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Lewis Evans

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16217
Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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by Lawrence Henry Gipson; to which is added Evans' A brief account of Pennsylvania, together with facsimiles of his Geographical, historical, political, philosophical, and mechanical essays, numbers I and II ... Also facsimiles of Evans' maps.
Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
8 p. l., 246 p. incl. 5 maps (4 fold.) front. (fold. map) 31 cm.
Notes
"As to ... 'A brief account of Pennsylvania' which is presented herewith, two copies of this are in existence, neither of which is the original manuscript: the so-called George Fox copy, belonging to the Historical society of Pennsylvania, and the Du Simitière copy, possessed by the Library company of Philadelphia ... The text of the Fox copy has been followed."--Pref.
Contents
pt. 1. Early scientific activities in Pennsylvania. The mapping of the middle Atlantic region, 1749. Pennsylvania boundary disputes. The mapping of the Ohio valley in 1755. The passing of Evans and the early history of his maps.--pt. 2. A brief account of Pennsylvania, 1753.--pt. 3. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number I." 1755. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number II," 1756.--pt. 4. A map of the Indian walking purchase, 1737. A map of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and the three Delaware counties, 1749. A revision of the 1732 edition of the foregoing map of 1749. Evans' Map of the middle Atlantic region drawn for Peter Kalm in 1750. A map of the area in dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland, 1753. A general map of the middle British colonies, 1755.
Subjects
Evans, Lewis, - 1700?-1756.
Iroquois Indians.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries - Maryland.
Maryland - Boundaries - Pennsylvania.
Middle Atlantic States - Description and travel.
Ohio River Valley - Description and travel.
Middle Atlantic States - Maps.
Ohio River Valley - Maps.
United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
United States - Politics and government - 1755-1763.
Additional Author
Evans, Lewis,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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Fifteen years more of "The Clio", 1914-1929 : continuing "Thirty-five years of 'The Clio'" 1879-1914. A historical review of the Cliosophic Society of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17044
Corporate Author
Cliosophic society (Lancaster, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
367 C641 v.3
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Cliosophic society (Lancaster, Pa.)
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
The Society,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
42 p. : ports. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Franklin and Marshall College.
Lancaster Theological Seminary (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Clubs.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Learned institutions and societies.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
367 C641 v.3
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American colonists in English records. A guide to direct references in authentic records, passenger lists not in "Hotten", &c., &c., &c

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6795
Author
Sherwood, George Frederick Tudor,
Date of Publication
1932.
Call Number
929.3 S554
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Author
Sherwood, George Frederick Tudor,
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
George Sherwood,
Date of Publication
1932.
Physical Description
99 p. 26 cm.
Subjects
British - United States.
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Sources.
United States - Emigration and immigration.
Great Britain - Emigration and immigration.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 S554
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Die Auswanderung aus dem Birkenfelder Land : mit acht Tabellen und sechs Karten im text sowie drei Karten im Anhang

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7127
Author
Mörsdorf, Robert.
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
929.3 M884
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von Robert Mörsdorf.
Author
Mörsdorf, Robert.
Place of Publication
Bonn
Publisher
L. Röhrscheid,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
xvi, 188 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
Series
Forschungen zur rheinischen auswanderung ;
Subjects
Birkenfelder (Germany, West) - Emigration and immigration.
United States - Emigration and immigration.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 M884
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Address of The Hon. Benjamin C. Atlee

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15106
Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys,
Date of Publication
1936.
Call Number
028 A881
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Benjamin C. Atlee.
Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia, Pa.]
Publisher
Athenæum of Philadelphia,
Date of Publication
1936.
Physical Description
10 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Addresses.
Notes
Cover title: Address of The Hon. Benjamin C. Atlee.
Subjects
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Books and reading.
Booksellers and bookselling.
Additional Corporate Author
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
028 A881
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American colonists in English records. a guide to direct references in authentic records, passenger lists not in "Hotten", &c., &c., &c

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6894
Author
Sherwood, George Frederick Taylor,
Date of Publication
1933.
Call Number
929.3 S554 2d. series
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Author
Sherwood, George Frederick Taylor,
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
G. Sherwood,
Date of Publication
1933.
Physical Description
p. 101-215 ; 26 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
British - United States.
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Sources.
United States - Emigration and immigration.
Great Britain - Emigration and immigration.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 S554 2d. series
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Early Pennsylvania clocks

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12795
Author
Eckhardt, George H.
Date of Publication
1938.
Call Number
681.1 E19
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By George H. Eckhardt.
Author
Eckhardt, George H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The North Museum Commission,
Date of Publication
1938.
Physical Description
22 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Clock and watch makers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Clock and watch making - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
681.1 E19
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Town meetings to consider removal of state capital to Lancaster

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931
it was held, and who were in attendance, are not known, as subsequent issues of local papers do not refer to it. We do know that on Friday, January 26th, 1810, the bill for the removal of the seat of govern- ment to Harrisburg passed the Senate by a large majority.2 The Intelligencer and Weekly
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931
Physical Description
40-47 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 2
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 2 (1931), p. 40-47Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1930
Clarkson ; treasurer, George Louis Mayer; secretary, William White ; directors, Ebenezer Wright, Esq., Nathaniel Lightner, Robert Evans, Benjamin Ober, George Musser, Dr. Samuel Fahne- stock and Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg. The Lancaster Journal, of Friday, March 22nd, 1822, con- tained an announcement that a
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
135 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 6
Subjects
Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster (Lancaster, Pa.)
Charity organization.
Charities - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 6 (1930), p. 135Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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Rainfall in Lancaster from 1811 to 1829

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1930
profane cursing and swearing and many other enormities—which most of the inhabitants witnessed with great pain, we wish and purpose to use our endeavors to prevent. We presume this inti- mation will be sufficient to prevent persons of character from assembling in this place in future, for the above
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
189 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 8
Subjects
Rain and rainfall - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Rain and rainfall
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 8 (1930), p. 189Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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