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Collection: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 2

Title: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 2 Fire Department

Object ID: MG0545_Series02

Date Range: 1856-1897

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Collection: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 2

Title: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 2 Fire Department

Description: The documents in MG0545, Series 2 represent the business of the City of Lancaster related to the fire department, which was established in 1881 by consolidating the private fire companies in the city. These nineteenth century documents are primarily invoices for engine and hose parts and repairs; horse tack, feed and stables; alarm boxes; supplies; engine house maintenance; and salary payments. A few invoices are for the earlier volunteer fire companies.

Admin/Biographical History: "A radical change in the method of providing protection against fire was brought about in 1882, a paid city fire department being substituted for the volunteer fire companies. The old system had to some extent fallen into; disrepute and become inefficient. The ordinance creating the new system was approved Dec. 21, 1881, and actual organization was commenced in February 1882 by the appointment of Henry N. Howell as chief engineer.; The engine-houses, engines, and hose-carts of the American and Washington Fire Companies were purchased, and also the engines of the Union and Sun Companies and the house of the Humane. The department was in working order in April 1882 and has since then been constantly undergoing improvement."; Ellis, Franklin and Samuel Evans. History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men. Philadelphia: Everts & Peck. 1883.

System of Arrangement: This collection is organized into series by subject:; Series 1 Market Houses; Series 2 Fire Department; Series 3 Bridges; Series 4 Railroads; Series 5 Lamps and Lighting; Series 6 Relief Fund; Series 7 Administrative Records

Date Range: 1856-1897

Year Range From: 1856

Year Range To: 1897

Date of Accumulation: 1856-1897

Creator: Lancaster (Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 11

People: Albright, Robert; Barr, Charles H.; Bateman, William H.; Beidle, John; Bihl, A. F.; Blickenderfer, R.; Brimmer, Fred; Brimmer, George H.; Brown, Daniel; Brown, George W.; Calder, George Jr.; Colvin, C. H.; Cox, Samuel B.; Cummings, W. P.; Eby, Jonas F.; Edgerley, Edward; Erisman, H. M.; Eshelman, J. W.; Faust, Jacob; Finney, W. B.; Glazier, Henry; Groff, Abraham S.; Groff, H. E.; Groff, Nathaniel; Hartman, Army; Hatz, Jacob; Hawthorn, John A.; Heinitsh, John F.; Herr, Abraham; Herr, Allan A.; Herr, J. L.; Herr, M. B.; Hirsh, B. W.; Hoch, W. T.; Huber, Joseph H.; Jacks, Samson; Jahn, Francis; Jeffries, John R.; Kitch, Davis; Kreider, Jacob S.; Martin, B. B.; Miller, Fred; Miller, H. C.; Miller, Mrs. L.; Pfeiffer, F. W.; Plitt, Edward; Pontz, Adam; Ringwalt, Amos; Roote, G. W.; Rudy, Frank H.; Rudy, Philip; Schum, Philip; Shaub, H.; Shaub, J. C.; Shenk, B. M.; Shenk, Charles G.; Shindle, J. P.; Shirk, Reuben; Smeltz, Edmond S.; Steigerwalt, H. J.; Sutton, J. L.; Vondersmith, H. B.; Walker, Edward; Welchans, A. C.; Wilson, William H.; Wise, Zeb; Wohlsen, William; Wylie, William T.; Zook, Jacob K.

Subjects: Fire departments; Volunteer fire departments; Business records; Lancaster (Pa.)

Search Terms: American Fire Engine and Hose Company; Baumgardner Company; Baumgardner, Eberman and Company; Baumgardners and Jefferies; Binkley's Bridge Post Office; Burger and Anderson; Business records; C. V. Rote and Company; Centennial Pastry Board; Chambers and Palmer; Citizens' Electric Light, Heat and Power Company; City Hotel; Crystal Ice Company; D. B. Landis and Son; Dennison Manufacturing Company; Dialogue and Serrill; Eagle Spoke and Bending Works; Eureka Fire Company; Everts and Overdeer; Finding aids; Fire departments; Friendship Fire Company; Fulton Cotton Mill; Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company; George M. Steinman and Company; Gleason and Bailey Manufacturing Company; Gutta Percha and Rubber Manufacturing Company; Henwood Company; Humane Fire Company; Invoices; J. B. Prescott and Son; J. B. Shannon and Sons; J. M. Migeod and Son; J. P. Stormfeltz and Sons; John Best and Son; L. G. Tillotson and Company; La France Fire Engine Company; Lancaster; Lancaster Gas Light and Fuel Company; Lancaster Planing Mill Company; Lancaster Son and Company; Lancaster Steam Soap and Candle Works; Lowell Harness and Collar Company; Manchester Locomotive Works; Manuscript groups; Marion and Stoy; McLaughlin and Gesell; Miller and Hartman; Patrick and Carter Company; Philip Lebzelter and Company; Phoenix Cork Works; Reilly Brothers and Raub; Ridenour and Schaum; Samuel Eastman and Company; Shiffler Fire Company; Southern Electric Company; Stoner, Shreiner and Company; Sun Fire Company; Union Fire Company; Washington Fire Company; Wilfing and Sawyer

Extent: 2 boxes, 72 folders, .5 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0545_Series02

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory

Related Item Notes: Lancaster City Archives; George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, MG0545

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions. Original documents may be used. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-545, Series 2

Other Number: MG-545, Series 2

Classification: MG0545

Description Level: Series

Custodial History: Note: These documents are mostly administrative records, not permanent records, and were likely purged by the city offices when they were no longer needed. We are fortunate that they survived as they contain details about Lancaster's past.; Collection was organized and rehoused by PH, Summer 2011; finding aid typed by HST, April 2012.

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Collection: Black History Collection

Title: "Negro Entry Book, 1820-1849" or "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons"

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F002_It01

Date Range: 1820-1849

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Collection: Black History Collection

Title: "Negro Entry Book, 1820-1849" or "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons"

Description: "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons, 1820-1849." This volume was also called the "Negro Registry" or "Negro Entry Book." The volume contains entries of free persons of color in Lancaster City who were required to register with the Mayor's Office from 1820-1849.

Date Range: 1820-1849

Creation Date: 1820-1849

Year Range From: 1820

Year Range To: 1849

Creator: Lancaster (Pa.). Mayor’s Office

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

Subjects: African Americans--History; Demographic surveys; Free Black people; Indexes; Lancaster (Pa.); Lancaster (Pa.). Mayor’s Office

Search Terms: Demographic surveys; Free persons of color; Indexes; Lancaster; Persons of color

Extent: 1 item, 188 pages (many are blank and were not photographed)

Object Name: Register

Language: English

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F002_It01

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Microfilm of the volume is found in the research center in Drawer 3, sec. 2, #205, and the transcription is also available in the research center with call no. 326 L244h.; See also the index (MG0240_Ser02_F001) and the transcription; (MG0240_Ser02_F003); Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).; LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit. Restricted access for the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons" found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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.

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Other Numbers: MG-240, Series 2

Other Number: MG-240, Series 2, Folder 2, Item 1

Classification: MG0240

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 18 January 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Collection: Scrapbook Collection

Title: Scrapbooks of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, 1812-1913

Object ID: MG0434_Box092and093

Date Range: 1812-1913

those years. Both books focus on residents of the borough, the history of Columbia, and Chiques Park. In both scrapbooks, there are newspaper clippings, handwritten correspondence, programs, photographs and handwritten notes in the margins (marginalia). Book 1 contains all of the above materials, as

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Collection: Scrapbook Collection

Title: Scrapbooks of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, 1812-1913

Description: The Scrapbooks of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, 1812-1913 are excellent resources about many aspects of life in Columbia, Pennsylvania during those years. Both books focus on residents of the borough, the history of Columbia, and Chiques Park. In both scrapbooks, there are newspaper clippings, handwritten correspondence, programs, photographs and handwritten notes in the margins (marginalia).; Book 1 contains all of the above materials, as well as maps, sketches and obituaries. Two unique items include a map of Lancaster County dated 1878 and an edition of The Columbia Spy (Vol. 1, no. 21). Fendrich Brothers, a local cigar company, is featured in a few articles throughout the book. With the focus on Columbia, the articles contain many different subjects including churches, the settlement of the borough, disasters, education and schools, prominent people, the dog ordinance, and the centennial of Columbia.; The materials in Book 2 pertain to reunions for former Columbians. Items about the reunion are as follows: menus, invitations, programs, and handwritten correspondence. The newspaper clippings complement the other materials, advertising and discussing the event. The book also has a partial index that includes only some of the subject matter covered and no corresponding page numbers.

Admin/Biographical History: Francis X. Reuss was born on 30 November 1847 in Columbia, Pennsylvania to Edward H. and Anna Barbara Reuss. Reuss began his study of music, piano, organ and vocals in 1857; his formal study ended in 1874. He also studied philosophy from 1863 through 1864. Reuss attend college taking commercial courses and studied Latin, German and French languages for three years.; Reuss was employed as a choir director at several churches in New York between 1870 and 1876, and later joined the Caroline Riehings-Bernard Opera Company with whom he toured throughout the United States, Canada and the West Indies. Upon his return to the states at the end of 1880, Reuss moved back to Lancaster County where he became a choir director at a local church for the next five years. Reuss contributed to the establishment of the American Catholic Historical Society located in Philadelphia in 1884. He chose another career path and started teaching in Philadelphia. Then during 1892, Reuss married Anna S. Fife in Philadelphia. After his marriage, he returned to choir directing at a Philadelphia Church in 1894.; Reuss was actively involved in collecting historical information and stories about residents of Columbia in his later years. He was instrumental in gathering the "Old Columbians" together for annual banquets in Philadelphia.; (prepared by CRB, 2007)

System of Arrangement: By volume:; Scrapbook of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, Book 1, 1812-1908; Scrapbook of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, Book 2, 1891-1913

Date Range: 1812-1913

Year Range From: 1812

Year Range To: 1913

Date of Accumulation: 1812-1913

Creator: Reuss, Francis X.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 22

People: Reuss, Francis X.

Subjects: Church buildings--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia (Pa.); Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (Pa.); Correspondence; Drawings; Invitation cards; Lancaster (Pa.); Letters; Maps; Marginalia (annotations); Newspapers; Obituaries; Photographs; Programs (Publications); Scrapbooks; Susquehanna River

Search Terms: Church buildings; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia; Columbia - Wrightsville Bridge; Drawings; Invitations; Lancaster; Letters; Maps; Marginalia; Newspapers; Obituaries; Photographs; Programs; Scrapbooks; Susquehanna River

Extent: 2 volumes

Object Name: Scrapbook

Language: English

Object ID: MG0434_Box092and093

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: The Francis X. Reuss Collection (MG0325)

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).; LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this collection reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Restricted access.; Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@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. 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.

Other Numbers: MG-434

Other Number: MG-434, Boxes 092 and 093

Classification: MG0434

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database, 25 October 2023.; Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 144. Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. The cataloging project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.; Digitization of these scrapbooks was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.

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Collection: David B. Hackman Collection

Title: David B. Hackman Collection

Object ID: MG0072

Date Range: 1850-1896

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Collection: David B. Hackman Collection

Title: David B. Hackman Collection

Description: Collection contains the original and typed copies of correspondence describing life in the gold fields of California in the 1850s, an account of crossing the desert on the way west, and a journal describing the sea voyage home. Also, two newspaper images relevant to the gold rush and Mr. Hackman's obituary. He sent many letters home to his family in which he related the details of his experience, hardships of finding gold, the high prices and lack of provisions, observations of life in mining towns, his health, and asked for news from home. He also wrote letters to his sweetheart, Harriet B. Miller asking her to write him back, and his uncle, regarding family financial information.

Admin/Biographical History: David Baer Hackman (1827-1896) was the second child of David Heistand Hackman and Susanna Frantz Baer. He was a third cousin, once removed, of Milton Hershey. David left Lancaster in the fall of 1849 with the hope of finding gold in California. In the spring of 1850, he went to Ohio and joined others headed west. They boarded a steamboat in Cincinnati that was bound for St. Louis and then travelled by wagon train to Sacramento City, where they arrived in September 1850. David found enough gold to buy food and supplies, and then had modest success in 1853. In 1854, he decided to return home, this time travelling by steamer and train from San Francisco to New York via Panama.; The adventure of travelling westward and his life in the gold fields of California are described in detail in David's journal and correspondence. He sent many letters home to his family in which he related the details of his experience, hardships, the prices and lack of provisions, observations of life in mining towns, and asked for news from home.; David also wrote to his sweetheart, Harriet B. Miller (1829-1870), the daughter of Adam and Rebecca Miller of Manheim. Although he did not receive any letters from her, they reunited upon his return to Lancaster in 1854 and married soon after. They had one son named Augustus, who became a minister. Harriet passed away in 1870. David later married Ella C. (1851-1907) and they had five children, Frank, Mabel, Harry, Walter, and Edith.; David's obituary shows that he was involved in the grocery, clothing, hat, and shoemaking businesses. In the 1860 Census he is listed as a hatter, and in 1880 as a saloon keeper. He was well-liked and respected in the community. David and Harriet are buried in Manheim Fairview Cemetery.

Date Range: 1850-1896

Year Range From: 1850

Year Range To: 1896

Date of Accumulation: 1850-1896

Creator: Hackman, David Baer, 1827-1896

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 02

People: Hackman, David Baer; Miller, Harriet B.; Hackman, Susanna Frantz Baer

Subjects: Letters; Diaries; Gold miners; Gold mines and mining; California; Manheim (Pa.); Lancaster (Pa.)

Search Terms: California; Correspondence; Diaries; Finding aids; Gold miners; Gold mines and mining; Lancaster; Letters; Manheim; Manuscript groups

Extent: 1 box, 4 folders, 52 items, 484 pages to scan, .25 cubic feet

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0072

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Original materials in Folder 1, Insert 1 and Folder 3 may not be used. Patrons may use the transcripts provided within this collection.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-72

Classification: MG0072

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: Processed and finding aid prepared by DT, 1999; revised by JK, 2016. Added to database 30 October 2018.

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Collection: Pennsylvania Railroad Collection

Title: Pennsylvania Railroad Collection

Object ID: MG0131

Date Range: 1859-1956

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Collection: Pennsylvania Railroad Collection

Title: Pennsylvania Railroad Collection

Description: The papers in this Pennsylvania Railroad Collection are largely the documents of legal actions against the Pennsylvania Railroad. Among the items are property records, agreements, a construction contract, correspondence, and a proposal for a footbridge.

System of Arrangement: Arranged chronologically.

Date Range: 1859-1956

Year Range From: 1859

Year Range To: 1956

Date of Accumulation: 1859-1956

Creator: Pennsylvania Railroad

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

Subjects: Columbia (Pa.); Contracts; Deeds; Footbridges; Lancaster (Pa.); Letters; Pennsylvania Railroad

Search Terms: Columbia; Contracts; Correspondence; Deeds; Finding aids; Footbridges; Lancaster; Letters; Manuscript groups; Pennsylvania Railroad

Extent: 3 boxes, 68 folders, 1.5 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0131

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Pennsylvania Railroad Collection (MG0131), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-131

Other Number: MG-131

Classification: MG0131

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: This collection was cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 7 September 2021.

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Correspondence

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Papers of Harriet Lane Johnston, Series 1 Correspondence

Object ID: JBFP Part 2 Series 1

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Papers of Harriet Lane Johnston, Series 1 Correspondence

Description: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Papers of Harriet Lane Johnston, Series 1 contains the correspondence of Harriet Lane Johnston.; Subseries 1 contains letters written by Harriet to James Buchanan, Lily Macalester and Charles Macalester, Lois Buchanan, Hiram B. Swarr, Mary Speer, and others from 1848-1902.; Subseries 2 contains letters written to Harriet from Captain W. R. Palmer, Alfred Pleasanton, Laura Pleasanton, Isaac E. Hiester and others from 1854 to 1897, including several describing Washington, D.C. in 1861.

Admin/Biographical History: Born on May 9, 1830, Harriet Lane was the youngest surviving child of Elliot Toll Lane and Jane Buchanan Lane. When both of her parents died of consumption, now known as tuberculosis, Harriet went on to be her Uncle James Buchanan's ward in 1841. A well-educated lady, Harriet attended several boarding schools before graduating from the Georgetown Academy of Visitation Convent at the age of 18. When James Buchanan served as the U.S. Minister to Great Britain, Harriet Lane joined him for a time and served as a hostess. During her time in England, which she noted as "the realization of a beautiful dream," she befriended none other than Queen Victoria. When her Uncle assumed the presidency, Harriet Lane assumed her role as hostess. She is considered the first First Lady, as the title had initially been given to the president's hostess during Harriet's time in Washington.; After Buchanan's presidency, Harriet Lane married Henry Elliot Johnston, a banker from Baltimore, on January 11, 1866. She was 35 years old. The couple went on to have two sons, both of whom would pass away from rheumatic fever in their early teenage years. Two years after losing her youngest son, Harriet lost her husband to pneumonia. By 1884, Harriet was a childless widow. She would go on to leave a legacy for generations to come, including establishing a children's hospital in Baltimore called The Harriet Lane Home for Invalid Children (today the Harriet Lane Clinic at the John's Hopkins Children's Hospital), preserving her Uncle's letters and manuscripts, bestowing her art collection to the Corcoran Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and constructing the St. Alban's School, a school for choir boys. She died on July 3, 1903. [ https://www.lancasterhistory.org/about-wheatland/, accessed 10/24/2019]

System of Arrangement: JBFP Part 2 Series 1 Correspondence; Subseries 1 Letters from Harriet Lane Johnston; Subseries 2 Letters to Harriet Lane Johnston

Year Range From: 1848

Year Range To: 1902

Creator: Johnston, Harriet Lane, 1830-1903

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

People: Buchanan, James; Johnston, Harriet Lane

Other Creators: James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Subjects: Baltimore (Md.); Lancaster (Pa.); Letters; Personal correspondence; Washington (D.C.); Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Search Terms: Baltimore, Maryland; Buchanan Collections; Correspondence; Correspondence, Personal; Harriet Lane Johnston; James Buchanan; Lancaster; Letters; Washington, DC; Finding aids; Manuscript groups; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 box, 71 folders, .20 cubic ft.

Object Name: Correspondence

Language: English

Object ID: JBFP Part 2 Series 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; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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.; 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.; Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Description Level: Series

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

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Papers of Harriet Lane Johnston, Series 3 Ephemera

Object ID: JBFP Part 2 Series 3

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Papers of Harriet Lane Johnston, Series 3 Ephemera

Description: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston, Series 3 contains ephemera. This small collection of ephemera contains invitations both to and from Harriet Lane, her calling cards, a blank invitation, envelopes, and an acceptance of an invitation from Harriet Lane to Sir Edmund [Prideaux].

Admin/Biographical History: Born on May 9, 1830, Harriet Lane was the youngest surviving child of Elliot Toll Lane and Jane Buchanan Lane. When both of her parents died of consumption, now known as tuberculosis, Harriet went on to be her Uncle James Buchanan's ward in 1841. A well-educated lady, Harriet attended several boarding schools before graduating from the Georgetown Academy of Visitation Convent at the age of 18. When James Buchanan served as the U.S. Minister to Great Britain, Harriet Lane joined him for a time and served as a hostess. During her time in England, which she noted as "the realization of a beautiful dream," she befriended none other than Queen Victoria. When her Uncle assumed the presidency, Harriet Lane assumed her role as hostess. She is considered the first First Lady, as the title had initially been given to the president's hostess during Harriet's time in Washington.; After Buchanan's presidency, Harriet Lane married Henry Elliot Johnston, a banker from Baltimore, on January 11, 1866. She was 35 years old. The couple went on to have two sons, both of whom would pass away from rheumatic fever in their early teenage years. Two years after losing her youngest son, Harriet lost her husband to pneumonia. By 1884, Harriet was a childless widow. She would go on to leave a legacy for generations to come, including establishing a children's hospital in Baltimore called The Harriet Lane Home for Invalid Children (today the Harriet Lane Clinic at the John's Hopkins Children's Hospital), preserving her Uncle's letters and manuscripts, bestowing her art collection to the Corcoran Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and constructing the St. Alban's School, a school for choir boys. She died on July 3, 1903. [https://www.lancasterhistory.org/about-wheatland/, accessed 10/24/2019]

System of Arrangement: JBFP Part 2 Series 3 Ephemera

Year Range From: 1854

Year Range To: 1860

Creator: Johnston, Harriet Lane, 1830-1903

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

People: Johnston, Harriet Lane

Other Creators: James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Subjects: Baltimore (Md.); Ephemera; Invitation cards; Lancaster (Pa.); Visiting cards; Washington (D.C.); Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Search Terms: Baltimore, Maryland; Buchanan Collections; Calling cards; Ephemera; Finding aids; Harriet Lane Johnston; Invitations; James Buchanan; Lancaster; Manuscript groups; Visiting cards; Washington, DC; Wheatland; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 box, 9 folders

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: JBFP Part 2 Series 3

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; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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.; 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.; Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Description Level: Series

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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Finding Aid

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Inventory

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Collection: Thaddeus Stevens Collection

Title: Inventory, Lancaster Union & Tribune

Object ID: MG0115_P01_F008_In01

Date Range: 1851/11/27

1 document

Collection: Thaddeus Stevens Collection

Title: Inventory, Lancaster Union & Tribune

Description: Inventory and receipt of stock at the time of sale of the Lancaster Union & Tribune Printing Establishment.

Date Range: 1851/11/27

Creation Date: 27 November 1851

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

Subjects: Newspapers; Lancaster (Pa.); Receipts (Acknowledgments)

Search Terms: Newspapers; Lancaster Union and Tribune; Inventories; Receipts; Stevens and Smith Center

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Inventory

Language: English

Object ID: MG0115_P01_F008_In01

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@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. 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.

Other Numbers: MG-115

Other Number: MG-115, Part 1, Folder 8, Insert 1

Classification: MG0115

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 21 April 2022.; Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 8, Insert 1, Item 1; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Agreement

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Collection: Thaddeus Stevens Collection

Title: Inventory, Lancaster Union & Tribune

Object ID: MG0115_P01_F008_In02

Date Range: 1851/11/20

1 document

Collection: Thaddeus Stevens Collection

Title: Inventory, Lancaster Union & Tribune

Description: Articles of agreement of sale of the Lancaster Union & Tribune Printing Establishment. Signed by Thaddeus Stevens, John Landes, E. C. Reigart, Robert H. Long, George Brubaker, Benjamin Herr and Thomas E. Franklin.

Date Range: 1851/11/20

Creation Date: 20 November 1851

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

People: Brubaker, George; Franklin, Thomas Emlen; Herr, Benjamin; Landes, John; Long, Robert H.; Reigart, Emanuel C.; Stevens, Thaddeus

Subjects: Lancaster (Pa.); Newspapers

Search Terms: Articles of agreement; Lancaster Union and Tribune; Newspapers; Stevens and Smith Center

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Agreement

Language: English

Object ID: MG0115_P01_F008_In02

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@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. 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.

Other Numbers: MG-115

Other Number: MG-115, Part 1, Folder 8, Insert 2

Classification: MG0115

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 21 April 2022.; Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 8, Insert 1, Item 2; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Document

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Collection: Thaddeus Stevens Collection

Title: Document of rights and ownership of the press

Object ID: MG0115_P01_F008_In03

Date Range: 1852/01/24

1 document

Collection: Thaddeus Stevens Collection

Title: Document of rights and ownership of the press

Description: Document of David Longenecker rights and ownership of the press to Thaddeus Stevens, et al.

Date Range: 1852/01/24

Creation Date: 24 January 1852

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

People: Longenecker, David; Stevens, Thaddeus

Subjects: Lancaster (Pa.); Newspapers

Search Terms: Lancaster Union and Tribune; Newspapers; Stevens and Smith Center

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Document

Language: English

Object ID: MG0115_P01_F008_In03

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@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. 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.

Other Numbers: MG-115

Other Number: MG-115, Part 1, Folder 8, Insert 3

Classification: MG0115

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 21 April 2022.; Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 8, Insert 1, Item 2; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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