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Collection
Diary Collection
Title
Diary Collection
Object ID
MG0247
Date Range
1836-1978
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Collection
Diary Collection
Title
Diary Collection
Description
The Diary Collection contains diaries and journals of individuals from Lancaster County. The diarists recorded daily events such as social activities, household chores, farm life, and business activities. Some writers copied published works and newspaper articles or recorded national events. Subjects that are mentioned include the Stock Market crash of 1929, "The Volstead Blues," travel, World Wars I and II, weather, genealogy, and items of local interest.
System of Arrangement
By name of individual or family.
John R. Bitzer
John J. Bowman, Sr.
Lizzie H. Gottshall
Anna M. Haverstick
Alexander Hays
Maria C. Heinitsh
Elsie Kreider
Lightner family
William Shand, Jr.
George W. Silvey
Abraham Herr Smith
Harry Smith
Unknown
Date Range
1836-1978
Year Range From
1836
Year Range To
1978
Date of Accumulation
1836-1978
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Bitzer, John R.
Bowman, John Jacob
Gottshall, Lizzie H.
Haverstick, Anna M.
Hays, Alexander L.
Heinitsh, Maria C. Reed
Kreider, Elsie May Harman
Shand, William
Silvey, George W.
Smith, Abraham Herr
Smith, Harry
Subjects
Diaries
Search Terms
Manuscript groups
Finding aids
Diaries
Extent
8 boxes 4.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0247
Notes
Preferred citation: Diary Collection (MG-247), Name of diary set, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions, unless noted within the finding aid.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. 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-247
Other Number
MG-247
Classification
MG0247
Description Level
Fonds
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Collection
Paul Evans Family Papers
Title
Paul Evans Family Papers
Object ID
MG0413
Date Range
1872-1946
Note: The Paul Evans Family Papers contain diaries, estate papers of Anna M. Evans, and a land draft for Robert Evans’ property in Little Britain Twp. Creators: Evans family; Evans, Paul, d.1972. Conditions for Access: No restrictions. Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be
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Collection
Paul Evans Family Papers
Title
Paul Evans Family Papers
Description
The Paul Evans Family Papers contain diaries, estate papers of Anna M. Evans, and a land draft for Robert Evans' property in Little Britain Twp.
Admin/Biographical History
Paul Evans was a chemist at a battery company in New Jersey. His family was from Lancaster County and he returned upon retirement. Mr. Evans lived at 231 E. Orange Street in Lancaster and later moved to the Brethren Home. He is buried in Woodward Hill Cemetery in Lancaster.
Mr. Evans was Lynn Besecker's neighbor in Lancaster in the 1960s. He was a family friend and an "adopted grandfather" to her children. He was the last in his line and Mrs. Besecker was happy to save these items. He also had Jasper Yeates' desk which was [sold to] the Bashore family.
Date Range
1872-1946
Year Range From
1872
Year Range To
1946
Date of Accumulation
1872-1946
Creator
Evans, Paul, d.1972
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Evans, Paul
Evans, Robert
Evans, Anna Margaretta
Burger, Henry
Evans, John James
Evans, John H.
Evans, Sarah C.
Kachel, Daniel
Hensel, William Uhler
Other Creators
Evans family
Subjects
Diaries
Probate records
Real property surveys
Search Terms
Diaries
Finding aids
Land drafts
Leman Hill Farm
Manuscript groups
Probate records
Extent
1 box, 3 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0413
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Paul Evans Family Papers (MG0412), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. 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.
Accession Number
2006.MG0413
Other Numbers
MG-413
Classification
MG0413
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 21 February 2022.
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