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Collection
Wheatland
Title
The Presidents of the United States'
Object ID
W.2003.006.001
Date Range
1845
Collection
Wheatland
Title
The Presidents of the United States'
Description
Color lithograph of 'The Presidents of the United States.' George Washington in center oval. Surrounding ovals contain pictures of John Adams, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, James Polk, William Henry Harrison, Andrew Jack
Provenance
Found in collection.
Date Range
1845
Creator
Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888
People
Adams, John
Adams, John Quincy
Jackson, Andrew
Jefferson, Thomas
Madison, James
Monroe, James
Polk, James
Tyler, John
Van Buren, Martin
Washington, George
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Lithographs
Presidents
Prints
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y.'
Height (in)
14.75
Width (in)
9.75
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2003-06-27
Condition Notes
Removed from acidic frame and backing due to acid burn and discoloration.
Object ID
W.2003.006.001
Notes
Removed from acidic frame and backing to prevent further acid burns / discoloration.
Place of Origin
USA
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.2003.006
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan Secretary of State' 'James Buchanan Secretary of State'
Object ID
W.2003.009.001
Date Range
1847
Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan Secretary of State' 'James Buchanan Secretary of State'
Description
Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Bust view. Buchanan wears a black jacket and vest, and a white shirt. Pillar in the background. 'James Buchanan Secretary of State.'
Provenance
Unknown - found in collection.
Date Range
1847
Creator
Fenderick, Charles
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Inscription Text
Chs. Fenderick 1847'
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
Printed by Ed Weber & Co., drawn by Charles Fenderick
Height (cm)
4.8
Width (cm)
3.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-07-07
Condition Notes
Edges torn. Water marks on front and back.
Object ID
W.2003.009.001
Notes
Stored in flat file.
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.2003.009
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan Secretary of State'
Object ID
W.2003.010.001
Date Range
1847
Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan Secretary of State'
Description
Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Bust view. Buchanan wears a black jacket and vest, and a white shirt. Pillar in background. 'James Buchanan Secretary of State.'
Provenance
Unknown - found in collection.
Date Range
1847
Creator
Fenderick, Charles
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Inscription Text
Chs. Fenderick, 1847'
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
Printed by Ed. Webert & Co., drawn by Charles Fenderick.
Height (cm)
4.8
Width (cm)
3.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-07-07
Condition Notes
Some dark spots on front and back.
Object ID
W.2003.010.001
Notes
Stored in flat file.
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.2003.010
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan Secretary of State'
Object ID
W.2003.011.001
Date Range
1847
Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan Secretary of State'
Description
Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Bust view. Buchanan wears a black jacket and vest, and a white shirt. Pillar in background. 'James Buchanan Secretary of State.'
Provenance
Unknown - found in collection.
Date Range
1847
Creator
Fenderick, Charles
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Inscription Text
Chs. Fenderick, 1847'
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
Printed by Ed. Webert & Co., drawn by Charles Fenderick.
Height (cm)
4.8
Width (cm)
3.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-07-07
Condition Notes
Some brown spoting, edges are ripped.
Object ID
W.2003.011.001
Notes
Stored in flat file.
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.2003.011
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan'
Object ID
W.2003.027.001
Date Range
1840
Collection
Wheatland
Title
James Buchanan'
Description
Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Buchanan sitting in chair, holding papers in his right hand. He wears a black jacket, black vest, white shirt, and white bow tie. 'James Buchanan.'
Provenance
Unknown - found in collection.
Date Range
1840
Made By
J. & H. G. Langley
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
U.S. Magazine and Democratic Review Engraved by A.L. Dick, based on Eicholtz painting.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-07-08
Object ID
W.2003.027.001
Notes
Stored in flat file.
Place of Origin
New York
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.2003.027
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1941.014.001
Date Range
1847
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Lithograph of James Buchanan. Wearing white tie, dark suit. Bust, 3/4 front to his right. Below portrait 'James Buchanan Secretary of State' 'From Life on Stone' Print is currently framed
Provenance
Print given to Mary Baer from James Buchanan
Date Range
1847
Creator
Fenderich, Charles
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
People
Buchanan, James
Baer, Mary
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper/Wood
Height (in)
18.812
Width (in)
14.937
Depth (in)
1.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2005-04-19
Condition Notes
Print should be removed from acidic frame and acidic backing.
Object ID
W.1941.014.001
Place of Origin
USA
Signed Name
Chs Fenderich
Accession Number
W.1941.014
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter to Martin Van Buren from James Buchanan
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It02
Date Range
1840/07/01
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter to Martin Van Buren from James Buchanan
Description
A letter to Martin Van Buren from James Buchanan regarding the successor of Major Lynch and the possible appointment of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh.
Date Range
1840/07/01
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Lynch, David
Moorhead, John K.
Van Buren, Martin
Subjects
United States. Post Office Department
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Postmasters
Appointment to office
Employment references
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Postmasters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political appointments
Letters of recommendation
Post offices
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 25 x 20 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It02
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 005, Item 2
Classification
MG0096
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James Buchanan regarding his recommendation of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It03
Date Range
1840/07/02
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James Buchanan regarding his recommendation of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh
Description
A letter from James Buchanan regarding his recommendation of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh. Washington.
Date Range
1840/07/02
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Moorhead, John K.
Subjects
United States. Post Office Department
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Postmasters
Appointment to office
Employment references
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Postmasters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political appointments
Letters of recommendation
Post offices
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 25 x 20 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It03
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 005, Item 3
Classification
MG0096
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James K. Polk appointing James Buchanan to Secretary of State
Object ID
MG0096 F007
Date Range
1845/03/06
  1 document     1 image  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James K. Polk appointing James Buchanan to Secretary of State
Description
A letter, with seal, from James K. Polk appointing James Buchanan to Secretary of State of the United States.
Date Range
1845/03/06
Creator
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Polk, James Knox
Subjects
Appointment to office
Seals (Closures)
United States. Department of State
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Political appointments
Secretary of State
Seals (Closures)
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan, 28 x 43 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F007
Location of Originals
Photostatic copy
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 007
Classification
MG0096
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
A six-page hand-written response by James Buchanan of accusations concerning his actions involving appointments of William C. Frazer, Captain John Steele and Roland A. Luther
Object ID
JBFP 1.4.2.001
Date Range
ca. 1846
  2 documents     8 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
A six-page hand-written response by James Buchanan of accusations concerning his actions involving appointments of William C. Frazer, Captain John Steele and Roland A. Luther
Description
A six-page hand-written response by James Buchanan of accusations concerning his actions involving appointments of William C. Frazer, Captain John Steele and Roland A. Luther, and concerning his residency in the county, including non-payment of local personal property taxes while living in Washington. The addressee is unknown.
Date Range
ca. 1846
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Frazer, William Clark
Steele, John
Luther, Roland A.
Subjects
Appointment to office
Real property tax
Search Terms
Political appointments
Real property tax
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 8 pages to scan, 7.75 x 12.5 in. and 4.25 x 9.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 4
Object ID
JBFP 1.4.2.001
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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
JBMS1995.450
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 4, Subseries 2, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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