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Wheatland centennial celebration : commemorating the 100th anniversary of the election of James Buchanan 15th president of the United States 1856-1956

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Date of Publication
1956?]
Call Number
728.37 W557c
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
S.n.,
Date of Publication
1956?]
Physical Description
[10] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + reprint ([8] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.)
Notes
Cover title.
Includes the Wheatland commemorative stamp.
"Reprint from American Heritage, Volume 5, number 3, published by the American Association for State and Local History"--P. [8] of reprint.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Historic buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Postage stamps - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Additional Corporate Author
James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
728.37 W557c
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Wheatland, 1848-1868; the home of James Buchanan

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Author
Butler, Joseph Thomas.
Date of Publication
1957.
Call Number
728.37 B985
Author
Butler, Joseph Thomas.
Place of Publication
Delaware
Publisher
Univ. of Delaware,
Date of Publication
1957.
Physical Description
57 p. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Bibliography:
. 53-57.
Contents
2 pgs missing; pages from unknown document in their place.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Historic buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
728.37 B985
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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1905
Buchanan letters / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 --Correspondence. Caldwell, James A. Barton, George W., 1807-1851. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1904/1905 Description: [37
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Responsibility
by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1905
Physical Description
[37]-42 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 2
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.
Caldwell, James A.
Barton, George W., - 1807-1851.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 2 (1905), p. 37-42Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9
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Author
Reninger, Marion Wallace,
Date of Publication
1954.
Call Number
974.815 LACI R413o
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Responsibility
Marion Wallace Reninger.
Author
Reninger, Marion Wallace,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Rudisill & co.,
Date of Publication
1954.
Physical Description
82 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Chapters : " Panorama " --- " Peggy Shippen " --- " Properties " --- "Processions " --- " Presidential Romance " --- " People " --- "Prisoner and Counterfeiter " --- " Philanthropists "
Summary
The book is written about an old street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on which many historic and interesting events took place - from before the Revolutionary War up to the present time. This series of sketches recounts stories of national interest as well as local tradition. [from the foreward]
Subjects
Kepler family.
North family.
Shand family.
Kendig, William.
Arnold, Margaret Shippen
Shippen family.
Passmore, John.
Andre, John.
Marshall, Christopher.
Coleman, Ann
Jacobs, William.
Reilly, Richard M.
Smith, Amos Herr.
Henry, Ann Wood.
Stevens, Thaddeus
Buchanan, James
Hensel, W. U.
Rettew, Mary
Long, Catherine.
Williamson, Henry S.
Watt, Peter T.
Orange Street (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Streets.
Memoirs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACI R413o
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James Buchanan, "Big wheel" of the railroads

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Author
Sprout, Oliver S.
Date of Publication
1952.
Susquehanna Rivers," without mentioning the Conestoga, Swatara, or any other particular route. They, if you please, were planning a state-wide arch for traffic; but, omitting the keystone. While bewildered solons debated, James Buchanan was born at Stony Batter, near Mercersburg, Pa. He finished at
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Responsibility
by Oliver S. Sprout.
Author
Sprout, Oliver S.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1952.
Physical Description
[21]-34 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 56, no. 2
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Columbia, Lancaster and Philadelphia Railroad (Pa.)
Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mt. Joy and Lancaster Railroad Company (Pa.)
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Canals - Pennsylvania
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 56, number 2 (1952), p. 21-34Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.56
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Author
Goddell, Mary.
Date of Publication
1908
. �file:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Goddell, Mary. Other Author(s): Zahm, Matthias, 1789-1874. Title: An old diary / by Miss Mary Goddell. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Zahm, Matthias, 1789-1874 --Diaries. Lancaster (Pa.)--Social
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Responsibility
by Miss Mary Goddell.
Author
Goddell, Mary.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[184]-194 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 5
Summary
This article contains parts of the the diary of Matthias Zahm 1789 -1874. He was a Lancaster resident who served as a Tipstaff and then Crier in the County court. The diary begins in 1835 and ends in 1849.
Subjects
Zahm, Matthias, - 1789-1874 - Diaries.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Additional Author
Zahm, Matthias,
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 5 (1908), p. 184-194Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Letter of Edward Shippen of Lancaster, 1754

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Author
Shippen, Edward,
Date of Publication
1906.
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.30
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Author
Shippen, Edward,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania ,
Date of Publication
1906.
Physical Description
pp. 85-90 ; 23 cm.
Notes
In: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 30.
Summary
The article focuses on a letter from Edward Shippen lll to his son, Edward Shippen lV (who would later become the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania). The letter contains advice on how to live a good and productive life both in business and family life.
Subjects
Shippen, Edward, - 1639-1712 - Correspondence.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.30
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Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Physical Description
2 vol. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
A series of pamphlets bound together.
Contents
Vol 1: Father Ferdinand Farmer, an apostolic missionary in three states by John F. Quirk--A discourse, delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854 by P.J. Timlow--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pa.--Report of the commissioners appointed to examine the affairs of the Lancaster Savings Institution.
Vol.2: Resources and industries of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa.--Historical sketch of St. Anthony's Church, Lancaster, Penna., 1870-1895 by Anthony F. Dorley--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Historical sketch of Zion's Reformed Church [Millersville] by D.H. Landis.
Subjects
Timlow, P.J.
St. Anthony's Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Christ Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Lancaster Savings Institution - Report.
Leacock Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.) - History.
Sacred Heart Academy (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
St. Anthony's Parochial School (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.)
Reformed Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Roman Catholic Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Lutheran Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Millersville (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
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History of the Mechanics Library

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Author
Haverstick, David C.
Date of Publication
1905.
/OCR%20Journal%20Project/Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Haverstick, David C. Title: History of the Mechanics Library / by David C. Haverstick. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Mechanics Library Association (Lancaster, Pa.) Libraries--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Vocational education
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Responsibility
by David C. Haverstick.
Author
Haverstick, David C.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1905.
Physical Description
[335]-351 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 11
Summary
The article describes the organization of a program of assistance for apprentices in mechanical arts occupations in Lancaster during the first half of the 19th century.
Subjects
Mechanics Library Association (Lancaster, Pa.)
Libraries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Vocational education - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 11 (1905), p. 335-351Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9
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St. James' Church records

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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1901
ST, JAMES' CHURCH RECORDS, Those who care to delve amid the records of the past find much therein to interest them. Whatever be the motive which prompts research, be it for personal advantage or otherwise, the turning over of these old annals brings with it its own full and suffi- cient reward. Old
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Responsibility
by Mrs. M. N. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[78]-88 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 3/4
Subjects
St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Church buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1900
tablet, erected by the Lancaster County Historical Society, marks his country home. A stained glass window is his memorial in St. James' Church. His grave is in Christ Church Cemetery, Philadelphia. Of the 7,357 militia and 22,198 Con- tinentals furnished by Pennsylvania from 1775 to 1783, Lancaster
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Responsibility
by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1900
Physical Description
[97]-109 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 4, no. 5/6
Summary
Assorted observations of events in 18th century Lancaster County.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 4, number 5/6 (1900), p. 97-109Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.4
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Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Date of Publication
1901
672, 60 shillings on each. Many of the Hamilton deeds for lots will be found by consulting Book A, Volume 6 and Book I, in the Re- corder's Office, at Lancaster. Pa. In 1729, when Lancaster county was laid out, John Wright, Caleb Pearce, Thomas Edwards and James Mitchell were the Commissioners to lay
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Responsibility
by S. M. Sener, Esq.
Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[121]-133 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 6
Summary
''How, when and where (Lancaster,Pa ) laid out by the Hamiltons in1730 . The Hamilton ancestry and coat of arms.The ground rents, the market houses and the public spring . The population at various periods. "
Subjects
Lancaster Townstead (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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Certification of the Adams - Musser towns area for redevelopment

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Corporate Author
Lancaster City Planning Commission (Pa.)
Date of Publication
1958.
Call Number
307.1 L244ca
Responsibility
Lancaster City Planning Commission.
Corporate Author
Lancaster City Planning Commission (Pa.)
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
The Commission,
Date of Publication
1958.
Physical Description
10 p. ; 28 cm.
Series
Lancaster City Planning Commission (Pa.)
Subjects
Urban renewal - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Community development - Lancaster (City), Pa.
Housing - Lancaster (City), Pa.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Urban renewal.
Adams Town Area - Lancaster (City), Pa.
Musser Town Area - Lancaster (City), Pa.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
307.1 L244ca
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The law in Judge Jasper Yeates's library

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Author
Rengier, John B.
Date of Publication
1958.
Law School. He was admitted to the Bar of Lancaster County in 1936, and is associated with the law firm of Rengier and Musser. His numerous civic responsibilities include serving as president of The James Buchanan Founda- tion for the Preservation of Wheatland, secretary of the Lancaster Heart
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Responsibility
by John Rengier.
Author
Rengier, John B.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1958.
Physical Description
96-108 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 62, no. 2
Subjects
Yeates, Jasper, - 1745-1817.
Yeates Colonial Law Library (Lancaster, Pa.)
Law libraries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 62, number 2 (1958), p. 96-108Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.62
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Date of Publication
1900-?
Call Number
283 E64ka
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The Church]
Date of Publication
1900-?
Physical Description
Unpaged ; 18 cm.
Notes
Calendar of weekly events.
Library has: v.1, no.1, Dec. 9, 1900--v.2, no.57, Apr. 5, 1902.
Subjects
St. James' Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Episcopal Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
283 E64ka
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A history of the Garden Spot High School area

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Date of Publication
1958
Call Number
975.815 EARL H674
Responsibility
by the Garden Spot Chapter Pennsylvania Federation of Junior Historians
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.] ;
Date of Publication
1958
Physical Description
27 p. ; 15 cm.
Notes
Includes advertising
Subjects
Pennsylvania Federation of Junior Historians
New Holland (Pa.) - History
Terre Hill (Pa.) - History
Brecknock Township - Lancaster County, Pa. - History
Caernarvon Township - Lancaster County, Pa. - History
Earl Township - Lancaster County, Pa. - History
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
975.815 EARL H674
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Art work of Harrisburg, Lancaster and York : published in nine parts

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Date of Publication
1901.
Call Number
917.481 A784 Oversize
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Gravure Illustration Co.,
Date of Publication
1901.
Physical Description
9 pts. (14 leaves, [53] leaves of plates) : chiefly ill. ; 35 cm.
Notes
Each part in the original illustrated blue paper covers, printed in gold, as issued; in portfolio.
Photomechanical reproductions of photos. of residences, public buildings, urban and rural views with accompanying descriptive text "Harrisburg, Lancaster and York" by Joseph Grant Ewing.
Subjects
Harrisburg (Pa.) - Pictorial works
Harrisburg (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
York (Pa.) - Pictorial works
York (Pa.) - History.
v - Viewbooks.
Additional Author
Ewing, Joseph Grant,
Additional Corporate Author
Gravure Illustration Company
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.481 A784 Oversize
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Map of Lancaster and environs

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Corporate Author
C.S. Hammond & Company.
Date of Publication
[1957?]
Call Number
974.815 LACI 525
Corporate Author
C.S. Hammond & Company.
Place of Publication
Maplewood, N.J. : [Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
C.S. Hammond & Co. ; Issued through the co-operation of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce,
Date of Publication
[1957?]
Physical Description
1 map : col. ; 56 x 72 cm., on sheet 74 x 107 cm., folded to 27 x 19 cm.
Notes
Panel title: Map of the Lancaster area and Lancaster County.
Includes street indexes and advertisements.
Text, business directory, tourist "Map of Lancaster County" with indexed col. ill., street map of "Lancaster business center," publisher's map list, and advertisements on verso.
Subjects
Central business districts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster - Maps.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Maps.
Lancaster Metropolitan Area (Pa.) - Maps.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Maps.
Tourist maps.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Map
Call Number
974.815 LACI 525
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Corporate Author
League of Women Voters of Lancaster County, Pa.
Date of Publication
1953-
Call Number
362.65 L433
farmers' markets are unique. Within a twenty mile radius of the city, history offers to tourists the birthplace of 3 �Robert Fulton; Wheatland, the home of James Buchanan; the furnaces of the old Iron Masters of Pennsylvania, and Baron Stiegel's home; old Pequea and Donegal churches; the Cornwall mine
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Corporate Author
League of Women Voters of Lancaster County, Pa.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The League,
Date of Publication
1953-
Physical Description
v. : ill., maps ; 23-25 cm.
Notes
Title varies.
LCHS has 1953, revised 1958, 1964,1970, 1975, 1977, 1982, 1986, 2005.
Subjects
Social service - Lancaster (City), Pa.
Social service - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
362.65 L433
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Author
Houston, J. W.
Date of Publication
1907
/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Houston, J. W. Title: James Sproul / by J. W. Houston, M.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Sproul, James, 1785-1847. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1907 Description: [59]-63 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the
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Responsibility
by J. W. Houston, M.D.
Author
Houston, J. W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1907
Physical Description
[59]-63 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 2
Subjects
Sproul, James, - 1785-1847.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 11, number 1 (1907), p. 59-63Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.11
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