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."
The Pirates gather for their annual shad dinner at Shures Landing on the lower Susquehanna. The organization included many prominent Lancastrians. The Chief and Founder of The Pirates, H. S. Williamson is at the front center with the white mustache and goatee
The Bowman Technical School was founded by watchmaker Ezra F. Bowman in 1887 to teach the trade of watchmaking and engraving. During World War I, the Bowman Technical School trained soldiers to repair delicate aviation and naval instruments.
Faculty of Bowman Technical School. Identified are: John Hinkel, Edward Ganse, Bill McKnight, Ralph Harry, George S. Miller, J. Elliott Steinert, Walter Haesler, Helen Haesler, John J. Bowman, Charles Bowman, Eugene Biggs, and Harry Hart.
The Bowman Technical School was founded by watchmaker Ezra F. Bowman in 1887 to teach the trade of watchmaking and engraving. During World War I, the Bowman Technical School trained soldiers to repair delicate aviation and naval instruments.
