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Collection
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Title
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Object ID
MG0761
Date Range
1793-1906
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Collection
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Title
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Description
Historic documents, 1793-1906
Letters:
Buchanan regarding a lawsuit, 1817
Stevens regarding a financial matter, 1865
M. Quay to Col. Franklin regarding the promotion of Capt. McGovern, 122 PA Vols, Lancaster County, 1862
Edwin S. Stuart, soliciting Lancaster County's vote for governor, 1906
Vendue conditions for Christian Woldy, 1830
Arbitration, 1842
Unrecorded deed, Garber to Bomberger in Brownstown, 1864
Letters of administration for John Steman of Manor Twp., 1793
Payroll for roadwork off of Rte 999 in Manor Twp., 1817
Wertz items from Manor Twp.:
Arbitration notice, 1842
Subpoena, 1822
Summons for selling butter contrary to Columbia ordinance, 1832
County tax receipts, 1828
Receipts
Date Range
1793-1906
Year Range From
1793
Year Range To
1906
Date of Accumulation
1793-1906
Creator
Landis, Ralph Shelley, 1891-1987
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Buchanan, James
Steman, John
Stevens, Thaddeus
Stuart, Edwin S.
Woldy, Christian
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Columbia
Correspondence
Deeds
Finding aids
Legal documents
Letters
Manor Twp.
Manuscript groups
Payroll
Receipts
Route 999
Stevens and Smith Center
Subpoenas
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0761
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens (MG0761_TStevens_01)
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens (MG0761_TStevens_02)
Notes
Preferred citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection has not been cataloged. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit. Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Accession Number
2016.MG0761
Other Numbers
MG-761
Classification
MG0761
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Not cataloged, July 2023.
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Collection
John Hoff Records
Title
John Hoff Records
Object ID
MG0572
Date Range
1797-1817
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Collection
John Hoff Records
Title
John Hoff Records
Description
This collection contains records from John Hoff's clockmaking business. The account book, 1800-1816, shows the new clocks made in Lancaster and his clients. There is also a treasurer's account for Trinity Lutheran Church, 1816-1817. The flute book, 1797-1799, contains the music for Hoff's musical clocks.
Date Range
1797-1817
Creation Date
1797-1817
Year Range From
1797
Year Range To
1817
Creator
Hoff, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Hoff, John
Keller, Kate Van Winkle
Wood, Stacy B. C.
Subjects
Business records
Clock and watch makers
Clock chime music
Search Terms
Business records
Clocks
Correspondence
Letters
Clock and watch makers
Clock chime music
Music
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Extent
1 box, 2 folders, .2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English, German
Object ID
MG0572
Related Item Notes
Images of New Instructions for the German Flute are in the Photograph Collections: John Hoff Flute Album, A-49-01-01 to A-49-01-143
John Hoff Flute Album, A-49-01-01 to A-49-01-143
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-572
Classification
MG0572
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Organized and finding aid prepared by HST, March 2013
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Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-017-043
Date Range
after 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Woolworth Building, Lancaster, Pa.
Date Range
after 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-017-043
Search Terms
Woolworth's
F. W. Woolworth Co.
Department stores
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
911-017-043
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-07-02-38
Date Range
1905
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Pennsylvania Railroad cut along East Chestnut Street. Firehouse No. 5 and Duke Street in background.
Date Range
1905
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Chestnut Street
Lancaster City Bureau of Fire
Horses
Carriages
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
10 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-07-02-38
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Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-018-005
Date Range
after 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa.
Date Range
after 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Miss E. Brunch, 1144 29th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sender
Carol Finger, 551 West Vine, Lancaster, Pa.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-018-005
Search Terms
Hamilton Watch Company
Factories
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
911-018-005
Additional Notes
"Seeing your name in the American Home Magazine Would very much Pleaseed to exchange Cards with you.
From Carol Finger, 551 West Vine , Lancaster, Pa."
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-018-020
Date Range
before 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Hamilton Watch Factory, Lancaster, Pa. Three copies.
Provenance
Slaymaker Collection
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-018-020
Search Terms
Hamilton Watch Company
Factories
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Souvenir Post Card Co.
Object ID
911-018-020
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-009-004
Date Range
before 1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Lancaster, Pa., Lancaster County Prison and Grounds.
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Miss Mary Rae Little, Hokendauqua, Penna.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-009-004
Search Terms
Lancaster County Prison
Prisons
Jails
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, Me.
Object ID
911-009-004
Additional Notes
"Reached here safely. took dinner here and will spend night at York. M. E. B."
Postmarked September 15, 1906, Lancaster and September 17, Hokendauqua, PA
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Speech by Judge J. Hay Brown at the unveiling of the statue of James Buchanan
Object ID
MG0096 F048
Date Range
1905/04/11
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Speech by Judge J. Hay Brown at the unveiling of the statue of James Buchanan
Description
Manuscript of address delivered by the late Judge J. Hay Brown at the unveiling of the statue of James Buchanan in Buchanan Park. Lancaster.
Date Range
1905/04/11
Creator
Brown, Jacob Hay, 1849-1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Brown, Jacob Hay
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Buchanan Park (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.)
Memorials
Monuments
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Statues
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Buchanan Park
Dedication ceremonies
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Lancaster
Memorials
Monuments
Speeches
Statues
Extent
1 item, 26 page to scan
Object Name
Speech
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F048
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 048
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Swiss Club picnic
Object ID
1-21-01-75
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Swiss Club picnic
Description
Real photo postcard. Swiss Club picnic. Thought to be a club formed by Swiss employees of Stehli Silk Mill.
Provenance
Gift of Donald P. Erb in memory of David L. Erb
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Photographs
Postcards
Classification
1-21-01-75
Search Terms
Outings
Picnics
Swiss Club
Stehli Silk Mill
Real photo postcards
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
1-21-01-75
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Swiss Club picnic
Object ID
1-21-01-76
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Swiss Club picnic
Description
Real photo postcard. Swiss Club picnic. Thought to be a club formed by Swiss employees of Stehli Silk Mill.
Provenance
Gift of Donald P. Erb in memory of David L. Erb
Year Range From
1909
Year Range To
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Photographs
Postcards
Classification
1-21-01-76
Search Terms
Outings
Picnics
Swiss Club
Stehli Silk Mill
Real photo postcards
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
1-21-01-76
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Swiss Club picnic
Object ID
1-21-01-77
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Swiss Club picnic
Description
Real photo postcard. Swiss Club picnic. Thought to be a club formed by Swiss employees of Stehli Silk Mill. Group of men singing.
Provenance
Gift of Donald P. Erb in memory of David L. Erb
Year Range From
1909
Year Range To
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Photographs
Postcards
Classification
1-21-01-77
Search Terms
Outings
Picnics
Swiss Club
Stehli Silk Mill
Singing
Real photo postcards
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
1-21-01-77
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Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Photograph Collection
Title
Woman in a plaid dress
Object ID
ASF-01-05-02
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Photograph Collection
Title
Woman in a plaid dress
Description
Real photo postcard. Unidentified young woman in a plaid dress.
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Studio
Frazer Studio
Subject
Photographs
Postcards
Classification
ASF-01-05-02
Search Terms
Women
Real photo postcards
Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
ASF-01-05-02
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.041
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Collection
Sener and Bonine Family Album
Title
Real photo postcard of four men with books or hymnals
Object ID
A-087-045
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Sener and Bonine Family Album
Title
Real photo postcard of four men with books or hymnals
Description
Real photo postcard of four men reading from books or singing from hymnals.
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subject
Photographs
Postcards
Classification
A-087-045
Search Terms
Real photo postcards
Books
Hymnals
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
A-087-045
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2022.Dunlap
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Collection
M. Duffield Harsh Photograph Collection
Title
Mabel Alexander
Object ID
MDH-01-04-05
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
M. Duffield Harsh Photograph Collection
Title
Mabel Alexander
Description
Real photo postcard of Mabel Alexander. Written on back: "To Ethel Irene & Blanche. I would give you each one but I ain't got enough. How did you get h ome that time? I got your postals they were pretty."
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1908
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Alexander, Mabel
Subject
Photographs
Postcards
Classification
MDH-01-04-05
Search Terms
Real photo postcards
Children
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
MDH-01-04-05
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2023.048
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Farm lane
Object ID
909-003
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Farm lane
Description
Farm lane with fork in the road, post and rail fence along one side, creek and farmhouse in background. Real photo postcard.
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
909-003
Search Terms
Real photo postcards
Farms
Fences
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
909-003
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Man in horse-drawn carriage
Object ID
909-004
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Man in horse-drawn carriage
Description
Man in open carriage drawn by a quarterhorse on a city street. Sign in background possibly for Heinitsh Apothecary. Real photo postcard.
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1914
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
909-004
Search Terms
Real photo postcards
Horses
Carriages
Streets
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
909-004
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Group of people
Object ID
909-006
Date Range
before 1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Group of people
Description
Group of seven unidentified women and one man. Real photo postcard. Written below image: "Do you know this jolly set? C. M. H."
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Miss Minnie C. Harting, Adamstown, Penna.
Sender
C. M. H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
909-006
Search Terms
Real photo postcards
Women
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
909-006
Additional Notes
"Do you know this jolly set?" C. M. H."
Postmarked November 6, 1906, Lancaster and Adamstown
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Unidentified woman
Object ID
909-027
Date Range
1906
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Unidentified woman
Description
Unidentified woman - partial postcard. Real photo postcard.
Date Range
1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
909-027
Search Terms
Women
Portraits
Real photo postcards
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
2.5 x 3.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
909-027
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Girls sitting on the lawn
Object ID
909-028
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Girls sitting on the lawn
Description
Group of nine young girls and one woman. Boy running behind them in background. Real photo postcard.
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
909-028
Search Terms
Women
Children
Real photo postcards
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
909-028
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Unidentified girl
Object ID
909-029
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Unidentified girl
Description
Unidentified girl. Real photo postcard.
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Postcards
Classification
909-029
Search Terms
Children
Portraits
Real photo postcards
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
909-029
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