Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 2, 24 December 1971- 15 April 1987
Description
Catharine B. Spitler, a resident of Landisville, Pennsylvania, compiled these scrapbooks. Book one contains information primarily about World War II. The newspaper clippings include information about Lancaster natives, both men and women that were involved in World War II, including ranks and location of service. There are also articles about the United States involvement in World War II. Interesting local articles and programs discuss the World War II Memorial in West Hempfield Township. Columbia's Sesquicentennial was documented through a series of newspaper clippings located in this scrapbook.
Book two is a compilation of newspaper clippings, engagement announcements, wedding announcements and obituaries pertaining to Lancastrians. Locations around Lancaster County that were mentioned are as follows: Lancaster, Hempfield, Ephrata, Maytown and Mount Joy. An interesting subject within the second scrapbook is the1972 Flood of Lancaster (Hurricane Agnes).
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Please request these items by contacting Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to your visit.
Copyright
These 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Boxes 79 and 80
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 28 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Books 128 and 130.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
Scrapbook of Explorer Scouts of Post 325, Troop 25
Description
Scrapbook of Explorer Scouts of Post 325, Troop 25, Lancaster.
Admin/Biographical History
Richard Bowman "Dick" Marion was active in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1951. Dick pursued his childhood passion for Scouting throughout his adult career. He completed National Training School in the Boy Scouts of America in 1960 and was commissioned as a District Scout Executive in Lancaster, PA. He continued to serve local councils in Pittsburgh, PA, Reading, PA and Rochester, NY. In 1976, he became Scout Executive in East Valley Area Council in Western PA and moved on to lead the Gulf Ridge Council in Tampa, FL in 1981. In 1985, he became President of the Cradle of Liberty Council in Philadelphia, PA, where he remained until his retirement from professional scouting in 1998. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76169899/richard-bowman-marion
Explorer Scouts Post 325 Troop 25 Album (A-60-01-001 to A-60-01-200)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Scrapbook of Explorer Scouts of Post 325, Troop 25 (MG0434_Box105), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Gift of Mrs. Richard B. (Marian) Marion and Robert E. Marion, Jr., from the estate of Richard B. Marion, in memory of Andrew and Jack Charles, El Capitan Products.
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.
Photograph of Lancaster Conservatory of Music faculty concert at the Iris Club
Description
Lancaster Conservatory of Music faculty concert at the Iris Club. Mary Vyner is at the piano. Also pictured are Leonore Wolaniuk, violinist, Grace McCormick, violinist, Gabriel DePaul, violist, and Carole Dockray, cellist.
Provenance
Gift of the Penn Square Music Conservatory and the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra.