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Collection
General Collection
Title
Hannah Bosley, corn doctress of Columbia
Object ID
1-02-01-11
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Hannah Bosley, corn doctress of Columbia
Description
Cabinet card. Hannah Bosley, corn doctress of Columbia.
Year Range From
1888
Year Range To
1892
Creator
Taylor, William Curtis
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bosley, Hannah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
African American women
African Americans
African Americans--History
Free Black people
Search Terms
African American Women
Cabinet cards
Free persons of color
Medicine
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
2.5 x 3.5 inches
Print Size
4.125 x 7.5 inches
Object ID
1-02-01-11
Negative Number
yes
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-12-01-08
Date Range
1886
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
African American family and cabin in the Welsh Mountains. Possibly Brushtown in Brecknock Twp. Digital image only.
Provenance
Original image owned by Noel Dorwart.
Date Range
1886
Creator
Dorwart, Harry M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
African Americans
Search Terms
African American women
Brushtown, Brecknock Twp.
Cabins
Dwellings
Families
Girls
Persons of color
Welsh Mountains
Women
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Condition
Not Rated
Object ID
2-12-01-08
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Account of Edward Y. Buchanan and H. B. Swarr, guardians of E. Elliott Lane
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.4.005
Date Range
1883/05/17
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Account of Edward Y. Buchanan and H. B. Swarr, guardians of E. Elliott Lane
Description
Account of Edward Y. Buchanan and H. B. Swarr, guardians of E. Elliott Lane, the will of James Buchanan, late of Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, deceased, showing the amount debited and credited on behalf of Elliott Lane in the amount of $16,542.22. Signed by the guardians and certified by C. F. Jones. Lancaster. [Probably Elliott Eskridge Lane, son of James Buchanan Lane.]
Date Range
1883/05/17
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Buchanan, Edward Young
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Lane, E. Elliott
Jones, C. F.
Subjects
Probate records
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Guardianship accounts
Probate records
Orphans' Court
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8.5 x 14 in.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.4.005
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.696
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 4, Folder 5
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Executors’ account of Edward Young Buchanan and H. B. Swarr of the biographical funds
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.097
Date Range
1883/11/07
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Executors’ account of Edward Young Buchanan and H. B. Swarr of the biographical funds
Description
Executors’ account of Edward Young Buchanan and H. B. Swarr of the biographical funds to date with funds being distributed to J. B. Baker, William B. Reed, John Cadwalader, H. B. Swarr, secretary, copyist, travel, office rent, insurance policies, sundries, registrar’s fees, and clerk of D.C. Court’s fees. Lancaster.
Date Range
1883/11/07
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Buchanan, James
Buchanan, Edward Young
Baker, Joseph Boyd
Reed, William Bradford
Cadwalader, John
Subjects
Biographies
Estates (Law)
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Probate records
Search Terms
Biographies
Executors' accounts
Estate settlement
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Probate records
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 32.25 x 8.75 in.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.097
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.509
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 97
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Release of Elliott E. Lane to H. B. Swarr and Edward Young Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.098
Date Range
1884/08/22
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Release of Elliott E. Lane to H. B. Swarr and Edward Young Buchanan
Description
Release of Elliott E. Lane to H. B. Swarr and Edward Young Buchanan, one of the legatees in the will of James Buchanan has received $16,159.06 in full satisfaction of the terms of the will. 5 July 1883. Lancaster. Recorded 22 August 1884.
Date Range
1884/08/22
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Buchanan, James
Lane, Elliott Eskridge
Buchanan, Edward Young
Subjects
Beneficiaries
Estates (Law)
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Wills
Probate records
Search Terms
Releases
Beneficiaries
Estate settlement
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Wills
Probate records
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 14 x 8.75 in.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.098
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.224c
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 98
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Release of Harriet Lane Johnston, one of the legatees in the will of James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.099
Date Range
1884/08/22
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Release of Harriet Lane Johnston, one of the legatees in the will of James Buchanan
Description
Release of Harriet Lane Johnston, one of the legatees in the will of James Buchanan has received $44,063 in full satisfaction of the terms of the will. 29 May 1884.
Date Range
1884/08/22
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Beneficiaries
Estates (Law)
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Wills
Probate records
Search Terms
Releases
Beneficiaries
Estate settlement
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Wills
Probate records
James Buchanan
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 14.25 x 8.75 in.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.099
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.224d
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 99
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #217
Date Range
1832
  2 images  
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1832
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Smith, Stephen
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Prisons
Persons of color
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #217
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 30, 2001.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Prisons.
Payment for lumber for the use of the jail.
Smith, Stephen. Person of color.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-25-08-01
Date Range
c. 1880
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Salem Church of God, 328 West Orange Street, Lancaster. Built in 1877, congregation dissolved in 1884. Property conveyed to Covenant United Brethren Church, 1884 to 1926. Became First Pentecostal Church, Assembly of God from 1927 to 1959. Theobald School of Ballet from 1959 to 1986. Now Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster.
Date Range
c. 1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Religion
Salem Church of God
Covenant United Brethren Church
First Pentecostal Church, Assembly of God
Theobald School of Ballet
Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-25-08-01
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-06-01-08
Date Range
c. 1880
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Bank of Pennsylvania, corner of West King and Prince Streets
Date Range
c. 1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bank of Pennsylvania
West King Street
North Prince Street
Construction
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 5 inches
Object ID
2-06-01-08
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Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Title
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Object ID
MG0837_F001_In04
Date Range
1883/08/27
Biographical Record of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. https://books.google.com/books?id=HuxHAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA350&lpg=PA350&dq=phil ip+schum+son+%26+co&source=bl&ots=kNLKl4SUmM&sig=ACfU3U3APEU8LXaqzX4 bKc5unU9gW4wu3w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih95i8g- n0AhUul3IEHU2iABoQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=philip%20schum%20son%20
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Collection
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Title
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Description
Note from John Schum to William McLean, Esq. Schum is requesting amount due for birds.
Admin/Biographical History
For information about Philip Schum, John Schum, and Philip Schum, Son & Co., see Portrait and Biographical Record of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. https://books.google.com/books?id=HuxHAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA350&lpg=PA350&dq=philip+schum+son+%26+co&source=bl&ots=kNLKl4SUmM&sig=ACfU3U3APEU8LXaqzX4bKc5unU9gW4wu3w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih95i8g-n0AhUul3IEHU2iABoQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=philip%20schum%20son%20%26%20co&f=false
Date Range
1883/08/27
Creation Date
27 August 1883
Creator
Philip Schum, Son & Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
McLean, William
Schum, John
Schum, Philip
Subjects
Advertising
Advertising cards
Business records
Ephemera
Weavers
Search Terms
Advertising
Advertising cards
Business records
Ephemera
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Philip Schum, Son & Co.
Trade cards
Weavers
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0837_F001_In04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See the Curatorial Collection
See the Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers, MG0837_F001_In04, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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.
Accession Number
2019.009
Other Numbers
MG-837
Other Number
MG-837, Folder 1, Insert 4
Classification
MG0837
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by KEF, 04 December 2020. Added to database 16 December 2021.
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