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Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Object ID
2017.012.2
Date Range
Mid 20th c.
Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Description
Charcoal gray wool shawl with 2.5"-long twisted self-fringe all four sides. Square in shape, it is used folded corner to corner.
Maker is unknown. Owned and used by Old Order River Brethren woman, Katie Schock Keller.
Pennsylvania or Iowa
Provenance
Inherited from grandmother's estate.
Date Range
Mid 20th c.
Year Range From
1925
Year Range To
1960
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
People
Keller, Katie Schock
Keller, John M.
Subject
Mennonites
Old Order Mennonites
Shawls
Search Terms
Mennonites
Old Order Mennonites
Old Order River Brethren
Shawls
Object Name
Shawl
Material
Wool
Length (cm)
96.52
Length (ft)
3.1666666667
Length (in)
38
Width (cm)
93.98
Width (ft)
3.0833333333
Width (in)
37
Dimension Details
Dimensions do not include 2.5"-long fringe.
Condition
Very Good
Condition Date
2017-12-18
Condition Notes
No visible damage. Some wear to fringe.
Object ID
2017.012.2
Usage
Keller, Katie Schock
Credit
Gift of Faithe Keller Zercher in memory of Katie Schock Keller
Accession Number
2017.012
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Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Object ID
2017.012.3
Date Range
Early to mid 20th c.
Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Description
High-top black leather shoes with 1.5" high heels. Undecorated except for some trim stitching with tiny perforations. Has eyelets and laces. Inside lining is canvas with gray leather edging.
Maker is unknown. Worn by Katie Schock Keller, an Old Order River Brethren woman from Washington Boro who married in 1910 and lived in Dallas Center, Iowa. Husband John M. Keller was a Bishop.
Provenance
Inherited from grandmother's estate.
Date Range
Early to mid 20th c.
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1950
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Keller, Katie Schock
Keller, John M.
Subject
Mennonites
Old Order Mennonites
Shoes
Search Terms
Mennonites
Old Order Mennonites
Old Order River Brethren
Shoes
Object Name
Shoe
Material
Leather
Height (cm)
22.86
Height (ft)
0.75
Height (in)
9
Width (cm)
25.4
Width (ft)
0.8333333333
Width (in)
10
Condition
Good
Condition Date
0017-12-19
Condition Notes
Worn with scuffs and scars at toe and sides. Inside wear at heel bottom and sides
Object ID
2017.012.3
Usage
Keller, Katie Schock
Credit
Gift of Faithe Keller Zercher in memory of Katie Schock Keller
Accession Number
2017.012
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Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Object ID
2017.012.4
Date Range
Mid 20th c.
Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Description
Woman's low-top pair of black leather shoes with 1.5" high heels. Has eyelets with laces. The vamp or top of shoe between toe cap and eyelets has perforated designs. Teardrop cutouts alongside eyelets. Insole is printed "miracle tread".
Worn by Katie Schock Keller, an Old Order River Brethren woman from Washington Boro who married and lived in Dallas Center, Iowa. Husband John M. Keller was a Bishop.
Provenance
Inherited from grandmother's estate.
Date Range
Mid 20th c.
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1950
Made By
Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Keller, Katie Schock
Subject
Mennonites
Old Order Mennonites
Shoes
Search Terms
Mennonites
Old Order Mennonites
Old Order River Brethren
Shoes
Object Name
Shoe
Material
Leather
Height (cm)
11.43
Height (ft)
0.375
Height (in)
4.5
Width (cm)
24.13
Width (ft)
0.7916666667
Width (in)
9.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-12-13
Condition Notes
Expected wear with wrinkles/creases, scuffs esp. at heels and soiled and curling insole.
Object ID
2017.012.4
Usage
Keller, Katie Schock
Credit
Gift of Faithe Keller Zercher in memory of Katie Schock Keller
Accession Number
2017.012
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Collection
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Title
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Object ID
MG0753
Date Range
1920-2010
  1 document  
Collection
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Title
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Description
This collection contains the minutes of the James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star.
Admin/Biographical History
The James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star was founded in 1920 and was dissolved in 2011.
Date Range
1920-2010
Creation Date
1920-2010
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
2010
Creator
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
Subjects
Fraternal organizations
Lancaster (Pa.)
Minutes (Records)
Order of the Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star. James Buchanan Chapter No. 315 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Search Terms
Finding aids
Fraternal organizations
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Order of the Eastern Star. James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Lancaster
Extent
6 boxes, 30 volumes, 3 cubic feet
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0753
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
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-753
Other Number
MG-753
Classification
MG0753
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by RR and SM in Summer and Fall 2015; and SW in Spring 2016. Added to database 23 May 2021.
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Collection
Conestoga Elks Lodge Records
Title
Program for the dedication of Conestoga Lodge No. 140
Object ID
MG0760_F001
Date Range
1940/07/28
  16 images  
Collection
Conestoga Elks Lodge Records
Title
Program for the dedication of Conestoga Lodge No. 140
Description
Program for the dedication of Conestoga Lodge No. 140 I.B.P.O.E. of W. 452 South Duke Street, Lancaster, PA. Sunday, July 28th, 1940.
Date Range
1940/07/28
Creation Date
28 July 1940
Creator
Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Adams, Elizabeth
Arnett, V.
Bailey, Charles A.
Bailey, Winfred
Boots, Clarence
Boots, John M.
Brewer, Edward C.
Brown, Ernest
Buller, William
Burgess, Robert
Butcher, Charles
Capp, Joe
Carter, Roy
Christian, Earnest
Christian, Frances H. Carter
Clark, Dora
Clark, Margaret
Curr, Lillian
Curtis, Albert W.
Dennis, E. S.
Dickerson, Edward
Dorsey, Anna M.
Dorsey, Clarence H.
Dorsey, Robert
Evans, Carrie B.
Ewell, Walter
Fairfax, Richard
Ferguson, Samuel
Floyd, Louis
Frazier, William
Fry, Ellen
Gallaway, Rachael
Geier, S.
Giberson, Richard
Glenn, Alvina
Hackenberger, Norman
Harley, Lewis
Harrison, Walter
Hayes, Matthew
Henderson, LeRoy
Henry, Bertha
Henry, Ella M.
Howell, Ethel
Howell, Russel
Humphries, Clarence H.
Jackson, Charles
Jackson, Harrison
Jason, Robert
Johnson, Elsie
Jones, John W.
Knight, Ulrica
Lavender, Earl D.
Lee, Fannie E.
Maley, W. W.
Matthews, M. F.
McFail, Violo
Mellen, Josephine
Michaels, Mildred
Milburn, Samuel
Morris, Benjamin, Jr.
Nash, William H.
Payne, David L.
Polite, Abraham Lawrence
Postles, Albert
Presberry, Myrtal
Proctor, George
Pugh, James S.
Pugh, Virginia
Rieker, Jacob
Rosen, Jack
Sanders, Samuel
Saunders, Marguerite
Scott, Frank
Scott, Robert
Seals, Charles
Simms, Herman
Simms, Reba
Slotkin, Max
Smith, Bertha
Smith, Ida J.
Solsky, Benny
Spruell, Nathaniel
Sterrett, John V.
Stewart, Harry
Taylor, William
Thomas, Amos
Titus, William
Tombs, Estella
Travis, John H.
Trotmen, Elwin H.
Ulmer, Harold
Waters, Gladys
Waters, Phillip
Watson, Calorine
Williams, Annabelle
Williams, Carl
Williams, E. R.
Williams, Ida
Williams, Ruth
Wilson, Alford W.
Wilson, H.
Wilson, J. Finley
Wilson, Jerry A.
Wise, Florance
Wise, Viola
Witmer, I. M.
Woods, George
Woods, Mary
Subjects
Advertisements
Advertising
African American civic leaders
African American women
African Americans--History
Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Advertisements
Advertising
Al's Cafe
Coca-Cola
Conestoga Lodge of Elks, No. 140
Cooper and Company
Dedication ceremonies
Delta Economy Market
Duke Street Soda Grill
Ernest's Lunch
Fannie's Variety Shop
Field's
Gibbons Beer and Ale
Griffin and Anderson
Harrison's Barber Shop
Ideal Lunch
Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
J. H. Troup's Music House
Jacob's Shirt Shop
Lancaster
Lancaster Ice Manufacturing Company
Lintner's Service Station
Marcellene Beauty Shop
Morris Funeral Home
Persons of color
Programs
Queen Dairy
Queen of Sheba Temple No. 137
Rapid Shoe Repairing
Rocky Springs
Rosey's Service Station
Royal Taylor Shop
Sheba Junior Temple No. 46
South End Lunch
Sun Valley Farms
Toner Radio Service
Town Talk
Vigil Tent No. 44
Waldo Beauty Shoppe
Women
Extent
1 item, 16 pages to scan
Object Name
Program
Language
English
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-28
Condition Notes
Some wear and separation along spine. Water stains along edges.
Object ID
MG0760_F001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site 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.
Accession Number
2015.MG0760F1
Other Numbers
MG-760
Other Number
MG-760, Folder 1
Classification
MG0760
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-09-05-38
Date Range
August 1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Delegates of the Military Order of the Purple Heart standing in front of the Factory Administration Building of the Lancaster Floor Plant at Armstrong. Letter attached to photograph to Delegates from H. J. Marshall, Plant Manager is dated August 21, 1944, and thanks them for visiting the plant while they were in Lancaster.
Provenance
From MG-32, the Armstrong World Industries Collection.
Date Range
August 1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Marshall, H. J.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Armstrong
Armstrong Floor Plant
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-09-05-38
Images
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Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Object ID
A-08-02-17
Date Range
c. 1940
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Description
Elk Conestoga Lodge #140 Marching Unit in parade uniform.
Date Range
c. 1940
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
African Americans
Search Terms
Conestoga Lodge of Elks, No. 140
Elks Club
Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
Persons of color
Uniforms
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
2.25 x 2.75 inches
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
A-08-02-17
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
L-180
Images
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Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Object ID
A-08-02-90
Date Range
c. 1940
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Description
Conestoga Elks members enjoy themselves at a social night.
Date Range
c. 1940
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Conestoga Lodge of Elks, No. 140
Elks Club
Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
Persons of color
Recreation
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
2.25 x 2.75 inches
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
A-08-02-90
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
L-283
Images
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Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Object ID
A-09-02-97
Date Range
July 16, 1947
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Description
Lancaster Elks Drill Team and trophy awarded for Elks National Drill Team championship. Picture taken in Portland, Oregon, with Drill Master Charlie Hertzog and Exalted Ruler George Winterling holding trophy.
Date Range
July 16, 1947
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Hertzog, Charlie
Winterling, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Elks Club
Drill teams
Marching bands
Lancaster Elks Drill Team
Lancaster Elks Lodge, No. 134
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Place
Portland, Oregon
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
2.25 x 2.75 inches
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
A-09-02-97
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
PC-268
Images
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Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report, 1945
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F008_It05
Date Range
1945
  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report, 1945
Description
Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report. The report contains a list of board members, letter from the Director of Recreation, financial report, attendance, and information about programs and associated organizations. The programs included indoor and outdoor activities, playgrounds, wading pools and street showers, hikes, sports, community parties, and outreach to the childrens' wards at the hospitals. The associated clubs and organizations were the boys' and girls' clubs and the Crispus Attucks Recreation Center.
Date Range
1945
Creation Date
1945
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Cook, Ruby Martin Payne
Brandon, Grant D.
Harnish, Martin Mylin
Subjects
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Search Terms
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Conestoga Lodge of Elks, No. 140
Crispus Attucks Auxiliary
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Crispus Attucks Day Nursery
Family recreation
Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
Lancaster Interracial Council
Lancaster Recreation Association
Lancaster Recreation Commission
Nightingale Glee Club
Persons of color
Recreation centers
School Hot Lunch Project
Youth
Youth centers
Extent
1 item, 20 pages to scan
Object Name
Report, Annual
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F008_It05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. 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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site 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.
Accession Number
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Other Number
MG-567, Series 2, Folder 8, Item 5
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 2 September 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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