugh.
Author
Fortenbaugh, Robert,
Edition
2d ed.
Place of Publication
York, Pa
Publisher
York Graphic Services,
Date of Publication
1975.
Physical Description
68 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Limited edition.
Click on Table of Contents for more information.
Contents
Philadelphia -- Baltimore -- Lancaster -- Princeton -- Annapolis -- Trenton -- New York -- Philadelphia -- Washington.
Subjects
United States. - Continental Congress.
United States. - Congress - History.
United States - Capital and capitol.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.3 F737 1975
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The historical reputation of Thaddeus Stevens

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Author
Jolly, James A.
Date of Publication
1970.
great contempt. Buchanan was a "Doughface" President, meaning that he was a Northerner friendly to Southern grace, institutions, and policy; indeed. Stevens viewed Buchanan as the last Southern Presiednt of the United States and almost a traitor. Buchanan was a strict constitutional construction- alist
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by James A. Jolly.
Author
Jolly, James A.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
[33]-71 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 74, no. 2
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
United States - Politics and government - 1865-1869.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 74, number 2 (1970), p. 33-71Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.74
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Dr. Ed. : the story of General Edward Hand

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Author
Shelley, Mary Virginia.
Date of Publication
c1978.
Call Number
923.5 H236s
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by Mary Virginia Shelley ; with ill. by Regina Weatherlow.
ISBN
0104
Author
Shelley, Mary Virginia.
Place of Publication
Lititz, Pa
Publisher
Sutter House,
Date of Publication
c1978.
Physical Description
36 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Summary
A biography of Edward Hand, Revolutionary War general and physician who lived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Subjects
Hand, Edward, - 1744-1802 - Juvenile literature.
Generals - United States
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Juvenile literature.
Additional Author
Weatherlow, Regina.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.5 H236s
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The formation of the Union; a documentary history based upon an exhibit in the National Archives Building

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Corporate Author
United States. National Archives and Records Service.
Date of Publication
1970.
Call Number
342.73 U58
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Corporate Author
United States. National Archives and Records Service.
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
National Archives Trust Fund Board, National Archives and Records Service,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
80 p. illus., facsims. 30 cm.
Series
National Archives publication no. 70-13
Notes
1952 ed. issued by National Archives.
Subjects
Constitutional history - United States
United States - Politics and government - Sources.
Additional Corporate Author
United States. National Archives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
342.73 U58
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British aliens in the United States during the War of 1812

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Author
Scott, Kenneth.
Date of Publication
1979.
Call Number
929.3 S527b
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compiled by Kenneth Scott.
ISBN
0806308656
Author
Scott, Kenneth.
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
Genealogical Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
1979.
Physical Description
vii, 420 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
British Americans - Genealogy.
British - United States - Genealogy.
Registers of births, etc. - United States.
United States - History - War of 1812 - Registers.
Great Britain - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 S527b
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