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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Object ID
2008.045.5
Date Range
1992
Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Description
Photo album with marbelized cover and 40 plastic sleeves. 12 contain photos and notes related to Lancaster's Bicentennial celebration. Handwritten on card on first page: "June 10, 1992/ These documents from the City Safe were taken to The Conservation Centre for Art, Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia for restoration and preservation. Here are before and after pictures of
a. The Lancaster Corporation Book, 1742
b. The Charter of the City of Lancaster, 1742
c. The Plot Plan of the City of Lancaster, (?)
...Jarvis "(signature)
On page 14, handwritten on a card: "This was the metal box in which the Charter was stored until someone framed it and exposed it to the light."
On page 19: "This is the Plot Plan which needs to be studied. It has the drawing of gentleman X on the reverse side. Who drew this?"
Made by Burnes (Made in China)
Date Range
1992
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1992
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Album, Photograph
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-17
Object ID
2008.045.5
Accession Number
2008.045
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Lancaster county album of recipes - art - history

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13078
Corporate Author
Mary Ferree Society, Paradise, Pa.
Date of Publication
1971.
Call Number
641.5 M393
Corporate Author
Mary Ferree Society, Paradise, Pa.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Colonial Printer,
Date of Publication
1971.
Physical Description
253 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Cookery, American - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
641.5 M393
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Author
Weiser, Frederick S.
Date of Publication
1971.
Call Number
929 W433
Responsibility
compiled by Frederick S. Weiser, designed by Louise Z. Stahl.
Author
Weiser, Frederick S.
Place of Publication
Manheim, Pa
Publisher
John Conrad Weiser Family Association,
Date of Publication
1971.
Physical Description
[30] pages illustrations 15 x 23 cm
Subjects
Weiser family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 W433
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A Pennsylvania album : picture postcards, 1900-1930

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4495
Author
Miller, George,
Date of Publication
c1979.
Call Number
974.8043 M648
Responsibility
George Miller.
ISBN
0271002433
Author
Miller, George,
Place of Publication
University Park
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press,
Date of Publication
c1979.
Physical Description
160 p. : ill. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Series
Keystone books
Subjects
Postcards - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Pictorial works.
Pennsylvania - Social life and customs - Pictorial works.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8043 M648
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Fields of peace: a Pennsylvania German album

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18417
Author
Brand, Millen,
Edition
[1st ed.].
Date of Publication
[1970]
Call Number
917.48 B817
Responsibility
Text by Millen Brand. Photos. by George A. Tice.
Author
Brand, Millen,
Edition
[1st ed.].
Place of Publication
Garden City, N.Y
Publisher
Doubleday
Date of Publication
[1970]
Physical Description
159 p. illus. 20 x 24 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. 157-158.
Summary
A photographic study of the Pennsylvania Germans (mistakenly named Pennsylvania Dutch), portraying the people, their homes, farms, cultural background and customs.
Subjects
Mennonites - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Dutch.
Mennonites.
Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
Tice, George A.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.48 B817
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Gen. William Spencer McCaskey
Object ID
Painting #126
Date Range
1890-1910
Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Gen. William Spencer McCaskey
Description
This may be Access. # 1952.4.1
Photograph. Gen. William Spencer McCaskey.
Painting: Photograph laid down on board, Mat residue around perimeter, silvering on background.
Frame: None.
Date Range
1890-1910
Year Range From
1890
Year Range To
1910
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Art Vault
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Photograph
Oither Names
Portrait
Height (in)
30.75
Width (in)
25
Condition Notes
Painting: Photograph laid down on board, Fair, mat residue around perimeter, silvering on background.
Frame: None.
Object ID
Painting #126
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.1
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Black ribbon with attached medallion for marksmanship(?). Man taking aim at unseen target. Back: "Dupont / Beginner Trophy" Awarded to John E. Schroll
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Object ID
2008.024.1
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.2
Date Range
1924
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Date Range
1924
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Gold
Object ID
2008.024.2
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.10
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Copper alloy coin with two sides, each having raised lettering and image and background coated with dark antiquing. One side has at center, "BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / CELEBRATION / 1820-1970." At top is "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR COIN" and at bottom is "BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP / LANCASTER COUNTY, PA." Opposite side has central scene of 2-story, 4-bay house with sign above door. Trees at left and right with large cloud behind. At top is "BOWMANSVILLE / Sesqui-Centennial" and at bottom is "1820 - 1970 / AUGUST 14, 15, 16, 1970."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.375
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2015-01-27
Object ID
1970.036.10
Accession Number
1970.036
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.7
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Five identical wooden disks printed both sides, each with a different color - red, blue, green, brown or black. One side has head of Native American brave in profile with "WOODEN NICKEL" above, all within a circle. Opposite side reads: "A Souvenir of / BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI - CENTENNIAL / August - 14 15 16 / 1820-1970 / Brecknock Township / Lancaster County, Pa."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Wood
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-26
Object ID
1970.036.7
Accession Number
1970.036
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