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Life and achievements of James Addams Beaver . Early life, military services and public career

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3926
Author
Burr, Frank A.,
Date of Publication
1882.
Call Number
923.5 B386b
Responsibility
By Frank A. Burr.
Author
Burr, Frank A.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Ferguson brothers & company, printers,
Date of Publication
1882.
Physical Description
224 p. incl. 2 facsim. pl., 2 port. (incl.front.) 3 maps. 19 cm.
Notes
Military services of J.A. Beaver, commander of the 148th Pennsylvania infantry: p. 22-179.
Subjects
Beaver, James Addams, - 1837-1914.
Pennsylvania infantry - 148th regiment, 1862-1865.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.5 B386b
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Life of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1045
Author
Curtis, George Ticknor,
Date of Publication
1883.
Call Number
923.173 B918c
Responsibility
by George Ticknor Curtis ...
Author
Curtis, George Ticknor,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harper & Brothers,
Date of Publication
1883.
Physical Description
2 v. fronts. (ports.) 23 cm.
Notes
Includes note of explanation on p. 625-626 of v. 1, not found in another issue of the same year.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918c
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Catalogue of the Mechanics' Library Association of Lancaster, Penna

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo206
Date of Publication
1884.
Call Number
020 M486
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
Press of Inquirer Printing Company
Date of Publication
1884.
Physical Description
unp. 14 cm.
Notes
Instituted 1828.
Supplement 1 entitled Catalogue of Mechanics' Library Society of Lancaster City, with Supplement containing list of books purchased from 1884 to 1889 inclusive (1890); Supplement 2 entitled Supplement to catalogue of Mechanics' Library Society of Lancaster City,containing list of books purchased from 1889 to 1889 inclusive (1890).
Subjects
Library catalogs - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Mechanics' Library, Lancaster, Pa.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
020 M486
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Object ID
2006.971
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Description
Grand Army of the Republic badge. "In Union There Is Strength" on top pin. "D. H. Nissley Post, No. 478 / G. A. R. / Mount Joy, PA." G.A.R. emblem in center of badge. Badge is black with gold letters and gold braided trim on bottom with metal fringes.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
People
Nissley, D.H.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-08-07
Condition Notes
Tear above left flag.
Object ID
2006.971
Accession Number
2006.971
Images
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Collection
Military Collection: Monument Dedication, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.962
Date Range
October 29, 1887
Collection
Military Collection: Monument Dedication, PA 79th
Description
Civil War Badge for dedication of monument for the 97th Pennsylvania. "97th, Penna. Vols. / Monument / Dedication / Oct. 29th, 1887". Corps emblem in center of badge. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
Date Range
October 29, 1887
Year Range From
1887
Year Range To
1887
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
0.375
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.962
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.568
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Description
Civil War veteran reunion badge, 79th Pennsylvania. "Reunion / 79th / Regiment / P.V.V." Light blue with gold letters.
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1930
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
6
Width (in)
1.875
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.568
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.565
Date Range
1889
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Top bar/pin: "1889 / Milwaukee". Bottom piece in shape of keystone: ":G. A. R. / Delegate from / Pennsylvania To / National Encap.t." Hand-shaking scene in middle.
Date Range
1889
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1889
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.565
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.951
Date Range
June 21, 1882
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Eagle and cannon piece on top. Holds coin with hand-shaking scene in G.A.R. star on front: "Fraternity Charity Loyalty". On back is patriotic scene: "Sixteenth Annual Encampment / Baltimore June 21, 1882".
Date Range
June 21, 1882
Year Range From
1882
Year Range To
1882
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
1.375
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.951
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.943
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Eagle and cannon pin on top. Back of pin has text: "Pat. May 4, 1885 / June 22, 1886". Cloth flag connects to bottom piece, the G.A.R. star. Back of star is a design with corps badges.
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
Year Range From
1885
Year Range To
1886
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
3.25
Length (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Cloth flag is in poor condition.
Object ID
2006.943
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.938
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Eagle and cannon pin on top. Back of pin has text: "Pat. May 4, 1885 / June 22, 1886". Cloth flag connects to bottom piece, the G.A.R. star. Back of star is a design with corps badges.
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
Year Range From
1885
Year Range To
1886
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
3.25
Length (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Cloth flag is in poor condition and becoming detached from the top pin.
Object ID
2006.938
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