This scrapbook discusses many aspects about the Lancaster County Amish community. Several well-known Amish customs are mentioned throughout the newspaper clippings such as Rumspringa, barn raising, marriage season, and education. Other articles contain information about funeral customs, past-time activities, agriculture and other occupations. An article of special interest surrounds two Amish men arrested for religious beliefs.
Ferster, H. V. the Education of Amish Children. Buffalo, New York: Typescript, 1980.
Amish Traditions. Call Number: 289.71 Y54
The Amish of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Call Number: 289.71 S819
Amish Beliefs, Customs and Discipline. Call Number: 289.71 L643
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MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Box 21
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 24 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 158.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
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Only vendue list, administrators' bond.
Enslaved man listed.
2 items, 3 pieces
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RG-03-00-0133
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Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Enslaved girl listed.
Two servants listed, one boy and one girl.
1 item, 1 piece
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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.
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Enslaved persons listed, one woman and one boy.
1 item, 1 piece
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Also administrators' bond 1746.
Enslaved person listed.
2 items, 2 pieces
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Recorded as John Steret in will book.
Indentured servant listed.
Enslaved persons listed, one woman and one boy.
1 item, 1 piece
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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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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.
Architectural drawings for the Clock Towers of Lancaster
Description
Clock Towers of Lancaster, fine condominium apartments. 917 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, PA. Leo D. Fakler, A.I.A and Associates, Architects and Planners. 120-34 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Tel: (212)-261-3003.
Plot Plan. Drawing Number One. Scale: 1''=30 feet. 17 March 1982.
Typical Floor. Drawing Number Two. Unit Type and Distribution Summary, Cellar Uses. Scale: 1''=20 feet. 17 March 1982.
Typical Apartment. Drawing Number Three. Typical Two Bedroom Simplex, Typical Two Bedroom Duplex. Scale: 1/4''=One foot. 17 March 1982.
Plot Plan. Drawing Number One. Scale: 1''=30 feet. 17 March 1982. (Copy with Different Legend Handwritten Residential Development and Subtitle).
Typical Floor. Drawing Number Two. Unit Type and Distribution Summary, Cellar Uses. Scale: 1''=20 feet. 17 March 1982. (Copy with Handwritten Descriptions of Buildings).
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #1. Drawing 3. Building Type II. First Floor Plan, Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=1 foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #1. Drawing 4. Building Type II. Third Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=1 foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #1. Drawing 5. Building Type II. Forth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=1 foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 6. Building Type V. First Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 7. Building Type V. Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 8. Building Type V. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 9. Building Type V. Forth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #4. Drawing 10. Building Type V. First Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #4. Drawing 11. Building Type V. Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #4. Drawing 12. Building Type V. Third Floor Plan, Fourth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #5. Drawing 13. Building Type V. First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #5. Drawing 14. Building Type V. Third Floor Plan, Fourth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #6. Drawing 15. Building Type V. Basement Floor Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #6. Drawing 16. Building Type V. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #6. Drawing 17. Building Type V. Forth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #7. Drawing 18. Building Type V. First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Elevations. Drawing 19. Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D", Elevation "E", Elevation "F", Elevation "G", North Elevation. Scale 8''=One Foot. Detail of Windows at Building #1, Detail of New Door at Elev. A. Scale 4''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Sections. Drawing 20. Typ. Section thru Type V Building (Cross Section on line D-D BLDG #6.), Typ. Section thru Type II Building (Cross Section Looking North Building #1. 1½ Scale Detail of Basement Window Head.,) Typ. Detail of Fire Rated Partition Between Apartments, Apartments and Stairs, and Apartments and Public Halls. No Date.
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Cross-Town Apartments for Developer/Sponsor Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County. 8 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Treby Howard Phillips, Architects-Planners. 4347 Hamilton Boulevard. Allentown, PA. 18103. Issued 17 February 1984.
Cover Sheet. List of Drawings. 222 West Vine Street, Property No.1, 226 West Vine Street, Property No. 2. 224 Lime Street, Property No. 3. 728 Columbia Avenue, Property No. 4. Location Plan. No Scale. CS-1. Drawn By RT. 3 February 1984.
Property Survey for Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County of 222 West Vine Street and 226 West Vine Street. Phillip Trimble. Trimble Surveyors. P.O. Box 214 West Woods Drive Lititz, PA. 17543. Properties 1 and 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. 30 June 1982. Revised 5 July 1982. Revised 23 January 1984.
Existing Site Plan. Property No. 1 & 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. SP-1. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Site Demolition Plan. Property No. 1 & 2.Detail 1/SP-2, Detail 2/SP-2, Detail 3/SP-3. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. SP-2. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Site Development Plan & Grading Plan. Property No. 1 & 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. Typical Fence Detail, Typical Bench Base Detail, Sidewalk/Curb/Wheel Stop Detail, Sidewalk Detail. SP-3. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. First Floor Plan, Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-1. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Door Types. A-2. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. General Repair Notes. A-3. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Elevations. East Elevation, Typ. Elev. of Clos. W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ. of Linen Clos., Typ. Bath Elev. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Floor/CLG. Assembly (2 Hour). No Scale. Typical Wall Legend. A-5. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Addition Elevations. Addition North Elevation, Addition South Elevation, Building Section. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Concrete Staid Detail, Typical Detail of Joint at Existing Foundation Wall. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Detail. A-6. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Basement and First Floor Plan Demolition. Basement Floor Plan. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-7. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-8. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Second & Third Floor Plans. Second Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ Elev. Linen Clos. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section. Scale: 3/4'' =One Foot. General Repair Notes. Typical Wall Legend. Door Legend. A-2. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, East Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Basement and First Floor Plan Demolition. Basement Floor Plan. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-5. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property Survey for Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County of 234 North Lime Street. Phillip Trimble. Trimble Surveyors. P.O. Box 214 West Woods Drive Lititz, PA. 17543. Properties 3. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. 11 November 1983.
Property No. 3. Basement Floor Plan. Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Mech. Room Floor/CLG. Assembly (2 Hour). Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Location Plan. No Scale. General Repair Notes. Repair Notes. Finish Schedule. Finish Schedule General Notes. A-1. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. First Floor Plan. First Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Clos. W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ. Elev. Linen Clos., Bath Elevations: Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D", Elevation "E", Kitchen Elevations: Type 1 & 2 & 2', Type 3, Type 4. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Wall Legend. List of Utilities. A-2. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Second and Third Floor Plan. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. West Elevation, Curb/ Fence Detail, Site Location. No Scale. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, East Elevation. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. First Floor Plan Demolition. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-5. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-6. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Site Plan. 1''=10 Feet. Location Plan. No Scale. Demolition Notes, General Repair Notes, Repair Notes, Finish Schedule, Finish Schedule General Notes. Door Legend. A-1. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Second & Third Floor Plan. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Closet W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Bath Elevs: Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Elevations. North Elevation, East Elevation (Partial) (West Elevation Similar), South Elevation-1st and 2nd Floor Level, South Elevation-3rd Floor Level. No Scale. List of Utilities. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
