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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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."
Blueprint for alterations to the carriage house at Wheatland
Description
Junior League. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect.
Alterations and Additions to Stables at Wheatland. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. Plan of First Floor, Plan of Second Floor, Plan of Basement Floor, South Elevation, East Elevation, Elevation of South Wall of Auditorium, Exterior Elevation, Details, West Elevation, Section Through Fire Place. File No. 631. Sheet No. 1. 20 June 1936.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 23 October 2023.
Plan for alterations to storefront for Jackson's Quality Clothes Shop
Description
Alterations to Store Front for Jackson's Quality Clothes Shop. 130 N. Queen St. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. File Number 513.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Blueprints for alterations and additions for the Guaranty Construction Co.
Description
Alterations and Additions to Building at 138 N. Prince St. Lancaster, PA for the Guaranty Construction Co. of Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. File No. 629.
First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Front Elevation, Plan, Section "A-A", Section "B-B." Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Sheet No. 1. 1 June 1936.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Store Front for Kranich Bros. Inc. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. File No. 569. 18 October 1933.
Plan & Elevation of Store Front, "Kranich Bros Inc". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Scale for Store Front Sections 3''=One Foot. Window Head, Window Jamb, Window Sill, Entrance Head, "Watches, Diamonds, Jewels", Wood Panel Below Show Window. "Cash & Credit." Full Size.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Blueprint for alterations and additions to a building for Robert Garvey
Description
Mr. Robert Garvey. Reynolds Ave. and Franklin St. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 16 April 1935.
Alterations & Additions to Bldg. Scale: ¼" = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Half Rear Elevation, Half Front Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Detail of Entrance Door & Hood, Detail of Apt. Entrance, Plan Detail of Show Windows, Rear Elevation, Detail of Prescription Counter, Detail of Shelves & Sink. File No. 590. 16 April 1935.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
DeWalt Products Corp. Fountain Ave Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 5 June 1929-10 February 1930.
Interior Details for the Offices of Mr. Gardner and Mr. Rutt. Scale: 3/8" = 1 Foot. Fireplace Mr. Rutt's Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office Wall Opposite Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office, Floor Plan, F.S. Office Place Shelf, F.S. of Mldg. About Stone Facing, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's office, Fire Place Mr. Rutt's Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office, Wall Opposite Mr. Gardner's Office, F.S. of Moulded Top on Granite Fire Place, Floor Plan, F.S. of Panel RIb., F.S. of Fire Place Shelf, F.S. of Trim Around Stone, F.S. of Cornice Mldg, Sidewall of Mr. Gardner's Office. File No. 505. Sheet No. 2. 10 February 1930.
Alterations to Factory. Scale Varies. New Sash & Frame, Detail of Entrance Door & Frame, Right Side Elevation, First Floor Plan, Detail of Brick Cornice on Main Entrance Doorway. File No. 505. Sheet No. 1. 10 February 1930.
Heating Plans. Scale: 1/8" = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. File No. 4367. 5 June 1929.
Blueprint for DeWalt Products Corporation (BLUE_F068_DeWalt)
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Jay Advertising Company. Columbia Pike, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 14 December 1939.
Office and Plant. Scale: 1/8" = 1 Foot. Basement & Foundation Plan, Fist Floor Plan, Rear Elevation, Front Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Cross Section Looking Towards Office, Windows, Sill at Car Storage, Entrance Hood. File No. 720. 14 December 1939.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Blueprint for office and warehouse for R. W. Cummings
Description
Mr. R. W. Cummings. Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 17 November 1930.
Office and Warehouse. Scale Varies. Detail of Wood Letters, Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Rear Elevation, Front Elevation, Section AA, Section BB, Plan of Metal Hood, Plan of Doorway, Plan of Show Window, Windows, Storage Shed. File No. 524. Sheet No. 1. 17 November 1930.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 15 October 2023.
Guaranty Construction Co. Grand View Heights, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 August 1935.
Triple House. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation. File No. 611. Sheet No. 1-5. 20 August 1935.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 15 October 2023.
