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Wheatland, home of James Buchanan : 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861

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Author: Klein, Frederic Shriver,

Date of Publication: 1970.

Call Number: 728.37 K64

Author: Klein, Frederic Shriver,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Penna

Publisher: Stel-mar,

Date of Publication: 1970.

Physical Description: [28] p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Notes: "Text by Frederic S. Klein; Color Photography by Marshall Dussinger; Cover from an Original Painting by Florence Starr Taylor; Copyright by M. A. Dussinger."

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Homes and haunts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.); Presidents - United States

Additional Author: Dussinger, Marshall..; Taylor, Florence Starr..

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 728.37 K64

Two Buchanan letters

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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.

Contained In: 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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History of the Mountwaybia Club

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Author: Eshleman, B. Frank,

Date of Publication: 1970.

History of the Mountwaybia Club Mrs. B. Frank Eshleman On the Western border of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania there functions a small literary club which has been enjoyed by a succession of women for almost fifty years. Known as the Mount- waybia Club, it was founded in 1924 on the principles of

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Responsibility: by Mrs. B. Frank Eshleman.

Author: Eshleman, B. Frank,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1970.

Physical Description: [23]-29 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 74, no. 1

Subjects: Breneman, W. P., - Mrs.; Mountwaybia Club (Lancaster County, Pa.); Book clubs (Discussion groups) - Pennsylvania - Mountville.; Book clubs (Discussion groups) - Pennsylvania - Columbia.; Book clubs (Discussion groups) - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Women - Pennsylvania - Mountville; Women - Pennsylvania - Columbia; Women - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 74, number 1 (1970), p. 23-29Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.74

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An old diary

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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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Lancaster County Papers

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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

St. James' Church (Protestant Episcopal) at mid-century

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Author: Diller, William F.

Date of Publication: 1971.

Call Number: 283 J29d

Alternate Title: Saint James' Church (Protestant Episcopal) at mid-century

Responsibility: by William F. Diller.

Author: Diller, William F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Vestry, St. James' Church,

Date of Publication: 1971.

Physical Description: v, 163 p. illus., ports. 24 cm.

Notes: Bibliography: p. 155.

Subjects: St. James' Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Church history.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 283 J29d

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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Bart Twp. 1833-1845/ Brecknock Twp. 1833/ Caernarvon Twp. 1844/ Cocalico Twp. 1823, 1829/ Conestoga Twp. 1827, 1831/ Manheim Twp. 1822-1823 [Tax Records]

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Author: Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau

Date of Publication: 1977

Call Number: Drawer 6, sec. 4: #30

Alternate Title: Brecknock Township tax lists; Bart Township taxes

Author: Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau

Place of Publication: Harrisburg, PA

Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Date of Publication: 1977

Physical Description: Microfilm.

Series: Lancaster County Pa. Tax Records, 1748-1855.

Notes: "This microfilm is an addendum to the Lancaster County Tax Records project of 1971 and 1977. The records on this film were donated to the Lancaster County Historical Society in January 1981. They had been kept in the basement of Conestoga View Hospital which was used by the Lancaster County government as a storage facility for records. The tax records were water damaged and subsequently discarded at an unknown point in time. A private citizen discoverd and salvaged the items from a trash heap, and donated them to the Historical Society. The items show extensive damaged [sic] by water, mold, and vermin. Most pages are frayed and sections unreadable."; Bart Twp. 1833-37, 1841, 1843-45.; Brecknock Twp. 1833; Caernarvon Twp. 1844; Cocalico Twp. 1823, 1829; Conestoga Twp. 1827, 1831; Manheim Twp. 1822-23 (Includes List of Poor Children)

Subjects: Taxation - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County; Bart (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township - Genealogy.; Brecknock (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township - Genealogy.; Caernarvon (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township - Genealogy.; Cocalico (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township - Genealogy.; Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township - Genealogy.; Manheim (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Genealogy.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Microfilm

Call Number: Drawer 6, sec. 4: #30

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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The predecessor cotton mill of Lancaster City : also known as Jacob Miller & Co. Mill, Lancaster Cotton Works, Humes Mill, Rockland Mill, the Old Factory

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Date of Publication: 1976.

Call Number: 621 C948p

Responsibility: compiled by W.T. Crook, Jr.

Place of Publication: Typescript

Publisher: ill. :

Date of Publication: 1976.

Physical Description: 56, [2] p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Notes: "A history of the creation, management and ultimate fate of a cotton textile enterprise in Lancaster Borough and Township - Pennsylvania - 1812-1870 - together with the lineage of Jacob Miller and history of the Old Facatory Bridge."

Subjects: Miller family; Rockland Mill (Lancaster, Pa.); The Old Factory (Lancaster, Pa.); Lancaster Cotton Works (Lancasater, Pa.); Jacob Miller & Co. Mill (Lancaster, Pa.); Humes Mill (Lancaster, Pa.); Cotton Manufacturing - Pennsylvania - Lancaster; Industry - Pennsylvania - Lancaster; Manufacturers - Pennsylvnai - Lancaster

Additional Author: Miller, Jacob

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 621 C948p

100 years of camera scenes: views of eastern Lancaster county in our nation's second century. A bicentennial project of the eastern Lancaster county chapter of the Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee, inc

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Corporate Author: Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee. Eastern Lancaster County Chapter. Historic Research Committee.

Date of Publication: 1978]

Call Number: 974.815 LACO E13

Corporate Author: Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee. Eastern Lancaster County Chapter. Historic Research Committee.

Place of Publication: [Lancaster, Pa.?

Publisher: George Roland ;

Date of Publication: 1978]

Physical Description: X, 192 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - Description and travel.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Pictorial works.; Caernarvon (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.; East Earl (Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.; West Earl (Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.; Earl (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.; New Holland (Pa.) - Pictorial works.; Terre Hill (Pa.) - Pictorial works.; Brecknock (Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.815 LACO E13

Old Lancaster

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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.

Contained In: 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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Lancaster today; a description of community life

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Corporate Author: Lancaster Tomorrow.

Date of Publication: 1977?]

Call Number: 352.96 L244de

Corporate Author: Lancaster Tomorrow.

Place of Publication: [n.p

Date of Publication: 1977?]

Physical Description: vii, 131 p. ; 28 cm.

Notes: A compilation of 24 papers on various aspects of life in Lancaster county, Pa. in 1976.; Click on Table of Contents for more information.

Contents: Industry -- Retailing --Private finance -- Office space -- Tourism --Agriculture -- Jobs and Income -- Government finance -- Housing -- Culture and the Arts -- Historic Resources -- Education and Learning -- Minorities -- Poverty -- Recreation -- Criminal Justice -- Government organization -- Health Care -- Utilities -- Transportation -- Land use -- Environment -- Urban design -- Planning.

Subjects: Education - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County; Housing - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Statistics.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Economic conditions.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Commerce.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Population.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Planning.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 352.96 L244de

Lancaster Townstead

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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.

Contained In: Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5

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Let's look at our heritage in Eastern Lancaster County : "Breadbasket of the Revolution"

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Author: Russell, Paul M.

Date of Publication: 1977.

Call Number: 974.815 EARL R966

Responsibility: by Paul M. Russell.

Author: Russell, Paul M.

Place of Publication: [New Holland, Pa.]

Publisher: Elanco Chapter, Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee,

Date of Publication: 1977.

Physical Description: 154 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial, 1776-1976 - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Miscellanea.; Terre Hill (Pa.) - History.; Brecknock (Pa. : Township) - History.; Caernarvon (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History.; East Earl (Pa. : Township) - History.; Earl (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History.; New Holland (Pa.) - History.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.815 EARL R966

A brief history of the Lancaster County Library

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Date of Publication: 1970?]

Call Number: 027.4748 B853

Place of Publication: [Lancaster

Date of Publication: 1970?]

Physical Description: 19 l. 28 cm.

Notes: Based on Elizabeth Clarke Kieffer's address before the Lancaster Historical Society in 1944.

Subjects: Lancaster County Library, Lancaster, Pa.

Additional Author: Kieffer, Elizabeth Clarke.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 027.4748 B853

St. James Kalendar

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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

The Revolutionary leadership

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Author: Madonna, G. Terry.

Date of Publication: 1976.

Call Number: 974.815 LACO L245ra

Responsibility: by G. Terry Madonna ; original ill. by Henry M. Libhart.

ISBN: 0915010070 :

Author: Madonna, G. Terry.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, [Pa.] : Lititz, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee ; distributed by Sutter House,

Date of Publication: 1976.

Physical Description: 45 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: Lancaster County during the American Revolution

Notes: On cover: Revolutionary Lancaster.; Spine title: Lancaster County during the American Revolution; Joseph Walker, editor.; "A Bicentennial book."; Includes bibliographical references.

Summary: Traces the careers of twelve Lancaster County residents who fought against British rule before the Revolutionary War. The patriots are: William A. Atlee, William Bausman, Charles Hall, William Henry, John Hubley, Alexander Lowrey, Adam Reigart, George Ross, Caspar Schaffner, Edward Shippen, Matthias Slough, Jasper Yeates.

Subjects: Lancaster (Pa.) - Biography.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.; United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.

Additional Author: Libhart, Henry M.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.815 LACO L245ra

The journal of Joshua Gilpin, 1809 : pleasure and business in western Pennsylvania

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Author: Gilpin, Joshua

Date of Publication: 1975.

Call Number: 974.80313 G489

Responsibility: Joseph E. Walker, editor.

Author: Gilpin, Joshua

Place of Publication: Harrisburg

Publisher: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,

Date of Publication: 1975.

Physical Description: vii, 156 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Notes: Bibliography: p. 153-56.

Summary: Joshua Gilpin (1765-1840) and his brother Thomas had a business in Philadelphia as general merchants, and on the Brandywine Creek as manufacturers of paper, and woolen and cotton textiles. He travelled quite a bit in Europe at the end of the 18th century seeking to learn about industrial practices. In 1809 Joshua Gilpin combined a famly vacation with a business survey of the Redstone area (the vicinity of Brownsville), Pittsburgh, and Indiana County. He described the country through which he drove from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and return. He discussed land values and business prospects with innkeepers, businessmen, and legal experts all along the way; noted the presence of natural resources; and spent some time in Pittsburgh in conferences with men who were able to supply him with the ind of information he desired.His route west took him through Lancaster. His return trip east took him through Harrisburg, Lebanon, and Reading.Contents :1. From Philadelphia to the Redstone/ 2. In the Redstone Country/ 3. Pittsburg Business prospects/ 4. Pittsburgh to Bedford via Indiana County/ 5. Bedford to Philadelphia

Subjects: Gilpin, Joshua; Pennsylvania - Description and travel - Personal narratives.; Pittsburgh (Pa.) - Description and travel.; Washington County (Pa.) - Description and travel.; Indiana County (Pa.) - Description and travel.

Additional Corporate Author: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.80313 G489

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Wheatland, home of James Buchanan : 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861

Two Buchanan letters

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History of the Mountwaybia Club

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An old diary

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Letter of Edward Shippen of Lancaster, 1754

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Lancaster County Papers

St. James' Church (Protestant Episcopal) at mid-century

History of the Mechanics Library

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Bart Twp. 1833-1845/ Brecknock Twp. 1833/ Caernarvon Twp. 1844/ Cocalico Twp. 1823, 1829/ Conestoga Twp. 1827, 1831/ Manheim Twp. 1822-1823 [Tax Records]

St. James' Church records

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The predecessor cotton mill of Lancaster City : also known as Jacob Miller & Co. Mill, Lancaster Cotton Works, Humes Mill, Rockland Mill, the Old Factory

100 years of camera scenes: views of eastern Lancaster county in our nation's second century. A bicentennial project of the eastern Lancaster county chapter of the Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee, inc

Old Lancaster

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Lancaster today; a description of community life

Lancaster Townstead

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Let's look at our heritage in Eastern Lancaster County : "Breadbasket of the Revolution"

A brief history of the Lancaster County Library

St. James Kalendar

The Revolutionary leadership

The journal of Joshua Gilpin, 1809 : pleasure and business in western Pennsylvania