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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Object ID
2008.045.5
Date Range
1992
Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Description
Photo album with marbelized cover and 40 plastic sleeves. 12 contain photos and notes related to Lancaster's Bicentennial celebration. Handwritten on card on first page: "June 10, 1992/ These documents from the City Safe were taken to The Conservation Centre for Art, Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia for restoration and preservation. Here are before and after pictures of
a. The Lancaster Corporation Book, 1742
b. The Charter of the City of Lancaster, 1742
c. The Plot Plan of the City of Lancaster, (?)
...Jarvis "(signature)
On page 14, handwritten on a card: "This was the metal box in which the Charter was stored until someone framed it and exposed it to the light."
On page 19: "This is the Plot Plan which needs to be studied. It has the drawing of gentleman X on the reverse side. Who drew this?"
Made by Burnes (Made in China)
Date Range
1992
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1992
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Album, Photograph
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-17
Object ID
2008.045.5
Accession Number
2008.045
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.10
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Copper alloy coin with two sides, each having raised lettering and image and background coated with dark antiquing. One side has at center, "BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / CELEBRATION / 1820-1970." At top is "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR COIN" and at bottom is "BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP / LANCASTER COUNTY, PA." Opposite side has central scene of 2-story, 4-bay house with sign above door. Trees at left and right with large cloud behind. At top is "BOWMANSVILLE / Sesqui-Centennial" and at bottom is "1820 - 1970 / AUGUST 14, 15, 16, 1970."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.375
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2015-01-27
Object ID
1970.036.10
Accession Number
1970.036
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.7
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Five identical wooden disks printed both sides, each with a different color - red, blue, green, brown or black. One side has head of Native American brave in profile with "WOODEN NICKEL" above, all within a circle. Opposite side reads: "A Souvenir of / BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI - CENTENNIAL / August - 14 15 16 / 1820-1970 / Brecknock Township / Lancaster County, Pa."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Wood
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-26
Object ID
1970.036.7
Accession Number
1970.036
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Object ID
1933.020.3
Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Description
Liberty Bell pendant medallion with Independence Hall on the back. Outline of bell has contoured image of Liberty Bell with inscription, crack and clapper. Inscription at top reads "OF LEV XXV&X PROCLAIM / IN PHILDA. BY ORDER OF TH--" and below this is "PASS AND STOW / PHILADA. / MDCCLIII."
Back is flat with a raised image of Independence Hall. Extended tab at top has hole with two linked wire rings for hanging.
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Brass
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-26
Condition Notes
Expected dark patina from oxidation and handling. Some wear to raised letters.
Object ID
1933.020.3
Accession Number
1933.020
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.2005.003.001
Date Range
1930's
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sheet music for the 'Wheatland Polka- Composed & Respectfully Dedicated to James Buchanan President of the US.' This text has swirly designs around it. On bottom half of this front page, drawing of Wheatland with the words 'Wheatland Home of James Buchan
Date Range
1930's
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Music, Sheet
Material
paper
Length (in)
12
Width (in)
9
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-03-31
Object ID
W.2005.003.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.2005.003
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.068.29
Date Range
1974
Collection
History Collection
Description
1974 Cloister Coin Club coin featuring Peter Miller
Date Range
1974
Year Range From
1974
Year Range To
1974
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.068.29
Accession Number
2003.068
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.068.30
Date Range
1973
Collection
History Collection
Description
1973 Cloister Coin Club coin featuring "The Sisters"
Date Range
1973
Year Range From
1973
Year Range To
1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.068.30
Accession Number
2003.068
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Collection
History Collection: LancasterHistory.org
Title
Landis Family Union Ribbons
Object ID
2003.082.2
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Collection
History Collection: LancasterHistory.org
Title
Landis Family Union Ribbons
Description
Ribbons associated with Landis Family Reunions, all occurring in August:
-7 Reception Committee ribbons
a. Blue, August 3,1912
b. & c. Light blue, Aug. 21,1915
d.Gray, August 4,1917 (Bi-centennial)
e. Green, August 27,1927
f. White, August 10,1929
g. Yellow, August 19,1933.
-2 Committee ribbons
h. Red, August 10, 1929
i. White, undated
-1 Executve Committee
j.Red, August 3,1912
-1 Secretary
k. Red, Aug. 21,1915
- General Committee
l. Red, Bicentennial, Auglust 4, 1917
m. One red ribbon: "Lancaster/ County/ Historical/ Society/ Committee/ Pilgrimage/ of the/ Lebanon/ County/ Historical/ Society/ June 24, 1930"
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Year Range From
1912
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Ribbon, Commemorative
Material
Satin
Dimension Details
Widths: Of 12 Landis Reunion ribbons, 1 ribbon is 1-inch wide; 9 ribbons are 1.5 inches wide; 1 (in poor condition) is 2.25 inches wide; 1 is 2.75 inches wide.
Condition Date
2023-09-18
Condition Notes
Varying from good (8) to poor (4)
Object ID
2003.082.2
Accession Number
2003.082
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Collection
Education Collection
Object ID
E.2003.43
Date Range
1913-1944
Collection
Education Collection
Description
Collection of Maps related to World War I and II
Date Range
1913-1944
Year Range From
1913
Year Range To
1944
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Map
Material
Paper
Object ID
E.2003.43
Accession Number
E.2003.043
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1984.007.11
Date Range
1938
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Invitation, Spring Concert, Lancaster Choral Club, 1938 at the Hotel Brunswick
Date Range
1938
Year Range From
1938
Year Range To
1938
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Invitation
Material
Paper
Object ID
1984.007.11
Accession Number
1984.007
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