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Lewis Evans

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Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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by Lawrence Henry Gipson; to which is added Evans' A brief account of Pennsylvania, together with facsimiles of his Geographical, historical, political, philosophical, and mechanical essays, numbers I and II ... Also facsimiles of Evans' maps.
Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
8 p. l., 246 p. incl. 5 maps (4 fold.) front. (fold. map) 31 cm.
Notes
"As to ... 'A brief account of Pennsylvania' which is presented herewith, two copies of this are in existence, neither of which is the original manuscript: the so-called George Fox copy, belonging to the Historical society of Pennsylvania, and the Du Simitière copy, possessed by the Library company of Philadelphia ... The text of the Fox copy has been followed."--Pref.
Contents
pt. 1. Early scientific activities in Pennsylvania. The mapping of the middle Atlantic region, 1749. Pennsylvania boundary disputes. The mapping of the Ohio valley in 1755. The passing of Evans and the early history of his maps.--pt. 2. A brief account of Pennsylvania, 1753.--pt. 3. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number I." 1755. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number II," 1756.--pt. 4. A map of the Indian walking purchase, 1737. A map of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and the three Delaware counties, 1749. A revision of the 1732 edition of the foregoing map of 1749. Evans' Map of the middle Atlantic region drawn for Peter Kalm in 1750. A map of the area in dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland, 1753. A general map of the middle British colonies, 1755.
Subjects
Evans, Lewis, - 1700?-1756.
Iroquois Indians.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries - Maryland.
Maryland - Boundaries - Pennsylvania.
Middle Atlantic States - Description and travel.
Ohio River Valley - Description and travel.
Middle Atlantic States - Maps.
Ohio River Valley - Maps.
United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
United States - Politics and government - 1755-1763.
Additional Author
Evans, Lewis,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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Church record of the Lower Milford or Swamp Reformed Church, Trumbauersville, Bucks County, 1769-1843

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Author
Hinke, William John,
Date of Publication
1938]
Call Number
974.821 H663
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copied by William J. Hinke.
Author
Hinke, William John,
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
W.J. Hinke,
Date of Publication
1938]
Physical Description
[2], 27 leaves ; 28 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
"November 1938."
Photocopy.
Subjects
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Bucks County.
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania - Bucks County.
Bucks County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.821 H663
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Church Record (Book) for the congregation in Earl Township : which was purchased from out of the Common Fund for 5 shillings the 7th day of February in the year 1753 under the ministry of John Theophilius Engelland--Ev. Luth

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Date of Publication
1935
Call Number
284.1 B494 1953
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translated and typed by Mr. and Mrs. M. Luther Heisey, Lancaster, Pa., October, 1953
Place of Publication
typescript
Date of Publication
1935
Physical Description
92 pgs. : 29 cm.
Notes
Baptisms 1753 - 1915; burials 1834 - 1850.
Rineer's "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County", page 180, # 1.
Use with CR 284.1 B494 1971, Parochial registers revised by Frederick S. Weiser.
Subjects
Bergstrasse Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ephrata Township)
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Ephrata Township
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania - Ephrata Township
Additional Author
Heisey, Mr. and Mrs. M. Luther
Engelland, John Theophilius
Weiser, Frederick S.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Church Record
Call Number
284.1 B494 1953
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Fifteen years more of "The Clio", 1914-1929 : continuing "Thirty-five years of 'The Clio'" 1879-1914. A historical review of the Cliosophic Society of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Corporate Author
Cliosophic society (Lancaster, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
367 C641 v.3
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Cliosophic society (Lancaster, Pa.)
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
The Society,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
42 p. : ports. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Franklin and Marshall College.
Lancaster Theological Seminary (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Clubs.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Learned institutions and societies.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
367 C641 v.3
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Town meetings to consider removal of state capital to Lancaster

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931
volumes, from which the children each Sabbath are furnished with a book. The school now numbers 216 scholars and 28 teachers; and from the efficiency of and the great interest manifested by the teachers, it is to be presumed that the number of scholars and the prosperity of the school will not
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931
Physical Description
40-47 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 2
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 2 (1931), p. 40-47Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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Archaeology of Delaware river valley between Hancock and Dingman's ferry in Wayne and Pike counties

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Author
Schrabisch, Max.
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
974.8011 S377
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by Max Schrabisch ...
Author
Schrabisch, Max.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
Pennsylvania historical commission,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
vii, 181 p. illus. (maps, plans) plates. 24 cm.
Series
Publications of the Pennsylvania historical commission. V. 1
Notes
At head of title: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Includes, also, various sites on the New York side of the Delaware river.
Subjects
Indians of North America - Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.)
Archaeology - Pennsylvania - Pike County.
Archaeology - Pennsylvania - Wayne County.
Archaeology - Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.).
Wayne County (Pa.) - Antiquities.
Pike County (Pa.) - Antiquities.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania Historical Commission.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 S377
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The clock book

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Author
Nutting, Wallace,
Date of Publication
[c1935]
Call Number
681 N986
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by Wallace Nutting; being a description of foreign and American antique clocks, and a list of their makers. Profusely illustrated.
Author
Nutting, Wallace,
Place of Publication
Garden City, N.Y
Publisher
Pub. in coöperation with Old America Company by the Garden City Publishing Co., inc.
Date of Publication
[c1935]
Physical Description
312 p. incl. illus., plates, port., facsims. 26 cm.
Notes
Plates printed on both sides.
"List of American clockmakers": p. 201-239.
"List of foreign clockmakers": p. 240-307.
Subjects
Clocks and watches.
Clock and watch makers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
681 N986
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Little journeys through "America's garden spot" : historic and scenic Lancaster Pennsylvania

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Date of Publication
[1938?]
Call Number
974.815 LACO L778
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prepared and published by the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce.
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce,
Date of Publication
[1938?]
Physical Description
28 p. : ill., map ; 23 x 10 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Subjects
Business enterprises - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Business enterprises - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Guidebooks.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Guidebooks.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L778
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Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1930
Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER A NUMBER of citizens of Lancaster met at the house of Wil- liam Cooper on Wednesday evening, February 6th, 1822. Dr. Samuel Fahnestock was appointed chairman, and Nathaniel Lightner secretary. The
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
135 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 6
Subjects
Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster (Lancaster, Pa.)
Charity organization.
Charities - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 6 (1930), p. 135Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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Rainfall in Lancaster from 1811 to 1829

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1930
profane cursing and swearing and many other enormities—which most of the inhabitants witnessed with great pain, we wish and purpose to use our endeavors to prevent. We presume this inti- mation will be sufficient to prevent persons of character from assembling in this place in future, for the above
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
189 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 8
Subjects
Rain and rainfall - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Rain and rainfall
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 8 (1930), p. 189Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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