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Comb making in America, an account of the origin and development of the industry for which Leominster has become famous, to which are added pictures of many of the early comb makers and views of the old time comb shops

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Author
Walton, Perry,
Date of Publication
c1925]
Call Number
688.5 W241
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compiled and privately printed for Bernard W. Doyle, president of the Viscoloid company, inc., in commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the comb industry in Leominster, Massachusetts.
Author
Walton, Perry,
Place of Publication
[Boston
Date of Publication
c1925]
Physical Description
xiv, 158 p. incl. front., illus., ports. pl. 27 cm.
Notes
"Compiled, written and printed under direction of Perry Walton."
Contents
Antiquity of combs -- Establishment of the comb industry in America -- Growth of the comb industry in West Newbury -- The Noyes family : their relation to the comb industry -- Improvements in the manufacture of combs -- The Hills family and the comb industry in Leominster -- Comb-making in Clinton, Massachusetts, and other industrial centers -- Horn, tortoise shell, ivory and their substitutes -- The town of Leominster.
Subjects
Combs.
Additional Author
Doyle, Bernard W.
Additional Corporate Author
Viscoloid company, Leominster, Mass.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
688.5 W241
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The Indian wars of Pennsylvania : an account of the Indian events, in Pennsylvania, of the French and Indian war, Pontiac's war, Lord Dunmore's war, the revolutionary war, and the Indian uprising from 1789 to 1795 ; tragedies of the Pennsylvania frontier based primarily on the Penna. archives and colonial records / by C. Hale Sipe ; introduction by Dr. George P. Donehoo

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4506
Author
Sipe, C. Hale
Date of Publication
1929.
Call Number
974.8011 S618w
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Author
Sipe, C. Hale
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
The Telegraph Press,
Date of Publication
1929.
Physical Description
793 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., fold. map (in pocket) ; 23 cm.
Notes
Tail-pieces.
"Principal sources utilized in the preparation of this work": p. [6]
"Officers of the colonies of the Delaware before the time of William Penn, and the governors of the province and the commonwealth from 1681 to 1799": p. [745]-746.
"Principal Indian towns in Pennsylvania": p. [747]-754.
"List of blockhouses not mentioned in the text of this history": p. [755]-761.
Includes information on the Conoy Indians, Conestoga Indians, Susquehanna Indians and Delaware Indians.
Subjects
Indians of North America - Pennsylvania.
Indians of North America
Fortification - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Pennsylvania - Historic houses, etc.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 S618w
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An historical and geographical account of the province and country of Pensilvania in America : the richness of the soil, the sweetness of the situation ... the first planters, the Dutch, Sweeds, and English with the number of its inhabitants : as also a touch upon George Keith's new religion, in his second change since he left the Quakers : with a map

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3799
Author
Thomas, Gabriel.
Edition
Enl. and repr.
Date of Publication
1938.
Call Number
974.801 T456
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Responsibility
by Gabriel Thomas ; edited, with copious notes, &c. by A. Monroe Aurand, Jr.
Author
Thomas, Gabriel.
Edition
Enl. and repr.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Aurand Press,
Date of Publication
1938.
Physical Description
32 p. : map ; 23 cm.
Notes
Originally published: London : A. Baldwin, 1698. Reprinted at the Aurand Press, 1935.
Cover title: History of Pensilvania, published in London in 1698.
"Privately printed for the editor and his friends".
Filmed with: Good order established in Pennsylvania and New Jersey / by Thomas Budd. Cleveland : Burrows Co., 1902.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Description and travel - Early works to 1800.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Early works to 1800.
Additional Author
Aurand, A. Monroe
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.801 T456
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=chi.18343867;view=1up;seq=9
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The Indian chiefs of Pennsylvania, or, A story of the part played by the American Indian in the history of Pennsylvania : based primarily on the Pennsylvania archives and colonial records, and built around the outstanding chiefs

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4199
Author
Sipe, C. Hale
Date of Publication
c1927.
Call Number
974.8011 S618c
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Responsibility
by C. Hale Sipe ; with an introduction by Dr. George P. Donehoo.
Author
Sipe, C. Hale
Place of Publication
Butler, Pa
Publisher
Ziegler Print. Co., Inc.,
Date of Publication
c1927.
Physical Description
569 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes information on the Conestoga Indians, Susquehanna Indians, Delaware Indians, Conoy Indians, Shawnee Indians and Shikellamy (Indian chief).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
Indians of North America - Pennsylvania.
Indians of North America
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 S618c
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Historical notes from the records of Augusta County, Virginia, Part I

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Author
Kemper, Charles E.
Date of Publication
1921
the most prosperous section of Virginia. The following notes from the records above named show in part the migration of Pennsylvania families from Lancaster, Chester and adjoining counties to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and chiefly to the present counties of Augusta. Their names and places of
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by Charles E. Kemper.
Author
Kemper, Charles E.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1921
Physical Description
89-92 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 25, no. 6
Subjects
Emigration and immigration.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Virginia - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 25, number 6 (1921), p. 89-92Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.25
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Historical notes from the records of Augusta County, Virginia, Part II (Concluded)

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Author
Kemper, Charles E.
Date of Publication
1921
." Ephraim Love, who came to Virginia from Lan- caster County, Pa., and William Hopkins, were the legatees and made the executors of the will. Both lived in the western portion of present Rock- ingham County, Va. It cannot be determined from the records which one of the names was, Wappeler or Wasseler, but
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by Charles E. Kemper.
Author
Kemper, Charles E.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1921
Physical Description
147-155 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 25, no. 10
Subjects
Emigration and immigration.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Virginia - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 25, number 10 (1921), p. 147-155Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.25
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Year book and history, Society of the Daughters of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, inc

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Corporate Author
Daughters of Colonial Wars. Massachusetts.
Date of Publication
1932?-
Call Number
369.12 D237
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Corporate Author
Daughters of Colonial Wars. Massachusetts.
Place of Publication
[Boston?]
Date of Publication
1932?-
Physical Description
v. plates. 23 cm.
Series
Its Publication no. 5
Subjects
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Societies, etc.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
369.12 D237
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A brief description of Indian life and Indian trade of the Susquehannock Indians. The tribe which inhabited what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A compilation of pen pictures by the earliest Europeans with whom they came in contact. Also giving a study of the exact location and period of occupation of their villages and fort stes based on the articles found in Indian graves here

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4254
Author
Landis, David H.,
Date of Publication
c1929]
Call Number
974.8011 L257b
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Responsibility
By D. H. Landis ...
Author
Landis, David H.,
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa
Date of Publication
c1929]
Physical Description
1 p. β., [7]-48 p. front. (port.) illus. 23 cm.
Notes
Owing to an imperfect impression, p. 48 is numbered 4 in this copy.
"Only 150 copies will be printed and type destroyed."
"Reprinted from the Lancaster new era and also Intelligencer journal, June 22, l929."
Subjects
Susquehanna Indians.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 L257b
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Some comments on colonial times in Pennsylvania; address before the Society of colonial wars in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, March 10, 1932

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Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys,
Date of Publication
1932.
Call Number
974.8028 A881
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Responsibility
by Benjamin C. Atlee.
Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia?]
Publisher
Printed by order of the Society,
Date of Publication
1932.
Physical Description
11 p. 23 cm.
Series
Historical publications of the Society of colonial wars in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. vol. IV, no. 5
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8028 A881
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Report on the committee appointed to participate in the exercises incident to the restoration of City Hall, Lancaster, Pa., to its original colonial design and dignity

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3361
Author
Garvin, Milton Thomas.
Date of Publication
1925
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.29
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Responsibility
address of Mr. M. T. Garvin. Address of Richard Reilly, Esq.
Author
Garvin, Milton Thomas.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1925
Physical Description
3-7 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 29, no. 1
Subjects
City Hall (Lancaster, Pa.)
Architecture, Colonial - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Historic buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 1865-
Additional Author
Reilly, R. M.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.29
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Original patentees of land at Washington prior to 1700

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8348
Author
Gahn, Bessie Wilmarth Brown,
Date of Publication
1936.
Call Number
975 G136
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Responsibility
by Bessie Wilmarth Gahn.
Author
Gahn, Bessie Wilmarth Brown,
Place of Publication
[Silver Spring, Md
Publisher
Printed by Westland]
Date of Publication
1936.
Physical Description
85 p. maps. 24 cm.
Notes
Foreword includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Land titles - Washington (D.C.)
Land grants - Maryland.
Land grants - Virginia.
Maryland - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Virginia - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Washington (D.C.) - History.
Maryland - Genealogy.
Virginia - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
975 G136
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The Engle history and family records of Dauphin and Lancaster counties. The numerous lineal descendants of Ulrich Engel. Short sketches of Engle families not related. A sketch of the arrival and record of the origin of the brethren in Christ church of which a large number of these descendants are menbers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1204
Author
Engle, Morris M.,
Date of Publication
[1927]
Call Number
929 E585e
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Alternate Title
History of the Engle Family in America 1754-1927.
Responsibility
Compiled, arranged, indexed and published by Morris M. Engle ...
Author
Engle, Morris M.,
Place of Publication
Mt. Joy, Pa
Publisher
The Bulletin press
Date of Publication
[1927]
Physical Description
161 p. illus. (incl. ports., maps) 24 cm.
Subjects
Engle family (Ulrich Engel, fl. 1753)
Groff family.
Kauffman family.
Miller family.
Stauffer family.
Brubaker family.
Hershey family.
Musser family.
Oberholtzer family.
Stoner family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 E585e
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The book of names especially relating to the early Palatines and the first settlers in the Mohawk Valley

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7126
Author
MacWethy, Lou D.,
Date of Publication
1933.
Call Number
929.3 M177
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Responsibility
compiled and arranged by Lou D. MacWethy.
Author
MacWethy, Lou D.,
Place of Publication
St. Johnsville, N.Y
Publisher
The Enterprise and news,
Date of Publication
1933.
Physical Description
3 p. β., 209 p. illus., maps, ports. 23 cm.
Notes
"Authorities consulted": verso of 2d prelim. leaf.
Subjects
Names, Personal - New York (State)
Palatines in New York (State)
New York (State) - Genealogy - Sources.
Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 M177
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Pennsylvania beginnings in the colony of New Sweden : remarks by Hon. C. Hale Sipe, Litt. D., before the Pennsylvania Senate, April 13, 1937

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4157
Author
Sipe, C. Hale
Date of Publication
1937.
Call Number
974.8013 S618
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Author
Sipe, C. Hale
Place of Publication
[Harrisburg?]
Publisher
Pennsylvania Historical Commission,
Date of Publication
1937.
Physical Description
[9] p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [9])
Subjects
Swedes - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8013 S618
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White servitude in Pennsylvania: Indentured and redemption labor in colony and commonwealth

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3416
Author
Herrick, Cheesman Abiah,
Date of Publication
1926.
Call Number
331.62 G566
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Responsibility
by Cheesman A. Herrick.
Author
Herrick, Cheesman Abiah,
Place of Publication
Philadephia
Publisher
J.J. McVey,
Date of Publication
1926.
Physical Description
330 p.
Notes
African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society
Subjects
Women household employees - Pennsylvania.
Indentured servants - Pennsylvania.
Redemptioners - Pennsylvania.
Domestics - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Emigration and immigration.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
331.62 G566
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Historic roadsides in New Jersey; a condensed description of the principal colonial and revolutionary landmarks in New Jersey, arranged for the convenience of students and motorists. The society of colonial wars in the state of New Jersey

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15310
Corporate Author
General Society of Colonial Wars (U.S.). New Jersey.
Date of Publication
[1928]
Call Number
974.9 N531
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Corporate Author
General Society of Colonial Wars (U.S.). New Jersey.
Place of Publication
Plainfield, N.J
Publisher
W. L. Glenney
Date of Publication
[1928]
Physical Description
1 p. l., 115 p. front., illus., fold. map. 23 cm.
Notes
Map mounted on lining-paper.
Bibliography: p. 111.
Subjects
Historic buildings - New Jersey.
New Jersey - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.9 N531
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Benjamin Chew, 1722-1810 : head of the Pennsylvania judiciary system under Colony and Commonwealth

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4321
Author
Konkle, Burton Alva,
Date of Publication
1932.
Call Number
923.4 C529k
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Responsibility
by Burton Alva Konkle.
Author
Konkle, Burton Alva,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press,
Date of Publication
1932.
Physical Description
xix, 316 p. : ports., plates, maps (1 double), facsims. ; 26 cm.
Notes
Title vignette (Chew coat of arms).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
Chew, Benjamin, - 1722-1810.
Chew family.
Pennsylvania. - High Court of Errors and Appeals.
Judges - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.4 C529k
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A brief historical review of the achievements of German nationals in the early days of American colonization. The period from 1564 to 1682 inclusive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15504
Author
Lohr, Otto,
Date of Publication
1923.
Call Number
974.8002 L833
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Responsibility
by Otto Lohr.
Author
Lohr, Otto,
Place of Publication
Hoboken [N.J.]
Date of Publication
1923.
Physical Description
7, [1] p. 21 cm.
Series
Historical bulletin ; no. 1
Subjects
Germans - United States.
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8002 L833
Websites
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/scd0001.20011010004br.1
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/scd0001.20011010004br.2
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True and authentic register of persons still living, by God's grace ] : who in the year 1709, under the wonderful providences of the Lord, journeyed from Germany to America or new world and there seek their piece of bread at various places

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7133
Author
Simmendinger, Ulrich,
Date of Publication
1934.
Call Number
929.3 S592
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Responsibility
by Ulrich Simmendinger; translated from the German by Herman F. Vesper.
Author
Simmendinger, Ulrich,
Place of Publication
St. Johnsville, N.Y
Publisher
Reprinted by the Enterprise and News,
Date of Publication
1934.
Physical Description
x, 20 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes facsimile of original t.p.: Warhaffte und glaubwurdige verzeichnüss/jeniger/durch die gnade Gottes/annoch im leben sich befindenden personen. Welche sich anno 1709. unter des Herren wunderbarer führung aus Deutschland in Americam oder neue welt begeben/und allda an verschiedenen orten ihr stücklein brods suchen ... Von Ulrich Simmendinger ... Daselbst gedruckt/bey Joh. G. Füsing.
Subjects
Palatines - New York (State).
Names, Personal - New York (State).
New York (State) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Vesper, Herman Frederick,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 S592
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A history of the Indian villages and place names in Pennsylvania, with numerous historical notes and references

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4877
Author
Donehoo, George Patterson,
Date of Publication
[c1928]
Call Number
974.8011 D681
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Responsibility
by Dr. George P. Donehoo. With an introduction by the Hon. Warren K. Moorehead.
Author
Donehoo, George Patterson,
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
The Telegraph press
Date of Publication
[c1928]
Physical Description
xiv, 290 p. 24 cm.
Notes
Blank pages for "Notes" interspersed.
Bibliography: p. 288-290.
Subjects
Names, Geographical - Pennsylvania.
Indians of North America - Pennsylvania.
Indians of North America
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 D681
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