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."
Part 2 has special t.p.: Unpartheyisches Gesang-Buch, zum allgemeinen Gebrauch des wahren Gottesdienstes ... 1865.
Part 1 includes 62 psalms; part 2 includes 390 hymns plus 3 appendices containing 35, 32 and 14 hymns. Name of melody to be used with each hymn keyed with melody index; melody printed at beginning of hymn for which it is named.
Includes indexes.
From the Collection of the Heritage Center Museum, P99.29.1.
Bookplate attributed to Barbara Ebersol pasted on inside front cover: Vining border is around perimeter with geometric floral motif at each corner; interior is divided into three sections by horizontal bars; top section reads "This book belongs to me, Susanna Herr"; middle section has date of 29 April 1873, and bottom section has a large flower of red, green, brown, and ochre; vining is done in black with green leaves and orange flowers.
auf Begehren der Brüderschaft der Mennonisten Gemeinen, aus vielen Liederbüchern gesammelt ; mit einem dreyfachen Register.
Edition
5. verb. Aufl.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster [Pa.]
Publisher
Johann Bär,
Date of Publication
1841.
Physical Description
79, 483, 19 p. : music ; 18 cm.
Notes
Part 2 has special t.p.: Unpartheyisches Gesang-Buch, zum allgemeinen Gebrauch des wahren Gottesdienstes.... 1841.
Part 1 includes 62 psalms; part 2 includes 390 hymns plus 3 appendices containing 35, 32 and 14 hymns. Name of melody to be used with each hymn keyed with melody index; melody printed at beginning of hymn for which it is named.