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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/aedbd061-f1f4-44d8-acb6-032010261551

Collection: Charles Kessler Papers

Title: Charles Kessler Papers

Object ID: MG0432

Date Range: 1939-2004

H. Buchanan, James Johnston, Harriet Lane Subject Headings: Authors Family records Jewish veterans Letters World War, 1939-1945 Search Terms: Authors Correspondence Family records Finding aids Jewish veterans Letters Manuscript groups World War II World War, 1939-1945 Processing History: The

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Collection: Charles Kessler Papers

Title: Charles Kessler Papers

Description: The Charles Kessler Papers contain some personal and professional correspondence, research for articles and books, and manuscripts for published and unpublished works. Kessler authored several pamphlets and books on local history including Lancaster in the Revolution in 1975 and President Buchanan: Trapped in a Whirlwind in 2003.

Admin/Biographical History: Charles H. Kessler, a World War II veteran, began his career as a reporter for the Reading Eagle Times, and later worked for the Lancaster New Era until his retirement in 1984.

Date Range: 1939-2004

Year Range From: 1939

Year Range To: 2004

Date of Accumulation: 1939-2004

Creator: Kessler, Charles H., 1921-2005

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 10

People: Kessler, Charles H.; Buchanan, James; Johnston, Harriet Lane

Subjects: Authors; Family records; Jewish veterans; Letters; World War, 1939-1945

Search Terms: Authors; Correspondence; Family records; Finding aids; Jewish veterans; Letters; Manuscript groups; World War II; WWII

Extent: 13 boxes, 127 folders, 6.5 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0432

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Charles Kessler Papers (MG0432), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Restrictions are noted at the folder or item level.

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 site 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-432

Classification: MG0432

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: The collection has not been fully cataloged. Added to database 22 February 2022.

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President Buchanan: Trapped in a whirlwind : Harriet Lane: torn between love and loyalty: the Union unravels in Secession Crisis

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14405

Author: Kessler, Charles H.

Date of Publication: 2003.

Call Number: 923.173 B918t

Responsibility: by Charles H. Kessler.

Author: Kessler, Charles H.

Place of Publication: [s.l

Publisher: s.n.]

Date of Publication: 2003.

Notes: "A History Novel".

Subjects: Buchanan, James , - 1791-1868 - Fiction.; Johnston, Harriet Lane , - 1830-1903 - Fiction.; Presidents - United States

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 923.173 B918t

Connecting to collections the National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19477

Date of Publication: 2007.

Call Number: 025.7 C753n DVD

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Alternate Title: Connecting to collections, a call to action, the National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007 video highlights and keynote addresses; Connecting to collections, a call to action, June 27-28, 2007, the National Conservation Summit, summit highlights; Connecting to collections, a call to action, the National Conservation Summit, Washington, DC, June 27-28, 2007, video highlights and keynote addresses; National Conservation Summit, video highlights and keynote addresses; National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007

Responsibility: [video production, Icon Communications].

Meeting: National Conservation Summit (2007 : Washington, D.C.)

Place of Publication: Washington, D.C

Publisher: Institute of Museum and Library Services,

Date of Publication: 2007.

Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (ca. 2 hrs., 30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (19 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)

Notes: Title from root menu.; "Institute of Museum and Library Services; Heritage Preservation, the National Institute for Conservation; Smithsonian Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture."

Contents: Disc 1: Opening remarks -- Connecting to expertise -- Connecting to technology -- Agency chairmen -- [Presentation by] Girl Scout Troop 4563. -- Disc 2: Connecting to funders -- Connecting to the public -- Keynote address, Allen Weinstein -- Keynote address, Francie Alexander.

Summary: Representatives of small and medium-sized museums and libraries from every state, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, met with national leaders in the nation's capitol on June 27-28, 2007. The summit explored strategies for preserving endangered collections, harnessing new technologies, engaging the public in conservation efforts, and identifying funding resources.

Subjects: Library materials - Congresses.; Archival materials - Congresses.; Art objects - Congresses.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Additional Corporate Author: Institute of Museum and Library Services (U.S.); Heritage Preservation (Organization); Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture.; Icon Communications.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Media

Call Number: 025.7 C753n DVD

Websites

http://www.imls.gov/collections/summit/index.htm

Field guide to emergency response

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15263

Date of Publication: 2006.

Call Number: 025.82 F453

Alternate Title: Guide to emergency response

Responsibility: produced by Heritage Preservation in support of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force.

Place of Publication: [Washington, D.C.?]

Publisher: Heritage Preservation,

Date of Publication: 2006.

Physical Description: ii, 58 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + 1 DVD + 2 forms folded to 22 x 10 cm.

Notes: Field guide team: Jane S. Long, Diane Mossholder, E.D. Tully Rambo, Mary Rogers.; "A vital tool for cultural institutions"--Cover.; Spiral-bound.; Field Guide Assessment Form and Disaster Supplies Shopping List inserted in p. [2] of cover.; Instructional DVD inserted in p. [4] of cover.; Description of cover images on inside of front and back covers.; IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf; Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-58).

Subjects: Emergency management - Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Assistance in emergencies - Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Museums - Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Library materials; Archival materials; Cultural property - Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Buildings; Employees

Additional Author: Long, Jane S.

Additional Corporate Author: Heritage Preservation (Organization); Heritage Emergency National Task Force (U.S.); National Endowment for the Humanities.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 025.82 F453

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