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Historical sketch of the Union fire company, no. 1, of the city of Lancaster, Penna., from 1760 to 1879

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9021
Author
Sanderson, Alfred.
Date of Publication
1879.
Call Number
352.3 U58s
Responsibility
By Alfred Sanderson.
Author
Sanderson, Alfred.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The Company,
Date of Publication
1879.
Physical Description
viii, 9-153 p. : fronts., illus., ports. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Union Fire Company, No. 1 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Fires and fire prevention.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
352.3 U58s
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Charter and by-laws of the Washington Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company, No. 4, of the city of Lancaster instituted March 4, A. D 1820, incorporated Sept. 23 A. D. 1852

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18017
Corporate Author
Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1870.
Call Number
353.3 W517
Corporate Author
Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Examiner & Herald Print.,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
31 p. ; 11 cm.
Notes
Blank election of member form precedes title page.
List of honorary members, active members and contributing members.
Subjects
Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Fire departments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster - By-laws.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
353.3 W517
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A celebrated case : the Raber murder : containing a detailed and accurate account of the murder of Joseph Raber by drowning in Indiantown Creek, Union Township, Lebanon Co., PA., on the 7th day of December, 1878, for the amount of insurance money upon his life, with a verbatim report of the trial and conviction of six men for the crime, and a full history of their lives and confessions

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19555
Author
Drews, Charles,
Date of Publication
1879.
Call Number
345.02523 L442 1879
Alternate Title
Raber murder
Author
Drews, Charles,
Place of Publication
Lebanon, Pa
Publisher
C.M. Bowman,
Date of Publication
1879.
Physical Description
65, [1], 81 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes
McDade, T.M. Murder,
Subjects
Raber, Joseph, - d. 1878.
Drews, Charles, - 1820-1879
Stichler, Franklin, - 1859-1879
Wise, Henry F., - 1845-
Trials (Murder) - Pennsylvania - Lebanon.
Additional Author
Stichler, Franklin,
Wise, Henry F.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
345.02523 L442 1879
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A history of the First Presbyterian church of Carlisle, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2550
Author
Wing, Conway P.
Date of Publication
1877.
Call Number
974.843 W769f
Responsibility
by Rev. Conway P. Wing, D.D.
Author
Wing, Conway P.
Place of Publication
Carlisle
Publisher
"Valley sentinel" office,
Date of Publication
1877.
Physical Description
vi, 263 p. front. 23 cm.
Subjects
Carlisle (Pa.). - First Presbyterian Church.
Presbyterians in Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.843 W769f
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A history of the rise, progress, and present condition of the Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies at Bethlehem, Pa. : with a catalogue of its pupils, 1785-1858

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1903
Author
Reichel, William Cornelius,
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and enl.,
Date of Publication
1870.
Call Number
373.74822 M831r
Responsibility
by William C. Reichel.
Author
Reichel, William Cornelius,
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and enl.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.B. Lippincott & Co.,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
570 p., [20] leaves of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
On flyleaf: presented to Annie E. Dillman, 1873.
Subjects
Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies (Bethlehem, Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Bigler, William H.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
373.74822 M831r
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A brief history of the city of Lancaster; Containing an introduction to the settlement of the county; reminiscences of the past and present of the city; the poor house and hospital; the court house; the county jail; the water works; the railroad; the Franklin and Marshall College; the manufactories; the gas works and agricultural park; with many of the old "land marks," &c

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16919
Author
Kilburn, Francis,
Date of Publication
1870.
Call Number
974.815 L244p 1870
Author
Kilburn, Francis,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Pearsol and Geist, printers,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
40 [2] p. ; 27 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Includes local business cards and advertisements.
Not in Wilkinson.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Commerce.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.815 L244p 1870
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A Brief history of the city of Lancaster : containing an introduction to the settlement of the county, reminiscences of the past and present of the city, the poor house and hospital, the court house, the county jail, the water works, the railroad, the Franklin and Marshall College, the manufactories, the gas works and agricultural park, with many of the old land marks, &c. ; also, the business cards of the principal merchants and manufacturers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16047
Date of Publication
1870.
  1 website  
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Published by Francis Kilburn ; Pearsol & Geist, printers,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
40 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Notes
Bound with The Bible in Iron (1914) and Old Home Week Manheim, Pa. (1912) -- this copy is missing as of 4/11/2024. Please access using the electronic copy.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Kilburn, Francis.
Websites
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A history of the New Holland charge of the Reformed Church in Lancaster county, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3268
Author
Gerhard, Darius William,
Date of Publication
1877.
Call Number
285.8 N548gn
285.8 N558gn
Responsibility
by Rev. D. W. Gerhard-
Author
Gerhard, Darius William,
Place of Publication
New Holland
Publisher
Ranck & Sandoe,
Date of Publication
1877.
Physical Description
140 p. ; 14 cm.
Notes
Xerox of pp. 1-70.
Subjects
Reformed Church in the United States.
Zeltenreich Reformed (Earl Township)
Salem Reformed (Upper Leacock Township)
Voganville Union Church (Earl Township)
Reformed Church in Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
285.8 N548gn
285.8 N558gn
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Parish register of All Saints Church (Episcopal) Paradise, Pa., 1842-1877: Includes history, baptisms, marriages, and communicants

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5042
Date of Publication
1842-1877.
Call Number
283 A416p
Place of Publication
[Paradise, Pa.]
Publisher
All Saints Church
Date of Publication
1842-1877.
Physical Description
3 vol.; 29 x 43 cm.
Notes
Photocopy.
Rineer"s "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County" page 340 #3.
Subjects
All Saints Episcopal Church (Paradise, Pa.)
Marriage records - Pennsylvania
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania
Location
Lancaster History Library - Church Record
Call Number
283 A416p
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An historical account of the old State house of Pennsylvania now known as the Hall of independence

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3773
Author
Etting, Frank M.
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
974.80074 E85
Responsibility
by Frank M. Etting.
Author
Etting, Frank M.
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
J. R. Osgood and company,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
204 p. illus. 26 cm.
Subjects
Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution.
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.80074 E85
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Parish register of Christ Church, Leacock, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4675
Date of Publication
1828-1879.
Call Number
283 C554Le
Place of Publication
[Leacock, Pa.]
Publisher
Christ Church,
Date of Publication
1828-1879.
Physical Description
2, 279 l. (some blank); 23 x 35 cm.
Notes
Photocopy.
"Original records are located at St. James' Church, Lancaster, Pa."
Rineer's "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County" page 246 #2.
Contents
Baptisms (Dec. 23, 1828 - June 2, 1879), pages 30-69 - Confirmations (June 12,1833 - April 9, 1873, pages 127-132 - Communicants (Dec. 25, 1828 - Alpril 17, 1878, pages 170-185 - Marriages (March 26, 1829 - June 21 1866, pages 194-197 - Marriages (June 10, 1873 - June 10, 1879), pages 198-199 - Burials (April 23, 1837 - April 20, 1872), pages 243-247 - Burials (April 26, 1873 -April 18, 1879), pages 248-249.
Subjects
Christ Episcopal Church (Leacock, Lancaster County, Pa.)
Chuch records and registers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Leacock (Township)
Episcopal Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster Couinty.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Church Record
Call Number
283 C554Le
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The history of Pennsylvania from the earliest discovery to the present time. Including an account of the first settlements by the Dutch, Swedes, and English, and of the colony of William Penn, his treaty and pacific measures with the Indians; and the gradual advancement of the state to its present aspect of opulence, culture and refinement. By William Mason Cornell

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3100
Author
Cornell, William Mason,
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
974.8009 C814
  1 website  
Author
Cornell, William Mason,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Quaker City Pub. House,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
575, [1] p. illus. 24 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. [576]
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8009 C814
Websites
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The American statesman: a political history, exhibiting the origin, nature and practical operation of constitutional government in the United States; the rise and progress of parties, the legislation relating to all matters of national importance, with views of distinguished statesmen on questions of foreign and domestic policy

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo683
Author
Young, Andrew W.
Edition
Rev. and enl.
Date of Publication
[1877]
Call Number
973 Y68
Responsibility
By Andrew W. Young ...
Author
Young, Andrew W.
Edition
Rev. and enl.
Place of Publication
New York [etc.]
Publisher
H.S. Goodspeed & Company
Date of Publication
[1877]
Physical Description
xxxv, [21]-1594, 70 p. 10 port. (incl. front.) 24 cm.
Subjects
United States - Politics and government.
United States - History.
United States - Politics and government - 1783-1865.
United States - History - 1783-1865.
United States - Constitutional history.
Additional Author
Ferris, George T.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 Y68
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A history of the origin of the appellation Keystone State as applied to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania : together with extracts from many authorities relative to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, July 4th, 1776 ; to which is appended the New Constitution of Pennsylvania with an alphabetical contents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4121
Author
Morton, John S.,
Date of Publication
1874.
Call Number
974.8029 P415
Author
Morton, John S.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger,
Date of Publication
1874.
Physical Description
190 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Morton, John, - 1724-1777.
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8029 P415
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The Three Earls : an historical sketch, and proceedings of the centennial jubilee, held at New Holland, Pa., July 4, 1876

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1143
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
974.815 EARL D569
Place of Publication
New Holland, [Pa.]
Publisher
Ranck & Sandoe,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
115 p. ; 18 cm.
Notes
The 1986 reprint includes a new index.
"Historical sketch prepared by Frank R. Diffenderffer": p. [15]-76.
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Fourth of July orations.
Earl (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History.
West Earl (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History.
East Earl (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)) - History.
New Holland (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Diffenderffer, Frank R.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 EARL D569
Copy Info
1876
1986 [reprint]
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Barnes' directory of Lancaster County : embracing a full list of all the adult males and heads of families with their occupation, residence, and P.O. address, and a classified business directory : also, an appendix, containing a descriptive list of the courts, banking houses, public buildings, churches, educational and benevolent institutions, secret and other societies, &c., &c., 1875-76

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18004
Date of Publication
1875.
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1875-76 reprint
Alternate Title
Directory of Lancaster County
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Jno. H. Barnes,
Date of Publication
1875.
Physical Description
508 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Advertisements throughout text.
Includes index.
Reprint.
Subjects
Business enterprises - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Directories - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Directories.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Commerce - Directories.
Additional Corporate Author
Jno. H. Barnes (Firm)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1875-76 reprint
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Lives of the governors of Pennsylvania, with the incidental history of the state, from 1609 to 1873

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4586
Author
Armor, William Crawford.
Date of Publication
1874.
Call Number
974.80092 A733
Author
Armor, William Crawford.
Place of Publication
Norwich
Publisher
Davis,
Date of Publication
1874.
Physical Description
557 p. illus., ports.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Governors.
Pennsylvania - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.80092 A733
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An illustrated history of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, civil, political, and military, from its earliest settlement to the present time including historical descriptions of each county in the state, their towns, and industrial resources

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3097
Author
Egle, William Henry,
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
974.8009 H313 1876
974.8009 E31
Responsibility
by William Henry Egle.
Author
Egle, William Henry,
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
DeWitt C. Goodrich,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
xii, 13-1186 p., front., illus. (ports., maps, facsim.), 25 cm.
Notes
Bound in three-quarter red leather and red linen.
Bookplate of Redmond Conyngham No. 2658
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania - Local history.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8009 H313 1876
974.8009 E31
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A biographical history of Lancaster County : being a history of early settlers and eminent men of the county; as also much other unpublished historical information, chiefly of a local character

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10438
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Date of Publication
1872.
Call Number
090 L244bar 1872
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Alex. Harris.
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Elias Barr,
Date of Publication
1872.
Physical Description
638 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244bar 1872
Websites
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Centennial biography : Men of mark of Cumberland Valley, Pa., 1776-1876

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3825
Author
Nevin, Alfred,
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
974.80092 N526
Responsibility
Alfred Nevin.
Author
Nevin, Alfred,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Fulton Publishing Company,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
vii, 5-450 p., [7] p. of plates : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Craighead, Thomas
Findlay, William
Whitehill, Robert
Ritner, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Cumberland Valley (Md. and Pa.) - Biography.
Cumberland Valley (Md. and Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.80092 N526
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