topic:"Ephrata" found 153 records - Research Collections

The Ephrata Mountain Springs

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Author: Spohn, Clarence Edwin.

Date of Publication: 2009.

Call Number: 974.815 EPHB S762

Responsibility: by Clarence Edwin Spohn.

Author: Spohn, Clarence Edwin.

Place of Publication: Ephrata, Pa

Publisher: Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley,

Date of Publication: 2009.

Physical Description: v. : ill., photos. ; 29 cm.

Notes: Volume I includes a biography of the Honorable Joseph Konigmacher.; Includes bibliographical references.

Subjects: Konigmacher, Joseph, - d. 1861.; Von Neida Family; Ephrata Mountain Springs (Ephrata, Pa.) - History.; Camp Silver Belle (Ephrata, Pa.) - History; Temple of Truth (Ephrata, Pa.) - History; Stephan Memorial Hospital (Ephrata, Pa.) - History; Ephrata Community Hospital (Ephrata, Pa.) - History; Summer resorts - Pennsylvania - Ephrata; Health resorts - Pennsylvania - Ephrata; Hotels - Pennsylvania - Ephrata; Ephrata (Pa.) - History.

Additional Corporate Author: Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.815 EPHB S762

Ephrata Cloister

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Author: Bradley, John.

Edition: 1st ed.

Date of Publication: c2000.

Call Number: 286.3 B811

Responsibility: text by John Bradley ; photographs by Craig A. Benner.

ISBN: 0811727440 (pbk.)

Author: Bradley, John.

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Mechanicsburg, Pa. : [Harrisburg]

Publisher: Stackpole Books ; Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,

Date of Publication: c2000.

Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 23 cm.

Series: Pennsylvania trail of history guide

Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 48).

Subjects: Ephrata Cloister - Guidebooks.; Religious communities - Pennsylvania - Ephrata; Ephrata (Pa.) - Guidebooks.; Ephrata (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc. - Guidebooks.; Pennsylvania - Religious life and customs - 18th century.; Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 286.3 B811

A brief history of the Ephrata Cloister Lower Mill

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Author: Marquet, Cynthia

Date of Publication: 2002.

Call Number: 905.748 JHSCV v.27

Responsibility: by Cynthia Marquet.

Author: Marquet, Cynthia

Place of Publication: Ephrata, Pa

Publisher: The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley,

Date of Publication: 2002.

Physical Description: 2-13 p. ; 28 cm.

Notes: In: Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, v.27 (2002)

Subjects: Ephrata Grist Mill [Lower Mill] (Ephrata, Pa.); Gristmills - Pennsylvania - Ephrata; Gristmills; Ephrata (Pa.) - History.

Additional Title: Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 905.748 JHSCV v.27

Archive

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Collection: Ephrata Cloister Collection

Title: Ephrata Cloister Collection

Object ID: MG0081

Date Range: 1753-2007

230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Ephrata Cloister Collection, 1753-2007 Object ID: MG0081 2 boxes 22 folders, 1 volume .75 cubic ft. Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization) Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 3 Scope and

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Collection: Ephrata Cloister Collection

Title: Ephrata Cloister Collection

Description: Collection of items relating to the Society of Seventh Day Baptists and Ephrata Cloister. Legal papers deal with a dispute concerning the election of trustees and mismanagement of the estate. There are brief histories of the Cloister, poems, publications, programs, tourist brochures, and a booklet describing treatments for various ailments.

Date Range: 1753-2007

Year Range From: 1753

Year Range To: 2007

Date of Accumulation: 1753-2007

Creator: Ephrata Cloister

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

People: Aurand, A. Monroe, Jr.; Baer, Johann; Bar, Johann; Bowman, John; Daniel, N. J.; Doll, Eugene E.; Downes, J. A.; Dunkelberger, Ralph D.; Elsen, John; Franck, Ira S.; Hagen, F. F.; Heatwole, Daniel R.; Hocker, Ludwig; Hollinger, J. Daryl; Keller, James; Kimmel, Jacob; Leber, A. P.; Lollich, P. M.; Loose, John W. W.; Miller, Henry; Mitton, Juliet; Nevin, [ ]; Plessinger, F. P.; Pyle, Howard; Raber, [ ]; Senseman, John; Stubsky, Georg

Subjects: Pamphlets; Watermarks

Search Terms: Aurand Press; Brochures; Ephrata Cloister; Ephrata Cloister Associates, Inc.; Ephrata Cloister Chorus; Harper's New Monthly Magazine; Hocking Printing Company, Inc.; Legal papers; Mennonite Publishing House; Pamphlets; Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Pow wow; Review Book Store; Seventh Day Baptists; Society of the Seventh Day Baptists of Ephrata; Watermarks; Ye Village Inne

Extent: 2 boxes, 22 folders, 1 volume, .75 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English and German

Object ID: MG0081

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: See also the Photograph and Library collections

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Restrictions are noted at the item level. Original documents may be used--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.

Copyright: Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Classification: MG0081

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: Originally cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 01 November 2018.

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The myths surrounding the Ephrata Cloister and the Revolutionary War Era

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Author: Spohn, Clarence E.

Date of Publication: 2002

Call Number: 905.748 JHSCV v.27

Responsibility: by Clarence E. Spohn.

Author: Spohn, Clarence E.

Place of Publication: Ephrata, Pa

Publisher: The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ,

Date of Publication: 2002

Physical Description: 22-49 p. ; 28 cm.

Notes: In: Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, v.27 (2002)

Subjects: Ephrata Cloister.; Ephrata (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 905.748 JHSCV v.27

UrstÃ¤ndliche und erfahrungs-volle hohe ZeugnÃ¼sse wie man zum geistlichen Leben und dessen Vollkommenheit, gelangen mÃ¶ge. : Welche ein hoch-erleuchteter und gott-ergebener Zeuge Jesu Christi, in seinem geistlichen Tage-Werck erlernet ; und dieselbe ... an seine geistliche Kinder, und Anverwandte erÃ¶ffnet

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19408

Author: Beissel, Conrad,

Date of Publication: 1745.

Call Number: 090 E63br 1745a

Responsibility: von denselben aber um ihrer Vortrefflichkeit willen, gesammlet, und, zum Unterricht anderer, ans Licht gegeben.

Author: Beissel, Conrad,

Uniform Title: Zionitischen Stiffts I. Theil

Place of Publication: Ephrata, in Peusylvanien [sic]

Publisher: Drucks der BrÃ¼derschafft,

Date of Publication: 1745.

Physical Description: [8], 294 pages ; 20 cm (4to)

Notes: Author's name from Evans.; Originally published as: Zionitischen Stiffts I. Theil. Ephrata, 1745. these are the same sheets with a new title page, preface, special half title, and 11 additional pages.; Signatures:)(aâ´, A-2â´ [2]Â²; From the Collecltions of the Heritage Center Museum, G.83.2.; "Mystische Und Erfahrungs-volle Episteln ..." (p. [59]-294) has special half title with title vignette (flowers in vase).; Sabin; Evans; Seidensticker, O. German printing,; Full leather binding badly damanged with missing spine resluting in loose covers.

Subjects: Ephrata Cloister.; Mysticism.

Place: United States Pennsylvania Ephrata.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 090 E63br 1745a

Deed

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Collection: Heritage Center Collection

Title: Deed for selling lots in Millers Burgh

Object ID: P.04.34.05

Date Range: 1764-1771

Collection: Heritage Center Collection

Title: Deed for selling lots in Millers Burgh

Description: Deed (indenture) printed by Ephrata Cloister on vellum for John Miller, blacksmith of Lancaster Borough, and his wife Elizabeth, for use in selling lots in the "Town Called "Millers Burgh." Blank areas are filled in by hand for sale of property to Margaret Stout for 50 pounds. Initially filled in on May 1, 1764, and completed at bottom on March 8, 1765. Pink linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed at bottom right. The headpieces printed at top left is done in elaborate letter style using the first two words "This indenture." Each initial line is done in the distinctive illuminated manner of Ephrata Cloister, employing floral and foliate designs.; Reverse is also used as a deed for the transfer of property for Margaret Stour to Patrick McElkar, begun 1770 and completed 1771. Red linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed to bottom right (of reverse).; (Written by Wendall Zercher.)

Date Range: 1764-1771

Year Range From: 1764

Year Range To: 1771

Creator: Ephrata Cloister Printery

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Cabinet: Framed Items Bin

People: McElkar, Patrick; Miller, John; Miller, Elizabeth; Stout, Margaret

Subject: Ephrata Cloister; Deeds

Search Terms: Deeds; Ephrata Cloister

Object Name: Deed

Height (cm): 40.64

Height (ft): 1.3333333333

Height (in): 16

Width (cm): 47.625

Width (ft): 1.5625

Width (in): 18.75

Dimension Details: Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.; Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2004-07-28

Condition Notes: Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.; Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.

Object ID: P.04.34.05

Samuel's surprise

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Corporate Author: Fourth Grade Class at Hinkletown (Pa.) Mennonite School.

Date of Publication: 2000.

Call Number: 974.815 EPHB H663

Responsibility: by the Fourth Grade Class of Hinkletown (Pa.) Mennonite School.

Corporate Author: Fourth Grade Class at Hinkletown (Pa.) Mennonite School.

Place of Publication: [Hinkletown, Pa.]

Publisher: the class,

Date of Publication: 2000.

Physical Description: 12 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Notes: Harriet Douple, teacher.

Subjects: Douple, Harriet - teacher.; Konigmacher family - Juvenile fiction.; Hinkletown (Pa.) Mennonite School.; Ephrata Mountain Springs Hotel - Juvenile fiction.; Ephrata (Pa.)

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.815 EPHB H663

Mount Zion Cemetery, Ephrata, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13532

Date of Publication: 2004.

Call Number: 286.3 M928

Place of Publication: Computer printout

Date of Publication: 2004.

Physical Description: Various paging ; 28 cm.

Notes: Updating of gravestone inscriptions by W.F. Worner in 1936.; Includes floppy disk in Excel format.; Rineer's "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County" page 170 #1B.

Subjects: Cemeteries - Pennsylvania - Ephrata.; Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Ephrata.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Church Record

Call Number: 286.3 M928

The records of Cedar Hill Cemetery, 531 North State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522

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Author: Furlow, Suzanne B.

Date of Publication: 2004.

Call Number: 310.35 C389h

Responsibility: by Suzanne B. Furlow.

Author: Furlow, Suzanne B.

Place of Publication: Ephrata, Pa

Publisher: Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ,

Date of Publication: 2004.

Physical Description: 68,12,3,20,18,5,1 map ; 28 cm.

Notes: Rineer's "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County" page 179 #31

Subjects: Cedar Hill Cemetery (Ephrata, Pa.); Cemeteries - Pennsylvania - Ephrata.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Reference

Call Number: 310.35 C389h

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