Skip header and navigation

Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Date Range
1870
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Description
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1870
Creation Date
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0028
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Executors' accounts
Probate records
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Box Number
028
Additional Notes
Occupation: president of the United States.
Buchanan, Edward L; Swarr, Hiriam B. Executors.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Original cabinet.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4.25 x 6.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Five copies of photograph. Reprints of original image.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Reprint of cabinet card.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2018.007.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
American Empire straight-front sideboard with crotch-grain veneered oblong gallery. The upper front has a shallow overhang with a wide center drawer and two replacement glass pulls. Front also has two end drawers with original spiral cut glass pulls. Below the frieze is a double-door cupboard flanked by single door cupboards faced with crotch-grain veneer with slightly sunk oblong panels, each fitted with brass-keyhole surrounds. The freeze surmounts four turned and reeded pilasters with bull-nose trim along the apron. The piece stands on eight turned legs terminating on bun feet.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Harriet Lane Johnston
Purchased by Julius Friedrick Sachse at a Lancaster Auction
Bequeathed to Samuel B. Sadtler, Great Grandson to Mr. Sachse
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1856
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Sideboard
Material
Pine, Mahogany Veneer
Height (cm)
114.935
Height (ft)
3.7708333333
Height (in)
45.25
Length (cm)
185.42
Length (ft)
6.0833333333
Length (in)
73
Width (cm)
59.69
Width (ft)
1.9583333333
Width (in)
23.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-02-17
Condition Notes
Several pieces of veneer missing.
Object ID
2018.007.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2018.007
Images
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
FEB 1843 F026 ML
Date Range
1843/02
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1843/02
Year
1843
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
James Given and Company
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Shirk and Royer
Warehouses
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1843 F026 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Warehouse.
Shirk & Royer.
James Given & Co. Contractors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Magazine Photograph Collection
Object ID
LM-01-02-68
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Magazine Photograph Collection
Description
St. James Episcopal Church Graveyard, corner of North Duke and East Orange Streets, Lancaster.
Provenance
Donated by Lancaster Magazine
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
St. James Episcopal Church
Cemeteries
Churchyards
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4 x 2.5 inches
Object ID
LM-01-02-68
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Title
St. James Episcopal Church
Object ID
1-23-01-31
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Collection
General Collection
Title
St. James Episcopal Church
Description
Stereoview of St. James Episcopal Church, rear view showing apse and graveyard.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subject
Photographs
Classification
1-23-01-31
Search Terms
St. James Episcopal Church
Churches
Graveyards
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
1-23-01-31
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.034
Images
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #028
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Livergood, Henry
Search Terms
Courthouses
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #028
Box Number
011
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for assessor's duties, Lancaster Twp.
Livergood, Henry.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #006
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Eberman, John
Search Terms
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Courthouses
Bridges
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #006
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/28.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Interest payment on the mortgage for Witmer's Bridge.
Farmers Bank of Lancaster, Eberman, John, cashier.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
FEB 1842 F020 ML
Date Range
1842/02
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1842/02
Year
1842
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Smith, Stephen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Common Schools of the City of Lancaster
Contractors
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1842 F020 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Directors of the Common Schools of the City of Lancaster.
School houses.
Smith, Stephen. Contractor.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F017 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Gemperling, D.
Gemperling, J.
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F017 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
D. &. J. Gemperling. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F018 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Gemperling, D.
Gemperling, J.
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F018 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
D. &. J. Gemperling. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F022 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Dorwart, John
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F022 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Dorwart, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F023 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Dorwart, John
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F023 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Dorwart, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1845 F031 ML
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Herr, Eilas
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1845 F031 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Herr, Eilas. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1845 F032 ML
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Herr, Elias
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1845 F032 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Herr, Elias. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #081
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Eberman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Bridges
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #081
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 2, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Bridges.
Payment of interest on loan to purchase Witmer's bridge.
Eberman, John. Cashier, Farmers Bank .
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #010
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Mayer, George Louis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Almshouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #010
Box Number
009
Notes
Date entered into Q&A was not recorded.
Additional Notes
Almshouse.
Payment to the Treasurer of the Poor and House of Employment.
Mayer, George Louis.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

20 records – page 1 of 1.