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Radio, Crystal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/55d365fb-586f-46e5-8ab3-152560368540
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector
Object ID
1972.004.4
Date Range
1912
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector
Description
A "Galena 'Catwhisker' Wireless Detector" used in early crystal radio. Precision crystal detector with iron pyrite crystal, used in commercial wireless stations.
Mounted on a 3/5-inch square, .5-inch high with beveled edge. 2.5-inch glass tube secured between metal pieces. Screw on side of metal bracket can be removed to uncover the glass tube.
Date Range
1912
Year Range From
1912
Year Range To
1912
Made By
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Radio, Crystal
Material
Paper, Wood
Height (in)
4.5
Length (in)
3.5
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1972.004.4
Notes
See also the Patents Collection (MG0632)
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1972.004
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Medal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fd4a9674-a58f-4074-9ee7-407765378419
Collection
Military Collection
Title
World War I Homecoming Medal for Returning Soldiers
Object ID
2003.010
Date Range
1919-1925
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Collection
Military Collection
Title
World War I Homecoming Medal for Returning Soldiers
Description
World War I medal or award. Bronze stylized inner seal of Lancaster. Given to soldiers returning from WWI in 1919. See Journal article, vol. 97, #2.
JFA Company (J. F. Appel)
(Same as 2023.001.118)
Date Range
1919-1925
Year Range From
1919
Year Range To
1925
Made By
JFA Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 04
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
World War I
Medals
Object Name
Medal
Oither Names
Military Medal
Material
Cloth, Metal
Length (in)
2.5
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Fair, Good
Condition Date
2023-10-09
Condition Notes
Medal is in good condition, but white cotton ribbon fibers have separated
Object ID
2003.010
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2003.010
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Dispenser, Straw

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8736043f-6f00-4a2b-9ffe-257130494676
Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Object ID
2005.008
Date Range
1917-1920
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Description
Sani-Straw straw holder. Molded glass container with nickel-plated cap and "straw-lifter"
Bottom is marked, "No-touch straw Holder Co. / Lancaster, Penn. U.S.A. / Patd. Jan. 2, 1917"
Date Range
1917-1920
Year Range From
1917
Year Range To
1920
Made By
No-Touch Straw Holder Company
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Dispenser, Straw
Material
Glass, Metal
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2005.008
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2005.008
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ec3c438e-8fd6-4e3b-bf5c-044944153134
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
4-02-01-02
Date Range
October 16, 1919
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Welcome home celebration, Lancaster. Large group of soldiers and sailors around an empty boxing ring set up in a park.
Date Range
October 16, 1919
Year Range From
1919
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Keystone Photo Studio
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Military
World War I
Boxing
Parks
Panoramic photographs
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
37 x 8 inches
Object ID
4-02-01-02
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/974edc63-7593-4647-96b8-334922352281
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
4-02-01-03
Date Range
October 6, 1919
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
No. 1 - Lancaster County Heroes of the World War, Welcome Home celebration at Lancaster, Pennsylania. Panoramic print.
Date Range
October 6, 1919
Creator
Williams, Max F.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Military
World War I
Parks
Panoramic photographs
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
49 x 8 inches
Object ID
4-02-01-03
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a0bca553-fa7a-4ce5-bab8-305221423104
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
4-02-01-26
Date Range
1912
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Franklin and Marshall College students. Panoramic, rolled.
Date Range
1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Education
Franklin and Marshall College
Students
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
46 x 8 inches
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
photo torn in two pieces
Object ID
4-02-01-26
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