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George Washington and the town of Reading in Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4919
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Date of Publication
1931.
Call Number
974.816 N788g
  1 website  
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan.
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
Pub. under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce of Reading, Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
p. 7-162 p. front., illus., pl., ports., facsims. 24 cm.
Notes
Illustrated lining-papers.
"Notes and authorities": p. 151-156.
Contents
Chapters: Early Association // The Garrison Village // The campaign of the upper schuylkill // The choice of winter quarters- Reading or Valley Forge // The Conway Cabal // Warriors in undress , Part One, The native born // Warriors in undress , part 2 , The soldiers of fortune // Washington's visit to Reading in 1793 // Washington's visit to Reading in 1794 // The catafalque (response to Washington's death )
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799 - Journeys - Pennsylvania.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788g
Websites
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Historical sketches of Reading and Berks County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6924
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
974.816 H673r
Responsibility
collected by the Historical Society of Berks County for use in the public schools.
Place of Publication
[Reading]
Publisher
Printed and distributed by the Reading School District,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
43 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes
"With bibliography of historical subjects pertaining to Reading and Berks County".
Subjects
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Berks County (Pa.).
Reading School District (Pa.).
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 H673r
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One room schools in East Hanover, Union, Swatara, North Annville, North Londonderry and surrounding townships

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18868
Author
Anspach, Wayne.
Edition
21st ed.
Date of Publication
â„—â™­2014.
Call Number
974.819 A623

Women for victory : American servicewomen in World War II, history & uniforms series

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo22185
Author
Goebel, Kay Endruschat.
Date of Publication
2011.
Call Number
940.5382 G593
940.5302 G593
Alternate Title
American servicewomen in World War II, history & uniforms series
Responsibility
by Katy Endruschat Goebel.
ISBN
9780764339592
0764339591
9780764352034
0764352032
Author
Goebel, Kay Endruschat.
Place of Publication
Atglen, PA
Publisher
Schiffer Pub.,
Date of Publication
2011.
Physical Description
volumes <1-2> : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
"[This work serves as a] reference for American servicewomen's history and uniforms of WWII, and is designed for scholars of women's or military history, veterans, collectors, re-enactors and others interested in the history and dress of servicewomen on active military service. Carefully researched historical background information about the female wartime services is combined with comprehensive documentation of their distinctive uniforms. Color photos of original clothing and accessories, modeled in full-length studies and supported by close-up views, show various uniforms and insignia in detail. The text and color photographic portions are supplemented by original wartime photos, many previously unpublished, as well as documents, tables, and drawings"--Publisher's description.
Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 - United States.
Armed Forces
Women.
Military Personnel
Women
Clothing
History of Nursing.
World War II.
United States - Armed Forces - Women - History - 20th century.
United States - Armed Forces - Women - Uniforms - History - 20th century.
United States - Armed Forces - Women - Uniforms - Pictorial works.
United States - Armed Forces - Women - Insignia - Pictorial works.
United States - Armed Forces - Nurses - Pictorial works.
United States.
History.
Pictorial works.
Pictorial Work.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
940.5382 G593
940.5302 G593
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Faces of Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19077
Author
Waters, Bruce M.
Date of Publication
c2011.
Call Number
974.815 LACO W329 Oversize
Responsibility
Bruce M. Waters ; foreword by Rodney & Jeralyn Fenstermacher.
ISBN
9780764337079 (hardcover)
0764337076 (hardcover)
Author
Waters, Bruce M.
Place of Publication
Atglen, PA
Publisher
Schiffer Pub. Ltd.,
Date of Publication
c2011.
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 24 x 31 cm.
Subjects
Amish - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
Amish.
Amish
Manners and customs.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Pictorial works.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Pictorial works.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO W329 Oversize
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A tale of Reading town; an episode from the plot against Washington

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5110
Author
Nolan, James Bennett.
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
974.816 N788t
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan.
Author
Nolan, James Bennett.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
A. & C. Boni,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
xv, 229 p. ; 19 1/2 cm.
Subjects
United States - History - Revolution - Fiction.
Reading (Pa.) - Fiction.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788t
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The first decade of printing in Reading, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4762
Author
Nolan, James Bennett
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
974.816 N788d
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan...
Author
Nolan, James Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
Published and distributed by Reading national bank and trust company,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
64 p. : illus. (facsims.) ; 23 cm.
Notes
"Bibliography of the first decade of printing in Reading, Pennsylvania": p. [19]-32.
"Exemplars of early Reading printing": p. [33]-62.
"Authorities": p. 64.
Subjects
Printing - Pennsylvania - Reading
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788d
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The history of Pennsylvania, in North America, from the original institution and settlement of that province, under the first proprietor and governor, William Penn, in 1681, till after the year 1742 : with an introduction, respecting, the life of W. Penn, prior to the grant of the province, and the religious society of the people called Quakers : with the first rise of the neighbouring colonies, more particularly of West-New-Jersey, and the settlement of the Dutch and Swedes on Delaware : to which is added, a brief description of the said province, and of the general states, in which it flourished, principally between the years 1760 and 1770 : the whole including a variety of things, useful and interesting to be known, respecting that country in early time, &c. : with an appendix

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16384
Author
Proud, Robert,
Date of Publication
1797-1798.
Call Number
974.8 P544 1797
  2 websites  
Responsibility
written principally between the years 1776 and 1780, by Robert Proud.
Author
Proud, Robert,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Printed and sold by Zachariah Poulson, Junior ...,
Date of Publication
1797-1798.
Physical Description
2 v. : 1 map, 1 port. ; 22 cm. (8vo)
Notes
Library has: vol. 1.
Full leather binding with red spine label stamped in gold.
Bookplate of Redmond Conygnham, No. 2435.
Evans
Contents
I. Introduction. The history of Pennsylvania, 1676-1709.--II. The history of Pennsylvania, 1709-1763. A view of the province of Pennsylvania ... between the years 1760 and 1770. Extract from two short Latin poems ... by Thomas Makin. Appendix.
Subjects
Penn, William, - 1644-1718.
Society of Friends.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
New Jersey - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
New Sweden - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.8 P544 1797
Websites
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Early American copper tea kettles

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17137
Author
Horvath, Don.
Date of Publication
c2010] ;
Call Number
739.511 H823
Responsibility
by Donald James Horvath and Shelley Horvath Poston.
Author
Horvath, Don.
Place of Publication
[Mt. Morris, Pa
Publisher
Don Horvath, Red Metal Press.
Date of Publication
c2010] ;
Physical Description
219 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Teapots - United States - Pictorial works.
Copperwork - United States - Pictorial works.
Decorative arts, Early American - Pictorial works.
Additional Author
Poston, Shelley Horvath.
Fennimore, Donald L.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
739.511 H823
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Bridges of Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17460
Author
Waters, Bruce M.
Date of Publication
c2010.
Call Number
624 W329
Responsibility
Bruce M. Waters.
ISBN
9780764334276
0764334271
Author
Waters, Bruce M.
Place of Publication
Atglen, Pa
Publisher
Schiffer Pub. Ltd.,
Date of Publication
c2010.
Physical Description
111 p. : chiefly ill. (chiefly col.) , maps ; 23 x 29 cm.
Summary
"226 color photos show Lancaster County, Pennsylvania's, historic covered bridges in every season. The images and text are arranged in five groups, creating five separate regional tours. Providing GPS coordinates for each bridge makes every bridge easy to find using a GPS satellite navigation device. If you prefer you may also use a local tour map of course"--Publisher's description.
Subjects
Covered bridges - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
624 W329
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