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Collection
Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Object ID
MG0432
Date Range
1939-2004
H. Buchanan, James Johnston, Harriet Lane Subject Headings: Authors Family records Jewish veterans Letters World War, 1939-1945 Search Terms: Authors Correspondence Family records Finding aids Jewish veterans Letters Manuscript groups World War II World War, 1939-1945 Processing History: The
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Collection
Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Description
The Charles Kessler Papers contain some personal and professional correspondence, research for articles and books, and manuscripts for published and unpublished works. Kessler authored several pamphlets and books on local history including Lancaster in the Revolution in 1975 and President Buchanan: Trapped in a Whirlwind in 2003.
Admin/Biographical History
Charles H. Kessler, a World War II veteran, began his career as a reporter for the Reading Eagle Times, and later worked for the Lancaster New Era until his retirement in 1984.
Date Range
1939-2004
Year Range From
1939
Year Range To
2004
Date of Accumulation
1939-2004
Creator
Kessler, Charles H., 1921-2005
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Kessler, Charles H.
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subjects
Authors
Family records
Jewish veterans
Letters
World War, 1939-1945
Search Terms
Authors
Correspondence
Family records
Finding aids
Jewish veterans
Letters
Manuscript groups
World War II
WWII
Extent
13 boxes, 127 folders, 6.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0432
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Charles Kessler Papers (MG0432), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the folder or item level.
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. 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-432
Classification
MG0432
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection has not been fully cataloged. Added to database 22 February 2022.
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Andrew Ellicott : surveyor of the capital of our nation

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1950
Surveyor of the Capital of Our Nation By M. LUTHER HEISEY Surveyor of the Capital, Washington, D. C., February, 1791 to July, 1793, A resident of Lancaster, Pa., from October, 1801 to November, 1813. "To this place [Lancaster] I feel more attached than to any other."—A. E. Secretary of the Land
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1950
Physical Description
[1]-14 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 54, no. 1
Subjects
Ellicott, Andrew, - 1754-1820.
Surveyors - Pennsylvania.
City planning - Washington (D.C.)
United States - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 54, number 1 (1950), p. 1-14Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.54
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Local names on American ships

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1959.
vessel leave the ways after the bottle of sparkling Conestoga water, wielded by Harriet Lane (Johnston), broke upon her side. Miss Lane was accompanied by her uncle, James Buchanan, president of the United States, and in his honor the ship was christened with the name of his native town; also present
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1959.
Physical Description
[17]-36 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 63, no. 1
Subjects
Names, Personal - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Names, Geographical - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Ship names - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 63, number 1 (1959), p. 17-36Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.63
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Going down in history : Lancaster 1957

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1958.
Rev. Dr, James E. Wagner. March 4, Lancaster newspapers increased in price from five cents to seven cents a copy. 19. The plant of the Lancaster Brick Company, northwest of School Lane Hills, was damaged severely by fire, entailing a loss of $300,000. 29, City water rates were increased; the average
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Responsibility
compiled and edited by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1958.
Physical Description
[58]-60 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 62, no. 1
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 62, number 1 (1958), p. 58-60Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.62
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Going down in history : Lancaster 1956

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1957.
, attended a reunion of choir members of St. James' Episcopal Church. Jan. 11. B. Snavely Garber received a Master Farmer medal awarded by the "Pennsylvania Farmer," in recogniton of achievement "in agriculture and citizen- ship." Jan. 13. Riding high as usual, Lancaster County farmers captured 39 cham
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Responsibility
Compiled and edited by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1957.
Physical Description
[39]-41 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 61, no. 1
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 61, number 1 (1957), p. 39-41Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.61
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Going down in history : Lancaster 1958

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1959.
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.63
Responsibility
compiled and edited by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1959.
Physical Description
[50]-52 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 63, no. 1
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.63
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Along the streets of old Lancaster

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1957.
the bill of fare. We know there's nothing in the town That ever will compare With Nissley's. Lancaster, Penna. M. LUTHER HEISEY �OF HISTORIANS AND HISTORIES JAMES LOGAN AND THE CULTURE OF PROVINCIAL AMERICA. B3 Frederick B. Tolles. 228 pages. Boston: Little Brown. $3.50 The most powerful single
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1957.
Physical Description
[62]-73 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 61, no. 2
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 61, number 2 (1957), p. 62-73Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.61
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Lancaster 1955 : history in the making

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1955.
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.59
Responsibility
compiled by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1955.
Physical Description
196-198 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 59, no. 7
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.59
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A brief history of the Lancaster County Historical Society

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1956
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.60, no. 1 & 2
Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1956
Physical Description
[1]-31 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 60, no. 1 & 2
Notes
Willson Memorial Building Special Issue.
Subjects
Willson, George B., - 1856-1929.
Rettew, Mary Willson, - 1865-1934.
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.60, no. 1 & 2
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Stories radiating from Conestoga Centre

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1952
of the place. Here also are the remains of 2 From Eshleman History, as compiled by Mrs. Irene R. Donovan, of York, Pa., in the library of the Lancaster County Historical Society. 3 On the farm once owned by Jacob K. Pickle. ��gallant soldiers of many wars. A large stone marks the resting place of
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1952
Physical Description
[1]-19 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 56, no. 1
Subjects
Conestoga Center (Pa.) - History.
Conestoga (Pa. : Township) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 56, number 1 (1952), p. 1-19Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.56
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Daniel Keller--Lancaster County boat builder

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1954.
and ninety Five — and of the Independence of the United States of America the Nine- teenth. Go. Washington By the President, Edm. Randolph �es of America 11 to all whom these Letters Patent shall come Reduced facsimile of the Original Patent Granted to Daniel Keller �City of Philadelphia, TO WIT: I DO
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1954.
Physical Description
[61]-77 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 58, no. 3
Subjects
Keller, Dan.
Steamboats - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Paddle steamers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 58, number 3 (1954), p. 61-77Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.58
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Games and amusements in olden days

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1959.
boy in former days who possessed a bat, ball and glove was king in his crowd as they gathered for a game of "sides" or "rounders." His equipment outweighed any possi- ble lack of personal skill and gave him an entree into all games. Masks were an almost unknown article, but not so a bloody nose when a
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1959.
Physical Description
[132]-135 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 63, no. 3
Subjects
Games - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Amusements - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 63, number 3 (1959), p. 132-135Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.63
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Susquehanna Islands in Lancaster County

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1955.
information by affidavit and verbally, being given to Council by George Stevenson, Esq., of Carlisle, of divers treasonable and dangerous in- tentions and designs of levying men and destroying the Public Stores at York, Lancaster, and Carlisle and elsewhere, in which William Willis, of Newberry, and James
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1955.
Physical Description
[25]-55 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 59, no. 2
Subjects
Susquehanna River - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 59, number 2 (1955), p. 25-55Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.59
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