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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/19c08456-2def-404a-9c40-153128111755
Collection
Michael Haverstick Photograph Collection
Object ID
MH-01-03-02
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Michael Haverstick Photograph Collection
Description
Real photo postcard. Pennsylvania's most massive tree, Nolt Farm near Rohrerstown, Lancaster County.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-30 Michael Haverstick Collection
Year Range From
1926
Year Range To
1939
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Trees
Rohrerstown, East Hempfield Twp.
Nolt Farm
Place
East Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Condition
Not Rated
Object ID
MH-01-03-02
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f0ddcb94-e5af-4a7c-8909-972763426120
Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Object ID
MG0137
Date Range
1932-1987
717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Search Terms: Advertisements Automobile racing Automobile racing drivers Automobile racing--Accidents Automobiles Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp. Bird-in-Hand Speedway Bishop’s Café Cars Central Speedway Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Columbia Finding aids Greer’s
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Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Description
The Auto Racing Collection contains photocopies of photographs of race car drivers, newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to auto racing at Lancaster County speedways. The items include a history of auto racing in Lancaster County, information about J. Earl Way, and an article about a benefit for the Williams Grove Old-Timers Association.
Admin/Biographical History
J. Earl Way (1907-1997) of Salunga, Pennsylvania was a barber, dance instructor, and local band leader. He was also involved in auto racing, was a race promoter at Landisville Speedway, and wrote articles about racing for several newspapers. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43953963/obituary-for-j-earl-way-aged-89/
Date Range
1932-1987
Year Range From
1932
Year Range To
1987
Date of Accumulation
1932-1987
Creator
Way, J. Earl, 1907-1997
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Acker, Ralph
Barzda, Joe
Bennet, W.
Bob, Gert
Bob, Joe
Bonmoyer, Herry
Brubaker, Allen
Chittwood, Joe
Cooper, Joe
Cooper, Russel
Culp, Dutch
Dotter, Clyde
Emery, E.
Emery, L. D.
Fritz, Ben
Gable, Bill
Gasta, Al
Gensler, Le Roy
Graham, Ray
Greer, Adam
Greer, Wilbur
Hamilton. Les
Heister, Duer
Herman, George
Holland, Bill
Horn, Ted
Keenig, Len
Kelcher, Ammon
Kline, Ted
Kolas, Fred
Light, Mark
Martin, Jack
Matera, Johnny
McClanagan, Don
Menke, Bill
Meyer, Newt
Miller, Paul
Mowery, Earl
Myers, Chares
Shollenberger, Ray "Dutch"
Shoop, Bill
Spahr, Russel
Stine, Ottis
Trissler, John
Way, Ardella
Way, Betsy
Way, Betty
Way, Fern
Way, John Earl
Way, Steven
Wentz, Walt
Wilt, Dave
Wolf, M. J.
Young, Paul
Subjects
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Programs (Publications)
Racetracks (Automobile racing)
Stock car drivers
Search Terms
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.
Bird-in-Hand Speedway
Bishop's Café
Cars
Central Speedway
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia
Finding aids
Greer's Motor Dome
Landisville, East Hempfield Twp.
Landisville Speedway
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Manuscript groups
Newspaper clippings
Lancaster Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania Casualty Company
Programs
R. R. Graybill's Garage
Racetracks
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Russ Cooper's Riley Special
Sambler Special
Speedways
Star Beer Special A V8 Ford
Statistics
Stock car drivers
Williams Grove Old Timers
Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Young Bros.
Extent
1 box, 7 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0137
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Auto Racing Collection (MG0137), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-137
Classification
MG0137
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by AS, 1999. Finding aid typed by KS, March 2013. Added to database 25 September 2021.
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ff7ecafa-8de4-477e-8235-148533762271
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-017
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Soudersburg Bridge. Located just off the Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), the Soudersburg Bridge is perhaps the most famous of the Dutch Country's covered Bridges.
Creator
Dussinger, Marshall
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Covered bridges
Soudersburg, East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Stel-Mar, 329 Rhoda Drive, Lancaster, PA
Printer
Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, MA
Object ID
964-017
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c4fbe645-aedd-44ec-b0c7-310821999939
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-018
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
East end, Soudersburg, PA
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Soudersburg, East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
964-018
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fb96e4fc-6b72-41ce-ba71-278799661281
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-019
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Main Street, west of square, Soudersburg, PA
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Soudersburg, East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
964-019
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e14f0103-7388-4397-89a7-619957439198
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-020
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
General store, Soudersburg, PA
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Soudersburg, East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
964-020
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0fe236ed-8ba6-4026-9d3e-254336344032
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
974-052
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Kepler Lodge, YWCA, Lancaster, PA.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Kepler Lodge
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
YWCA
Young Women's Christian Association
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
974-052
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ad5d8417-c92a-4dae-999a-687218186210
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
970-031
Date Range
1969
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Ressler Mill at Mascot. Powered by waters of the Mill Creek, Mascot Roller Mill, built in 1760 is the oldest continuously operating grist mill in U. S. Amish farmers regularly use this mill for grinding of grain and meal.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Mills
Ressler Mill
Mascot, Upper Leacock Twp.
Mascot Roller Mill
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer, PA 17585
Object ID
970-031
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6d85bda5-af93-4337-a9e3-317761922137
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
982-010
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Gap Town Clock. Seth Thomas clock, purchased in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, October 16, 1872 and placed on top of Hall Building. Relocated on 65 ft. tower 1892. Interested Gap Citizens saved clock when state officials found clock standing on their right-of-way during construction of Route 41. Clock moved to present location September 10, 1953.
Provenance
from the Slaymaker Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mrs. Maurice Harsh, 2740 Lititz Pike, Neffsville, PA
Sender
Sarah
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Gap Town Clock
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
982-010
Additional Notes
Dear Anna: Thurs.
Thanks for the pretty B. card you sent me. I got several cards + letters. Do not get much time to write letters. Ho have you both been? I am O.K. Alsies have to move. Do not know where they will go. Have not planted much garden as I do not get home very early in the eveings. Come down some Sunday. I hope I shall be home.
Love,
Sarah
Postmarked Gap, June 18, 1965
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9cd99684-7532-45f0-a4e9-909950452271
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
972-061
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Hauck's store on the square, Neffsville, PA
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Neffsville, Manheim Twp.
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
972-061
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