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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to William Carpenter
Object ID
MG0096 F013 In02
Date Range
1857/07/04
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to William Carpenter
Description
A letter from James Buchanan to William Carpenter, Esq. regarding draft for $5,000 on the Philadelphia Bank and securing a mortgage on property in Lancaster with W. Killinger. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1857/07/04
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Carpenter, William
Killinger, W.
Subjects
Philadelphia Bank
Mortgages
Real property
Drafts
Finance, Personal
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Philadelphia Bank
Mortgages
Real estate
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Bank drafts
Financial records
Finance, Personal
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 20 x 16 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F013 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 013, Insert 02
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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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Broadside for a public sale of James Buchanan’s property on Orange Street, Lancaster
Object ID
MG0096 F027 In01
Date Range
1851/11/25
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Broadside for a public sale of James Buchanan’s property on Orange Street, Lancaster
Description
Broadside for a public sale of James Buchanan’s property on Orange Street in Lancaster. The sale was to take place on 6 December 1851. Lancaster. 25 November 1851.
Date Range
1851/11/25
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Advertisements
Broadsides
Real property
Auctions
Real property auctions
Lancaster (Pa.)
Search Terms
Advertisements
Broadsides
Real estate
Auctions
Real estate auctions
Public sales
Orange Street
Lancaster
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 40 x 27 cm
Object Name
Advertisement
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F027 In01
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 027, Insert 01
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 Collection
Title
Conditions of sale
Object ID
MG0096 F027 In02
Date Range
1851/12/06
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Conditions of sale
Description
Conditions of sale by James Buchanan. Signed by Abraham W. Russel, purchaser, and W. Carpenter, agent. Lancaster.
Date Range
1851/12/06
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Carpenter, W.
Russel, Abraham W.
Subjects
Real property
Contracts
Auctions
Real property auctions
Lancaster (Pa.)
Search Terms
Conditions of Sale
Real estate
Auctions
Real estate auctions
Public sales
Lancaster
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 33 x 20.5 cm
Object Name
Agreement
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F027 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 027, 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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Documents
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.025.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
The stoneware mug's body is predominantly white surmounted with a wide green band that is outlined with narrow gilt bands. The handle is also white and outlined with similar gilt bands.
J.W. Pankhurst & Company, Charles St. & Old Hall St
Year Range From
1852
Year Range To
1883
Made By
J. W. Pankhurst & Company
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Shaving Stand
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Mug, Shaving
Material
Stoneware
Related Publications
Godden, Geoffrey A. 'Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks'. Bonanza Books, New York.
Height (cm)
8.255
Height (ft)
0.2708333333
Height (in)
3.25
Diameter (cm)
8.255
Diameter (ft)
0.2708333333
Diameter (in)
3.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-01-27
Object ID
W.1935.025.001
Place of Origin
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Accession Number
W.1935.025
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.033.001
Date Range
1853
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Black and white bust lithograph of James Buchanan. JB wearing white shirt, white tied collar, dark jacket. Gold Frame.
Provenance
Unknown
Date Range
1853
Year Range From
1
Creator
Knirsch, Otto
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 43
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Drawer
Bin 1
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Frame
Gilded Frame
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper/Wood
Medium
Lithograph
Makers Mark
Otto Knirsch Hoboken N.J.'
Height (in)
33
Width (in)
26
Dimension Details
including frame
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-04-08
Condition Notes
Flaking of Gold Frame
Object ID
W.1935.033.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1935.033
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.135.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Known as a box or lap coffee mill. The iron handle has a wood knob; when turned the handle activates a round burred grinder inside the metal hopper. The ground roasted beans collect in the small wood drawer at the base.
Year Range From
1845
Year Range To
1870
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Butler's Pantry
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Bottom Shelf
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Mill, Coffee
Material
Iron/Wood
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
11
Depth (in)
6
Dimension Details
without grinder: 5.000 x 6.000 x 6.000
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-07-21
Object ID
W.1935.135.001
Accession Number
W.1935.135
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.39.17.3
Date Range
1850
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Band of salmon color with gold line at edges of both lids and dishes. Gold decoration branches of peas, oats, berries. Sauceboat: Foot dish attached to oval plate. Two handles on narrow ends of dish, half loops. Dish has cut-out for ladle. Butter Dish: R
Provenance
Unknown beyond donor
Date Range
1850
Made By
Haviland Company
Last Owner
Rhoads, J.
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Middle Attic
Storage Cabinet
Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Set, Tableware
Material
Clay
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-09-27
Condition Notes
Some wearing
Object ID
W.39.17.3
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1939.017
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1941.002.001
Date Range
ca 1850
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Covered originally in red velvet with woven gold thread tape at edges. Four plain bracket feet. Flared cushion at bottom. Top of cushion worked in needlepoint- red and white trumpet flowers, leaves forming wreath around white cloth draped cross. Possibly Italian.
Provenance
Harriet Lane
Anna Riddle
Date Range
ca 1850
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
Room Center
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Bench
Oither Names
Prayer Bench
Material
Wood/Velvet/Silk
Height (in)
36.125
Width (in)
26.687
Depth (in)
24.375
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
1953-07-27
Condition Notes
Much fading of textile
Object ID
W.1941.002.001
Accession Number
W.1941.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1952.002.002
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Lithograph- Print of Prince Albert from Painting by F. Winterhalter; black ink, oval background. Prince Albert- body is 1/2 to his right, head is 1/4 to the right, looking forward. Wearing military dress with medals. Signed 'Albert'
F. Winterhalter painted the original. J. A. Vinter, engraver. Day & Son, lithographer.
Provenance
Queen Victoria
To - Prince Edward (her son)
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - Patty Lane (Niece)
To - Patty Lane Fay Eldridge (Great Niece)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
1860
Creator
Winterhalter, F.
Vinter, J. A.
Day & Son
Made By
Day & Son
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Sitting Room
Storage Wall
South Wall
People
Victoria, Queen of England
Albert, Prince Consort
Edward, Prince of Wales
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Frame
yes
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper/Wood
Medium
Lithograph
Makers Mark
Painted By F. Winterhalter' 'On Stone by J.A. Vinter', 'Day & Son, Lithrs to th
Height (in)
36
Width (in)
29.625
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-08
Object ID
W.1952.002.002
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1952.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1941.014.001
Date Range
1847
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Lithograph of James Buchanan. Wearing white tie, dark suit. Bust, 3/4 front to his right. Below portrait 'James Buchanan Secretary of State' 'From Life on Stone' Print is currently framed
Provenance
Print given to Mary Baer from James Buchanan
Date Range
1847
Creator
Fenderich, Charles
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
People
Buchanan, James
Baer, Mary
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper/Wood
Height (in)
18.812
Width (in)
14.937
Depth (in)
1.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2005-04-19
Condition Notes
Print should be removed from acidic frame and acidic backing.
Object ID
W.1941.014.001
Place of Origin
USA
Signed Name
Chs Fenderich
Accession Number
W.1941.014
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