The William J. Buch Papers contains photographs, scrapbook pages, and personal letters to and from William J. Buch, also known as Joe. Several letters and items pertain to his likeness to Franklin D. Roosevelt, including correspondence with the White House and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. Other items include documents and photographs of his service in World War I, Lancaster County boxers, and his son's World War II service.
Admin/Biographical History
William "Joe" Buch served in World War I. He founded Buch's Pharmacy at the corner of Charlotte and King Streets in Lancaster, Pa. and later ventured into the sporting goods business. Mr. Buch was known as a Franklin D. Roosevelt double and wrote often to offer support to the President. Mr. Buch was very active in the local and state Democratic Party. He posed as Roosevelt's twin at many political events. More information is available in Folder 17.
Four women in formal wear, two older women standing and wearing corsages, two younger women sitting with bouquets of flowers in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
Four women in formal wear, two older women sitting and wearing corsages, two younger women on the arms of what appear to be their fathers holding bouquets of flowers in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
An older couple with two younger women, all in formal attire in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
Two young women with bouquets in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
Two young women with bouquets in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
One woman with a bouquet in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
One woman with a bouquet in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
Men and women in formal attire in a reception line at Lancaster Country ClubAlbum with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."
Men and women in Reception line in Album with gold writing stating: "New Year's Day Party, January First,1947, Lancaster Country Club, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Slaymaker."