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Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1836 F001 E
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0031
People
Eby, Peter
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Elizabeth Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1836 F001 E
Box Number
031
Additional Notes
Occupation: reedmaker.
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Inventory and appraisal of the household goods in the estate of James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.019
Date Range
1868/06/01
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Inventory and appraisal of the household goods in the estate of James Buchanan
Description
Inventory and appraisal of the household goods in the estate of James Buchanan at Wheatland on June 1, 1868. Lancaster.
Date Range
1868/06/01
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Probate records
Administration of estates
Estate inventories
Preston & Goldsborough
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 33 x 21 cm.
Object Name
Inventory
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.019
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
JBMS1995.288
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 19
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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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Original estate inventory for James Buchanan
Object ID
MG0096 F035a
Date Range
1868/06/01
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Original estate inventory for James Buchanan
Description
Original estate inventory for James Buchanan. 1 June 1868.
Date Range
1868/06/01
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Orphans' Court
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 8 pages to scan, 35 x 21 cm
Object Name
Inventory
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F035a
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 035a
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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Estate inventory of James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.4.008
Date Range
1868/06/01
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Estate inventory of James Buchanan
Description
Inventory and appraisement of the goods, chattels, rights, and credits of James Buchanan which lists the personal property.
Date Range
1868/06/01
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Probate records
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Orphans' Court
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan,9 x 14.25 in.
Object Name
Inventory
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.4.008
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.
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
JBMS2000.028.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 4, Folder 8
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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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1937.001.001
Date Range
1851
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Oval picture in rectangular frame with velvet backing. Buchanan facing almost front, dark suite, white tie. Back of frame 'Daguerreotype presented to President Buchanan by J. Henry Brown-1851'
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - J. Henry Brown
To - J. Howard Brown (son to J. Henry Brown)
To - Donnell Marshall
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1851
Creator
Brown, John Henry
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 18
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Buchanan, James
Brown, J. Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Material
Glass/Velvet
Height (cm)
12.065
Height (ft)
0.3958333333
Height (in)
4.75
Width (cm)
9.2075
Width (ft)
0.3020833333
Width (in)
3.625
Dimension Details
Frame measurements:
Height - 7.062"
Width - 6.062"
Depth - 0.437
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-26
Object ID
W.1937.001.001
Role
Artist
Accession Number
W.1937.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.421.120
Date Range
Unknown
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Daguerreotype of Harriet Lane. Full bust length view, facing right. Her hair is coiled and pinned back. She is wearing a dark jacket over a white blouse, with a white lace collar. Broach at her neck and long earrings are prominent. Gold matting around image. Image mounted inside of book-type case of black leather and red velvet inner lining. Two hook clasps.
This daguerreotype represents the earliest known image of Harriet Lane, niece of President James Buchanan. This likeness might have been photographed ca. 1845, Harriet Lane would have been about fifteen years old.
Date Range
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 10
Storage Container
Box 0262: Encased Images
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Portraits
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Material
Metal / Glass / Leather
Height (in)
3.625
Width (in)
3.125
Depth (in)
0.5
Condition Notes
Spine repaired on outside with fabric. Leather worn with some cracking.
Object ID
W.1965.421.120
Accession Number
W.1965.421
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.032.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sepia-tinted photo of Harriet Lane. Oval. Harriet facing 3/4 front, to her right. Hair rolled under with flowers. Decolletage dress with flowers at center and at shoulders. Light-colored dress, no jewelry. Shown from hips up. Frame: rounded front, plain,
Year Range From
1857
Year Range To
1861
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Material
Paper, Wood
Dimension Details
Frame: Oval: 9.187' x 11.187' Frame thickness: 0.875'
Object ID
W.1989.032.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1989.032
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Buchanan Dedication to Duty Medal
Object ID
W.1989.068.001a-b
Date Range
1857-1861
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Buchanan Dedication to Duty Medal
Description
Commemorative medal (a.) and storage case (b.)
a. (medal): Circular bronzed copper commemorative medal. On Front: Raised profile of James Buchanan in center. Around edge: "James Buchanan, President of the United States" "Paquet F." under profile. On reverse: Standing toga-clad man with snake around his right wrist. To left is seated female; young man on knees with arm around standing man/physician; bearded man with scythe behind and to right. "To Dr. Frederick Rose, Assistant Surgeon, Royal Navy, G.B." At base: "For kindness and humanity/ to officers and crew/ of the U.S. Steamer/ Susquehanna."
b.(case): Book-like red leather case. On both outside covers, an eagle within a circle surrounded by 13 stars. A square floral border with spray of flowers in each corner is inside an outer border of 3 solid lines. All impressions in gold. A brass clasp in center on front and back covers. Circular opening/holder for medallion is surround by a metallic thread cord. Dark blue velvet with impressed floral sprays in each corner cover the front and back. Metallic cord around outer edges. Narrow red leather edges are stamped with a gold chain pattern.
Date Range
1857-1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W011
People
Paquet, Anthony C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Length (cm)
20.32
Length (ft)
0.6666666667
Length (in)
8
Width (cm)
20.32
Width (ft)
0.6666666667
Width (in)
8
Depth (cm)
3.175
Depth (ft)
0.1041666667
Depth (in)
1.25
Dimension Details
a. (medal): Diameter is 3 inches; height is .375 Inch.
b. (case): 8 inches long x 8 inches wide x 1.25 inches high
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-05-21
Condition Notes
a. (medal): good
b. (case): Some metallic cording is loose or unattached; front cover separated from binding.
Object ID
W.1989.068.001a-b
Credit
Mr. J.W. Frey
Accession Number
W.1989.068
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Framed James Buchanan Inaugural Address
Object ID
W.89.77
Date Range
1857
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Framed James Buchanan Inaugural Address
Description
James Buchanan's inaugural address speech printed on silk. Rectangular white silk with cobalt blue printing. Border c. 1' wide of morning glory vines. Heading: 'The Inaugural Address March 4, 1857. President Buchanan.' A round medallion and pictue medal
Murphy & Co. Printer and Publisher, Baltimore, MD
Date Range
1857
Made By
Murphy & Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Drawer
Bin 5
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Speeches
Inaugural addresses
Object Name
Speech
Material
Silk
Height (in)
24.75
Width (in)
20
Depth (in)
2
Dimension Details
Dimensions given are for frame.
Object ID
W.89.77
Notes
Made by Murphy & Co. Printer and Publisher, Marble Building, 182 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Accession Number
W.89.77
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Object ID
2008.038.3
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Description
Cut from a periodical?
Caption: "Old Donegal Presbyterian Church and the Historic Witness Tree"
old number: "P-06-06"
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Magazine
Material
Paper
Length (in)
5.875
Width (in)
5.125
Object ID
2008.038.3
Accession Number
2008.038
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