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Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond 1746.
Enslaved person listed.
2 items, 2 pieces
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Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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
Only vendue list, administrators' bond.
Enslaved man listed.
2 items, 3 pieces
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 2, 24 December 1971- 15 April 1987
Description
Catharine B. Spitler, a resident of Landisville, Pennsylvania, compiled these scrapbooks. Book one contains information primarily about World War II. The newspaper clippings include information about Lancaster natives, both men and women that were involved in World War II, including ranks and location of service. There are also articles about the United States involvement in World War II. Interesting local articles and programs discuss the World War II Memorial in West Hempfield Township. Columbia's Sesquicentennial was documented through a series of newspaper clippings located in this scrapbook.
Book two is a compilation of newspaper clippings, engagement announcements, wedding announcements and obituaries pertaining to Lancastrians. Locations around Lancaster County that were mentioned are as follows: Lancaster, Hempfield, Ephrata, Maytown and Mount Joy. An interesting subject within the second scrapbook is the1972 Flood of Lancaster (Hurricane Agnes).
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Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Boxes 79 and 80
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 28 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Books 128 and 130.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Land Records Collection (MG0304) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1e0d265e-e717-4874-98fa-012242172365
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Blueprints for the Township Offices for East Lampeter Township
Description
Township Offices for East Lampeter Twp. Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster Co., PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Project Number 6101.
Plot Plan. Scale: 1''=40'. Tax Window & Cab Details. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Door Schedule. Finish Schedule. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-1. 21 July 1961.
First Floor Plan, Foundation Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Sect. at Corr. Wall. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Lintel Schedule. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-2. 21 July 1961.
North Elevation, South Elevation, East Elevation, West Elevation, Section "A-A" Thru Lobby, Section "B-B". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-3. 21 July 1961.
Window Details, Corner Post, Wind Mullion, Sidelight Sill & Floor, Door Sill, Transom Bar, Wind. Det. East Wall, Roof Det.-Lobby, Roof Det.-East Wall, Corr. Wall at Meeting Rm., Exterior Beam. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-4. 21 July 1961.
Foundation Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Plot Plan. Scale: 1''=40'. Electric Service Notes. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number E-1. 21 July 1961.
Foundation Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Plot Plan. Scale: 1''=40'.Symbols & Abbreviations for Heating and Plumbing. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number HP-1. 21 July 1961.
First Floor Plan, Section "A-A". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Detail of Unit Heater, Detail of Finned Pipe Coil, Detail of A.C. Units. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Equipment Schedule. Plumbing Schedule. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number HP-2. 21 July 1961.
First Floor Plan, Section "A-A". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Electrical Distribution Riser Diagram. Typical Group of Fixtures in Lobby. Do Not Scale. Panel Schedule. Symbols. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number E-2. 21 July 1961.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
