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Local superstitions

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Author: Sener, Samuel Miller,

Date of Publication: 1905

%20Project/Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Sener, Samuel Miller, 1855-1911. Title: Local superstitions / by S. M. Sener, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Superstition. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1904/1905

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Responsibility: by S. M. Sener, Esq.

Author: Sener, Samuel Miller,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1905

Physical Description: [233]-245 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 8

Subjects: Superstition.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 8 (1905), p. 233-245Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9

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The heart of the Taufschein : Fraktur and the pivotal role of Berks County, Pennsylvania

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Author: Earnest, Corinne P.

Date of Publication: 2012.

Call Number: 745 E12

Alternate Title: Fraktur and the pivotal role of Berks County, Pennsylvania

Responsibility: Corinne Earnest and Russell Earnest.

ISBN: 9780911122633; 091112263X

Author: Earnest, Corinne P.

Place of Publication: Kutztown, Pa

Publisher: Published by the Pennsylvania German Society,

Date of Publication: 2012.

Physical Description: ix, 302 p. : col. ill., facsims., maps ; 29 cm.

Series: Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society ; ser. 2, v. 46

Notes: Illustrated lining papers.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 285) and indexes.

Contents: Berks County: the center of it all -- Daniel Schumacher: a Fraktur artist of some note -- Henrich Otto, 1784 -- Friederich Krebs, August 4, 1790 -- Johann Valentin Schuller -- The greatest development of Fraktur writing, 1800-1835 -- Johann Ritter: a century of influence -- Conclusion: The last flickering -- Appendix 1. Fraktur artist who routinely made Taussscheine for Berks County families -- Appendix 2. Scriveners who routinely infilled Taussscheine for Berks County families -- Appendix 3. Berks Couny printers of Taussscheine in order by active dates -- Appendix 4. Translations.

Subjects: Fraktur art - Pennsylvania - Berks County.; Illumination of books and manuscripts, Pennsylvania Dutch.; Illumination of books and manuscripts - Pennsylvania - Berks County.; Folk art - Pennsylvania - Berks County.; Berks County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Additional Author: Earnest, Russell D.

Additional Corporate Author: Pennsylvania-German Society.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 745 E12

Faces of Lancaster County

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Author: Waters, Bruce M.

Date of Publication: c2011.

Call Number: 974.815 LACO W329 Oversize

Responsibility: Bruce M. Waters ; foreword by Rodney & Jeralyn Fenstermacher.

ISBN: 9780764337079 (hardcover); 0764337076 (hardcover)

Author: Waters, Bruce M.

Place of Publication: Atglen, PA

Publisher: Schiffer Pub. Ltd.,

Date of Publication: c2011.

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 24 x 31 cm.

Subjects: Amish - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.; Amish.; Amish; Manners and customs.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Pictorial works.; Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Pictorial works.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.815 LACO W329 Oversize

The musical and literary organizations and their leaders of Landisville and vicinity

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Author: Landis, David Bachman,

Date of Publication: 1906

Material: Book Subject(s): Music--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Landisville (Pa.)--Social life and customs. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1905/1906 Description: [3]-27 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County

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Responsibility: by D. B. Landis.

Author: Landis, David Bachman,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1906

Physical Description: [3]-27 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 1

Subjects: Music - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Landisville (Pa.) - Social life and customs.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 1 (1906), p. 3-27Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10

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The red rose question

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1902

--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Debt--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1901-1902 Description: [3]-7 p. ; 23 cm. Series

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Responsibility: by F. R. Diffenderffer.

Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1902

Physical Description: [3]-7 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 6, no. 1/2

Subjects: Roses - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Debt - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.6

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An Amish wedding : three virtues--faith, hope and charity--exemplified by solemn ceremony

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Date of Publication: 1935

AN AMISH WEDDING THREE VIRTUES — FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY — EXEMPLIFIED BY SOLEMN CEREMONY High noon neared and a solemn hush fell upon the two hundred and fifty relatives and guests asembled in the home of Benjamin Esh, at Mascot, Lancaster county, Pa., to witness a solemn wedding ceremony. To

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Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1935

Physical Description: [62]-65 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 39, no. 3

Subjects: Amish - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County; Weddings.; Marriage service.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 39, number 3 (1935), p. 62-65Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.39

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Gleanings from an old newspaper

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Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Date of Publication: 1903

Responsibility: by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.

Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1903

Physical Description: [143]-153 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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

Subjects: Newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 1775-1865.

Gleanings from an old newspaper

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Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Date of Publication: 1903

: Robinson, Mary N. Title: Gleanings from an old newspaper / by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--1775-1865. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County

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Responsibility: by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.

Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1903

Physical Description: [143]-153, [156]-173 p. ; 23 cm.

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

Subjects: Newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 1775-1865.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 7, number 7/8 (1903), p. 143-153 & 156-173Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.7

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Horse-racing in Lancaster County

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Author: Beck, Herbert Huebener,

Date of Publication: 1933.

advertised to be run over the course at New Holland, Lancaster county, Pa., for a purse of sixty dollars. The race was to consist of two mile heats3 and repeat; it was open for any horse, mare or gelding; and each horse was required to carry 140 pounds. An entrance fee of three dollars was required, if

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Responsibility: by Herbert H. Beck and William Frederic Worner.

Author: Beck, Herbert Huebener,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1933.

Physical Description: [41]-58 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 37, no. 3

Subjects: Horse racing - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Sports - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Additional Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 37, number 3 (1933), p. 41-58Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.37

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Early arts, customs and experiences in rural Lancaster

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Author: Landis, David Bachman,

Date of Publication: 1933

EARLY ARTS, CUSTOMS AND EXPERIENCES IN RURAL LANCASTER By D. B. LANDIS TO properly acquire some relative conception of the habits and occupations of old-time people in this county, one should have knowledge of its physical or topographical background, with a general idea of former places and early

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Responsibility: by D. B. Landis.

Author: Landis, David Bachman,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1933

Physical Description: [6]-14 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 37, no. 1

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 37, number 1 (1933), p. 6-14Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.37

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An old newspaper

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Author: Landis, Charles Israel,

Date of Publication: 1908

.) Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1908 Description: [71]-81 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 2 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.12 Location

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Responsibility: by Hon. Charles I. Landis.

Author: Landis, Charles Israel,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1908

Physical Description: [71]-81 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 2

Subjects: Newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 2 (1908), p. 71-81Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12

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An early newspaper / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1907

): Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1907 Description: [175]-194 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 5 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.11

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1907

Physical Description: [175]-194 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 5

Subjects: Newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 11, number 5 (1907), p. 175-194Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.11

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Christmas customs in Lancaster County

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Author: Kieffer, Elizabeth Clarke.

Date of Publication: 1939

ordinary functions of social life, Christmas in Pennsylvania, and especially in Lancaster County, was, essentially, a German festival. In the northern colonies, the joyous season was outlawed. The Puritans considered it one of the evil survivals of papistry, and statutes forbidding its celebration remained

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Responsibility: by Elizabeth Clarke Kieffer.

Author: Kieffer, Elizabeth Clarke.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1939

Physical Description: [175]-182 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 43, no. 6

Subjects: Christmas - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 43, number 6 (1939), p. 175-182Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.43

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The domestic life and characteristics of the Pennsylvania-German pioneer : a narrative and critical history ; prepared at the request of the Pennsylvania-German Society

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Author: Schantz, F. J. F.

Date of Publication: 1900.

Call Number: 390 S299

Responsibility: by F.J.F. Schantz.

Author: Schantz, F. J. F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: [New Era Printing Co.],

Date of Publication: 1900.

Physical Description: 95 p., [10] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.

Notes: Also found in Pennsylvania German Society, v.10.

Subjects: Pennsylvania Dutch; Pennsylvania - Social life and customs.

Additional Corporate Author: Pennsylvania-German Society.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 390 S299

Early local references

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1907

--Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1907 Description: [281]-296 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical

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Responsibility: by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.

Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1907

Physical Description: [281]-296 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 8

Subjects: Newspapers - Pennsylvania.; Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 11, number 8 (1907), p. 281-296Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.11

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Early Lancaster playbills and playhouses

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1903

/OCR%20Journal%20Project/Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried, 1833-1921. Title: Early Lancaster playbills and playhouses / by F. R. Diffenderffer. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Theater--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Lancaster (Pa.)--Social life and customs. Publisher

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Responsibility: by F. R. Diffenderffer.

Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1903

Physical Description: [24]-43 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 7, no. 2/3

Subjects: Theater - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 7, number 2/3 (1903), p. 24-43Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.7

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Hex marks the spot, in the Pennsylvania Dutch country

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Author: Hark, Ann.

Date of Publication: [c1938]

Call Number: 133 H283

Responsibility: illustrations and initials by Eleanor Hart Levis.

Author: Hark, Ann.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, New York [etc.]

Publisher: J. B. Lippincott company

Date of Publication: [c1938]

Physical Description: 316 p. illus. 21 cm.

Notes: Bibliography: p. 302.

Subjects: Germans - Pennsylvania.; Superstition.; Sects - Pennsylvania.; Pennsylvania - Social life and customs.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 133 H283

Letter of Edward Shippen of Lancaster, 1754

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Author: Shippen, Edward,

Date of Publication: 1906.

Call Number: 905.748 HSP v.30

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Author: Shippen, Edward,

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pa

Publisher: Historical Society of Pennsylvania ,

Date of Publication: 1906.

Physical Description: pp. 85-90 ; 23 cm.

Notes: In: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 30.

Summary: The article focuses on a letter from Edward Shippen lll to his son, Edward Shippen lV (who would later become the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania). The letter contains advice on how to live a good and productive life both in business and family life.

Subjects: Shippen, Edward, - 1639-1712 - Correspondence.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article

Call Number: 905.748 HSP v.30

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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

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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

The Cecilian Society

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Author: Landis, Bertha Cochran.

Date of Publication: 1937

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.41

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: 1937

Physical Description: [113]-120 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 41, no. 5

Subjects: Hall, William B., - 1829-1903.; Haas, Frederick W., - 1833-; Cecilian Society (Lancaster, Pa.); Music - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Journal

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.41

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Local superstitions

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The heart of the Taufschein : Fraktur and the pivotal role of Berks County, Pennsylvania

Faces of Lancaster County

The musical and literary organizations and their leaders of Landisville and vicinity

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The red rose question

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An Amish wedding : three virtues--faith, hope and charity--exemplified by solemn ceremony

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Gleanings from an old newspaper

Gleanings from an old newspaper

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Horse-racing in Lancaster County

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Early arts, customs and experiences in rural Lancaster

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An old newspaper

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An early newspaper / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D

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Christmas customs in Lancaster County

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The domestic life and characteristics of the Pennsylvania-German pioneer : a narrative and critical history ; prepared at the request of the Pennsylvania-German Society

Early local references

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Early Lancaster playbills and playhouses

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Hex marks the spot, in the Pennsylvania Dutch country

Letter of Edward Shippen of Lancaster, 1754

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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

The Cecilian Society