This collection contains papers and local government records related to Black history in Lancaster County, including an index to Lancaster County's register of enslaved persons, Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons or Negro Entry Book, and a biographical account of Rev. James William Charles Pennington. There are official records for enslaved persons and their children in Lancaster County, as well as freemen within Lancaster City. The collection also contains a manumission paper from the state of Virginia, a certificate for free persons of color, and letters from anit-slavery societies.
System of Arrangement
Series 1 consists of the "Slave Registers," official county records registering enslaved women and their children after 1780.
Series 2 contains the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons," a manumission paper, correspondence, and other records.
1 box, 33 folders, 128 items, 1,178 pages to scan, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this collection reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit. Restricted access for the Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.
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
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Other Numbers
MG-240
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection was formerly called "The Slave Records of Lancaster County Collection." Name changed to "African American Records Collection" and arrangement changed on 13 June 2007. Name changed again in 2022 to "Black History Collection."
Series 2, Black History Records, contains the Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons or Negro Entry Book, a census of free persons of color living in Lancaster city; a biographical account of Rev. James William Charles Pennington; and items related to early twentieth century Black History in Lancaster County. The collection also contains letters from anti-slavery societies, papers related to abolitionist activity, a letter regarding the American Colonization Society, and a manumission paper from the state of Virginia.
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Conestoga Elks Lodge Records (MG0760)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit. Restricted access for the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons" found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.
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-240, Series 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 17 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Blueprints for Express Building for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Description
Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. at Lancaster, PA. William H. Cookman, Architect. Engineering Dept. Broad St. Station. Philadelphia, PA. D. S. Warfel, General Contractor. Lancaster, PA.
Millwork for Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Section thru Base of Partition, Section thru top- and mid-rail of Partitions, Details for Jamb for "F" Door Head Similar, Thru Opening "A", Typical Details for Jamb of Inside Door. Full Scale.
Full Scale Details of Double Hung Windows for Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. at Lancaster, PA. F.S. Jamb Section, F.S. Head Section shown by broken lines, F.S. Mullion Section, F.S. Sill Section, F.S. Section Book Frame. 19 March 1928. Revised 23 March 1928.
First Floor Plan, Foundation Plan. 1/8''=One Foot. Details for Batten Boards for Coal Bin Door, Detail Showing Support for Sidewalk Doors, Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Top Elevation thru Sewer Inlet, Section thru Sewer Inlet, Plan of Ash Left, Section "M-M", Section "N-N", Section "O-O", Section "P-P", Section "R-R", Section "T-T". Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Top Hanger for Grille, Bottom Hangers for Grille, Plan thru Wood Partition, Jamb Plan at Wall. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Heating Schedule. Sheet 19. 8 December 1927.
Track Elevation, Street Elevation, West End, East End, Roof Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Section thru Transom A- and F Doors, Jamb Detail for "F" Door, Jamb Detail for "A"-"B" and "H" Doors, Jamb Detail for "E", "C", and "G" Doors, Jamb Detail for "D" Door. Scale 3''=One Foot. Elevations of Interior Doors. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot, Door Details. Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Sheet 20. 8 December 1927.
Roof Framing Plan. Scale 1/8''=One Foot. Typical Elevation, Typical Intermediate Pier, Typical Col. Footing, Plan, Detail of Stone Cornice, Details of Column Bases Numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15, Detail of Column Base, Plan of Base, Connection to Shelter Bracket to Column, Detail of Brick Cornice, Details of D. H. Windows, Elevation of Partitions. Scale 1/2''=One Foot. Elevations of Low Office Partitions, Plan of Low Office Partitions. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section thru Opening "D", Typical Section thru Partition, Section thru Open "A". Plan thru Grille, Plan thru Panels. Scale 3''=One Foot. Part Elevation of Wood Railing and Gate between Clerks and Public Lobby. 3/4''=One Foot. Sheet 22. 8 December 1927.
Plan of Skylight, Section thru Skylight, Foundation Plan for Columns Number 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, Elevation for Columns Number 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, Elevation of Columns 3-9 and 15, Plan at "X-X", Plan at "Y-Y", Plan at "Z-Z", Cross Section "B-B", Section "C-C", Section "U-U", Typical Detail of Brick Cornice, Elevation-East End of Shelter, Section thru Platform and Shelter at East End of Express Building. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Detail of Steel Lintel. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Section "D-D", Section "E-E", Detail of Shelter Cornice, Detail of Shelter Cornice (Track Side). Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot.
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
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
Architectural plans for a Drill Shed for Battery 213th Coast Artillery Corps
Description
Drill Shed for Battery 213th Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Philip H. Johnson, Registered Architect and Engineer. Philadelphia, PA. Contract # 1094.
Full Sized Details of Temporary Connecting Passageway. Section "A", Section "B", Jamb, Head, Glass Mould, and Meeting Stiles for Main Entrance Doors, Sill, Head/Jamb Similar for Casement Windows, Jamb, Meeting Stiles, and Glass Mould for Vestibule Doors. East Elevation, North Elevation and Section. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. 12 July 1928. Drawn and Traced by S.C.A.
Basement Floor Plan showing First Floor Framing, First Floor Plan showing Roof and Balcony Framing, Roof and Balcony Plan, Roof Plan, Additional plans under Item Number Two Proposal: Basement Plan showing First Floor Framing, First Floor Plan showing Roof Framing. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawn by J.W.E. Traced by R.M.C. 26 October 1927.
F.S. Detail showing Window Frames Basement and Elevation of Door to Boiler Room. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Details of Wood Frames for Steel Sash Basement and First Floor. Jamb Section Head Similar, Mullion Section, Sill Section, Section "A-A", Section "B-B", Section "C-C". Scale: Full Size. Drawn by H.E.F. Traced by R.M.C. Sheet Number 5. 18 January 1928.
Elevations and Sections. East Elevation, West Elevation, North Elevation, South Elevation, 2 Additional Bays Items #2 Proposal Sheet, 2 Additional Bays Item #2 Proposal Sheet, Cross Section Looking East. Scale:1/8''=One Foot. Details of Steel Trusses. Bracing X-X Wall to Wall continuous similar to Bracing Y-Y. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn and Traced by J.W.E. Sheet Number 2. 26 October 1927.
Block Plan and Scale Details. Plot Plan. Scale: 1/16''=One Foot. Section Thru Balcony. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. 1/2 Elevation of Door to Drill Shed, Detail of Typical Bay with Exit Door, Detail of Typical Concrete Girder, Section thro Rear Wall of Item No. 1 Proposal Sheet, Section thro Door to Drill Shed and Rear Wall of Item No. 2 Proposal Sheet. Plan of Wall Bearing End of Concrete Girder. Scale 3/4'=One Foot. Drawn and Traced by J.W.E. Sheet Number 3. 26 October 1927.
Architectural pland for Battery E (BLUE_F004_BatteryE)
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
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
Architectural plans for a Drill Shed (BLUE_F004_DrillShed)
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
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
Blueprints for Otterbein Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Description
Otterbein Church of the United Brethren in Christ. North Queen and East Clay Sts. Lancaster, PA.
Specifications. Carpenter Work (Read General Conditions). Pgs. 17-22. Timbers, Finish, Size of Timbers, Flooring, Windows, Doors, Stair Work, Interior Finish. Mineral Flooring (Read General Conditions). Plastering (Read General Conditions).
George E. Savage, Architect. Witherspoon Building. Philadelphia, PA.
Elevation on Clay Street. Tower Section. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E.C. Drawing Number 4.14 February 1925.
Elevation on Queen St. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 5. 14 February 1925.
Rear Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 6. 14 February 1925.
Window in Toilet in Tower. Note: Window in Motor Room is Same. 18-25 July.
Revised Truss Casting. To be used with Drawings 28 and 29.
Side Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 7. 14 February 1925.
Section Lengthwise. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 9. 14 February 1925.
Details of Truss Castings. Section "A", Section "B", Section "C", Section "D". Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Drawing Number 28. 18 December 1925.
Basement Plan. Sunday School Room, Heater Pit, Pastor's Room, Men's Toilet, Organ Motor Room, Choir Room. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 1. 14 February 1925.
Section Thru Jamb and Single Acting Door, Section Thru Jamb Interior Masonry Walls, Section Thru Water Closet Door. Passage and Clos. Doors in Basement (except noted otherwise), Double Door from Passage to S.S. Room, Single Door from Passage to Sunday School Rm., Single Passage Doors above Basement, Double Passage Doors Above Basement, Water Closet Door. Drawing Number 30. 6 February 1926.
Full Size Details Door Number 2. Head Section Jamb Section. Drawing Number 11. 15 May 1925.
3/4'' Scale Detail of Chancel Ceiling (see Drawing 29 for Full Size). Drawing 35. 20 May 1926.
F.S.D. Windows Nos. 6-7-8. Sill Section, Mullion, Head Section Jamb Similar, Drawing Number 10. 14 May 1925.
F.S.D. Windows Nos. 2-4. Section through Windowhead Jamb Similar, Sill Window No. 4 in Stone Wall. Drawing Number 15. 1 June 1925.
F.S.D. of Choir Paneling. Drawing Number 32. 8 February 1926.
Elevation of Stairway Leading to Old Building Other Stairway Similar. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Drawing 31. 21 January 1926.
Details of Platforms. Plan of Choir and Pulpit Platforms, 3/4''=One Foot. F.S.D. of Steps of Pulpit Platform, F.S.D. of Pulpit Paneling. Drawing Number 33. 9 February 1927.
Plan of Gallery. Scale: 1/4"=One Foot. Drawing Number 3. 14 February 1925.
First Floor Plan. Church Auditorium, Pulpit Platform, Tower Vestibule, Stairhall. Drawing Number 2. 14 February 1925.
F.S.D. of Exterior Doors No 1. Horizontal Section Thru Door, Vertical Section Through Tower Rail. Drawing 34. 11 February 1926.
Section "C" showing moldings for bottom chord of truss. Section "B". Drawing 29. 20 December 1925.
Details Exterior Door Number 1. Elevation of Door in Tower. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Section Through Door Jamb. Drawing Number 12. 20 May 1925.
F.S.D. Truss Casings. Section "C" showing moldings for bottom chord of truss. Section "B" Side Elevation of Drop at Hammer Beam (Half). Drawing Number 29. 20 December 1925. Revised 5-26 May 1926.
Rachle Artstone. Cleveland, OH.
Queen Street Elevation, Interior Elevation towards Rear of Auditorium, Elevation in front of Auditorium. Drawing 2.
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
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
Architectural plans for alterations and additions to the Keystone Manufacturing store building
Description
Alterations and Additions to the Store Building for Keystone Manufacturing. C. Emlen Urban. Architect. Lancaster, PA.
Present Basement Line, Present First Floor, Present Second Floor. Third Floor Line, Fourth Floor Line, New Section. Note. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Sheet No. 3. (in two pieces)
Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Mezzanine Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Sheet No. 1. 15 December 1920.
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
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Copyright
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
Architectural plans for alterations and additions to a building for Dr. J. T. McNinch
Description
Alterations and Additions to Building for Dr. J. T. McNinch. S.E. Corner W. Orange & N. Market Sts. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub, Registered Architect. 20 1/2 N. Queen St. Lancaster, PA. File No. 482. 13 May 1929.
First Floor Plan, Basement Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Door and Window Schedule. Sheet No. 1.
Orange Street Elevation, Market Street Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. 1/2 Elevation of Head on Waiting Room Side, 1/2 Elevation from Stair Hall and Business Office. F.S. of Waiting Side Cornice. Details of Doors 219 & 230. Details of Cornice in Waiting Room. Scale: 3/4'' =One Foot. Sheet No. 3.
F.S.D. of Sand Carved Ornament Over Entrance Door 101.
F.S.D. of Sand Carved Plaster Cap.
F.S.D. of Carved Wood Ornament for Store.
Admin/Biographical History
On 8 February 1929, A fire damaged Dt. McNinch's dental office on the second floor of 7 North Duke Street. "The fire is believed to have started by rays of the sun concentrated upon highly polished detal equipment." Lancaster Daily Intelligencer Journal, 9 February 1929, p. 3.
Plan Showing Property of Dr. J. T. McNinch (BLUE_F151_JTMcNinch)
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
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
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
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
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Description Level
Item
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 1 October 2023.
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).
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Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 1 October 2023.
Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. C. Emlen Urban, Lancaster, PA. 22 February 1906. Color photocopies of elevations on linen. Gift of Grace Lutheran Church, 14 March 2011.
North Queen Street Elevation, Section through Tower, James Street Elevation. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
North Side Elevation, East End Elevation, Plan of Belfry. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
Design of Grace Lutheran Church, Queen and James Street, Lancaster. John Evans & Son, Arcts., Lancaster, PA. December 1888. Blueprint. (fragile) Transferred from the Object Collection, 12 May 2011.
Elevation of Queen Street Front and James Street Front. Scale: 1"=Eight Feet.
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
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
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