Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
A barn raising demonstrates the spirit of cooperation in the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. After a fire or anytiem a new barn is needed, neighbors gather to erect a new one, usually finishing within one day. No one is paid for his work, bu each man knows he cound count on the same help under similar circumstances.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
