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Order for Payment

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Collection: Commissioners' Orders for Payment

Title: Commissioners' order for payment

Object ID: CommOrder 1832 #217

Date Range: 1832

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Collection: Commissioners' Orders for Payment

Title: Commissioners' order for payment

Description: This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.

System of Arrangement: The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.

Date Range: 1832

Date of Accumulation: 1810-1901

Creator: County Commissioners

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives North

Storage Container: Box 0012

People: Smith, Stephen

Search Terms: Commissioners' Orders for Payment; Prisons; Persons of color

Place: Lancaster

Extent: 70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)

Object Name: Order for Payment

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2008-03-25

Object ID: CommOrder 1832 #217

Box Number: 012

Notes: Entered into Q&A Aug 30, 2001.; LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.

Additional Notes: Prisons.; Payment for lumber for the use of the jail.; Smith, Stephen. Person of color.; 1 item. 1 piece.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 08-01 0510

Description Level: Item

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Order for Payment

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Collection: George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera

Title: Invoice from and order to pay Abraham Laroy

Object ID: MG0184_S02_F015_In04

Date Range: 1757/03/26

1 document

Collection: George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera

Title: Invoice from and order to pay Abraham Laroy

Description: Invoice to the Lancaster County Commissioners from Abraham Laroy repair the town clock. 1757.; On reverse: Order from the Lancaster County Commissioners to pay Abraham Laroy. 26 March 1757.

Date Range: 1757/03/26

Creation Date: 1757

Creator: Leroy, Abraham, d. 1765

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

Storage Container: Series 02, Box 0001

People: Davis, Zaccheus; Hubley, Michael; Leroy, Abraham; Steel, Samuel; Taylor, David

Subjects: Clock and watch makers; Clocks and watches; Clocks and watches--Repairing; Invoices

Search Terms: Clock and watch makers; Clocks; Commissioners' Orders for Payment; Invoices; Lancaster

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages scanned

Object Name: Order for Payment

Language: English

Object ID: MG0184_S02_F015_In04

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650; George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-184, Series 2

Other Number: MG-184, Series 2, Folder 15, Insert 4

Classification: MG0184

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 11 May 2024.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.

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Collections for the poor in 1795

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1929

Collections for the Poor in 1795 By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER A MEETING of the "Association for the Relief of the Poor," of the borough of Lancaster, was held at the house of Chris- topher Brenner on Monday, November 2nd, 1795. John Joseph Henry occupied the chair. The committees appointed to collect

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1929

Physical Description: 246-247 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 33, no. 11

Subjects: Association for the Relief of the Poor (Lancaster, Pa.); Poor - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 33, number 11 (1929), p. 246-247Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.33

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Report, Annual

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Collection: Lancaster Recreation Commission Records

Title: Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report, 1944

Object ID: MG0567_S02_F008_It04

Date Range: 1944

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Collection: Lancaster Recreation Commission Records

Title: Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report, 1944

Description: Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report. The report contains a list of board members, letter from the Director of Recreation, financial report, attendance, and information about programs and associated organizations. The programs included indoor and outdoor activities, playgrounds, wading pools and street showers, hikes, sports, community parties, sale of war bonds and stamps, Victory gardens, and outreach to the childrens' wards at the hospitals. The associated clubs and organizations were the boys' and girls' clubs, and the Crispus Attucks Recreation Center.

Date Range: 1944

Creation Date: 1944

Creator: Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 12

Storage Container: Box 0005

People: Cook, Ruby Martin Payne; Brandon, Grant D.; Harnish, Martin Mylin; Sterrett, John Victor

Subjects: Annual reports; Children; Community centers; Family recreation; Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.); Recreation centers; Youth; Youth centers

Search Terms: Annual reports; Children; Community centers; Crispus Attucks Community Center; Crispus Attucks Day Nursery; Family recreation; Higbee Girls' Club; Lancaster Boys' Club, Inc.; Lancaster Interracial Council; Lancaster Recreation Association; Lancaster Recreation Commission; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Persons of color; Recreation centers; Rodney Girls' Club; School Hot Lunch Project; St. John's Girls' Club; Well Baby Clinic; Youth; Youth centers

Extent: 1 item, 19 pages to scan

Object Name: Report, Annual

Language: English

Object ID: MG0567_S02_F008_It04

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).; LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 2010.LancRec

Other Numbers: MG-567

Other Number: MG-567, Series 2, Folder 8, Item 4

Classification: MG0567

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 2 September 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Report, Annual

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Collection: Lancaster Recreation Commission Records

Title: Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report, 1946

Object ID: MG0567_S02_F008_It06

Date Range: 1946

1 document

Collection: Lancaster Recreation Commission Records

Title: Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report, 1946

Description: Lancaster Recreation Association Annual Report. The report contains a list of board members, letter from the Director of Recreation, financial report, attendance, and information about programs and associated organizations. The programs included indoor and outdoor activities, playgrounds, swimming lessons, hikes, sports, community parties, and outreach to the childrens' wards at the hospitals. The associated clubs and organizations were the boys' and girls' clubs and the Crispus Attucks Recreation and Community Center.

Date Range: 1946

Creation Date: 1946

Creator: Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 12

Storage Container: Box 0005

People: Cook, Ruby Martin Payne; Brandon, Grant D.; Harnish, Martin Mylin

Subjects: Annual reports; Children; Community centers; Family recreation; Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.); Recreation centers; Youth; Youth centers

Search Terms: Annual reports; Children; Community centers; Crispus Attucks Community Center; Crispus Attucks Day Nursery; Family recreation; Lancaster Interracial Council; Lancaster Recreation Association; Lancaster Recreation Commission; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Persons of color; Recreation centers; School Hot Lunch Project; Youth; Youth centers

Extent: 1 item, 20 pages to scan

Object Name: Report, Annual

Language: English

Object ID: MG0567_S02_F008_It06

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).; LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; 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.

Accession Number: 2010.LancRec

Other Numbers: MG-567

Other Number: MG-567, Series 2, Folder 8, Item 6

Classification: MG0567

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 2 September 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Ground plan of Children's Home

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Date of Publication: 1869.

Call Number: 974.815 LACI 122

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Responsibility: by C.E. Hayes.

Place of Publication: [Lancaster, Pa.[

Publisher: s.n.

Date of Publication: 1869.

Physical Description: 1 map : pen and ink ; 37 x 28 cm.

Notes: Landscape plan.

Subjects: Home for Friendless Children (Lancaster, Pa.); Children - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Orphanages - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Maps.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Map

Call Number: 974.815 LACI 122

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Print, Photographic

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Collection: General Collection

Title: Bunker Hill School

Object ID: 1-08-08-42

Date Range: 1910/03/11

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Object Name: Print, Photographic

Collection: General Collection

Title: Bunker Hill School

Description: Bunker Hill School, March 11, 1910

Date Range: 1910/03/11

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Bunker Hill School; Children; Students; Teachers

Object Name: Print, Photographic

Print Size: 3.375 x 5.375 inches

Condition: Good

Object ID: 1-08-08-42

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Print, Photographic

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Collection: General Collection

Object ID: 2-13-06-15

Date Range: 1896

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Object Name: Print, Photographic

Collection: General Collection

Description: Fruitville School. Christian Hess Martin, Sr. is in back row, left. Teacher was H. E. Freed. Anna Martin is in front of Christian. Elmer Martin is in front of Ada.

Provenance: From MG-440 the Christian Hess Martin, Jr. Collection.

Date Range: 1896

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Martin, Christian Hess, Sr.; Martin, Elmer; Martin, Anna; Freed, H. E.

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Fruitville School; Schools; Children; Teachers; Students

Object Name: Print, Photographic

Print Size: 8 x 10 inches

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: 2008-02-13

Object ID: 2-13-06-15

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Print, Photographic

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Collection: General Collection

Object ID: 2-18-11-10

Date Range: c. 1900

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Object Name: Print, Photographic

Collection: General Collection

Description: Students lined up for class picture outside of Iva School in 1900, teacher Robert Lefever Row 1: Graham, Alice; Lefever,Vernon; Pearson, Myrtle; Yuninger, Edgar; Ficthner; Ada; Ficthner, Edgar; Yuninger, Anna; Mowrer, Milton; Sweigart, Myrtle; Griffith, Huton; Smeltz, Frank; Graham, Sara; Eyman, Mary; Strubel, Ella; Lichtner, Millie; Herr, May; Rohrer, Anna; Bourer, Edith; Hagens, Ruth;; Reese, James; Eyman, Sarah; Eshleman, Elmer; Pearson, Maud; Pearson, Goldie; Griffith, Ivan;; Reese,Ray; Eshleman, Carrie; Lefever, Millie; Strubel,Anna; Schmidt, Ira; Farrel, Frank; Yuninger,Jacob; Pearson, Earl; Fichtner,William; Griffith, Oliver; Mowrer, Alfred; Eshleman, Mayme; Denlinger, Anna; Graham, Loretta; Echternach, Maggie; Graham, Annie; Yuninger, Edith; May, Bertha; Eyman, Albert; Yuninger,Clayton; Strubel, Charlie, Fichtner, John; Strubel, David, Rohrer; Frank; Schmidt, Susie; Rapp, Katie; Smeltz, Daisy; Graham, Harriet; Yuninger; Maud, Eyman; Victoria; Mowrer, Lottie; Echternach, Rachel; Mowery, Libbie; Reese, Mary; Eyman, Martha; Echternach, Louise; Mowery, Anna;

Date Range: c. 1900

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Bourer, Edith; Denlinger, Anna; Echternach, Louise; Echternach, Maggie; Echternach, Rachel; Eshleman, Carrie; Eshleman, Elmer; Eshleman, Mayme; Eyman, Albert; Eyman, Martha; Eyman, Mary; Eyman, Sarah; Eyman, Victoria; Farrel, Frank; Fichtner, John; Fichtner,William; Ficthner, Ada; Ficthner, Edgar; Graham, Alice; Graham, Annie; Graham, Harriet; Graham, Loretta; Graham, Sara; Griffith, Huton; Griffith, Ivan; Griffith, Oliver; Hagens, Ruth; Herr, May; Lefever, Millie; Lefever, Robert; Lefever, Vernon; Lichtner, Millie; May, Bertha; Mowery, Anna; Mowery, Libbie; Mowrer, Alfred; Mowrer, Lottie; Mowrer, Milton; Pearson, Earl; Pearson, Goldie; Pearson, Maud; Pearson, Myrtle; Rapp, Katie; Reese, James; Reese, Mary; Reese, Ray; Rohrer, Frank; Rohrer, Anna; Schmidt, Ira; Schmidt, Susie; Smeltz, Daisy; Smeltz, Frank; Strubel, Charlie; Strubel, David; Strubel, Ella; Strubel, Anna; Sweigart, Myrtle; Yuninger, Anna; Yuninger, Edgar; Yuninger, Edith; Yuninger, Maud; Yuninger, Clayton; Yuninger, Jacob

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Children; Class pictures; Education; Iva School; Schools; Students; Teachers

Place: Paradise Twp.

Object Name: Print, Photographic

Print Size: 8 x 10 inches

Condition: Good

Object ID: 2-18-11-10

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