Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 2, 24 December 1971- 15 April 1987
Description
Catharine B. Spitler, a resident of Landisville, Pennsylvania, compiled these scrapbooks. Book one contains information primarily about World War II. The newspaper clippings include information about Lancaster natives, both men and women that were involved in World War II, including ranks and location of service. There are also articles about the United States involvement in World War II. Interesting local articles and programs discuss the World War II Memorial in West Hempfield Township. Columbia's Sesquicentennial was documented through a series of newspaper clippings located in this scrapbook.
Book two is a compilation of newspaper clippings, engagement announcements, wedding announcements and obituaries pertaining to Lancastrians. Locations around Lancaster County that were mentioned are as follows: Lancaster, Hempfield, Ephrata, Maytown and Mount Joy. An interesting subject within the second scrapbook is the1972 Flood of Lancaster (Hurricane Agnes).
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Copyright
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Boxes 79 and 80
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 28 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Books 128 and 130.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
The Annexation of Greater Lancaster, Manheim Township, Book 1, 1947-1952
The Annexation of Greater Lancaster, Manheim Township, Book 2, 1947-1952
Description
These scrapbooks address the development of Manheim Township. There is a variety of correspondence discussing the boundary lines between Greater Lancaster and Manheim Township and the impact they would have on the community. The books show the debates between Kendig C. Bare with Simplex Paper Box Corporation and John M. Groff with Armstrong Cork Company. The newspaper clippings give a wider community view of the complex problems in developing new boundary lines, including taxes and education.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Boxes 24 and 25
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 24 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Books 33 and 34.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. C. Emlen Urban, Lancaster, PA. 22 February 1906. Color photocopies of elevations on linen. Gift of Grace Lutheran Church, 14 March 2011.
North Queen Street Elevation, Section through Tower, James Street Elevation. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
North Side Elevation, East End Elevation, Plan of Belfry. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
Design of Grace Lutheran Church, Queen and James Street, Lancaster. John Evans & Son, Arcts., Lancaster, PA. December 1888. Blueprint. (fragile) Transferred from the Object Collection, 12 May 2011.
Elevation of Queen Street Front and James Street Front. Scale: 1"=Eight Feet.
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Copyright
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Credit
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Rock Ford for the Rock Ford Foundation. Lancaster, PA. Gerald R. Watland Consulting Architect. 329 East 56th St. New York, NY. Henry Y. Shaub Supervising Architect. Lancaster, PA. Harold D. Warfel. Associate. File No. 5810.
Foundation Draining & Waterproofing. Foundation Drainage. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Waterproofing. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. 3. 8 October 1958.
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Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 13 October 2023.
Plan for "Elevette" installation for Henry Y. Shaub
Description
"Elevette" Installation for Mr. Henry Y. Shaub. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Project No. 5301.
Plan-First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor. Elevation-Basement, First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor. Det. at Landing. Drawing Number 1. Drawn by H.P.W. 15 January 1953.
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Display Counter. Scale Varies. Part Plan of Store, Front Elevation, Side Elevation, Back Elevation, Section AA, Section BB. G.C.W. Project No. 5201. Drawing Number 2. March 1952.
Shoe Shelf Unit. Scale Varies. Children's Dep't on Second Floor Plan, Elevation, Section AA, Section BB. G.C.W. Project No. 5219. Drawing No. 1. September 1952.
Alterations. Scale Varies. Det. Thru Display Cabinet & Wall, Recessed Rad. Det., Sect. Thru Transom, Plan Sect. at Drs., East Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, North Elevation, New Opg. in Exist. Wall, North Elevation- Existing Men's Sales Room, Part. First Floor Plan. RJF. Project No. 6006. Drawing No. 1. 11 May 1960.
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Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Blueprint for addition and alterations to Groff's Funeral Home
Description
Fred F. Groff, Inc. Funeral Home. 234 W. Orange St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 15 April 1952.
Addition and Alterations. Scale Varies. First Floor Plan, Basement Plan, Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Tower Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Details Parking Entrance Wall, Typical D.H. Window, Typical Alum D.H. Wind Det's., Front Entrance Details, Side Entrance Details, Parking Area, Bumper Rail Det., Basement Plan. Project No. 5102. 15 April 1952.
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Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.