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Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
Responsibility
by Lawrence Henry Gipson; to which is added Evans' A brief account of Pennsylvania, together with facsimiles of his Geographical, historical, political, philosophical, and mechanical essays, numbers I and II ... Also facsimiles of Evans' maps.
Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
8 p. l., 246 p. incl. 5 maps (4 fold.) front. (fold. map) 31 cm.
Notes
"As to ... 'A brief account of Pennsylvania' which is presented herewith, two copies of this are in existence, neither of which is the original manuscript: the so-called George Fox copy, belonging to the Historical society of Pennsylvania, and the Du Simitière copy, possessed by the Library company of Philadelphia ... The text of the Fox copy has been followed."--Pref.
Contents
pt. 1. Early scientific activities in Pennsylvania. The mapping of the middle Atlantic region, 1749. Pennsylvania boundary disputes. The mapping of the Ohio valley in 1755. The passing of Evans and the early history of his maps.--pt. 2. A brief account of Pennsylvania, 1753.--pt. 3. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number I." 1755. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number II," 1756.--pt. 4. A map of the Indian walking purchase, 1737. A map of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and the three Delaware counties, 1749. A revision of the 1732 edition of the foregoing map of 1749. Evans' Map of the middle Atlantic region drawn for Peter Kalm in 1750. A map of the area in dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland, 1753. A general map of the middle British colonies, 1755.
Subjects
Evans, Lewis, - 1700?-1756.
Iroquois Indians.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries - Maryland.
Maryland - Boundaries - Pennsylvania.
Middle Atlantic States - Description and travel.
Ohio River Valley - Description and travel.
Middle Atlantic States - Maps.
Ohio River Valley - Maps.
United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
United States - Politics and government - 1755-1763.
Additional Author
Evans, Lewis,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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Church record of the Lower Milford or Swamp Reformed Church, Trumbauersville, Bucks County, 1769-1843

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Author
Hinke, William John,
Date of Publication
1938]
Call Number
974.821 H663
Responsibility
copied by William J. Hinke.
Author
Hinke, William John,
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
W.J. Hinke,
Date of Publication
1938]
Physical Description
[2], 27 leaves ; 28 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
"November 1938."
Photocopy.
Subjects
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Bucks County.
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania - Bucks County.
Bucks County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.821 H663
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Church Record (Book) for the congregation in Earl Township : which was purchased from out of the Common Fund for 5 shillings the 7th day of February in the year 1753 under the ministry of John Theophilius Engelland--Ev. Luth

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18448
Date of Publication
1935
Call Number
284.1 B494 1953
Responsibility
translated and typed by Mr. and Mrs. M. Luther Heisey, Lancaster, Pa., October, 1953
Place of Publication
typescript
Date of Publication
1935
Physical Description
92 pgs. : 29 cm.
Notes
Baptisms 1753 - 1915; burials 1834 - 1850.
Rineer's "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County", page 180, # 1.
Use with CR 284.1 B494 1971, Parochial registers revised by Frederick S. Weiser.
Subjects
Bergstrasse Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ephrata Township)
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Ephrata Township
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania - Ephrata Township
Additional Author
Heisey, Mr. and Mrs. M. Luther
Engelland, John Theophilius
Weiser, Frederick S.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Church Record
Call Number
284.1 B494 1953
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Travels in the years 1791 and 1792 in Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont; journals of John Lincklaen, agent of the Holland land company

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Author
Lincklaen, John,
Date of Publication
1897.
Call Number
974.80091 L736
Responsibility
with a biographical sketch and notes.
Author
Lincklaen, John,
Place of Publication
New York, London
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons,
Date of Publication
1897.
Physical Description
1 p. ø., xi, 162, 4 p. ports., fold. maps, facsim. 22 cm.
Notes
500 copies printed.
Edited by Helen L. Fairchild.
"List of principal authorities consulted": p. ix-xi.
Subjects
Holland Purchase.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
New York (State) - Description and travel.
Vermont - Description and travel.
Additional Author
Fairchild, Helen L.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.80091 L736
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Fifteen years more of "The Clio", 1914-1929 : continuing "Thirty-five years of 'The Clio'" 1879-1914. A historical review of the Cliosophic Society of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17044
Corporate Author
Cliosophic society (Lancaster, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
367 C641 v.3
Corporate Author
Cliosophic society (Lancaster, Pa.)
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
The Society,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
42 p. : ports. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Franklin and Marshall College.
Lancaster Theological Seminary (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Clubs.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Learned institutions and societies.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
367 C641 v.3
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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
Responsibility
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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Swarthmore vs. F. & M. College : Saturday, November 8, 1930, Williamson Gridiron

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16320
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
796.63 F831
Alternate Title
Swarthmore vs. F. & M. College.
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Franklin and Marshall College],
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
16 p. : ports. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Includes local advertisements.
Subjects
Franklin and Marshall Diplomats (Football team)
Franklin and Marshall College (Lancaster, Pa.) - Football.
Swarthmore College Garnet Tide (Football team)
Swarthmore College - Football.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
796.63 F831
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Town meetings to consider removal of state capital to Lancaster

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931
volumes, from which the children each Sabbath are furnished with a book. The school now numbers 216 scholars and 28 teachers; and from the efficiency of and the great interest manifested by the teachers, it is to be presumed that the number of scholars and the prosperity of the school will not
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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
1931
Physical Description
40-47 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 2
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 2 (1931), p. 40-47Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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Archaeology of Delaware river valley between Hancock and Dingman's ferry in Wayne and Pike counties

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Author
Schrabisch, Max.
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
974.8011 S377
Responsibility
by Max Schrabisch ...
Author
Schrabisch, Max.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
Pennsylvania historical commission,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
vii, 181 p. illus. (maps, plans) plates. 24 cm.
Series
Publications of the Pennsylvania historical commission. V. 1
Notes
At head of title: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Includes, also, various sites on the New York side of the Delaware river.
Subjects
Indians of North America - Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.)
Archaeology - Pennsylvania - Pike County.
Archaeology - Pennsylvania - Wayne County.
Archaeology - Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.).
Wayne County (Pa.) - Antiquities.
Pike County (Pa.) - Antiquities.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania Historical Commission.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 S377
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Some of the lost industries of the Octorara Valley

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Author
Houston, J. W.
Date of Publication
1899
class, as illustrat- ed by the following incident: �Upon the organization of the Steel-ville debating club no suitable hall could be obtained in which to hold the sessions, except one in charge of Mr. Noggle, who was averse to letting it to the club, fearing disorder on the part of those who would
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Responsibility
by Dr. J. W. Houston.
Author
Houston, J. W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1899
Physical Description
[103]-113 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 5
Subjects
Industries.
Industries - Octorara Valley (Pa. and Md.)
Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Octoraro Creek (Pa. and Md.)
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 3, number 5 (1899), p. 103-113Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.3
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