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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Release of the heirs of John Culbert to James and John Culbert
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.005
Date Range
1854/06/29
  1 document     6 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Release of the heirs of John Culbert to James and John Culbert
Description
Release of the heirs of John Culbert to James and John Culbert in satisfaction of the will of John Culbert. Lancaster.
Date Range
1854/06/29
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Culbert, James
Culbert, John
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Probate records
Beneficiaries
Search Terms
Probate records
Releases
Administration of estates
Heirs
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan, 33 x 20 cm.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.005
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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 5
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Power of attorney of James and John Culbert to Samuel Hood
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.002
Date Range
1852/11/19
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Power of attorney of James and John Culbert to Samuel Hood
Description
Power of attorney of James and John Culbert to Samuel Hood of Philadelphia, who in turn appointed Hiram B. Swarr as substitute. Lancaster.
Date Range
1852/11/19
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Culbert, James
Culbert, John
Hood, Samuel
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Power of attorney
Search Terms
Power of attorney
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 12.5 x 8 in.
Object Name
Power of Attorney
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.002
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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 2
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter of attorney of James and John Culbert appointing H. B. Swarr
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.003
Date Range
1853/06/08
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter of attorney of James and John Culbert appointing H. B. Swarr
Description
Letter of attorney of James and John Culbert appointing H. B. Swarr as their attorney. Lancaster.
Date Range
1853/06/08
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Culbert, James
Culbert, John
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Power of attorney
Search Terms
Power of attorney
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 33 x 21 cm.
Object Name
Power of Attorney
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.003
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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 3
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Recommendations to Governor Bigler for the appointment of George Sanderson as public notary
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.001
Date Range
1852/02/00
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Recommendations to Governor Bigler for the appointment of George Sanderson as public notary
Description
Rough draft of two recommendations to Governor Bigler for the appointment of George Sanderson to succeed William Carpenter as public notary in Lancaster city. Lancaster.
Date Range
1852/02/00
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Bigler, William
Carpenter, William
Sanderson, George
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Letters of recommendation
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 page to scan, 24.4 x 19.5 cm.
Object Name
Letter, Recommendation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.001
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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 1
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Circular of the Democratic County Committee urging Democratic officers to organize well in order to bring out the vote
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.003
Date Range
1856/09/22
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Circular of the Democratic County Committee urging Democratic officers to organize well in order to bring out the vote
Description
Circular by H. B. Swarr as Chairman of the Democratic County Committee addressed to Democratic officers in the county urging them to organize well in order to bring out the vote against the “common enemy of the Democracy and the Union.”
Date Range
1856/09/22
Creator
Democratic County Committee
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Elections
Presidential elections
Advertising fliers
Advertising, Political
Democratic Party (U.S.)
Search Terms
Elections
Presidential elections
Advertising fliers
Advertising, Political
Democratic Party
Democratic County Committee
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 24.5 x 19.5 cm.
Object Name
Circular
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.003
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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 3
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Scrapbook of ephemera, newspaper articles, and original letters kept by Hiram B. Swarr
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.Scrapbook1
Date Range
1852-1883
  1 document  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Scrapbook of ephemera, newspaper articles, and original letters kept by Hiram B. Swarr
Description
Scrapbook of ephemera, newspaper articles, and original letters kept by Hiram B. Swarr that includes items related to the 1856 Presidential election, the Democratic Committee of Lancaster County, and the estate of James Buchanan.
The inscription indicates that the scrapbook was given to Edward Elliott Bausman by his mother, Mary Swarr Bausman. Mary was the daughter of Hiram B. Swarr. It is unclear if Mary or Elliott compiled the scrapbook.
Date Range
1852-1883
Year Range From
1852
Year Range To
1883
Date of Accumulation
1852-1883
Creator
Swarr, Hiram Behm, 1821-1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 3
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Bausman, Edward Elliott
Bausman, Mary Brooks Swarr
Buchanan, James
Other Creators
Bausman, Edward Elliott
Bausman, Mary Swarr
Subjects
Scrapbooks
Ephemera
Letters
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Scrapbooks
Ephemera
James Buchanan
Letters
Correspondence
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Estate settlement
Extent
1 item, 196 pages to scan
Object Name
Scrapbook
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.Scrapbook1
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
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
WB.96.178.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 3, Swarr Scrapbook 1
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from T. B. Baker
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.001
Date Range
1859/01/12
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from T. B. Baker
Description
Letter to H. B. Swarr from T. B. Baker concerning the purchase of the Pennsylvanian [newspaper] for $10,000, of which $1,000 was received from Mr. Swarr the preceding day, with $2,500 pledged to be paid in six months from undetermined sources; and noting that Sanderson was pleased with Packer’s message about the attack on federal officeholders. Philadelphia.
Date Range
1859/01/12
Creator
Baker, T. B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Baker, T. B.
Sanderson, George
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Packer, Asa
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.001
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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 1, Subseries 2, Folder 1
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Invitation for a party at The Mechanics’ Institute
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.001
Date Range
1851/11/08
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Invitation for a party at The Mechanics’ Institute
Description
Embossed invitation to Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Swarr to attend a cotillion party at The Mechanics’ Institute. Lancaster.
Date Range
1851/11/08
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Swarr, Frances Osborne Toby
Subjects
Invitation cards
Search Terms
Invitations
Mechanics' Institute
Cotillions
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 11 cm.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.001
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
JBMS1995.663b
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 1
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Invitation for a party at the Swan Hotel
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.002
Date Range
1852/04/21
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Invitation for a party at the Swan Hotel
Description
Embossed invitation to Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Swarr to attend a cotillion party at the Swan Hotel embossed card. Embossed envelope.
Date Range
1852/04/21
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Swarr, Frances Osborne Toby
Subjects
Invitation cards
Search Terms
Invitations
Swan Hotel
Cotillions
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 4 pages to scan, 7.5 x 12.5 cm. and 8 x 13 cm.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.002
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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.092a-b
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 2
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Annual membership cards from the Historical, Agricultural & Mechanics’ Institute
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.004
Date Range
1858-1860
  1 document     6 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Annual membership cards from the Historical, Agricultural & Mechanics’ Institute
Description
Three annual membership cards from the Historical, Agricultural & Mechanics’ Institute for the years 1858-1860.
Date Range
1858-1860
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
1860
Creator
Historical, Agricultural & Mechanics' Institute
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Associations, institutions, etc.
Membership cards
Search Terms
Membership cards
Historical, Agricultural & Mechanics’ Institute
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
3 items, 6 pages to scan, 5 x 8 cm. and 5.5 x 8.5 cm.
Object Name
Card, Membership
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 6.3.1.004
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
JBMS1995.663a
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 4
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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Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1853 F034
Date Range
1853/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1853/04
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Saunders, John
Galliard, Daniel
Waltman, Jacob
Snyder, Solomon
Loyer, Henry
Hawkins, Fleming
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: kidnapping
Charge: attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery
Persons of color
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1853 F034
Additional Notes
Kidnapping.
[Attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery.]
Galliard, Daniel.
Waltman, Jacob.
Snyder, Solomon.
Loyer, Henry.
Name of free person of color: Hawkins, Fleming.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
15.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1853 F042
Date Range
1853/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1853/04
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Smith, Joseph
Stanton, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: kidnapping
Charge: attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery
Persons of color
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1853 F042
Additional Notes
Kidnapping.
[Attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery.]
Name of free person of color: Stanton, Thomas.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
22.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1853 F043
Date Range
1853/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1853/04
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Strein, Charles M.
Stanton, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: kidnapping
Charge: attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery
Persons of color
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1853 F043
Additional Notes
Kidnapping.
[Attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery.]
Name of free person of color: Stanton, Thomas.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
23.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1853 F044
Date Range
1853/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1853/04
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Fisher, Solomon
Stanton, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: kidnapping
Charge: attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery
Persons of color
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1853 F044
Additional Notes
Kidnapping.
[Attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery.]
Name of free person of color: Stanton, Thomas.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
24.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1853 F045
Date Range
1853/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1853/04
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Saunders, John
Stanton, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: kidnapping
Charge: attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery
Persons of color
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1853 F045
Additional Notes
Kidnapping.
[Attempt to sell a free person of color into slavery.]
Name of free person of color: Stanton, Thomas.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
25.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1859 F008
Date Range
1859/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1859/04
Year
1859
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Loney, Martha
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: violation of liquor law
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1859 F008
Additional Notes
Selling liquor contrary to law.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
7.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1859 F021
Date Range
1859/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1859/04
Year
1859
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Melhorn, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: violation of liquor law
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1859 F021
Additional Notes
Selling liquor contrary to law.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
22.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1859 F022
Date Range
1859/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1859/04
Year
1859
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Hess, J. Maynard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: violation of liquor law
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1859 F022
Additional Notes
Selling liquor contrary to law.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
23.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictment of Joseph P. Scarlett
Object ID
JAN 1852 F079
Date Range
1852/01
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictment of Joseph P. Scarlett
Date Range
1852/01
Creation Date
1852
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Scarlett, Joseph P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Riots--Pennsylvania--Christiana
Slavery
United States. Fugitive slave law (1850)
Search Terms
Christiana Resistance
Fugitive slave law
Indictments
Persons of color
Slavery
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
JAN 1852 F079
Notes
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.
Additional Notes
Riot.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
79.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
JAN 1852 F079
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1852 F070
Date Range
1852/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1852/04
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Jack, John W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: neglect of duty
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1852 F070
Additional Notes
Malicious mischief.
1 item, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
70.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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