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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Document signed by William L. Marcy, Secretary of State, announcing that envoy James Buchanan is now proceeding to London
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.006
Date Range
1853/07/05
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Document signed by William L. Marcy, Secretary of State, announcing that envoy James Buchanan is now proceeding to London
Description
Document signed by William L. Marcy, Secretary of State, announcing that envoy James Buchanan is now proceeding to London. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1853/07/05
Creator
United States. Department of State
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 2
People
Marcy, William Learned
Buchanan, James
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 17 x 11 in.
Object Name
Record, Executive
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.006
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.
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
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.349
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 3, Folder 6
Description Level
Item
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, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Document appointing Luther H. Hatfield as Consul to the Port of Bombay
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.008
Date Range
1858/05/17
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Document appointing Luther H. Hatfield as Consul to the Port of Bombay
Description
Document signed by James Buchanan, Secretary of State, appointing Luther H. Hatfield as Consul to the Port of Bombay.
Date Range
1858/05/17
Creator
United States. Department of State
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Hatfield, Luther H.
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 14.25 x 19 in.
Object Name
Record, Executive
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.008
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.
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
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2002.002
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 3, Folder 8
Description Level
Item
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, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Document granting Master John A. Coffin permission to depart on a whaling voyage
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.020
Date Range
1858/01/01
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Document granting Master John A. Coffin permission to depart on a whaling voyage
Description
Document in French, Spanish, English and German, granting Master John A. Coffin of Mount Wollaston permission to depart New Bedford, Massachusetts for the Pacific Ocean on a whaling voyage. Presidential seal. Signed by James Buchanan and Leo Cass, Secretary of State.
Date Range
1858/01/01
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Coffin, John A.
Cass, Leo
Search Terms
Whaling
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 16.5 x 21.25 in.
Object Name
Record, Executive
Language
French, Spanish, English, German
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.020
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.
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
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
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, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.382
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 3, Folder 20
Description Level
Item
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
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Decorated File Box, 1830-54
Object ID
1908.002
Date Range
1830-1854
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Decorated File Box, 1830-54
Description
Domed lid sheet iron box with wire bail handle. Painted black with red border lines and painted drapery ornament in gold.
Label on interior connects box to documents relating to the Asiatic cholera epidemic in Columbia in 1854.
label on side reads, "Francis X. Reuss Collection"
Date Range
1830-1854
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
cholera
Object Name
Box, File
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
6.25
Width (in)
8.75
Depth (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Broken Latch
Object ID
1908.002
Accession Number
1908.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1937.001.001
Date Range
1851
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Oval picture in rectangular frame with velvet backing. Buchanan facing almost front, dark suite, white tie. Back of frame 'Daguerreotype presented to President Buchanan by J. Henry Brown-1851'
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - J. Henry Brown
To - J. Howard Brown (son to J. Henry Brown)
To - Donnell Marshall
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1851
Creator
Brown, John Henry
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 18
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Buchanan, James
Brown, J. Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Material
Glass/Velvet
Height (cm)
12.065
Height (ft)
0.3958333333
Height (in)
4.75
Width (cm)
9.2075
Width (ft)
0.3020833333
Width (in)
3.625
Dimension Details
Frame measurements:
Height - 7.062"
Width - 6.062"
Depth - 0.437
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-26
Object ID
W.1937.001.001
Role
Artist
Accession Number
W.1937.001
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Collection
Mary Brecht Pulver Photograph Collection
Object ID
MB-01-03-10
Date Range
c. 1942
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Mary Brecht Pulver Photograph Collection
Description
Gordon Winfield Pulver in military uniform during World War II.
Provenance
Small collection of photographs of the family of Mary Brecht, daughter of Milton J. Brecht and Mary Ann Wolf Brecht. Mary Brecht, born in Lancaster County in 1882, married George W. Pulver in 1906. Gift of Pamela Sumner in memory of George W. Pulver. See also MG0284, the Mary Brecht Pulver papers.
Date Range
c. 1942
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Pulver, Gordon Winfield
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Military
World War II
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
MB-01-03-10
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1997.Sumner
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Collection
Mary Brecht Pulver Photograph Collection
Object ID
MB-01-03-11
Date Range
c. 1942
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Mary Brecht Pulver Photograph Collection
Description
Gordon Winfield Pulver in military uniform during World War II.
Provenance
Small collection of photographs of the family of Mary Brecht, daughter of Milton J. Brecht and Mary Ann Wolf Brecht. Mary Brecht, born in Lancaster County in 1882, married George W. Pulver in 1906. Gift of Pamela Sumner in memory of George W. Pulver. See also MG0284, the Mary Brecht Pulver papers.
Date Range
c. 1942
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Pulver, Gordon Winfield
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Military
World War II
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
MB-01-03-11
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1997.Sumner
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Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Object ID
JH-01-01-01
Date Range
1945
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Description
Packy O'Gatty, left, and Abe Attell, in front of Abe Attell's bar in New York City.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Date Range
1945
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
O'Gatty, Packey
Attell, Abe
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boxing
Pugilism
Sports
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
JH-01-01-01
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Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Object ID
JH-01-01-52
Date Range
June 6, 1945
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Description
Frankie Burns fighting Packey O'Gatty at the 7th War Loan Luncheon Sports Show in New York City, June 6, 1945.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Date Range
June 6, 1945
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Burns, Frankie
O'Gatty, Packey
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boxing
Pugilism
Sports
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
JH-01-01-52
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Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Object ID
JH-01-02-53
Date Range
1946
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Description
In San Francisco, Calif. 1946. Eddie Geosa from Philadelphia, PA. and Jockey Joe Dillon.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Date Range
1946
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Dillon, Joe
Geosa, Eddie
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boxing
Pugilism
Sports
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2 x 4 inches
Object ID
JH-01-02-53
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