The charter, laws, catalogue of books, list of philosophical instruments, &c. of the Juliana Library-Company, in Lancaster : To which are prefixed, some reflections on the advantages of knowledge; the origin of books and libraries, shewing how they have been encouraged and patronized by the wise and virtuous of every age. : With a short account of its institution, friends and benefactors. ... Published by order of the directors
The earliest library in Lancaster, known as the "Juliana Library," was established in 1759, under the name of "The Lancaster Library Company." It was the third subscription library established in Pennsylvania. In 1763 it was chartered, and, out of compliment to Lady Juliana Penn, daughter of the Earl of Pomfret, and wife of Thomas Penn, one of the proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania, it was called the Juliana Library. The library at one time had about 800 books on its shelves and was fairly prosperous. Its most flourishing period was from 1760 to 1775.
On back of cover: "#532 Hinkels Sale Mar 31 1920 --$61.00. Purchased by Chas. I. Landis July 14 1920 from Nevin F. McGirr fpr $25."
Prepared by Wm. W. Britton, begun 1734, completed May 30, 1935 ;
Date of Publication
1734 - 1935.
Physical Description
4 reels ; 35 mm.
Notes
Microfilmed in 1957. Contains 20 volumes. Lancaster County warrants are on V. 16.
Labeled on box # 257 - # 261.
Material arranged by county and includes names of warrantee, date, acreage, location, date of return, name of patentee, where patent recorded, and where survey is copied.
Neu-eingerichtetes Gesang-Buch : in sich haltend eine Sammlung (mehrentheils alter) schoner lehr-reicher und erbaulicher Lieder, welche von langer Zeit her bey den Bekennern und Liebhabern der Glorien und Wahrheit Jesu Christi bis anjetzo in Uibung [sic] gewesen
"Der Lehr-Texte der Brüder-Gemeine und insonderheit der Kinder aus den Briefen Pauli an die Gemeinen aus den Heiden zweyte Auflage, zum Gebrauch des Jahrs 1764. ..."--p. [61-108], with separate title page (Evans 9528). With an errata note, p. [108], correcting an error in Die taglichen Loosungen.
"Register, wie die täglichen Loosungen der Brüder-Gemeine von 1764, für das Jahr 1766 zu gebrauchen wird."--p. [47-60]. These pages were evidently printed later (in 1765?) and inserted
"Die täglichen Loosungen der Brüder-Gemeine fü̈r das Jahr 1767, Barby, bey Heinrich Detlef Ebers, 1766."
"Der Lehr-Texte der Brüder-Gemeine und insonderheit der Kinder fur das Jahr 1767, bey Heinrich Detlef Ebers, 1766."
"Die täglichen Loosungen der Brüder-Gemeine für das Jahr 1768, Barby, bey Heinrich Detlef Ebers, 1767."
"Der Lehr-Texte der Brüder-Gemeine und insonderheit der Kinder für das Jahr 1768, bey Heinrich Detlef Ebers, 1767."
On bottom edges of pages in ink: Jun IV 1764-1768.
The "Losungen" or passwords originally consisted of a verse of the Bible (followed by a stanza of a hymn) selected for each day by Count N.L. Zinzendorf, and at first circulated among the members of the congregation at the daily visits made by one of the brethren, later given out at the nightly gatherings of the Moravians. From 1731 they were published in print. The present collection comprises the "Losungen" selected by Zinzendorf and published each year under various titles. It includes a fragment of the "Losungen" for the year 1729 (v. 1, prel. leaves 20-28). After Zinzendorf's death the "Losungen" were drawn by members of the supervising board from a selection of 2000 verses of the O.T., the "lehrtexte" were chosen from the N.T. each to be followed by a stanza of a hymn.
The 6th ed., with additions: particularly one whole book of Mr. Le Crec's against indiffenence of what religion a man is of. Done into English by John Clarke.
by Hugo Grotius. Corrected and illustrated with notes, by Mr. Le Clerc. To which is added, a seventh book, concerning this question, what Christian church we ought to join ourselves to? By the said Mr. Le Clerc.
The 6th ed., with additions: particularly one whole book of Mr. Le Crec's against indiffenence of what religion a man is of. Done into English by John Clarke.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for C. Hitch and L. Hawes [etc., etc.]
Date of Publication
1761.
Physical Description
16 p. l., 350 p. 21 cm.
Notes
"Bought at the sale of the Juliana Library in Lancaster Co., Mr. Geo., Weitzel, 1843 Lebanon."
