topic:"Contracts" found 26 records - Research Collections

Indenture

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Collection: Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2

Title: Indenture to apprentice Jacob Anderson

Object ID: MG0268_S02_F039_In01_It09

Date Range: 1836/02/27

1 document

Collection: Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2

Title: Indenture to apprentice Jacob Anderson

Description: Hannah Anderson, a woman of color, apprenticed her son Jacob Anderson to Elizabeth B. Cochran of West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County to learn farming until the age of 18.

Date Range: 1836/02/27

Creation Date: 27 February 1836

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 07

Storage Container: Series 02, Box 0003

People: Anderson, Hannah; Anderson, Jacob; Cochran, Elizabeth B.; Cochran, Robert N.; Monaghan, James

Subjects: Apprentices; Contract labor; Contracts

Search Terms: Apprentices; Children; Contract labor; Contracts; Indentured apprentices; Indentures; Persons of color

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Indenture

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2022-08-09

Condition Notes: Tears in item are taped.

Object ID: MG0268_S02_F039_In01_It09

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-268, Series 2

Other Number: MG0268, Series 2, Folder 39, Insert 1, Item 9

Classification: MG0268

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 9 August 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Indenture

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Collection: Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents

Title: Apprenticeship indenture for Peter Stewart

Object ID: MG0721_F003_It02

Date Range: 1833/05/09

and Content Note: The Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents include legal contracts between apprentice, or the parent or guardians, and master; as well as one contract between an indentured servant and master. The contracts identify the parties involved, municipalities, trade to be learned, and terms

2 documents

Collection: Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents

Title: Apprenticeship indenture for Peter Stewart

Description: Amos, a person of color and ward of William W. Steele of Drumore Twp. was apprenticed to Nicholas Boyd of Little Britain Twp. to learn housewifery and farming and receive one year of schooling. 9 May 1833.

Date Range: 1833/05/09

Creation Date: 9 May 1833

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 15

People: Amos; Boyd, Nicholas; Boyd, Nicholas A.; Carpenter, James C.; Steele, William W.

Subjects: Apprentices; Contract labor; Contracts; Indentured servants

Search Terms: Apprentices; Contract labor; Contracts; Indentured apprentices; Indentures; Persons of color

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Indenture

Language: English

Object ID: MG0721_F003_It02

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).; 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.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.

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Other Numbers: MG-721

Other Number: MG-721, Folder 3, Item 2

Classification: MG0721

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Transferred from Document Collection, Box 2, Folder 14, June 2014. Cataloged by PH, July 2014. Added to database 12 August 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Agreement

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Collection: George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera

Title: Agreement between James Webb, Jr. and Frederick Pfoutz

Object ID: MG0184_S02_F088_In04_It01

Date Range: 1769/04/10

1 document

Collection: George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera

Title: Agreement between James Webb, Jr. and Frederick Pfoutz

Description: Agreement between James Webb, Jr. and Frederick Pfoutz for Pfoutz to live in and have use of the old house, barn, and stable and farm the land owned by James Webb in East Caln Twownship, Chester County in exchange for payment of hay and a portion of his harvest, including buckwheat. Pfoutz is also allowed acreage for flax, Indian corn, and oats for his own use. Witnessed by John Hubley.

Date Range: 1769/04/10

Creator: Webb, James, Jr.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

Storage Container: Series 02, Box 0004

People: Hubley, John; Pfoutz, Frederick; Webb, James, Jr.

Subjects: Contracts; Farm tenancy; Farms

Search Terms: Agreements; Contracts; East Caln Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania; Farming; Farms; Tenant farming; Tenant houses

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages scanned

Object Name: Agreement

Language: English

Object ID: MG0184_S02_F088_In04_It01

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650; George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710

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Other Numbers: MG-184, Series 2

Other Number: MG-184, Series 2, Folder 88, Insert 4, Item 1

Classification: MG0184

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 28 May 2024.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.

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Documents

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Object ID: Bridge F0420 I004

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Description: 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.

Year: 1836

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0006

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Creeks; Mill Creek; Lampeter Twp.; Roads; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Specifications; Contracts; Bridges; Provincial Road

Place: Lampeter Twp.

Object Name: Documents

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0420 I004

Box Number: 006

Additional Notes: Location: On the Provincial Road from Philadelphia to Lancaster.; Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

Specification

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Object ID: Bridge F0435 I006

Date Range: 1825

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Date Range: 1825

Year: 1825

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0006

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Bridges; Conestoga Creek; Contracts; Creeks; Fords; Hostetter's Ford; Lampeter Twp.; Lancaster Twp.; Specifications

Place: Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.

Object Name: Specification

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0435 I006

Box Number: 006

Additional Notes: [Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]; [1825]; Location: Near Hostetter's Fording.; Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

Specification

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Specifications and contract for bridge repair

Object ID: Bridge F0445 I006

Date Range: 1822

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Specifications and contract for bridge repair

Description: [Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]; Location: Over Conestoga Creek.; Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge repair.

System of Arrangement: Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.

Date Range: 1822

Year: 1822

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0007

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Binkley's Bridge; Lampeter Twp.; Manheim Twp.; Creeks; Conestoga Creek; Specifications; Contracts; Bridges

Place: Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.

Extent: 1 item, 2 pieces

Object Name: Specification

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0445 I006

Box Number: 007

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

Specification

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Object ID: Bridge F0690 I003

Date Range: 1824

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Date Range: 1824

Year: 1824

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0010

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Bridges; Chickies Creek; Chiques Creek; Contracts; Creeks; Drawings; Hostetter's Mill; Lancaster; Manheim Twp.; Manheim, Rapho Twp.; Mills; Rapho Twp.; Specifications; Tail Run; Warwick Twp.

Place: Rapho Twp. and Warwick Twp.

Object Name: Specification

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0690 I003

Box Number: 010

Additional Notes: [Rapho Twp. and Warwick Twp.]; 1. Location: On Road from Manheim, Rapho Twp., to Lancaster City.; Second bridge: Bridge over Tail Run.; 2. Location: Near Hostetter's Mill in Manheim Twp.; Document types: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.; Drawing of bridge.; 2 items, 2 pieces

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

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