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A digest of the rules, ordinances & bye-laws, for the regulation and government of the directors, the poor and house employment, the farm, hospital and lunatic department. Also : a complete digest of the acts of the General Assembly

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9459
Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.). Board of Directors of the Poor.
Date of Publication
1897.
Call Number
352.008 C855 1897
Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.). Board of Directors of the Poor.
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
W.A. Halbach,
Date of Publication
1897.
Physical Description
96 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Poor laws - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
352.008 C855 1897
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Williams' Lancaster city and county directory for 1896 : including a classified general and business directory of Lancaster city and the boroughs of Adamstown, Akron, Christiana, Columbia, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Lititz, Manheim, Marietta, Mount Joy, New Holland, Quarryville and Washington; and a general and business directory of the townships of Lancaster County ... Also an appendix, containing a list of county, city and borough officers, churches, societies, etc

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16994
Date of Publication
1896
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1896 reprint
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
J.E. Williams : On sale at John Baer's Sons,
Date of Publication
1896
Physical Description
xxiv, 33-727 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Reprint of original
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Directories.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Additional Author
Williams, J. E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1896 reprint
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Williams' Lancaster city and county directory for 1890 : containing a general directory of Lancaster city, of the boroughs and townships of the county

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18009
Date of Publication
1890
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1890 reprint
Responsibility
compiled and published by J.E. Williams
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
New Era Book and Job Print ;
Date of Publication
1890
Physical Description
6-616 p. : bill. : 28 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Reprint from original.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Directories.
Adamstown (Pa.) - Directories
Columbia (Pa.) - Directories
Elizabethtown (Pa.) - Directories
Lititz (Pa.) - Directories
Manheim (Pa.) - DIrectories
Marietta (Pa. ) - Directories
Mount Joy (Pa.) - Directories
Strasburg (Pa.) - Directories
Washington Boro (Pa.) - Directories
Additional Author
Williams, J.E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1890 reprint
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A reference map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania showing the location and distances of the city, townships, boroughs, post-office and villages, together with the main roads (turnpikes), railroads and railroad stations, also the population of each township and borough as per census of 1890

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1711
Date of Publication
1891
Call Number
974.815 LACO 140
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Burk & McFetridge,lith., Reference Map Co.,
Date of Publication
1891
Physical Description
1 map : linen ; 54 x 56 cm.
Notes
Shows radial distances from Lancaster. Relief shown by hachures. Cloth map. Includes index of places by township.
Subjects
Toll roads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Railroads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Maps.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Map
Call Number
974.815 LACO 140
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History of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of the city of Lancaster, Pa., from 1807 to 1893 : with some account of earlier efforts to establish Methodism in Lancaster, also, an appendix containing a sketch of St. Paul's M.E. Church, by the pastor [C. Lee Gaul] and "Conestoga's" notes on the conference of 1855

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17968
Author
McConnell, John S. Janes.
Date of Publication
1893
Call Number
287 M592h
Responsibility
by John S.J. McConnell.
Author
McConnell, John S. Janes.
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.],
Date of Publication
1893
Physical Description
164 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
First Methodist Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Church history.
Additional Author
Gaul, C. Lee.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
287 M592h
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Acts of Assembly concerning the Lancaster, Elizabethtown and Middletown Turnpike Road

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13647
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
Date of Publication
1893.
Call Number
625.71 E43
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Printed by John Baer,
Date of Publication
1893.
Physical Description
17 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Highway law - Pennsylvania.
Roads - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
625.71 E43
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Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the olden time; being a collection of memoirs, anecdotes, and incidents of the city and its inhabitants, and of the earliest settlements of the inland part of Pennsylvania, from the days of the founders

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6324
Author
Watson, John F.
Date of Publication
1891.
Call Number
974.811 W339
Responsibility
By John F. Watson ... Enlarged, with many revisions and additions, by Willis P. Hazard...
Author
Watson, John F.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
E. S. Stuart,
Date of Publication
1891.
Physical Description
3 v. fronts., illus., plates, port. 25 cm.
Notes
The third volume of this ed. was prepared at the publisher's request, by W. P. Hazard.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History.
Philadelphia (Pa.) - History.
Philadelphia (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Additional Author
Hazard, Willis P.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.811 W339
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Williams' Lancaster city directory for 1892 : including a classified business directory and a block directory...Also an appendix containing a list of city and county officers, churches, societies, etc

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17318
Date of Publication
1892
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1892 reprint
Responsibility
J.E. Williams publisher and compiler.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
New Era Book and Job Print ;
Date of Publication
1892
Physical Description
3-[8], 13-484 p. : ill. : 28 cm
Notes
Includes index.
Reprint from original.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories
Additional Author
Williams, J.E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1892 reprint
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Borough of Columbia : Borough ordinances,supplements thereto, general resolutions, rules of order, duties of committees, organziation of council, public buildings, and borough charter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16658
Corporate Author
Columbia (Pa.)
Date of Publication
1895.
Call Number
352.008 C726 1895
Corporate Author
Columbia (Pa.)
Uniform Title
Laws, etc.
Place of Publication
Columbia, Pa
Publisher
Herald Book and Job Print.,
Date of Publication
1895.
Notes
Includes index.
Third ed.
"Compiled under direction of the law and ordinance comittee."
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal - Pennsylvania - Columbia.
Ordinances, Municipal - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Columbia.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
352.008 C726 1895
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The magic city : a massive portfolio of original photographic views of the great World's Fair and its treasures of art, including a vivid representation of the famous Midway Plaisance

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10852
Date of Publication
1894.
Call Number
973.87 C532 Oversize
Responsibility
with graphic descriptions by America's brilliant historical and descriptive writer J.W. Buel.
Place of Publication
St. Louis, Mo
Publisher
Historical Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
1894.
Physical Description
1 v. : chiefly ill. ; 29 x 36 cm.
Series
Historical fine arts series
Notes
"A photographic and historical representation of the "magic city" by-the-lake, with its vast treasures of the world's art, reproduced in splendid realism, as it was seen by millions of viewers, in a series of 300 magnificent photographic views."
"Published weekly."
Additional Author
Buel, James W.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.87 C532 Oversize
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Bard's & Co.'s business and professional directory of Lancaster County : embracing a classified list of all trades, professions and pursuits in the County of Lancaster for the years 1897 and 1898

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18007
Date of Publication
1898
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1897-98 reprint
Place of Publication
Lititz, Pa
Publisher
Express Print,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
114 p. : ill. : 28 cm.
Notes
"Bards & Co., New York".
Reprint of original.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Directories
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1897-98 reprint
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Donegal in the Revolution: patriotism and piety. An address at the unveiling of a monument to the memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers of Donegal, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, erected by the "Witness Tree Chapter," Daughters of the American Revolution, Thursday, October 5, 1899

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7154
Author
Brosius, Marriott,
Date of Publication
[1899]
Call Number
973.36 B874
Responsibility
by Hon. Marriott Brosius.
Author
Brosius, Marriott,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
New Era printing co.,
Date of Publication
[1899]
Physical Description
18 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Scotch-Irish in Lancaster co., Pa.
Donegal (Lancaster County, Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
973.36 B874
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Holy Bible containing the King James and the revised versions of the Old and New Testaments, arranged in parallel columns the text conformable to that of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge : with a complete concordance and the Psalms of David in metre, copious marginal references, chronological tables, and many important and valuable aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures, written to increase the interest in and simplify the Word of God

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19876
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Date of Publication
â„—â™­1892.
Call Number
220 G492 1892
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Place of Publication
Place not identified
Publisher
publisher not identified,
Date of Publication
â„—â™­1892.
Physical Description
12. 8, 16, 48, 16, 6, 4, 6, [8], 6, 24, 112, 48, 16, 1018, viii, 16, 8 , [32], 1027-1338, 8, 48, 36, : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm
Notes
Includes Apocrypha.
On spine: Pronouncing Parallel Bible.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availaability, an appointment may be required.
Several pages torn or detached.
Gingrich family bible.
Genealogy of Herman C. Gingrich (1873) and Annie E. White (1869) 1869-1903.
Calligraphy by G. H. Luther and David C. Hoke.
One 18 x 11 cm. sheet with attached white braiding containing an obituary of Ella May Hauck (1899) removed to MG-399 Gingerich family bible.
Full leather binding with recesses and gilt edges.
Contents
History of the translation of the English Bible -- Contents of the books of the Old and New Testaments -- Revisors' preface / Jerusalem Chambers, Westminister Abbey -- History of the religious denominations of the world, both ancient and modern / H. D. Northrop -- Chronological and other valuable tables... -- Maps of the Bible lands -- Story of the Old Testament heroes ... / Philip Smith -- The tabernacle in the wilderness ... / Joseph L. Townsend -- "My father's house," descriptions of the temples of Solomon and Herod / Philip Lee -- Cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John Wilson -- Biographical sketches of the translators, reformers and martyrs... / Joseph Jenkins -- Illustrations and explanations of the proverbs of Solomon / Edward D Lewis -- The parables of our Lord SaviourJesus Christ / Joseph Haines -- Captivating Bible stories for the young comprising narratives of interesting scenes and events -- Complete and practical household dictionary of the Bible / William Smith -- Comprehensive and critical history of all the books of the Holy Bible / William Smith --Explanatory key to the vowel and consonant sounds in the perfect self-pronouncing Bible -- Only authentic self-pronouncing dictionary of the proper names in the Bible / J.R. Jones --Appendix -- Family sheets -- Scenes and incidents in the life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ / Arthur P. Hayes -- The life of St. Paul / Charles Farrar -- The parables of our Lord Jesus Christ illustrated by John Franklin -- Gallery of scripture illustrations -- The Books of the New Testament -- List of readings and renderings prerferred by the American Committee, recorded at their desire -- A chronological index to the Holy Bible -- The psalms of David in metre -- Portrait sheets.
Subjects
Gingrich, Herman C ., - 1873 - .
White, Annie E., - 1869 - .
Hauck, Ella May , - 1899.
Luther, G. H., - Calligrapher .
Hoke, David C., - Calligrapher
Gingrich family - Genealogy
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 G492 1892
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Holy Bible : containing the King James and the revised versions of the Old and New Testaments, arranged in parallel columns. The text conformable to that of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, with a complete concordance and the Psalms of David in metre. Copious marginal references, chronological tables, and many important and valuable aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures. Written to increase the interest in and simplify the word of God

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19879
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Date of Publication
[â„—â™­1892]
Call Number
220 S532 1892
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Place of Publication
Penryn, Lancaster Co., Pa
Publisher
H. H. Witmeyer & Bro.,
Date of Publication
[â„—â™­1892]
Physical Description
16, [16], 48, 16, 6, 4, 6, 32, 16, 6, 6, 624, 112, 16, 1018, viii, 16, 16, [12], 1022-1338, 44, 36 pages, 18 leaves of plates (some color), presentation page, 6 pages for family history, 4 pages for family portraits : illustrations ; 33 cm
Notes
Spine title: Pronouncing parallel Bible.
Some colored engravings by George B Harris & Sons and black-and-white engravings by G. Dure̹, P Grenier, and Heinridch J. M. F. Hofmann.
From the Collection of the Heritage Center Museum P97.10.1.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Sharpe family bible.
Genealogy of John W. Sharpe, 1874 - , and Ellen Nora Koser, 1878 - .
Genealogy of Sharpe family, 1874-1904.
Copy of genealogy in Sharpe family file.
Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Quinn, Jr.
Calligraphy by Francis Blum.
Full leather pictorial binding with recesses with blind tooled on edges; front cover loose and heavily damaged; gilt edges.
Contents
History of the translation of the English Bible -- Contents of the books of the Old and New Testaments -- Revisers' Preface -- History of religious denominations of the world, both ancient and modern / H. D. Northrop-- Maps --Biographical sketches of the translators, reformers and martyrs / Joseph Jenkins -- Compresensive and critical history of all the books of the Holy Bible / William Smith, Dean Milman, John Kitto, Von Ewald, and Michelson -- The tabernacle in the wilderness, a description of the first sanctuary erected by the Israelites to the worship of almighty God -- A comprehensive and critical description of the Israelitish tabernacle and its sacred furniture ; -- "My father's house." description of the temples of Solomon and Herod / Philip Lee -- The cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John Wilson -- Chronological and other valuable tables ... -- Natural history of the Bible: containing descriptions of the animals, birds, insects and reptiles / A. F. Thomspon -- Illustrations and descripton of ancient money... -- Illustrations and explanations of the proverbs of Solomon / Edward D. Lewis -- The parables of our Lord Jesus Christ / ill. by Joseph Haines -- Captivating Bible stories for the young, comprising narratives of interesting scenes and events -- Complete and practical household dictionary of the Bible / William Smith -- Explanatory key to the vowel and consonant sounds in the perfect self-pronouncing Bible -- Only authentic self-pronoundcing dictionary of the proper names in the Bible... / J. R Jones -- Scenes and incidents in the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ / Arthur P. Hayes -- Parables of our Lord illustrated and explained -- Hofmann gallery of original New Testament illustrations -- Revisors' preface -- List of readings and renderings preferred by the American Committee, recorded at their desire -- A chronological index to the Holy Bible -- Four thousand questions and answers on the Old and New Testaments -- Scripture difficulties explained -- Complete concordance to the Old and New Testaments -- The Psalms of David in metre.
Subjects
Sharpe family, - Genealogy.
Sharpe, John W., - 1874- .
Koser, Ellen Nora, - 1878- .
Quinn, Thomas S. Quinn and wife.
Koser family.
Additional Author
Dore̹, Gustaav,
Grenier, P,
Hofmann, Heinrich J. M. F.
Blum, Francis,
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 S532 1892
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Combination Trade Mark Holy Bible : showing in simple form all changes, additions and omissions that appear in the revised version, enabling all Bible readers to see at a glance wherein the two versions differ. Containing the Old and New Testaments. Translated out of the original tongues. And with the former trnaslations diligently compared and revised. The text conformable to that of the Oxford Bible, printed at the University Press, Oxford. Copious marginal references, chronological tables, and many important and valuable aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures. Written to increase the interest in and simplify the word of God

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19645
Edition
Self-pronouncing Edition. In which all the proper names are divided, accented, and marked with the vowel sounds, showing how they should be pronounced.
Date of Publication
[c.1895]
Call Number
220 H564 1895
Edition
Self-pronouncing Edition. In which all the proper names are divided, accented, and marked with the vowel sounds, showing how they should be pronounced.
Place of Publication
Place not identified
Publisher
Publisher not identified,
Date of Publication
[c.1895]
Physical Description
iv, 9-14, [4], 16, 28, [8], 48, [2], 16, [2], 32, 6, 4, 16, [2], 872, [8], 16, 8, [30, 6, 33-340, 4, [2], 8, 44, 4, 102, 36, 112 pages, 23 leaves of plates (some color), presentation page, 6 pages for family history, 4 pages for family portraits : illustrations ; 31 cm .
Notes
From the Collection of the Heritage Center Museum P95.17.1.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Herr family bible.
Genealogy of Abram R. Herr, 1882 - , and Mabel Anna Herr, 1882 - .
Marriage license 18 x 28 cm. of Abraham R. Herr and Mabel Anna Herr 1904 in the hand of Bishop Abraham B. Herr removed.
Genealogy of Herr family, 1882-1937.
Calligraphy by David C.Hoke, Lititz, Pa.
Full leather binding over boards with floral design and gilt tooling on edges ; gilted titlet; Holy Bible, gilted title Combination edition on spine; gilt page edges. Front cover detached.
Contents
History of the translation of the English Bible -- Contents of the books of the Old and New Testaments -- History of religious denominations of the world, both ancient and modern / H. D. Northrop-- Chronological and other valuable tables -- Maps -- Comprehensive and critical history of all the books of the Holy Bible / William Smith -- A comprehensive and critical description of the Isreaelitish Tabernacle and its sacred furniture / William Smith, Dean Milman, Johnn Ditto, Drs. Von Ewarld and Michelson -- Captiving Bible stories for the young, comprising narratives and interesting scenes and events in the Old and and New Testaments -- Cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John Wilson -- Natural history of the Bible: containing descriptons of the animals, birds, insects, and reptiles that are mentioned in the holy scriptures / A. F. Thompson -- Illustrations and descriptions of ancient money -- Explanatory key to the vowel and consonant sounds in the perfect self-pronouncing Bible -- Only authentic self-pronouncing dictionary of the porper names in the Bible / J. R. Jones -- The parables of our Lord Jesus Christ / John Franklin -- List of readings and renderings preferred by the American Committee, recorded at their desire -- Chronological index to the Holy Bible -- Four thousand questions and answers on the Old and New Testamednts... -- Scripture difficulties explained -- Cruden's concordance to the Oland and New Testaments... / Alexander Cruden -- The psalms of David in metre -- Complete and practical household dictionary of the Bible ... / William Smith.
Subjects
Herr family, - Genealogy.
Herr, Abram R., - 1882- .
Herr, Mabel Anna., - 1882- .
Herr family.
Additional Author
DoreIÌ⁰℗£, Gustaav,
Bertrand, A., Sr.
Pannemaker
Friston, D. H.
Hoke, David C.
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 H564 1895
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A reprint of the Preliminary list of the lichens of Lancaster County, Pa., to which are now added mosses reported in 1892, plants new to the county, and rare plants found in new localities in the county

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3933
Author
Eby, Amelia F.
Date of Publication
1894]
Call Number
580 E15
Responsibility
by Amelia F. Eby.
Author
Eby, Amelia F.
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
s.n. ,
Date of Publication
1894]
Physical Description
17 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Lichens - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
580 E15
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A brief history of Lancaster County, with special reference to the growth and development of ist institutions, designed for the school and home

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3411
Author
Clare, Israel Smith,
Date of Publication
1892.
Call Number
974.815 LACO C591
Responsibility
By Israel Smith Clare. Edited by Anna Lyle ...
Author
Clare, Israel Smith,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Argus publishing company,
Date of Publication
1892.
Physical Description
vi, p., 1 l., 317 p. : illus., 3 double maps ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Lyle, Anna.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO C591
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Proceedings of the Senate and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania : on the adoption of the memorial resolutions relating to the Late Hon. James G. Blaine, of Maine

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20291
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. General assembly, 1893.
Date of Publication
1893.
Call Number
Under Review
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. General assembly, 1893.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Edwin K. Meyers, State printer,
Date of Publication
1893.
Physical Description
3 leaves, 87 p. : port. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Blaine, James Gillespie, - 1830-1893.
Location
Lancaster History Library - To be Reviewed
Call Number
Under Review
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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

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17741
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
917.48 M685
Responsibility
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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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

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7300
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
974.802812 M685
  1 website  
Responsibility
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
Gottlieb Mittelberger (1714-1758) was a German author, schoolmaster, organist, and Lutheran pastor. He was best known for his work Journey to Pennsylvania (1756). 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.
Subjects
Mittelberger, Gottlieb - Journeys - Pennsylvania.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Emigration and immigration.
Additional Author
Eben, Carl Theodor,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.802812 M685
Websites
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