The George Steinman Papers, Series 1 contains an album, compiled by George Steinman, with many photographs of buildings, tombstones, monuments and scenes of Lancaster city and county. Ephemera and newspaper articles are among the photographs. Represented in the album are Postlethwaite's Tavern, hotels and taverns, fire houses, the Conestoga massacre, churches, cemeteries, Ephrata Cloister, prominent citizens and their homes, Stehli Silk Mill, and schools. The four boxes contain orginal correspondence, documents, photographs and ephemera or and pertaining to the same subject matter as the album.
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Photograph Collection
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"Mr. Geo. Steinman who started this collection of pictures. This book was presented to the Lanc. Co. Historical Society after his death by Mr. Geo. S. Franklin."
John M. Gibson is recorded as the donor, 1968, in LancasterHistory's accession records.
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
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Other Number
MG-184, Series 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared PK and MSH, 2008. Added to database 20 July 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
The George Steinman Papers, Series 1 contains an album, compiled by George Steinman, with many photographs of buildings, tombstones, monuments and scenes of Lancaster city and county. Ephemera and newspaper articles are among the photographs. Represented in the album are Postlethwaite's Tavern, hotels and taverns, fire houses, the Conestoga massacre, churches, cemeteries, Ephrata Cloister, prominent citizens and their homes, Stehli Silk Mill, and schools. The four boxes contain orginal correspondence, documents, photographs and ephemera or and pertaining to the same subject matter as the album.
The George Steinman Papers, Series 2 is a collection of original correspondence, documents, photographs, and ephemera primarily compiled by George Steinman. The contents of Series 2 represent Lancaster city and county events, prominent citizens, buildings, monuments, churches, cemeteries, schools, and businesses. Most of what Steinman collected relates to 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania, highlighting Lancaster and Philadelphia. One of the key events highlighted is the Revolutionary war; with documents and images related to Philadelphia, George Washington, the Atlee family, and General Edward Hand. There are images relating to the Christiana Riot and to various buildings in early Lancaster; including but not limited to the Old Jail, the British Prison, and Postlethwaite's Tavern. Also included in the collection is currency printed by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia in 1764, and Confederate States currency and bonds.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
"Mr. Geo. Steinman who started this collection of pictures. This book was presented to the Lanc. Co. Historical Society after his death by Mr. Geo. S. Franklin."
John M. Gibson is recorded as the donor, 1968, in LancasterHistory's accession records.
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.
The use of the original album is restricted. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org with questions.
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.
Other Numbers
MG-184
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Series 1 processed and finding aid prepared PK and MSH, 2008. Series 2 finding aid prepared by JE, 2018. Added to database 20 July 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Elizabeth Peale's photo album before her marriage to Paul Ryder. Photo Album #3, page 10, four pictures of varying sizes: (1) " The Trio " - Three girls standing on steps to a building with a young man behind them. Elizabeth Peale Ryder appears to be center girl, but other subjects unknown. (2) " Library M.S.N.S. " - Luella, Alma, Jean, Helen, Sarah, Edith, Mabel, Olga, , Edith Boyd . (3) "Rourke" - Elizabeth Peale Ryder on left. The other subjects were not identified. (4) above photo #3 is a cutout from a photo showing a young man standing with a horse. This is labeled "Strawsburg 1910."
Also on this page is a small embossed seal from "Goucher College."
Elizabeth Peale's photo album before her marriage to Paul Ryder. Photo Album #3, page 25, four pictures of varying sizes. Pictures are as follows: (1) "A Jolly Bunch" - 3 young woman and 2 young men sitting next to a body of water - second from right appears to be Elizabeth Peale Ryder
(2) Group of three women and two men standing on college campus. This is labeled with the following names: Cornie, Esta, Margaret and George. (3)Building at M.S.N.S. (Millersville State Normal School.) (4) Group of three woman and two men by rock formation. This is probably in the winter since the women have long coats and a muff. This picture says "by Ann Ruth Cornie" ( From album of Elizabeth Peale Ryder's photos taken before her marriage to Paul Ryder )
Elizabeth Peale's photo album before her marriage to Paul Ryder. Photo Album #3, page 26, four pictures of varying sizes. pictures are as follows: (1) Nine young women posing in snow in front of Evergreen trees. From L-R Margaret F. , Mary L. , Helen B. , Martha S. , Elizabeth Peale Ryder , Mary S. , Stell H. , Mary P. , Fanny S. (2) Five women posing on the grass with one's arms around another. This is labeled "First Kiss" (3) Five girls playing Leapfrog on the grass (4) and same five girls are sitting on the lawn smiling for the camera.
Elizabeth Peale's photo album before her marriage to Paul Ryder. Photo Album #3, page 29, three pictures of Elizabeth's graduation: Two women in cap and gowns next to trees, Elizabeth Peale Ryder in cap and gown and three women in the 3rd picture, Miss Ganser, Mother and Ruth.
Elizabeth Peale's photo album before her marriage to Paul Ryder. Photo Album #3, page 34, three pictures of varying sizes: (1) "A Diplomat " - Elizabeth Peale Ryder in cap and gown (2) Four young children Tony, Myra (or "Mousie") Amelia and Elizabeth or "Tootsie" (3) Girl standing in front of a bush and window. "Adelaide, A General Historian" written above photo and under the photo is the note "Model Schol First High M.S.N.S. 1913"
Elizabeth Peale's photo album before her marriage to Paul Ryder. Photo Album #3, page 35, Mary Leyden " Science building " 2 women in cap and gowns (2) "Griffith, The Smile and Frown that never Come Off" (3) "James Bond Whitmore, Jr" Seven weeks old