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Collection
Boxing and Wrestling Collection of Paul L. Stauffer
Title
Boxing and Wrestling Collection of Paul L. Stauffer
Object ID
MG0925
Date Range
1936-1960
Collection
Boxing and Wrestling Collection of Paul L. Stauffer
Title
Boxing and Wrestling Collection of Paul L. Stauffer
Description
Collection of boxing and wrestling ephemera, photographs, and programs compiled by Paul L. Stauffer:
National Bank and Trust bank books with records of proceeds from boxing matches, 1936-1941
Issues of the Referee Sportsman, 20 December 1937, 24 January 1938
Souvenir Pictorial Program, 24 May 1937
Scrapbook/album of photographs of boxers and wrestlers, programs, and newspaper clippings relating to the sports, 1930s-1960
Admin/Biographical History
Paul L. Stauffer, retired president of Lancaster Pump and Manufacturing Co., was business manager of the local Boxing and Wrestling Club in the 1930s and 1940s.
Date Range
1936-1960
Year Range From
1936
Year Range To
1960
Date of Accumulation
1936-1960
Creator
Stauffer, Paul Leaman, 1908-1995
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Stauffer, Paul Leaman
Subjects
Boxing
Business records
Newsletters
Photographs
Programs (Publications)
Scrapbooks
Wrestling
Search Terms
Boxing
Business records
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Newsletters
Photographs
Programs
Referee Sportsman
Scrapbooks
Wrestling
Extent
.25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0925
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Boxing and Wresting Collection of Paul L. Stauffer (MG0925), Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection has not been fully cataloged, but may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org for permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2022.006
Other Numbers
MG-925
Classification
MG0925
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 28 April 2022.
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Collection
R. Dennis Bowman Collection
Title
R. Dennis Bowman Collection
Object ID
MG0951
Date Range
1927-1976
Collection
R. Dennis Bowman Collection
Title
R. Dennis Bowman Collection
Description
Kiwanis Kite Carnival items:
Newspaper clipping with pictures, "Scenes taken at the Kiwanis Kite Carnival held on Saturday"
Newspaper article: "Kites sail high in big carnival", August 1927. Picture of Jerry Bowman with his box kite.
Newspaper article: "First Kiwanis Club Kite Carnival a success," Richard Bowman and Robert Bowman
Hobby Show items:
Exhibitor and complimentary tickets for 8th Annual Hobby Show, 1958
Program for the 9th Annual Hobby Show, sponsored by The Optimist Club of Lancaster and The Lancaster Recreation Association. 1959. List of exhibitors, officers and committee members, judges, sponsors, classifications, and ads from local businesses.
Program for the 13th Annual Hobby Show. 1963. Information and classifications. Printed by Feldser, Lancaster.
Newspaper article: "Boy, 10, has marked ability in sketching,"
Newspaper ad for "Richard Bowman Designs Show: There's more to making kites than tying two sticks together," 1976 (2 copies)
Program for a model railroad show at Lancaster Lincoln Mercury Co., N. Prince Street and McGovern Avenue, Lancaster. December 1952 - January 1953.
Date Range
1927-1976
Year Range From
1927
Year Range To
1976
Date of Accumulation
1927-1976
Creator
Bowman, R. Dennis (Robert Dennis)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Bowman, Richard
Bowman, Robert W.
Bowman, Robert Dennis
Subjects
Contests
Hobbies
Kites
Kites--Design and construction
Marbles (Games)
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Competitions
Contests
Finding aids
Hobbies
Kites
Manuscript groups
Marbles
Programs
Extent
11 items
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0951
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Kiwanis Kite Carnival items:
Original photograph in poor condition (Photograph Collection)
5 medals, [1927] (Object Collection)
Lancaster Playgrounds Kite Karnival medals: (Object Collection)
3 medals, 1927
3 ribbons, 1928
United States Marble Shooting Championship Tournament medal, no date (Object Collection)
Hobby Display by the Boys of Lancaster, 1926: (Object Collection)
Ribbon for Honorable Mention
Ribbon for 2nd Place
Photographs/Slides/Negatives: (Photograph Collection)
9 boxes of slides: 2 of downtown Lancaster, 1 of the demolition of the Lancaster County Almshouse, 6 of North Queen Street demolition and reconstruction during late 1960s Urban Renewal. All slides are either Ektachrome or Kodachrome, and in great condition.
1 box of slides of the Flag Day parade in Lancaster in 1947. All Kodakchrome and in great condition.
9 envelopes of photographs of North Queen Street during Urban Renewal phase in the late 1960s, showing demolition of theaters, construction of the New Brunswick Hotel and post-demolition empty lots being prepared for Hess's Department Store or the Prince Street Parking Garage.
1 envelope of color and black and white negatives that may go with some of the photographs in the 9 envelopes mentioned above.
1 photograph of the Lancaster County Prison with old highway mile marker in front, c. 1975-1980
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection has not been cataloged, but may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Credit
Courtesy LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2022.015
Other Numbers
MG-951
Classification
MG0951
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 19 August 2022.
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Collection
The Donegal Society Collection
Title
The Donegal Society Collection
Object ID
MG0975
Collection
The Donegal Society Collection
Title
The Donegal Society Collection
Description
This collection contains programs, session schedules, miscellaneous correspondence and other items from the Donegal Society.
Admin/Biographical History
The Donegal Society was organized in 1909 to maintain, preserve and promote the history and grounds of the Donegal Presbyterian Church near Mount Joy, Lancaster County, and the history of the Scots-Irish who settled in the area and founded the church in 1721.
Year Range From
1909
Year Range To
1985
Date of Accumulation
1909-1985
Creator
LancasterHistory
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Casanova, A. Y.
Hamilton, Hugh
Eshleman, H. Frank
Zell, Josephine P.
Hogue, Walter Jenkins
Hutchison, Ralph Cooper
Schock, Clarence
Prentis, H. W.
Simons, S. S.
McCollough, Clair
Anderson, James
Allison, John
Mitchell, James
Hayes, David
Other Creators
The Donegal Society
Subjects
Presbyterian Church
Search Terms
Donegal Presbyterian Church
Speeches
Programs
Plaques
Deeds
Patents
Manuscript groups
Extent
12folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0975
Notes
Preferred Citation: The Donegal Society Collection (MG0975), Folder #, 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-975
Other Number
MG-975
Classification
MG0975
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 15November 2023.
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Collection
Scouts of America Collection
Title
Scouts of America Collection
Object ID
MG0140
Date Range
1945-1996
  1 document  
Collection
Scouts of America Collection
Title
Scouts of America Collection
Description
The Scouts of America Collection contains items related to scouting in Lancaster County, PA. The Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorer Post are represented with annual reports, ephemera, and newsletters that contain financial data and information about troop locations and activities.
Date Range
1945-1996
Year Range From
1945
Year Range To
1996
Date of Accumulation
1945-1996
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Subjects
Annual reports
Boy Scouts
Day camps
Explorers (Boy Scouts)
Girl Scouts
Newsletters
Programs (Publications)
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Annual reports
Boy Scouts
Camp Mack
Day camps
Explorers (Boy Scouts)
Finding aids
Girl Scouts
J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation
Manuscript groups
Newsletters
Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council
Pennsylvania Dutch Boy Scout Council
Programs
Scoutcaster
Scouter Focus
Scrapbooks
Zion News
Zion United Church of Christ
Extent
1 box, 6 folders, .1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0140
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Scrapbook of Explorer Scouts of Post 325, Troop 25 (MG0434_Box105)
Explorer Scouts Post 325 Troop 25 Album (A-60-01-001 to A-60-01-200)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Scouts of America Collection (MG0140), Folder #, 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. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection 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-140
Other Number
MG-140
Classification
MG0140
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared in 1998-1999. Added to database 9 September 2021.
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Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Object ID
MG0137
Date Range
1932-1987
Motor Dome Landisville, East Hempfield Twp. Landisville Speedway Lebanon, Lebanon County Manuscript groups Newspaper clippings Lancaster Fairgrounds Pennsylvania Casualty Co. Programs R. R. Graybill’s Garage Racetracks (Automobile racing) Reading, Berks County Russ Cooper’s Riley Special Sambler Special
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Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Description
The Auto Racing Collection contains photocopies of photographs of race car drivers, newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to auto racing at Lancaster County speedways. The items include a history of auto racing in Lancaster County, information about J. Earl Way, and an article about a benefit for the Williams Grove Old-Timers Association.
Admin/Biographical History
J. Earl Way (1907-1997) of Salunga, Pennsylvania was a barber, dance instructor, and local band leader. He was also involved in auto racing, was a race promoter at Landisville Speedway, and wrote articles about racing for several newspapers. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43953963/obituary-for-j-earl-way-aged-89/
Date Range
1932-1987
Year Range From
1932
Year Range To
1987
Date of Accumulation
1932-1987
Creator
Way, J. Earl, 1907-1997
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Acker, Ralph
Barzda, Joe
Bennet, W.
Bob, Gert
Bob, Joe
Bonmoyer, Herry
Brubaker, Allen
Chittwood, Joe
Cooper, Joe
Cooper, Russel
Culp, Dutch
Dotter, Clyde
Emery, E.
Emery, L. D.
Fritz, Ben
Gable, Bill
Gasta, Al
Gensler, Le Roy
Graham, Ray
Greer, Adam
Greer, Wilbur
Hamilton. Les
Heister, Duer
Herman, George
Holland, Bill
Horn, Ted
Keenig, Len
Kelcher, Ammon
Kline, Ted
Kolas, Fred
Light, Mark
Martin, Jack
Matera, Johnny
McClanagan, Don
Menke, Bill
Meyer, Newt
Miller, Paul
Mowery, Earl
Myers, Chares
Shollenberger, Ray "Dutch"
Shoop, Bill
Spahr, Russel
Stine, Ottis
Trissler, John
Way, Ardella
Way, Betsy
Way, Betty
Way, Fern
Way, John Earl
Way, Steven
Wentz, Walt
Wilt, Dave
Wolf, M. J.
Young, Paul
Subjects
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Programs (Publications)
Racetracks (Automobile racing)
Stock car drivers
Search Terms
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.
Bird-in-Hand Speedway
Bishop's Café
Cars
Central Speedway
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia
Finding aids
Greer's Motor Dome
Landisville, East Hempfield Twp.
Landisville Speedway
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Manuscript groups
Newspaper clippings
Lancaster Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania Casualty Company
Programs
R. R. Graybill's Garage
Racetracks
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Russ Cooper's Riley Special
Sambler Special
Speedways
Star Beer Special A V8 Ford
Statistics
Stock car drivers
Williams Grove Old Timers
Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Young Bros.
Extent
1 box, 7 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0137
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Auto Racing Collection (MG0137), Folder #, 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-137
Classification
MG0137
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by AS, 1999. Finding aid typed by KS, March 2013. Added to database 25 September 2021.
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Fourth of July Celebrations Collection
Title
Fourth of July Celebrations Collection
Object ID
MG0314
Date Range
1913-1979
  1 document  
Collection
Fourth of July Celebrations Collection
Title
Fourth of July Celebrations Collection
Description
This collection contains programs for Fourth of July celebrations in Lancaster County.
Date Range
1913-1979
Year Range From
1913
Year Range To
1979
Date of Accumulation
1913-1979
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Good, Susan G.
Hackman, Floyd F.
Subjects
Fourth of July
Fourth of July celebrations
Holidays--United States
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Finding aids
Fourth of July celebrations
Holidays
Independence Day
Manuscript groups
Programs
Extent
4 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0314
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Fourth of July Celebrations Collection (MG0314), Folder #, 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-314
Other Number
MG-314
Classification
MG0314
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by HST, 21 February 2006, updated 2006, 2007, 2011. Added to database 30 September 2021.
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Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Object ID
MG0663
Date Range
1928-2002
Headings: Letters Minutes (Records) Family reunions Programs (Publications) Search Terms: Cemeteries Correspondence Family reunions Finding aids Genealogy Letters Manuscript groups Maps Minutes Obituaries Programs Scholarships Songs Related Materials: Processing History: Processed and finding aid prepared
  1 document  
Collection
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Description
The Ranck Family Reunion Records contain reunion programs of the Ranck family from 1928 to 2002, lists of descendants from 1983 to 2000, minutes from 1976 to 2002, and letters and correspondence pertaining to the Ranck clan.
Date Range
1928-2002
Year Range From
1928
Year Range To
2002
Date of Accumulation
1928-2002
Creator
Ranck family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 13
People
Poole, Vera
Ranck, E. M.
Ranck, Ezra H.
Ranck, Harriet M.
Ranck, Iola S.
Ranck, P. J.
Rank, George Seldomridge
Ronk, John
Shippen, Edward, Jr.
Subjects
Family reunions
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Cemeteries
Correspondence
Family reunions
Finding aids
Genealogy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Maps
Minutes
Obituaries
Programs
Scholarships
Songs
Extent
1 box, 11 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0663
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. 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. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-663
Classification
MG0663
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by KV, September 2013. Added to database 30 September 2021.
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Collection
OperaLancaster Collection
Title
OperaLancaster Collection
Object ID
MG0678
Date Range
1960-1981
  1 document  
Collection
OperaLancaster Collection
Title
OperaLancaster Collection
Description
The OperaLancaster Collection contains a history of Lancaster Opera Workshop and programs for stage productions.
Date Range
1960-1981
Year Range From
1960
Year Range To
1981
Date of Accumulation
1960-1981
Creator
OperaLancaster (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 13
People
Kingston, Joseph T.
Smith, Dorothy Rose
Blackburn, Walter
Subjects
Advertisements
Opera companies
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Advertisements
Finding aids
Lancaster Opera Workshop
Lancaster Theatre Arts Association
Manuscript groups
Opera companies
OperaLancaster
Programs
Extent
1 box, 2 folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0678
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: OperaLancaster Collection (MG0678), Folder #, 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-678
Other Number
MG-678
Classification
MG0678
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared June 2013. Added to database 30 September 2021.
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Collection
Bart Self-Culture Society Collection
Title
Bart Self-Culture Society Collection
Object ID
MG0271
Date Range
1904-1906, 1970
  1 document  
Collection
Bart Self-Culture Society Collection
Title
Bart Self-Culture Society Collection
Description
The Bart Self-Culture Society Collection contains items related to the Bart Self-Culture Society and the Groff family. The purpose of the society was for the members to improve themselves intellectually, morally, and socially.
Date Range
1904-1906, 1970
Year Range From
1904
Year Range To
1970
Date of Accumulation
1904-1906, 1970
Creator
Groff, Clyde Lester, 1920-1998
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Groff, Clyde Lester
Jarvis, John Arthur
Platt, Earl
Subjects
Business records
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Bart Central High School
Bart Self-Culture Society
Business records
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Programs
Extent
1 box, 2 folders, .2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0271
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Bart Self-Culture Society Collection (MG0271), Folder #, 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-271
Other Number
MG-271
Classification
MG0271
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 7 October 2021.
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Sheep Dog Trials Collection
Title
Sheep Dog Trials Collection
Object ID
MG0863
Date Range
1968
Collection
Sheep Dog Trials Collection
Title
Sheep Dog Trials Collection
Description
Program for the Far Eastern United States International Sheep Dog Trial, 1968. Program of events with information and history of breeds and farms, advertisements for local businesses, and photographic images. The event was held at the Lancaster County Riding and Tennis Club, 20-21 September 1968.
Date Range
1968
Date of Accumulation
1968
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Subjects
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Programs
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Far Eastern United States International Sheep Dog Trial
Lancaster County Riding and Tennis Club
Sheep dogs
Extent
1 volume
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0863
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster.
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.
Accession Number
2021.013
Other Numbers
MG-863
Classification
MG0863
Description Level
Fonds
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