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Mennonite women of Lancaster County : a story in photographs from 1855-1935

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo38
Author
Siegrist, Joanne Hess.
Date of Publication
c1996.
Call Number
305.48687 S571
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Responsibility
Joanne Hess Siegrist.
ISBN
1561482056
Author
Siegrist, Joanne Hess.
Place of Publication
Intercourse, PA
Publisher
Good Books,
Date of Publication
c1996.
Physical Description
220 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 219).
Contents
Chapters: An overview of Lancaster Mennonite women: their many faces, their open lives, their secret selves // Lancaster Mennonite women : the tone of their lives // Mennonites and early photography // "Running Around"// Motherhood and children // Farm life and work // School and studies // Church Life and faith // Family outings // The lure of the west
Summary
Little written material remains from these women who reared large families and made homes for them, who measured their lives by the church's standards. This vibrant collection of photographs, however, tells a remarkable story of "girl crowds," courting couples, multi-generational harvest/gardening work parties, high-spirited quilters, purposeful caregivers. Thoughtful, interpretive text provides both a structural background for what the photos show, as well as stories and specific detail about what the pictures hold.A rare view of women's lives in an unusually robust community -- the Mennonites of Lancaster, Pennsylvania [from Goodreads]
Subjects
Mennonite women - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Church history - 19th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Church history - 20th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
305.48687 S571
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The 1869 diary of Samuel R. Hess of Clay Township, Lancaster County : Mennonite, farmer & nurseryman

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Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Date of Publication
c1997
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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Responsibility
introduction, transcribed & indexed by Clarence Edwin Spohn.
Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley,
Date of Publication
c1997
Physical Description
viii, 48 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ;
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
This issue contains the transcription of the 1869 diary of Clay Township resident Samuel R. Hess, and provides a day-to-day look at the life of a typical Mennonite farmer and businessman. The diary has been indexed by name and provides a list of local residents with whom Hess had contact with.
Subjects
Hess, Samuel R., - 1830-1906 - Diaries.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Farmers - Pennsylvania
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Additional Author
Spohn, Clarence E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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Scrapbook

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8ebf23d4-a3a2-41e4-9c60-957289272723
Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Amish Culture
Object ID
MG0434_Box021
Date Range
1988/04 - 1995/07
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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Amish Culture
Description
This scrapbook discusses many aspects about the Lancaster County Amish community. Several well-known Amish customs are mentioned throughout the newspaper clippings such as Rumspringa, barn raising, marriage season, and education. Other articles contain information about funeral customs, past-time activities, agriculture and other occupations. An article of special interest surrounds two Amish men arrested for religious beliefs.
Date Range
1988/04 - 1995/07
Creation Date
April 1988 - July 1995
Year Range From
1988
Year Range To
1995
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 22
Subjects
Agriculture--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History
Amish
Amish farmers
Amish women
Amish--Customs and practices
Amish--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States
Amish--Marriage customs and rites
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Education
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History--20th century
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History--Economic conditions
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Social life and customs
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster--Public Opinion
Barns
Carriages
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Horticulture
Lancaster (Pa.)
Lancaster County (Pa.)--History, local
Rumspringa
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Amish
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Scrapbooks
Women
Extent
1 volume
Object Name
Scrapbook
Language
English
Object ID
MG0434_Box021
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Ferster, H. V. the Education of Amish Children. Buffalo, New York: Typescript, 1980.
Amish Traditions. Call Number: 289.71 Y54
The Amish of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Call Number: 289.71 S819
Amish Beliefs, Customs and Discipline. Call Number: 289.71 L643
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Please request this item by contacting Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to your visit.
Copyright
This item may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Box 21
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 24 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 158.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
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The diaries of Peter C. Hiller, Conestoga, Pennsylvania, 1875-1898 : a reflection of the life and times in Conestoga, Pennsylvania during the late 1800s

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo112
Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Date of Publication
1994.
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
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Responsibility
[edited by] Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
P.B. Eshelman,
Date of Publication
1994.
Physical Description
xx, 420 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Includes indexes.
Library's copy inscribed by Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Summary
Peter Clinger Hiller was born in Conestoga, PA, and lived there with his wife and four daughters. He was a teacher and farmer. He also sold and repaired organs, bought and sold tobacco, was a clerk in the Internal Revenue office selling cigar stamps along with other duties, wrote deeds for the county Recorder's office, and served as Justice of the Peace. He belonged to several civic organization and had many hobbies.
Subjects
Hiller, Peter C., - 1847-1898 - Diaries.
Hiller family.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - Sources.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Eshelman, Pauline Benedict.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
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Gleanings from an old newspaper

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo945
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1903
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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 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.
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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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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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Responsibility
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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An old receipt book

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Author
Bausman, Lottie M.
Date of Publication
1909
/ by Miss Lottie L. Bausman. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Bausman, William. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--1775-1865. Lancaster (Pa.)--Social life and customs. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1909 Description: 38-44 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County
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Responsibility
by Miss Lottie L. Bausman.
Author
Bausman, Lottie M.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1909
Physical Description
38-44 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 1
Summary
"The old book in question was the property of William Bausman, Register and Recorder for the county of Lancaster from the year 1809 to 1818, and contains receipts to him from people of early Lancaster."
Subjects
Bausman, William.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 1775-1865.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 1 (1909), p. 38-44Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13
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History of Pequea Presbyterian Church : delivered September 8th, 1876

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Author
Alexander, W. C.
Date of Publication
between 1970 and 1999]
Call Number
285.1 P425 reprint
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Responsibility
by W.C. Alexander ; reprint and index by Gary T. Hawbaker.
Author
Alexander, W. C.
Place of Publication
[Hershey, Pa
Publisher
Gary T. Hawbaker,
Date of Publication
between 1970 and 1999]
Physical Description
51 p. ; 17 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Reprint. Originally published: The New Era Steam Book. Lancaster, Pa., 1878.
Subjects
Pequea Presbyterian Church (Pequea, Pa.) - History.
Pequea (Pa.) - Church history.
Pequea (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 19th century.
Additional Author
Hawbaker, Gary T.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
285.1 P425 reprint
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A Pennsylvanian in blue : the Civil War diary of Thomas Beck Walton

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Author
Walton, Thomas Beck,
Date of Publication
1995
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Responsibility
edited by Robert A. Taylor
ISBN
0942597826 (softcover : alk. paper)
Author
Walton, Thomas Beck,
Place of Publication
Shippensburg, PA
Publisher
Burd Street Press,
Date of Publication
1995
Physical Description
xiv, 65 p. : ill ; 23 cm
Series
Civil War heritage series ;
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Subjects
Walton, Thomas Beck, - 1840-1913 - Diaries
United States. - Army. - Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 195th (1864-1865)
Soldiers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography
Additional Author
Taylor, Robert A.,
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