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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from Mrs. Laura Lundgren, librarian at the Lancaster County Historical Society, to Freeman Hubbard, editor of Railroad Magazine
Object ID
MG0096 F020 In02
Date Range
1963/06/20
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from Mrs. Laura Lundgren, librarian at the Lancaster County Historical Society, to Freeman Hubbard, editor of Railroad Magazine
Description
A typed letter from Mrs. Laura Lundgren, librarian at the Lancaster County Historical Society, to Freeman Hubbard, editor of Railroad Magazine. The letter pertains to whether or not James Buchanan was employed by a railroad company at any point in time. Lancaster.
Date Range
1963/06/20
Creator
Lundgren, Laura
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Hubbard, Freeman
Lundgren, Laura May Gross
Subjects
Railroad companies
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Railroad Magazine
Railroad companies
Employment
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 2 pages to scan, 28 x 21.5 cm, 14.5 x 11 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F020 In02
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 020, Insert 02
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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to William Wright
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.001
Date Range
1819/09/13
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to William Wright
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to William Wright, Esq. sharing his legal opinion of stockholders in Columbia Bridge. Lancaster.
Date Range
1819/09/13
Creation Date
1819/09/13
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Wright, William
Subjects
Letters
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (Pa.)
Stockholders
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Columbia - Wrightsville Bridge
Stockholders
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan,8 x 12 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.001
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.
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 Family Papers
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
W.1995.204
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Legal opinion of James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.001
Date Range
1818/10/07
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Legal opinion of James Buchanan
Description
Legal opinion of James Buchanan with suggestions on what David Witmer should do to make the title of John Landis indisputable involving land given by Abraham Witmer to the Lancaster Trading Company. Mentions names of Andrew Groff and John Groff. Lancaster.
Date Range
1818/10/07
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Witmer, David
Landis, John
Witmer, Abraham
Groff, Andrew
Groff, John
Subjects
Legal opinions
Search Terms
Legal opinions
Lancaster Trading Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 3.25 x 6.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.001
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 Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2002.005
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Lancaster Journal issue with announcement that James Buchanan has opened his law office
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.011
Date Range
1813/03/04
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Lancaster Journal issue with announcement that James Buchanan has opened his law office
Description
The back page contains an announcement that James Buchanan, after having completed his study of the law under the direction of James Hopkins, has opened his office on East King Street, “two doors above Mr. Duchman’s inn, and nearly opposite to the Farmers Bank.” Lancaster Journal, vol. 19, no. 54, 4 pages, 4 March 1813.
Date Range
1813/03/04
Creator
Lancaster journal (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Hopkins, James
Subjects
Newspapers
Search Terms
Newspapers
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 13 x 19.5 in.
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.011
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.
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 Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1998.047
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 2, Folder 11
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
A brief history of the President’s activities in Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, Lancaster
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.003
Date Range
1816/11/13
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
A brief history of the President’s activities in Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, Lancaster
Description
Facsimile of petition for membership presented 13 November 1816 to Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, Lancaster, Pa., by James Buchanan. A brief history of the President’s activities in the organization as well as brief histories of both recommenders, John Reynolds and Morton C. Rogers.
Date Range
1816/11/13
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Reynolds, John
Rogers, Morton C.
Subjects
Petitions
Freemasons
Freemasons--Membership
Search Terms
Masonic Lodge No. 43
Petitions
Freemasons
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
History
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 5
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.003
Location of Originals
Photocopy. Location of the original is unknown.
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 Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Photocopy 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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.350
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 5, Subseries 1, Folder 3
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Lancaster Journal with notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.029
Date Range
1812-1814
  1 document     18 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Lancaster Journal with notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street
Description
News of the day including the progress of the War of 1812, runaway horses, slaves, etc. Notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street. Local advertisements and other news of local interest. Lancaster Journal, 28 November 1812; 16 February 1813; 18 March 1813; 8 April 1813; and 12 January 1814.
Date Range
1812-1814
Year Range From
1812
Year Range To
1814
Creator
Lancaster journal (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Newspapers
United States--History--War of 1812
Search Terms
Newspapers
War of 1812
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
5 items, 18 pages to scan, 13.25 x 19.5 in.
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.029
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.
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 Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1998.043
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 2, Folder 29
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter to Samuel C. Slaymaker from Phil Klein
Object ID
MG0096 F009 In02 It01
Date Range
1963/04/23
  1 document     1 image  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter to Samuel C. Slaymaker from Phil Klein
Description
Letter to Samuel C. Slaymaker from Phil Klein regarding the transcription of letter MG0096 F009 In01: Private and confidential letter from James Buchanan to John Black of the U.S. Department of State, regarding Mexico. Washington.
Date Range
1963/04/23
Creator
Klein, Philip Shriver, 1909-1993
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Black, John
Buchanan, James
Slaymaker, Samuel Cochran
Klein, Philip Shriver
Subjects
United States. Department of State
Mexico
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
United States Department of State
Mexico
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Mexican War, 1846-1848
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan, 28 x 22 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition Notes
Brittle, carbon copy
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F009 In02 It01
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 009, Insert 02, Item 01
Classification
MG0096
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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Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan
Object ID
MG0096 F052
Date Range
1928-1983
  5 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan
Description
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan: “Lancaster Unveils Statue to Buchanan.” Lancaster New Era. “Buchanan’s Letters Go On Display.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. “James Buchanan’s Papers Displayed.” Lancaster New Era. “Buchanan Letters, Notebooks Give Insights to 15th President.” Lancaster New Era. “College Displays Buchanan Letters.” “Ceremonies Mark Birthday of Buchanan.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. . “Activities to Commemorate Death of James Buchanan.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. “Buchanan Papers Found at Wheatland Junior High.” 12 October 1983. “Rededication of Buchanan’s Restored Tomb on May 22.” “Buchanan Staunch Defender of Unity for United States.” 1 June 1928, 30 September 1975, 25 October 1975, 6 November 1975, 13 November 1975, 25 April 1977, 5 June 1978, 12 October 1983, May 22.
Date Range
1928-1983
Year Range From
1928
Year Range To
1983
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Statues
Sepulchral monuments
Monuments
Memorials
Anniversaries
Archives
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Statues
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster New Era
Newspaper clippings
Articles
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Wheatland Junior High School
Sepulchral monuments
Monuments
Memorials
Anniversaries
Woodward Hill Cemetery
Archives
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan, 28 x 43 cm
Object Name
Article
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F052
Location of Originals
Photocopies
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 052
Description Level
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Custodial History
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James Buchanan Collection
Title
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan
Object ID
MG0096 F053 In02
Date Range
1958-1989
  8 documents     9 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan
Description
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan (photocopies): “James Buchanan Funeral Described by John Rengier.” 27 February 1958.“Buchanan Now Seen Victim of History.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 23 May 1960. “James Buchanan’s Birthday Honored.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 30 April 1973. “Indiantown Commander Lauds James Buchanan.” Lancaster New Era. 30 April 1973. “Ceremonies Mark Buchanan’s Birth.” Lancaster New Era. 21 April 1975. “Buchanan’s Birth Observed.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 23 April 1975. “Ceremonies Sunday to Mark Buchanan’s Birth.” Lancaster New Era. 22 April 1976. “Buchanan to be Honored.” Lancaster New Era. 19 June 1976. “Philadelphia Author to Lead Tour of Woodward Hill.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 9 June 1978. “110th Anniversary Marked at James Buchanan’s Grave.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 12 June 1978. “Buchanan Defended at Annual Tomb Rites.” 9 August 1984. “Buchanan Remembered at 198th Birthday Rites.” Lancaster New Era. 24 April 1989.
Date Range
1958-1989
Year Range From
1958
Year Range To
1989
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Funerals
Anniversaries
Sepulchral monuments
Monuments
Memorials
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Funerals
Woodward Hill Cemetery
Anniversaries
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster New Era
Sepulchral monuments
Monuments
Memorials
Newspaper clippings
Articles
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
12 items, 9 pages to scan, 17.5 x 9 cm
Object Name
Article
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F053 In02
Location of Originals
Photocopy
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
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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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 053, Insert 02
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family
Title
Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 5.1.2.001
Date Range
1809-1826
  2 documents     52 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family
Title
Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan
Description
Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan from 1809 through 1826 regarding Buchanan’s early political career. Letters from 1809 through 1813 are written out twice. There are also two envelopes where the excerpcts were kept. 1809-1826.
Date Range
1809-1826
Year Range From
1809
Year Range To
1826
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1761-1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 5, Box 1
People
Buchanan, Elizabeth Speer
Buchanan, James Sr.
Buchanan, James
Other Creators
Speer, Elizabeth, 1767-1833
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
3 items, 52 pages to scan, 19.5 x 30.5 cm., 16 x 20.5 and 24 x 11 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 5 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 5.1.2.001
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 Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.256a-d
Other Number
JBFP Part 5, Series 1, Subseries 2, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Wheatland
Object ID
2023.002.008
Date Range
1961
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Plaque to commemorate James Buchanan's Presidency of the United States, as well as the Chairs he held while serving as a Free Mason in Lodge Number 43, Lancaster, PA.
Provenance
Masonic Lodge Number 43
To The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1961
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Northwest Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Plaque
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-02
Object ID
2023.002.008
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2023.002
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Wheatland
Object ID
W.1939.015.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bow front chest of drawers, 4 drawers, brass hardware. Hepplewhite Style, Old accession form dates artifact as being 1850
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Edward Y. Buchanan
To Alice Cunygham Buchanan Ewing
To Cornelia Lausdale Ewing Brooke
To Jack Brooke
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1810
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
Northeast Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Chest of Drawers
Material
Brass/Mahogany
Height (in)
38
Width (in)
42.5
Depth (in)
21.75
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2023-01-26
Object ID
W.1939.015.001
Accession Number
W.1939.015
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James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-04-03-11
Date Range
April 15, 1962
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Log cabin birthplace of James Buchanan at Mercersburg, Franklin County, PA.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
April 15, 1962
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Log cabins
Cabins
Place
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-04-03-11
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Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.037.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Federal style desk with a slant top. Top of desk is leather. Shelves on two sides, four drawers.
Provenance
Eaby , Mrs. Carl R. (Emily C. Eaby)
In memory of Carl Reese Eaby, Jr.' (donor's husband)
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1830
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Center Attic West Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Desk, Slant-Top
Material
Leather, Cherry
Height (in)
36.563
Width (in)
59.375
Depth (in)
25.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-07
Object ID
W.1995.037.001
Notes
At the time of the donation (1973), Mrs. Eaby resided in Brewster, Mass. By 1988, she resided in Stewart, Florida.
Credit
Given in memory of Carl Reese Eaby, Jr.
Accession Number
W.1995.037
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Wheatland
Object ID
W.1945.005.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
School Masters Desk. Turned legs, slantied hinged desk top, panel in center of interior, three drawers, three open pigeon holes, pigeon holes are topped by two small drawers on either side.
Provenance
Howland, Elizabeth
To Buchanan, James
To Un-named Domestic Maid
To Un-named Domestic Maid's Aunt
To Mrs. Gardner
To John Keller
To Roy D. Weaver
To Dr. J.H. Esbenshade
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1830
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Desk
Material
Maple
Height (in)
33
Width (in)
37.5
Depth (in)
22.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-02
Object ID
W.1945.005.001
Notes
James Buchanan was the second owner of this desk; he gifted the desk to a domestic servant (name unknown) who was the third of eight owners not counting the museum.
Accession Number
W.1945.005
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Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.042.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sheraton/Empire Tabernacle style mirror. Gilt mirror with a flat molded cornice with projecting breaks at the corners and fourteen pendent sphere. Double pilasters have decorative captials, beaded reeds and a rope motif terminating with urn-shaped bases. Frieze has foliate carvings.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Annie Buchanan (Niece)
To - Robert K. Cassatt (Nephew to Annie B.)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1820
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Buchanan, Annie
Cassatt, Robert K.
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Mirror, Wall
Material
Brass/Glass
Height (in)
41
Width (in)
17
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-06-16
Condition Notes
Bottom mirror's silvering is delaminating from exposure to moisture; some chipping on the gilt frame.
Object ID
W.1935.042.001
Notes
Mr. Robert K. Cassatt's (donor) aunt was Miss Annie Buchanan. Annie was Robert's mother's sister and niece to James Buchanan. This mirror formerly hung at Wheatland.
Accession Number
W.1935.042
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Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Platter
Object ID
W.1998.001.016
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Platter
Description
Parisian Pink decorated china platter. pink and gold border with a gold medallion at the center of the platter. Designed by Jean-Pierre Feuillet. Some wear on interior and exterior gold border.
Provenance
Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Fay, Patty Lane
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Nast or Darte Freres factory; designed Jean-Pierre Feuillet.
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Platter
Material
Porcelain
Height (cm)
5.08
Height (ft)
0.1666666667
Height (in)
2
Length (cm)
53.975
Length (ft)
1.7708333333
Length (in)
21.25
Width (cm)
38.1
Width (ft)
1.25
Width (in)
15
Object ID
W.1998.001.016
Notes
James Buchanan purchased the platter as part of a Parisian Pink china service from the retiring French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt at his Washington diplomatic residence in the year 1846.
The catalog number written on the bottom of the platter is 98.1.18 and will need to be changed to W.1998.001.016.
Credit
Sebrell Family
Accession Number
W.1998.001
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Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.069.009
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
A soup bowl that is part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Provenance
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Feuillet, Jean-Pierre
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Bowl, Soup
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the objects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Diameter (cm)
23.495
Diameter (ft)
0.7708333333
Diameter (in)
9.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1995.069.009
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
W.1995.069
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Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.069.042
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
A dinner plate that is part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Provenance
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Feuillet, Jean-Pierre
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Dinner
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the objects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
2.54
Depth (ft)
0.0833333333
Depth (in)
1
Diameter (cm)
24.13
Diameter (ft)
0.7916666667
Diameter (in)
9.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1995.069.042
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
W.1995.069
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Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.057.003
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rectangular tray. White porcelain with gold trim, raised pink tray with support openings for a white ink well and a white pounce sander. Scalloped edges form handles on both ends of the raised tray and continues along the oblong tray that held pens. Scalloped edges feature gilded edges on white background bordered by a wide cobalt blue band gilt floral decor. The center of the pen tray is white with a pink, blue and white flower motif.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Rev. Edward Y. Buchanan (brother)
To Lois Buchanan Cassatt (daughter/JB niece)
To Edward Buchanan Cassatt (son/JB great nephew)
To Lois Buchanan Cassatt Thayer (daughter/JB great, great niece)
To the James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1830
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
Storage Cabinet
Desk
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Inkstand
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
No markings on the piece.
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
11.5
Depth (in)
8
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-16
Condition Notes
Some paint worn off
Object ID
W.1935.057.003
Notes
Inkstand from Wheatland during Buchanan's time. Donor is great-great-niece of Buchanan-thru brother Edward's line.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
W.1935.057
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