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Grandfathers' clocks : their making and their makers in Lancaster County

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Author
Magee, Daniel F.
Date of Publication
1939.
, at Hotel Wallace, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, which bears on its face a plate marked "Made in London, 1674." This clock is an eight-day, shows the seconds, minutes, hours and days of the month, but not the moon movements. It is difficult to determine definitely just what date the first clocks were made
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Responsibility
by D. F. Magee, Esq.
Author
Magee, Daniel F.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
[137]-[164] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 43, no. 5
Notes
Second edition of paper originally read April 6, 1917. Contains corrections and additions.
Subjects
Clock and watch makers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Longcase clocks - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Additional Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Coldren, Charles M.,
Gorgas, Harry S.
Heisey, M. Luther,
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 43, number 5 (1939), p. 137-164Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.43
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Elizabeth Furnace Plantation

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Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Date of Publication
1965
Elizabeth Furnace Plantation Herbert H. Beck Elizabeth Furnace Plantation, one of the historic and picturesque features of Pennsylvania, began with John Jacob Huber of Germany. In 1746 Huber acquired 400 acres of lands, with allowance of 18 acres for roads, then in Warwick Township, Lancaster
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Responsibility
by Herbert H. Beck.
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1965
Physical Description
[25]-41 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 69,l no. 1
Subjects
Coleman, Robert, - 1748-1825.
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Glass manufacture - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Elizabeth Furnace Plantation (Lancaster County Pa.)
Additional Author
Woerner, H. Ray.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 69, number 1 (1965), p. 25-41Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.69
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Augustine Herrman, Lancaster County's first map maker

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Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Date of Publication
1931.
administrator Herrman treated with the Indians, and acted as ambassador of the Dutch government to Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island and other colonies. As a man thus equipped with business and legal sense, wide travel and experience, Herrman won the interest and friendship of Lord Baltimore, who
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Responsibility
by Herbert H. Beck.
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
[261]-266 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 11
Subjects
Herrman, Augustine.
Cartography - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Cartographers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 11 (1931), p. 261-266Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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List of iron furnaces formerly operating in Clarion County

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Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Date of Publication
1927
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Responsibility
by Herbert Huebener Beck.
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1927
Physical Description
149-153 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 31, no. 9 & 10
Subjects
Myers, Christian, - 1796-1877.
Bear, Henry.
Clarion Furnace (Clarion County, Pa.)
Iron mines and mining - Pennsylvania - Clarion County
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania - Clarion County
Clarion County (Pa.) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 31, number 9/10 (1927), p. 149-153Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.31
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Henry E. Leman, riflemaker

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Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Date of Publication
1936
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Responsibility
by Herbert H. Beck, Sc. D.
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1936
Physical Description
[37]-49 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 40, no. 3
Subjects
Leman, Henry Eichholtz, - 1812-1887.
Leman, James C., - 1865.
Beck, Abraham Reincke, - 1833-1928.
Beck Family School (Lititz, Pa.)
Gunsmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 40, number 3 (1936), p. 37-49Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.40
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Report of the committee to place and unveil a marker designating and commemorating the Indian town of Conestoga, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Penna

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Date of Publication
1924
weather was cool and cloudy. The event was delightful to everyone and a success in every respect. The chairmen presiding at the rendition of the program were Col. Henry W. Shoemaker, chairman of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, and Professor Herbert H. Beck, president of the Lancaster County
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1924
Physical Description
129-149 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 28, no. 9
Subjects
Penn, William, - 1644-1718.
Indian Town (Conestoga, Pa.)
Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Indians of North America - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Conestoga Indians.
Paxton Boys.
Conestoga Massacre, Pa., 1763.
Conestoga (Pa. : Township) - History.
Additional Author
Magee, Daniel F.
Landis, David H.,
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 28, number 9 (1924), p. 129-152Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.28
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Lititz as an early musical centre

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Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Date of Publication
1915
by Dr. Julius F. Sachse before the Pennsylvania-German Society, it is shown that the versatile and confi- dent Conrad Beissel, with no musical �training and with the most rudimen- tay knowledge of the common chord and its inversions, evolved a distinct- ive system of harmony, on the basis of which he
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Responsibility
by Herbert H. Beck.
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1915
Physical Description
71-81 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 19, no. 3
Subjects
Music - Pennsylvania
Orchestral music.
Musicians - Pennsylvania - Lititz
Band music.
Lititz (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 19, number 3 (1915), p. 71-81Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.19
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of John Wilkes Kittera
Object ID
MG0166_F001_In02
Date Range
1798/12/31
: Bonds Business records Certificates Court records Finance, Personal Indentures Invoices Letters Lotteries Minutes (Records) Probate records Receipts Schools Stocks �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Search Terms: Accounts African
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of John Wilkes Kittera
Description
Return of John Wilkes Kittera regarding the Frank, son of Dauphne, an enslaved woman. Dauphne had formerly been held by a Mr. Hunter. Signed by John Wilkes Kittera and witnessed by John Hubley.
Date Range
1798/12/31
Creation Date
31 December 1798
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Dauphne
Frank
Hubley, John
Kittera, John Wilkes
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0166_F001_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection, Series 1 (MG0240_Ser01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F001_In02, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. 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 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
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 1, Insert 2
Classification
MG0166
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 5 January 2022.
Accession # L64-13
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of James Jacks
Object ID
MG0166_F006_In05
Date Range
1780/10/09
: Bonds Business records Certificates Court records Finance, Personal Indentures Invoices Letters Lotteries Minutes (Records) Probate records Receipts Schools Stocks �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Search Terms: Accounts African
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of James Jacks
Description
Return of James Jacks of Manor Township. Sue, an enslaved girl.
Date Range
1780/10/09
Creation Date
9 October 1780
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Hubley, John
Jacks, James
Sue
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Manor Twp.
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0166_F006_In05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Statement regarding the enslaved persons of James Jacks, 1780, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F006_In05, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. 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 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
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 6, Insert 5
Classification
MG0166
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Cloth identifying strip
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F001_It01
Date Range
No date
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Cloth identifying strip
Description
Cloth identifying strip from the original file drawer: "Slave Registers, 1780-1788."
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
Undated
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Labels
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Label
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F001_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Copies of MG0240, Series 1, Folders 1-9 are found in the Research Center Library on microfilm (Drawer 3, sec. 2, #206) and bound (326 R294p Oversized)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. 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. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 1
Other Number
MG-240, Series 1, Folder 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 10 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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