A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Mrs. Ferne Smith Hetrick, PHMC Commissioner, and Michael Marcucci, Junior Historan state president, place a floral tribute at foot of William Penn statue on October 24, 1970, during the 326th Anniversary Birthday Celebration in the State Museum. Music provided by the John Harris Singers under the direction of Mr. Thomas Schwalm. The Bishop McDevitt High School Chapter under Sr. Michaelene hosted the event in cooperation with the PHMC.
Junior Historians, Bishop McDevitt High School Chapter, Harrisburg, October 24, 1970 William Penn Day Celebration. Students are identified as Melissa Maurer, Jamie Whitly and Wendy Green. Advisor is Sr. Michaelene.
Don Crownover, advisor to the Junior Historians, and group of eight unidentified students placing time capsule in front of Lancaster County Historical Society, c. 1980.
Eagle Museum, June 22, 1973. Pennsylvania Rifle Junior Historian Workshop. Samuel Dyke, former president of the Lancaster County Historical Society, at the 17th Life and Culture Institute.
