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Dedication of the monument to James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States, donated to the city of Lancaster by Dulon F. Buchmiller on the sixtieth anniversary of Mr. Buchanan's death, Friday, June the first, 1928, erected in Buchanan Park, Lancaster, Penna

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Date of Publication: 1928.

Call Number: 923.1 B818de

Place of Publication: [S.l

Publisher: s.n.],

Date of Publication: 1928.

Physical Description: [8] p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.; Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Statues.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 923.1 B818de

Rev. Edward Young Buchanan, D. D. : brother of the president

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Author: Landis, Bertha Cochran.

Date of Publication: 1928

, Philadelphia. From a manuscript which was presented to James Buchanan, while Presi- dent of the United States, and, which is now in the possession of the Society, it appears that the family name originally was "Bucy Okyan." Anselan Bucy, or Fair Okyan was son to Okyan—provincial king of the south part of

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Responsibility: by (Mrs. D. B.) Bertha Cochran Landis.

Author: Landis, Bertha Cochran.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1928

Physical Description: 123-132 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 32, no. 9 & 10

Subjects: Buchanan, Edward Young, - 1811-1895.; Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 32, number 9/10 (1928), p. 123-132Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.32

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James Buchanan--diplomat, international statesman, president

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Author: Owens, Robert

Date of Publication: 1928

between the North and the South by peaceful processes, how much more glorious would have been the advancing power of the people of the United States, but the obduracy of the contending parties can never take away from James Buchanan the honor to which he is entitled as a great public servant who loved his

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Responsibility: by Hon. Robt. L. Owens.

Author: Owens, Robert

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1928

Physical Description: 93-97 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 32, no. 5 & 6

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 32, number 5/6 (1928), p. 93-97Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.32

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James Buchanan and his cabinet on the eve of secession

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Author: Auchampaugh, Philip Gerald.

Date of Publication: 1926.

Call Number: 923.173 B918a

Responsibility: by Philip Gerald Auchampaugh ...

Author: Auchampaugh, Philip Gerald.

Place of Publication: [Lancaster, Pa.]

Publisher: Priv. Print.,

Date of Publication: 1926.

Physical Description: ix, 224 p. front. (port.) 24 cm.

Notes: Label attached to t.-p.: This volume, subsequently expanded by the results of further research, was a dissertation submitted to the Graduate board of Clark university ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy ... [1926]; Bibliography: p. 202-210.

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.; United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 923.173 B918a

The attitude of James Buchanan towards slavery

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Author: Ranck, James Burne.

Date of Publication: 1927.

Call Number: 905.748 HSP

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Responsibility: by James B. Ranck.

Author: Ranck, James Burne.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pa

Publisher: Historical Society of Pennsylvania ,

Date of Publication: 1927.

Physical Description: pp. 126-142 ; 23 cm.

Notes: This record provides a link to this resource on the publisher's official online repository.; In: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 51.

Summary: Discusses James Buchanan's feelings toward slavery.

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - views on slavery.; Slavery - United States

Location: Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article

Call Number: 905.748 HSP

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President James Buchanan's betrayal of Governor Robert J. Walker of Kansas

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Author: Harmon, George Dewey ,

Date of Publication: 1929.

Call Number: 905.748 HSP

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Responsibility: by George D. Harmon.

Author: Harmon, George Dewey ,

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pa

Publisher: Historical Society of Pennsylvania ,

Date of Publication: 1929.

Physical Description: pp. 51-91 ; 23 cm.

Notes: In: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 53.

Subjects: Walker, Robert James , - 1801-1869.; Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.; Kansas - Politics and government - 1854-1861.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article

Call Number: 905.748 HSP

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https://journals.psu.edu/pmhb/article/view/28151/27907

Unpublished letters of James Buchanan

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1928

the Lancaster County Historical Society for May, 1928, Vol. XXXII, pages 67-72, appear a number of letters written by James Buchanan of Lancaster, fifteenth President of the United States. Shortly after these documents were published, the Society received commendatory letters from historical societies

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1928

Physical Description: 67-72 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 32, no. 5 & 6

Notes: The first part of this article was published in volume 32, number 5, p. 67-72. The second part was published in the following issue, number 6, p. 118-121. The articles are presented here together in one PDF file.

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 32, number 5&6 (1928), p. 67-72 & 118-121

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Unpublished letters of James Buchanan

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1928

the Lancaster County Historical Society for May, 1928, Vol. XXXII, pages 67-72, appear a number of letters written by James Buchanan of Lancaster, fifteenth President of the United States. Shortly after these documents were published, the Society received commendatory letters from historical societies

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1928

Physical Description: 67-72, 118-121 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 32, no. 7/8

Notes: The first part of this article was published in volume 32, number 5/6, p. 67-72. The second part was published in the following issue, number 7/8, p. 118-121. The article is presented here as a whole. Both parts are included in the attached PDF.

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.

Contained In: Mennonite Family History. Volume 32, number 5/6 (1928), p. 67-72Mennonite Family History. Volume 32, number 7/8 (1928), p. 118-121Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.32

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President Buchanan--misunderstood--wrongly judged

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Author: Brown, J. Hay.

Date of Publication: 1928

President Buchanan—Misunderstood—Wrongly Judged Address by Hon. J. Hay Brown, Ex Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, delivered at the unveiling of the statue of James Buchanan, 13th President of the United States, held June 1, 1928, in Buchanan Park, Lancaster, Pa. A PROVISION in

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Responsibility: by Hon. J. Hay Brown.

Author: Brown, J. Hay.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1928

Physical Description: 88-92 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 32, no. 5 & 6

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 32, number 5/6 (1928), p. 88-92Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.32

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The Holy Bible: containing the King James and the Revised versions of the Old and New Testaments, arranged in parallel columns, with a complete concordance embracing every passage of scripture in the largest editions, the Psalms in metre, 100,000 marginal references and readings, and, Dr. Wm. Smith's standard Bible dictionary in which every Scriptural word is fully explained. A complete history of all the books of the Bible, beautifully illustrated ; Cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptive scenes and events ; Manners and customs of the ancients ; Bible aids for social and private prayer ; The history of the translation of the Bible ; The tabernacle and Solomon's temple ; Scenes in the life of Christ and the life of St. Paul ; Bible text events illustrated, from Genesis to Revelation. A DoreÃŒÂ¹ gallery of Scripture illustrations. A concise history of all religious denominations. A comprehensive and critical description of the Tabernacle and its sacred furniture; with an account of the priesthood, the worship and sacrifices of the Israelites. The Parables of our Lord and Saviour, handsomely illustrated. And many other important and valuable aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures. All written to increase the interest in and the study of the Word of God

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Edition: Parallel-column ed.

Date of Publication: c.1885.

Call Number: 220 H152 1885; 220 K21 1885

Alternate Title: Pictorial family Bible

Responsibility: compiled expressly for this edition, from the writings of Dr. Wm. Smith, Dean Milman, Rev. John Kitto, D.D., Drs. von Ewald and Michelson, and other eminent Biblical scholars. The whole embellished with 2000 scripture illustrations on steel, wood, and in colors.

Edition: Parallel-column ed.

Place of Publication: Mountville, Pa

Publisher: H. E. Light,

Date of Publication: c.1885.

Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, color plates, maps ; 30 cm

Notes: Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appoinmtment may be required.; Copy 1: Kaufman family Bible.; Copy 2: Hain family Bible.; Copy 2: From the Collection of the Heritage Center Museum, PO4.33.1.; Copy 1: Genealogy of Cyrus S. Kauffman (1799-1868) and Hannah B. Bollinger, (1831-1914).; Copy 2: Genealogy of Richard Hain, (b1838 ) and Elizabeth Wenger, (b. 1844); Copy 1: Scrap of paper containing birth and death dates of Johannes Kauffman (1799-1868) and Catharine, wife of John (1814-184) with Graybill's Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Elm, on back and a 20 cm. long purple ribbon inscribed Philadelphia, July 12, 1957 removed to MG-399; Kaufman family Bible.; Small advertising stamp at top of reverse of front cover: H. E. Light, dealer in standard books, etc., Mountiville, Pa.; Copy 1: Fraktur possibly done by David C. Hoke.; Copy 2: Fraktur by David C. Hoke, Bismark (now Quentin).; Not in Darlow & Moule/Herbert. See Hills, English Bible in America, 2026, for similar titles from 1886? and 1885, and 2049 for slightly differing collections published 1891-1982, issued by various publishers, including the American Bible Association, Philadelphia, c1891, Henry Sphar, c1892, etc. For these, see also NUC pre-1956 53:324-325.; "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington."--T.p. verso.; Hain family

Contents: The names and order of all the books of the Old and New Testaments, with the numbers of their chapters (title page verso) -- Revisers' preface (pages [5]-8) -- History of the translation of the Bible (pages [9]-11) -- Contents of the books of the Old and New Testaments (pages 12-15) -- History of the religious denominations of the world, both ancient and modern / compiled from the most authentic sources, by Rev. H.D. Northrop, D.D., and others (16 pages) -- Chronological and other valuable tables, including history, prophecy, life and teachings of our Lord, early church, scripture emblems, characteristics of the Old and New Testaments, animal and mineral kingdoms, measures, weights, coins, etc., etc. The whole designed to promote and facilitate the study of hte sacred scriptures (32 pages) -- [8] pages of colored maps -- A comprehensive and critical description of the Israelitish tabernacle and its sacred furniture. Together with an account of the priesthood and the worship and sacrifices of the Israelites / complied expressly for "The new devotional and practical pictorial family Bible," chiefly from the writings of Dr. Wm. Smith, Dean Milman, Rev. John Kitto, D.D., Drs. von Ewald and Michelson, and other eminent authorities. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Libraian of Congress, at Washington, D.C. (16 pages) -- Sacred biography and history, being an account of the lives, teachings, sufferings and martyrdoms of the holy apostles and evangelists of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ / John W. Fennimore (15 pages, followed by an unnumbered page containing Acts 17:25 in 103 languages) -- Biographical sketches of the translators, reformers and martyrs who have preserved for all future generations the great truths of the holy Scriptures / Joseph Jenkins ([8] pages) -- Compreshensive and critical history of all the books of the holy Bible, containing a concise account of each book... / compiled expressly for this edition, from the writings of Wiliam Smith, Ll.D. (48 pages) -- The patriarchs, prophets, and kings of the Bible. Embracing scenes and incidents in the lives of the principal characters of the Old Testament / compiled from authentic sources expressly for this edition of The devotional and explanatory pictorial family Bible / Philip Smith (32 pages) -- Gallery of Scripture illustrations : showing the manners and customs, religious rites, ceremonies, etc., of the nations mentioned in the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John L. Williamson (28 pages) -- The wanderings in the wilderness. Being an account of the forty years' sojourn of the Israelites in the desert / Edward H. Harper (pages 29-32) -- The tabernacle in the wilderness. Being a description of the first sanctuary erected by the Israelites to the worship of Almighty God / Joseph L. Townsend (6 pages) -- "My Father's house." Descriptions of the temples of Solomon and Herod / Philip Lee (pages 7-12) -- Jerusalem : the city of David and David's greater Son. With descriptions of Zion, Mount Moriah, the Mount of Olives, and other sacred localities / Thomas W. Davis (pages 13-18) -- A comprehensive description of the Holy Land / William Reyburn (pages 19-26) -- Cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John Wilson (pages 27-32) -- Natural history of the Bible. Containing descriptions of the animals, birds, insects and reptiles that are mentioned in the Holy Scriptures / A.F. Thompson (9 pages) -- Trees, plants, flowers and fruits of the Bible. with descriptions / William Jones (pages 10-12) -- Illustrations and descriptions of ancient money; including the Greek, Roman and Hebrew coins mentioned in the Bible, with tables of their value in American money (pages 13-16) -- Illustrations and explanations of the Proverbs of Solomon / Edward D. Lewis (6 pages) -- The parables of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. With illustrations and explanations / Joseph Haines (6 pages) -- Gallery of Scripture illustrations ([42] pages) -- Complete and practical household dictionary of the Bible. Comprising its antiquities, biography, geography, and natural history / William Smith. With important improvements by eminent commentators, travelers and scholars... [Copyright notice dated 1883.] (128 pages) -- [Old Testament with the text of the Authorized and Revised versions in parallel columns] (1018 pages) -- Appendix : American Old Testament Revision company... (viii pages) -- Family register (1 leaf, 4 pages, [1 typewritten leaf with a brief history of the owner of this copy of this Bible inserted]) -- Temperance pledge (1 leaf) -- Scenes and incidents in the life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ / Arthur P. Hayes (16 pages) -- The life of Saint Paul, the great apostle to the Gentiles / Charles Farrar ([8] pages) -- The parables of our Lord illustrated and explained ([16] pages) -- The The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ; translated out of the original Greek; being the version set forth A.D. 1611. Arranged in parallel columns with the Revised version of 1881. Together with the readings preferred by the American revisers. Text conformable to that of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge (pages 1025-1338) -- Chronological index to the Holy Bible. According to revisions of recent Christian chronologists. Pointing to the year of the world, and the year before and after Christ... (8 pages) -- The Bible teacher's textbook. A complete guide to the facts relating to the principal persons, places and subjects mentioned in the Word of God [a concordance] (32 pages) -- Cruden's concordance to the Old and New Testaments. Giving the leading words of all important texts, and a separate concordance to the proper names of the Holy Scriptures. Being a dictionary and alphabeltical index to the Bible (At foot of title page: This is the only quarto edition of Cruden's concordance that gives the leading words of texts, enabling the reader to turn to any subject desired) / Alexander Cruden ([102] pages) -- The Psalms of David in metre (36 pages) -- Family portraits ([4] stiff pages).

Subjects: Kauffman, Johannes, - 1799-1868.; Hain, Richard, - 1838- .; Kauffman family - Genealogy.; Concordances.; Dictionaries.

Additional Author: Smith, William,; Cruden, Alexander,

Additional Title: Bible.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Bible

Call Number: 220 H152 1885; 220 K21 1885

Memorial souvenir, commemorating the 150th anniversary of York as the capital of the United States of America 1777-1778 : York, Pa., October thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth, 1927

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Corporate Author: Conservation Society of York County (Pa.)

Date of Publication: 1927.

Call Number: 974.841 M533 Oversize

Corporate Author: Conservation Society of York County (Pa.)

Place of Publication: York, Pa

Publisher: The Society,

Date of Publication: 1927.

Physical Description: 64 p. (p. 53-64 advertisements) : ill. ; 32 cm.

Subjects: York (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.841 M533 Oversize

History of the Gettysburg theological seminary of the General synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States and of the United Lutheran Church in America, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1826-1926

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Author: Wentz, Abdel Ross,

Date of Publication: [1927?]

Call Number: 284.1 W481

Responsibility: by Abdel Ross Wentz...Published by the authority of the directors.

Author: Wentz, Abdel Ross,

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pa

Publisher: Printed for the seminary by the United Lutheran publication house,

Date of Publication: [1927?]

Physical Description: 624 p. incl. front., illus., ports., diagr. 24 cm.

Notes: "The alumni record": p. 357-611.

Subjects: Theological Seminary of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 284.1 W481

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

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

Hand-book of political information : containing the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States and Pennsylvania, election laws of the State of Pennsylvania, officers of the general and state governments

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Date of Publication: 1888.

Call Number: 352 H236

Responsibility: compiled by John H. Landis.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: New Era Printing House ,

Date of Publication: 1888.

Physical Description: 143 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Notes: Includes advertisements.

Subjects: Federal government - United States.; United States - Politics and government.; Pennsylvania - Politics and government.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government.

Additional Author: Landis, John H.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 352 H236

A few incidents in the life of Professor James P. Espy

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Author: Morehead, L. M.

Date of Publication: 1888.

Call Number: 923.7 E77m

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Responsibility: by his niece, Mrs. L.M. Morehead.

Author: Morehead, L. M.

Place of Publication: Cincinnati

Publisher: R. Clarke & Co., Printers,

Date of Publication: 1888.

Physical Description: 5-22 p. ; 19 cm.

Summary: Mrs L.M. Moorehead wrote this short memoir of the life of her uncle James Pollard Espy. Mr Espy was born in Cumberland County in Pennsylvania in 1785. He trained as a lawyer and taught school for a time, but was best known for his work as a meteorologist. He worked at this for the U.S. War Department and the U.S. Navy. He continued this work at the Smithsonian Institute.Mr Espy developed a theory about the science of cloud formation and how storms were born. He began the use of the telegraph to collect weather data. His book "The Philosophy of Storms " was published in 1841.