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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1901
above is a picture, consisting of two allegorical representations of Fame, holding a shield between them, over which rests an open book, with these words dis- played: Rights Of Man. Immediately below the picture is the following inscription: PLAN Of the CITY of Washington, In the Territory of Columbia
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by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[57]-67 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 3/4
Summary
This journal article addresses sureveyor Andrew Ellicott's role in the laying out of the District of Columbia as well as many other later other projects he led.
Subjects
Ellicott, Andrew, - 1754-1820.
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Capitals (Cities)
Washington (D.C.)
United States - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 5, number 3/4 (1901), p. 57-67Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
Documents

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Author
Evans, Samuel,
Date of Publication
1908
1,500 to 2,000 arks and rafts and a large number of keel-boats to come to Columbia upon one freshet. A large number of the former, of course, passed down the river. The legal profession has not been neglected, and, for a town not a shire-town, she has had her share of these gentlemen. They were as fol
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by Samuel Evans, Esq.
Author
Evans, Samuel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[287]-294 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 8
Subjects
Columbia (Pa.) - History.
Columbia (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 8 (1908), p. 287-294Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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The social life of Washington

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Author
Dubbs, J. H.
Date of Publication
1906
THE SOCIAL LIFE OF WASHINGTON.* You have courtously invited me to address you upon some aspect the life of Washington. It need hardly be said that in this connection themes innumerable must necessarily sug- gest themselves. It might be natural to speak of Washington as a soldier, a statesman or a
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Responsibility
by Joseph Henry Dubbs, D.D, LL.D.
Author
Dubbs, J. H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
[59]-70 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 2
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 2 (1906), p. 59-70Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10
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A calendar of Washington manuscripts in the Library of Congress

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Date of Publication
1901.
Call Number
923.173 W318un
Responsibility
compiled under the direction of Herbert Friedenwald.
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
G.P.O.,
Date of Publication
1901.
Physical Description
315 p. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
Introduction -- Calendar of manuscripts from Washington -- Calendar of manuscripts to Washington -- Index of names.
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799 - Manuscripts - Bibliography.
Manuscripts - United States
United States - History - Sources.
Additional Author
Friedenwald, Herbert,
Additional Corporate Author
Library of Congress. Manuscript Division.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 W318un
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Andrew Ellicott, his life and letters

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Author
Mathews, Catharine Van Cortlandt.
Date of Publication
1908
Call Number
925 E46m
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Responsibility
by Catharine Van Cortlandt Mathews.
Author
Mathews, Catharine Van Cortlandt.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The Grafton press
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
x, 256 p. front., plates, ports., maps (1 fold.) plans, facsims. 23cm.
Notes
"One thousand copies of this book have been printed from type and the type distributed."
Summary
A U.S. surveyor who resided in Lancaster County. He helped map many of the territories west of the Appalachians, surveyed the boundaries of the District of Columbia, continued and completed Pierre Charles L'Enfant's work on the plan for Washington, D.C., and served as a teacher in survey methods for Meriwether Lewis.
Contents: 1. Parentage and early life 1754 - 1784. 2. Baltimore and the western boundary of Pennsylvania 1785. 3. Three boundaries and the first measurement of Niagara 1786-1790. 4. The city of Washington in the Territory of Columbia. 5. The road to Presqu' Isle Fort. 6. The Florida boundary 1796 - 1800. 7. The Florida boundary (continued). 8. The Florida boundary (continued). 9. The land office of Pennsylvania 1800 - 1812. 10. West Point and the last surveys 1812-1820. The book contains footnotes and an index.
Subjects
Ellicott, Andrew, - 1754-1820.
Atlantic States - Surveys.
Southern boundary of the United States.
Washington (D.C.) - Surveys.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
925 E46m
Websites
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The bibliography of Washington County, Pennsylvania (so completed up to December 25, 1907) Under the auspices of the Washington County Historical Society

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Author
Crumrine, Boyd,
Date of Publication
1909]
Call Number
974.882 C956b
Author
Crumrine, Boyd,
Place of Publication
[Harrisburg
Publisher
Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies,
Date of Publication
1909]
Physical Description
29 p. 23 cm.
Series
Pennsylvania bibliographies,
Subjects
Washington County (Pa.) - Bibliography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.882 C956b
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Ceremonies on laying the corner-stone of the Masonic Hall, Columbia, Pa;., by the Grand Lodge of the most ancient and honorable fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, September 12, A. D.1900, A.L.5900

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20556
Date of Publication
[1900]
Call Number
366.1 C762c
Place of Publication
Place not identified
Publisher
Daily Spy Print. ,
Date of Publication
[1900]
Physical Description
9 p. : 23 cm.
Notes
Music: Metropolitan Band. The Masonic Quartet of Columbia, Miss Lillian K. Phahlerm, organist.
Subjects
Freemasons - Columbia, Pa. - Masonic Hall.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
366.1 C762c
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Directory of rural residents comprising the names of residents on rural free delivery routes in the vicinity of Lancaster and Columbia

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo871
Date of Publication
1905
Call Number
917.4815 D598c 1905-1906
Place of Publication
Norfolk, VA
Publisher
The Directories Publishing Corporation ;
Date of Publication
1905
Physical Description
unp. 28 cm.
Notes
Photocopy.
Directory for 1905-6
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Columbia (Pa.) - Directories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598c 1905-1906
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