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Martial deeds of Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4903
Author
Bates, Samuel P.
Edition
Author's ed.
Date of Publication
1875.
Call Number
974.8033 B329m
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Responsibility
By Samuel P. Bates ...
Author
Bates, Samuel P.
Edition
Author's ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
T.H. Davis & Co.,
Date of Publication
1875.
Physical Description
1116 p. incl. front. pl., port., maps (1 fold.) 26 cm.
Notes
A history of Pennsylvania during the Civil War.
Contents
pt. I. General history.--pt. II. Biography.--pt. III. Civil and miscellaneous.
Subjects
Gettysburg Campaign, 1863.
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.
Pennsylvania - Biography.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.8033 B329m
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History of the United States from the Compromise of 1850

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Author
Rhodes, James Ford,
Date of Publication
1893-
Call Number
973 R476
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Author
Rhodes, James Ford,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harper & brothers,
Date of Publication
1893-
Physical Description
v. maps (part fold.) 23 cm.
Notes
Imprint of v. 4: New York and London, Harper & brothers.
Contents
v. 1. 1850-1854.--v. 2. 1854-1860.--v. 3. 1860-1862.--v. 4. 1862-1864.- v.5 1864-1866.--v.6 1866-1872--v.7 1872-1877.
Subjects
United States - History - 1849-1877.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 R476
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Pennsylvania at Gettysburg. Ceremonies at the dedication of the monuments erected by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to mark the positions of the Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle

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Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Gettysburg Battle-field Commission
Date of Publication
1893.
Call Number
973.7349 P415g
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Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Gettysburg Battle-field Commission
Place of Publication
[Harrisburg
Publisher
E. K. Meyers, state printer]
Date of Publication
1893.
Physical Description
2 v. fronts. (ports.) plates, plans. 26 cm.
Notes
Paged continuously.
Edited and compiled by John P. Nicholson, secretery of the commission.
Subjects
Pennsylvania. - Militia.
Gettysburg (Pa.), Battle of, 1863.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
Nicholson, John Page,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.7349 P415g
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/463570c1-e9cc-45d6-8d0b-856281071295
Collection
Marriott Brosius Papers
Title
Marriott Brosius Papers
Object ID
MG0952
Date Range
1837-2000s
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Collection
Marriott Brosius Papers
Title
Marriott Brosius Papers
Description
Marriott Brosius Papers:
Letter to Deborah T. Simmons Coates from [a sibling], 1837
Letter to Elizabeth Coates from Alice, 1862 (Elizabeth Jackson Coates, future wife of Marriott Brosius)
Civil War diary of Marriott Brosius, 1863-1865, with damage from bullet that shattered his arm (original, digital copy of images of each page and transcription)
Note from Gertrude (donor's g-g-grandmother) to her daughters Gertrude and Helen regarding the diary
Framed certificate: Commission to 2nd Lt., 97th Infantry
Pass for leave, Marriott Brosius, 1863
Digital and hardcopy of "Marriott Brosius story"
Digital and hardcopy of "Marriott Brosius military regiment history"
Date Range
1837-2000s
Date of Accumulation
1837-2000s
Creator
Reinhardsen, Jeffrey L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Brosius, Marriott Henry
Coates, Deborah T. Simmons
Brosius, Elizabeth Jackson Coates
Coho, Gertrude Coates Brosius
Reinhardsen, Gertrude Brosius Coho
Vestey, Helen Elizabeth Coho
Subjects
Biographies
Diaries
Letters
Military promotions
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
United States. Army--Officers
Search Terms
Biographies
Civil War
Correspondence
Diaries
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Military promotions
United States Army
Extent
7 items
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0952
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection has not been cataloged, but may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2022.013
Other Numbers
MG-952
Classification
MG0952
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 19 August 2022.
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f4b389f2-99df-463b-a9b9-673872831169
Collection
Heritage of Christiana Collection
Title
Heritage of Christiana Collection
Object ID
MG0906
Date Range
1861, 1878, 1951
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Collection
Heritage of Christiana Collection
Title
Heritage of Christiana Collection
Description
This collection contains items relating to the history and heritage of the borough of Christiana.
Admin/Biographical History
Once known as Nobleville, Christiana is located on the eastern border of Lancaster County. It was incorporated as a borough in 1894.
Date Range
1861, 1878, 1951
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Griest, Elwood
Subjects
Christiana (Pa.)
Local history
Riots--Pennsylvania--Christiana
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Search Terms
Christiana Lyceum
Christiana Machine Company
Christiana Resistance
Civil War
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Secession
Extent
3 folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0906
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Heritage of Christiana Collection (MG0906), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. 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 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
2022.MG0906
Other Numbers
MG-906
Classification
MG0906
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Noted at item level
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cff18534-7b33-4856-926c-825560907379
Collection
Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection
Title
Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection, 1862-1931
Object ID
MG0338
Date Range
1862-1931
#, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. People: McKinley, William Rose, Andrew Rose, Edgar Smith Rose, James McKinley Rose, Mary Rose, Samuel Warfel, Fanny Tripple, Cal Subject Headings: Genealogy Letters United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865 Search Terms: Civil War Correspondence Finding aids Genealogy
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Collection
Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection
Title
Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection, 1862-1931
Description
The Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection contains correspondence and genealogy about the family of William Rose. Civil War letters from Samuel Rose mention battles and troop movements.
Admin/Biographical History
William Rose moved to Pennsylvania from [Connecticut] and settled in Safe Harbor. He married Mary Ann Tripple, whose parents were from England. They had seven children. He owned a canal boat and worked along the canals in Pennsylvania. Their house stood near the Conestoga River.
William's brother Samuel fought in the Civil War. Family tradition states that Samuel Rose died 2 May 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville, nine days before his enlistment expired. He was wounded and carried to the edge of the woods. The woods were later set on fire and it is believed that Samuel perished there.
Date Range
1862-1931
Year Range From
1862
Year Range To
1931
Date of Accumulation
1862-1931
Creator
Rose Family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
McKinley, William
Rose, Andrew
Rose, Edgar Smith
Rose, James McKinley
Rose, Mary
Rose, Samuel
Warfel, Fanny
Tripple, Cal
Subjects
Genealogy
Letters
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Search Terms
Civil War
Correspondence
Finding aids
Genealogy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Extent
1 box 1 folder .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0338
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Civil War Collection (MG0018)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection (MG0338), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level. Please request at the Reference Desk or contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. 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 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
2003.MG0338
Other Numbers
MG-338
Classification
MG0338
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 1 August 2022.
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Secret service

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15525
Author
Baker, La Fayette C.
Date of Publication
c1894.
Call Number
973.785 B167
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Responsibility
by La Fayette C. Baker.
Author
Baker, La Fayette C.
Place of Publication
Washington, D.C
Publisher
National Tribune,
Date of Publication
c1894.
Physical Description
398 p. illus. 22 cm.
Subjects
United States. - Secret Service.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.785 B167
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Key

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/26bb6229-03ed-4e9c-9e9c-332058679230
Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
1992.008.1
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Description
Large, heavy cast iron key marked "LIBBY" in raised letters along the length of shaft.
Libby prison was originally a warehouse located in Richmond, VA that became a prison in 1862, housing Union soldiers.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Search Terms
Civil War
Keys
Object Name
Key
Material
Iron
Length (in)
7.5
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Object ID
1992.008.1
Place of Origin
Richmond, Virginia
Accession Number
1992.008
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Wallet

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e60e8590-9eda-41be-a28b-991450252220
Collection
Military Collection: Civil War
Object ID
1995.007.1
Date Range
1865-1920
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Collection
Military Collection: Civil War
Description
Leather multi-compartment Wallet. Some remnants of a red printed logo on interior flap. Contained the Civil War discharge papers of William Sweigart, Private, 195th Regiment.
Date Range
1865-1920
Year Range From
1865
Year Range To
1920
Last Owner
Sweigart, William
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 16
People
Sweigart, William
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Search Terms
Civil War
Object Name
Wallet
Material
Leather, Cloth
Height (in)
4.5
Width (in)
9.75
Depth (in)
0.5
Condition
Fair
Object ID
1995.007.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1995.007.1
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Frank Leslie's illustrated famous leaders and battle scenes of the Civil War

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Author
Moat, Louis Shepheard,
Date of Publication
[1896]
Call Number
973.79 M687 Oversize
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Responsibility
by such well-known artists as Becker ... [et al.] A concise history of the Civil War, being official data secured from the war records. With an introd. by Joseph B. Carr.
Author
Moat, Louis Shepheard,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Mrs. F. Leslie
Date of Publication
[1896]
Physical Description
544 p. illus., ports., maps. 44 cm.
Subjects
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Pictorial works.
Additional Author
Leslie, Frank,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.79 M687 Oversize
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