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Life and times of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg

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Author
Mann, W. J.
Date of Publication
1887
Call Number
922.4 M952m
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By William J. Mann
Author
Mann, W. J.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
W. Frederick
Date of Publication
1887
Physical Description
xvi, 547 p. front (port.) 23 cm.
Subjects
Muhlenberg, Henry Melchior, - 1711-1787.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
922.4 M952m
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The border or riding clans followed by a history of the clan Dickson and a brief account of the family of the author

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Author
Dixon, B. Homer
Edition
Printed originally for presentation only and now enlarged.
Date of Publication
1889.
Call Number
929 D621d
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Responsibility
B. Homer Dixon, K. N. L.
Author
Dixon, B. Homer
Edition
Printed originally for presentation only and now enlarged.
Place of Publication
ALbany, N.Y
Publisher
J. Munsell's sons,
Date of Publication
1889.
Physical Description
3 p. l., 223, [1] p. 23 cm.
Subjects
Dixon family.
Dickson family.
Borders Region (Scotland)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 D621d
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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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Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis

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Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Date of Publication
[1886]
Call Number
973 P823
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Responsibility
by Ben: Perley Poore.
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia [etc.] New York
Publisher
Hubbard brothers; W. A. Houghton; [etc., etc.,]
Date of Publication
[1886]
Physical Description
2 v. fronts., illus. (incl. ports., facsims.) 24 cm.
Notes
LCHS has vol. 1 only.
Summary
Benjamin Perley Poore ( 1820-1887 ) was a popular newspaper correspondent and editor and an author. This book is his account of history , politics , and life as he observed it in Washington D.C. and the nation during his lifetime.
Subjects
Washington (D.C.) - History.
Washington (D.C.) - Social life and customs.
United States - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 P823
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010685710&view=1up&seq=11
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History of the sesqui-centennial of Paxtang church, September 18, 1890

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Author
McAlarney, Mathias Wilson,
Date of Publication
1890.
Call Number
974.818 D243
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Responsibility
Mathias Wilson McAlarney.
Author
McAlarney, Mathias Wilson,
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Harrisburg publishing company,
Date of Publication
1890.
Physical Description
1 p. l., 344 p. front. 23 cm.
Notes
"No. 68." -- Verso of t.-p.
Includes marriages, baptisms, gravestone inscriptions and biographical notes.
Subjects
Paxtang Presbyterian Church (Dauphin County, Pa.)
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Dauphin County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.818 D243
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.ah5vvy&view=1up&seq=15
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Marked graves

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1416
Date of Publication
1896
Call Number
284 G776
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Responsibility
copied by B.F. Owens in 1896.
Place of Publication
Manuscript
Date of Publication
1896
Physical Description
150 p. : 23 cm.
Notes
This handwritten volume is a copy made in 1896.
Gravestone inscriptions from a variety of church cemeteries in Eastern Lancaster County and Western Chester County. Churchtown is in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County.
Subjects
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (New Holland, Pa.)
Pequea Presbyterian Church (Salisbury Township)
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Chuch (Chester County)
Caernarvon Presbyterian Chuch (Churchtown, Pa.)
Churchtown Methodist Episcopal Church (Churchtown, Pa.)
Great Valley Baptist Church (Chester County)
Cemeteries - Pennsylvania
Caernarvon (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Genealogy.
Salisbury (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Genealogy.
New Holland (Lancaster County, Pa. : Borough) - Genealogy.
Chester County - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
284 G776
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A Christmas reminder : being the names of about eight thousand persons, a small portion of the number confined on board the British prison ships during the war of the Revolution

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Corporate Author
Society of Old Brooklynites (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
973.371 B872
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Responsibility
with the compliments of the Society of Old Brooklynites.
Corporate Author
Society of Old Brooklynites (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, N.Y
Publisher
Eagle print.,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
61 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Jersey (Prison-ship)
Great Britain. - Royal Navy - Prisons.
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Prison hulks - New York (State) - New York.
Prisoners of war - United States.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Prisoners and prisons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.371 B872
Websites
https://archive.org/details/christmasreminde00soci/page/n6
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Souvenir of the re-union of the blue and the gray, on the battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1888. How to get there, and what is to be done during the year

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1642
Author
Tregaskis, John.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
973.6349 G394g
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Author
Tregaskis, John.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The American graphic co.,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
[271] p. front., illus. fold. map. 23 cm.
Notes
At head of title: Authorized and copyright edition.
Advertising matter interspersed.
Prefatory editorial note signed John Tregaskis; followed by an announcement of the publishing firm Tregaskis & co.
Subjects
Gettysburg (Pa.), Battle of, 1863.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.6349 G394g
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Allegheny county's hundred years

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Author
Thurston, George H.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
974.885 A422
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Responsibility
by George H. Thurston.
Author
Thurston, George H.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh
Publisher
A. A. Anderson & Son, book and job printers,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
312 p., [4] leaves of plates (3 fold.) : ill., maps, plans ; 20 cm.
Notes
Advertising matter printed throughout book.
LCHS copy missing title page.
Contents
Contents: Chapters 1 thru 8 - Covers 1754 to 1888 9 - boat building in Allegheny County 10 - coal and coke trade 11 - Iron and steel trade 12 - Glass manufacturing 13 - Natural gas 14 - Oil trade in Allegheny County 15 - Copper,lead, brass and tin 16 - Mercantile interests 17. From pack horse to railroads 18. Financial institutions 19. Insurance companies 20. Electrical appliances 21. Churches , schools, and newspapers 22. Music, art, and benevolent institutions
Subjects
Allegheny County (Pa.) - History.
Allegheny County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.885 A422
Websites
https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbabel.hathitrust.org%2Fcgi%2Fpt%3Fid%3Dloc.ark%3A%2F13960%2Ft6sx7275x%26view%3D1up%26seq%3D15%26skin%3D2021&data=05%7C01%7Cshianne.hargrove%40lancasterhistory.org%7Cb1e3ea5a7ca84a1554ba08db888def09%7C77252d1418a546d9b9d933511a635493%7C0%7C0%7C638253915394703722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qaom91DNqmsgACxu6vSqJUaEuwJpEqEKTVcxdWPDI6E%3D&reserved=0
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The ladies of the White House, or, In the home of the presidents : being a complete history of the social and domestic lives of the presidents from Washington to the present time

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Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Date of Publication
1881.
Call Number
920.7 H745
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Responsibility
by Laura C. Holloway.
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Bradley, Garretson,
Date of Publication
1881.
Physical Description
736 p., [30] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Summary
Biographical sketches of the First Ladies of the White House from presidents Washington to Garfield.
Subjects
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States
Women
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.7 H745
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=gri.ark:/13960/t1mh0kz1w&view=1up&seq=13
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David Zeisberger and his brown brethren

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Author
Rice, William H.
Date of Publication
c1897.
Call Number
922.4 Z47r
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Responsibility
By Rev. Wm. H. Rice.
Author
Rice, William H.
Place of Publication
Bethlehem, Pa
Publisher
Special Moravian publication fund committee,
Date of Publication
c1897.
Physical Description
57 p. front., illus., plates. 19 cm.
Subjects
Zeisberger, David, - 1721-1808.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
922.4 Z47r
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The beginnings of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in the United States from 1817 to 1832

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Author
Appel, Theodore,
Date of Publication
1886.
Call Number
285.8 A646
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Responsibility
by Theodore Appel.
Author
Appel, Theodore,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Reformed Church Publication Board,
Date of Publication
1886.
Physical Description
116p. ; 24cm.
Subjects
Theological Seminary of the German Reformed Church in the United States (Carlisle, Pa.)
Theological Seminary of the German Reformed Church in the United States (York, Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
285.8 A646
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The Republican manual : history, principles, early leaders, achievements of the Republican Party : with biographical sketches of James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur

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Author
Smalley, E. V.
Date of Publication
1880.
Call Number
329.6 S635
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Responsibility
by E.V. Smalley.
Author
Smalley, E. V.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Bk. Exchange,
Date of Publication
1880.
Physical Description
341 p., [2] leaves of plates : ports. ; 16 cm.
Subjects
Garfield, James A. - 1831-1881.
Arthur, Chester Alan, - 1829-1886.
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) - History.
Campaign literature.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
329.6 S635
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Decennial register of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution, 1888-1898

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Corporate Author
Sons of the Revolution. Pennsylvania Society.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
369.13 P412
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Corporate Author
Sons of the Revolution. Pennsylvania Society.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Printed by F. B. Lippincott,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
457 p. illus., ports., fold. map. 26cm.
Subjects
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Societies, etc.
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Societies, etc.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
369.13 P412
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The messages of President Buchanan. With an appendix containing sundry letters from members of his cabinet at the close of his presidential term, etc

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Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
923.173 B918
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Responsibility
Compiled by J.B. Henry.
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Place of Publication
New York
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
328 p. 23 cm.
Notes
Inscription by James Buchanan Henry.
Subjects
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Additional Author
Buchanan, James,
Henry, James Buchanan,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918
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Thaddeus Stevens

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Author
McCall, Samuel W.
Date of Publication
1899.
Call Number
923.2 S846mcc
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Responsibility
by Samuel W. McCall.
Author
McCall, Samuel W.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin,
Date of Publication
1899.
Physical Description
vi, 369 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Series
American statesmen
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 S846mcc
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t7br8wx09&view=1up&seq=11
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Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Dept. of Public Instruction.
Date of Publication
1875-1936.
Call Number
370 P412
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Alternate Title
Common schools of Pennsylvania
Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Dept. of Public Instruction.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
The Department,
Date of Publication
1875-1936.
Physical Description
61 v. ; 23-28 cm.
Publication Frequency
Biennial 1920/22-1934/36
Dates of Publication
1875-1936.
Notes
At head of title: Common schools of Pennsylvania.
LCHS has 1864, 1871, 1875, and 1883.
Subjects
Education - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
370 P412
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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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Ancestors and descendants of Andrew Moore, 1612-1897

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Author
Passmore, John Andrew Moore,
Date of Publication
1897.
Call Number
929 M821p
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Responsibility
By John Andrew Moore Passmore ...
Author
Passmore, John Andrew Moore,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia [Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Wickersham printing company]
Date of Publication
1897.
Physical Description
2 v. fronts., plates, ports., coats of arms. 25 cm.
Notes
Paged continuously.
Subjects
Moore family (Andrew Moore, 1688-1753)
Moore family (David Moore, d. 1726)
Moore family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 M821p
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Portrait and biographical record of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens ... together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the United States

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Date of Publication
1894.
Call Number
920 P853
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Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Chapman Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
1894.
Physical Description
689 p. illus., ports.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Additional Corporate Author
Geoffrey Chapman Publishers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
920 P853
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