Four men, third from left identified as "#3 with cigar, Joe Buch, Camp Meade, Md. Now Fort Meade." Note attached to group of pictures: "Stan Buch presents this box of memorabilia that belonged to his father "William J. Buch, founder of Buch's Pharmacy) to the Lancaster County Historical Society. Included are World War I materials related to the 79th Division; letters and other materials related to William Buch's reputation as President Franklin D. Roosevelt's double during Roosevelt's terms in office and other political memorabilia; material related to Leo Hauck and other early 20th century boxers in Lancaster; and a copy of an article William Buch sent to "Ripley's Believe It or Not.'"
Provenance
Note attached to group of pictures: "Stan Buch presents this box of memorabilia that belonged to his father, William J. Buch, founder of Buch's Pharmacy) to the Lancaster County Historical Society."
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, left, smilinly chats with Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, commander of the 28th Division, as he reviews newly arrived troops of the Pennsylvania National Guard outfit. Ike told the GIs that preserving the peace "Is all we want and all we are trying to do."
Provenance
From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
View of Council Chamber in the Municipal Building as Mayor Cary was making his farewell address. Old and new commissioners are seated in foreground. Left to right are commissioners Rineer, Schnitzer, Bowman, Kreisle, Spidle and Shirk.
Provenance
Gift of David Towle. See MG-747 Papers of Mayor Kendig Bare.
Left to right: commissioners Harry A. Schnitzer and John E. Spidle repeat their oaths of office before Mayor Kendig C. Bare. The three men were elected in November and sworn in at Monday's Municipal Inauguration.
Provenance
Gift of David Towle. See MG-747 Papers of Mayor Kendig Bare.
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Fred G. McCartney shakes hands with new mayor Kendig C. Bare at the impressive ceremonies at the municipal building.
Provenance
Gift of David Towle. See MG-747 Papers of Mayor Kendig Bare.