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David Fleming Houston : born, July 8, 1843, died, February 16, 1889

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13828
Date of Publication
[1890]
Call Number
923.2 H843s
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Press of A.H. Sickler,
Date of Publication
[1890]
Physical Description
69 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Preface signed: William C. Sproul, Swarthmore College, June, 1890.
Subjects
Houston, David Fleming, - 1843-1889.
Crozer Steel and Iron Company.
Roanoke and Southern Railway Company.
Roanoke (Va.) - Biography.
Additional Author
Sproul, William C.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 H843s
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Notes and queries, historical, biographical and genealogical, relating chiefly to interior Pennsylvania

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Date of Publication
1894-1901.
Call Number
974.8005 E31 Contents
Responsibility
Edited by William Henry Egle. 1st-2d ser., v. 1-2, 1894-95; 3d ser., v. 1-3, 1895-96, 4th ser., v. 1-2, 1893-95; annual volume 1896-1900.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Harrisburg Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
1894-1901.
Physical Description
12 v. 26-28 cm.
Notes
Title varies slightly.
First-third series: Reprint of articles which appeared originally in the Harrisburg Daily telegraph, 1878-1883, some of them having been issued also in pamphlet form.
No more published.
"This compilation is not a complete index. It was arranged originally by members of the State library staff ... Additional headings prepared by other libraries have since been included."
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History - Periodicals.
Pennsylvania - Biography - Periodicals.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy - Periodicals.
Additional Author
Egle, William Henry,
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania State Library.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8005 E31 Contents
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Author
Brosius, Marriott ,
Date of Publication
1897.
Call Number
923.2 B874
Responsibility
of Hon. Marriott Brosius of Pennsylvania, in the House of Representatives, Monday, January 11, 1897.
Author
Brosius, Marriott ,
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
s.n. ,
Date of Publication
1897.
Physical Description
14 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
At head of title: National Banks.
Subjects
National Banks (United States)
Banks and banking - United States.
Additional Author
United States Congress
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 B874
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The Presidency of James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13891
Author
Smith, Elbert B.
Date of Publication
[1975]
Call Number
923.173 B918s
Responsibility
by Elbert B. Smith.
ISBN
0700601325
Author
Smith, Elbert B.
Place of Publication
Lawrence
Publisher
University Press of Kansas,
Date of Publication
[1975]
Physical Description
xiii, 225 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 25 cm.
Series
American Presidency series
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 209-217.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918s
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The hornet's nest at Harrisburg

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Author
Harrison, Robert
Date of Publication
1979
Call Number
905.478 HSP v.103
  1 website  
Responsibility
a study of the Pennsylvania Legislature in the late 1870's.
Author
Harrison, Robert
Date of Publication
1979
Physical Description
334-355 p.
Notes
In: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v.103, 1979.
This record provides a link to this resuorce on the publisher's official online repository.
Summary
"On how Senator Simon Cameron and the Pennsylvania Railroad were able to dominate a legislature where turnover was high and most lawmakers were primarily concerned with passing laws to cater to local interests." [from ExploreHistory.com]
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - 1870-1879.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.478 HSP v.103
Websites
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History of Pequea Presbyterian Church : delivered September 8th, 1876

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Author
Alexander, W. C.
Date of Publication
between 1970 and 1999]
Call Number
285.1 P425 reprint
Responsibility
by W.C. Alexander ; reprint and index by Gary T. Hawbaker.
Author
Alexander, W. C.
Place of Publication
[Hershey, Pa
Publisher
Gary T. Hawbaker,
Date of Publication
between 1970 and 1999]
Physical Description
51 p. ; 17 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Reprint. Originally published: The New Era Steam Book. Lancaster, Pa., 1878.
Subjects
Pequea Presbyterian Church (Pequea, Pa.) - History.
Pequea (Pa.) - Church history.
Pequea (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 19th century.
Additional Author
Hawbaker, Gary T.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
285.1 P425 reprint
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The John Jacob Martin family

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Author
Lehman, Daniel Richard,
Date of Publication
1978 (Harrisonburg, Va. :
Call Number
929 M381L
Responsibility
by Daniel Richard Lehman.
Author
Lehman, Daniel Richard,
Place of Publication
Fayetteville, Pa. (348 W. Main St., Fayetteville, PA 17222)
Publisher
Martin, Campbell Copy Center)
Date of Publication
1978 (Harrisonburg, Va. :
Physical Description
76 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Martin family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 M381L
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The perils of patriotism : John Joseph Henry and the American attack on Quebec, 1775

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Author
Walker, J. Samuel.
Date of Publication
1975.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245rd
Responsibility
by J. Samuel Walker ; original ill. by Joann W. Hensel.
ISBN
0915010089 :
Author
Walker, J. Samuel.
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.] : Lititz, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee ; co-published and distributed by Sutter House,
Date of Publication
1975.
Physical Description
41 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Lancaster County during the American Revolution
Notes
"A Bicentennial book."
Spine title: Lancaster County during the American Revolution; Joseph E. Walker, editor.
Subjects
Henry, John Joseph, - 1758-1811.
Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245rd
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Author
Dyke, Samuel E.
Date of Publication
1974.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245rf
Responsibility
by Samuel E. Dyke ; original ill. by Constantine Kermes.
ISBN
0915010054
Author
Dyke, Samuel E.
Place of Publication
Lancaster [Pa.] : Lititz, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee ; co-published and distributed by Sutter House,
Date of Publication
1974.
Physical Description
61 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Lancaster County during the American Revolution
Notes
On cover: Revolutionary Lancaster.
"A Bicentennial book."
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Kentucky rifle.
Gunsmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245rf
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Author
Denny, Walter B.
Date of Publication
c1979.
Call Number
746.7 D399
Responsibility
Walter B. Denny.
Author
Denny, Walter B.
Place of Publication
[New York]
Publisher
Cooper-Hewitt Museum,
Date of Publication
c1979.
Physical Description
126 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
The Smithsonian illustrated library of antiques
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. [123]
Subjects
Rugs, Oriental.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
746.7 D399
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