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Political divisions of Lancaster County

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Author
Steinmetz, H. L.
Date of Publication
1901
various counties of the State, for the reason that they knew more about the necessities of the same. Boroughs were incorporated in the same way previous to this Act of Assembly, but since by the Court of Quarter Sessions. These Courts al- ways had the authority to establish and form new townships. Thus it
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by H. L. Steinmetz.
Author
Steinmetz, H. L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[36]-51 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 2
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1865-1950.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1865.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
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Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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History of Hampton battery F, independent Pennsylvania light artillery, organized at Pittsburgh, Pa., October 8, 1861, mustered out in Pittsburgh, June 26, 1865

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Author
Clark, William,
Date of Publication
c1909]
Call Number
974.8033 C596
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Comp. by William Clark.
Author
Clark, William,
Place of Publication
[Akron, O., Pittsburgh
Publisher
The Werner company,
Date of Publication
c1909]
Physical Description
6 p. β., 11-179 p. front., illus., pl., ports., double map. 25 cm.
Notes
"History of Hampton battery B, National guard of Pennsylvania, in war with Spain, 1898, with complete roster": p. [167]-179.
Subjects
Pennsylvania artillery. - Independent battery F, 1861-1865.
Pennsylvania artillery. - Battery B, 1884-
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pa. art. - Independent battery F.
United States - History - War of 1898 - Regimental histories - Pa. art. - Battery A.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8033 C596
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Home life in colonial days

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Author
Earle, Alice Morse,
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
973.2 E12
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written by Alice Morse Earle ; illustrated by photographs gathered by the author, of real things, works, and happenings of olden times.
Author
Earle, Alice Morse,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
xvi, 470 p. , [26] leaves of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
Series
Macmillan's standard library
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
Chapters: Homes of the colonists / How homes were lighted / The kitchen fireside / Foods and the serving of food / Flax and wool culture and spinning / Girls occupations / Hand weaving / Clothing / Travel, transportation and taverns / How Sundays were spent / Colonial neighborliness. With many photos and illustrations.
Subjects
Manners and customs.
Home.
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.2 E12
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Men, women & manners in colonial times

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Author
Fisher, Sydney George,
Date of Publication
1897.
Call Number
973.2 F917
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By Sydney Geo. Fisher. Illustrated with photogravures and with decorations by Edward Stratton Holloway ...
Author
Fisher, Sydney George,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.B. Lippincott Co.,
Date of Publication
1897.
Physical Description
2 v. fronts., illus., plates. 18 cm.
Subjects
United States - Description and travel.
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.2 F917
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Gottlieb Mittelberger's journey to Pennsylvania in the year 1750 and return to Germany in the year 1754 : containing not only a description of the country according to its present condition, but also a detailed account of the sad and unfortunate circumstances of most of the Germans that have emigrated, or are emigrating to that country

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Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
917.48 M685
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translated from the German by Carl Theo. Eben.
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Uniform Title
Gottlieb Mittelbergers Reise nach Pennsylvanien im Jahr 1750.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.J. McVey,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
129 p. : facsim. ; 21 cm.
Notes
With facsimile t.p. of original German ed.: Stuttgard : Gedrukt ben Gottlieb Friderich Jenisch, 1756.
Summary
"Mittelberger's travelogue provides a firsthand historic account of the misery and exploitation of German immigrants during the US colonial period. In his work, he tries to convince his fellow Germans not to immigrate to the American colonies, as the forfeiture of freedom, cost of money, lack of health, and loss of life are too exorbitant to risk and sacrifice. Although never an indentured servant, Mittelberger's written testament is one of several surviving historic works describing the hardships of the redemption system. His meticulous account of his sea voyage to the British Atlantic colonies and subsequent experiences in Pennsylvania has become academically notable, due to the scarcity in primary source material concerning several of the issues he details. Such topics include religious practices in colonial Pennsylvania, European passenger fares for children and adults, as well as the nature and consequences of epidemics on colonial era ships.The work is also noted for its lengthy discussion of sexuality and social mores, including an account of a bigamous threesome and the status of illegitimate children, as evidencing the religious and sexual tolerance of colonial America. Gottlieb Mittelberger traveled to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1750 on a ship primarily filled with poorer immigrants who would become indentured servants upon arriving in Philadelphia. Mittelberger was not a servant, and worked as a school master and organist for three years before returning to Germany in 1754." [from Wikipedia]
Subjects
Mittelberger, Gottlieb - Travel - Pennsylvania.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel - Early works to 1800.
Pennsylvania - Emigration and immigration.
Additional Author
Eben, Carl Theodor,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.48 M685
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Diary of a voyage from Rotterdam to Philadelphia in 1728

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Date of Publication
1909.
Call Number
905.748 PG v. 18
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Tr. by Julius F. Sachse.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Date of Publication
1909.
Physical Description
25 p. illus., pl., port., 2 facsim. 26 cm.
Series
Pennsylvania: the German influence in its settlement and development, pt. 19
Notes
In Pennsylvania-German Society. Proceedings and addresses ... Dec. 8, 1907. vol. XVIII.
Head and tail pieces.
Facsimile of the original t.p. reads: Auszug einiger send-schreiben aus Phildelphia in Pennsylvania ... Im jahr Christi, 1729.
Summary
The author of this diary is unknown. The translator, Julius Sachse writes in the introduction, "This pamphlet, as the title page sets forth, is an extract from several missives from Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, wherein is described the entire voyage from Rotterdam to Pennsylvania, carefully noted, together with the climate of this country, the actions of the inhabitants, and a setting forth of their industries, conditions, etc., also the names of such tame and wild animals, birds, fish, field and garden fruits, etc. of that place; at the same time many remarkable circumstances, heretofore unknown to us are truly described....Not the least interesting part of this missive is the note about the devout hermit. This hermit was none other than Conrad Mathai, and the notice here given, short though it is, throws further light upon this strange character, who lived for so many years on the banks of the romantic Wissahickon..."
Subjects
Philadelphia (Pa.) - Description and travel - Personal narratives.
Pennsylvania - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Additional Author
Sachse, Julius Friedrich,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
905.748 PG v. 18
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Two centuries of costume in America, MDCXX-MDCCCXX

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Author
Earle, Alice Morse,
Date of Publication
1903.
Call Number
391 E12t
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by Alice Morse Earle ...
Author
Earle, Alice Morse,
Place of Publication
New York, London
Publisher
The Macmillan Company; Macmillan & Co., ltd.,
Date of Publication
1903.
Physical Description
2 v. fronts, illus., plates, ports. 21 cm.
Notes
Paged continuously.
Lancaster Historical Society has vol. 2 only.
Subjects
Costume.
Fashion - United States
United States - Social life and customs.
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
391 E12t
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Our first Civil Courts

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1906
regularly used as early as 1714, for "the peti- tion filed in Lancaster County Quar- ter Sessions Court to 'relay' it out in 1734 sets out that it has been in use for twenty years." These five terms were first Tuesday os August, 1729; first Tuesday of No- vember, 1729; February 3d, 1730; May 5th, 1730, and
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by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
416-430 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 11
Subjects
Courts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 11 (1906), p. 416-430Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10
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The Quaker exiles

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1905
Wharton,the latter being at that time the Presi- dent of the Executive Council of the State, which was holding its sittings in the city of Lancaster, and because most of the parties referred to later on passed through the city and where their relatives and friends met them at their release. The story with
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by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1905
Physical Description
[77]-117 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 4
Subjects
Quakers - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - To 1775.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 4 (1905), p. 77-117Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9
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Through colonial doorways

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Author
Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth,
Edition
9th ed.
Date of Publication
1893.
Call Number
973.2 W298
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By Anne Hollingsworth Wharton.
Author
Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth,
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.B. Lippincott Co.,
Date of Publication
1893.
Physical Description
xiii, 237 p. front., 21 cm.
Contents
Through colonial doorways.--The meschianza.--New York balls and receptions.--The American philosophical society.--The Wistar parties.--A bundle of old love letters.--The Philadelphia dancing assemblies.
Subjects
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.2 W298
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