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Recording, Audio

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1f29d9c3-811e-4121-88a8-918119594080
Collection
Oral History Collection
Title
Oral history interview with Emanuel (Max) Paul Peters, World War II veteran
Object ID
OH0001
Date Range
2004/07/09
alligators. Max: They didn't bother us and we didn't bother them. As I get older, that wasn't a very bright thing to do. But yes, we did that. So then after Pearl Harbor I went to Signal Corps OCS, because that was communications. Went to Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, got my commission Bev: Fort Monmouth is
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Collection
Oral History Collection
Title
Oral history interview with Emanuel (Max) Paul Peters, World War II veteran
Description
Veteran's oral history interview with Emanuel (Max) Paul Peters.
Admin/Biographical History
Lt. Col. Peters served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 642 Bomb Sq., 409th Bomb Group (L) during World War II. He began his military career in 1939 as a communications and camouflage officer. He retired from the Air Force in 1965 as Lieutenant Colonel. Military service 08/03/1939 - 12/25/1965.
DOB 11/14/1920; DOD 04/24/2014. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128641364/emanuel-paul-peters
Date Range
2004/07/09
Creation Date
9 July 2004
Date of Interview
2004-07-09
Creator
Peters, Emanuel Paul, 1920-2014, interviewee
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Friedman, William Frederick
Peters, Emanuel "Max" Paul
Peters, Margaret Jane Groff
Interviewer
Newton, Beverly
Narrator
Peters, Emanuel (Max) Paul
Other Creators
Newton, Beverly, collector
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Oral history
United States. Air Force
United States. Army. Air Corps
Veterans--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
World War, 1939-1945
Search Terms
Oral histories
United States Air Force
United States Army Air Corps
Veterans
World War II
WWII
Place of Interview
LancasterHistory
Quantity
1
Object Name
Recording, Audio
Media
Cassette Tape
Length of Interview
00:33:43
Language
English
Object ID
OH0001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Mark Subject
22:16:00 Worked with William F. Friedman
22:34:00 Studied Enigma, and Purple Machine
23:00:00 Worked with integrating sigint and electronic warfare
24:39:00 Head of electronic warfare division
24:47:00 Wins Legion of Merit
25:20:00 Goes to California to work.
26:00:00 Engineers would go to Stanford to share information.
28:00:00 Returns with wife to Lancaster.
29:12:00 Didn't realize importance of new science.
31:41:00 Describes van belonging to local amateur club.
00:33:67 Ironville named after iron mines in area
00:55:20 built radios
01:05:43 Joined Boy Scouts
01:45:58 Listened to Berlin, Germany on his homemade radio
02:14:02 Used old parts to make his radios
02:31:57 Max put his radio on his bicycle
03:20:20 Joined military in 1939
04:43:40 Going through jungle in Panama
04:53:29 Recalls going down river in canoes with alligators close by
05:19:25 Went to OCS
05:34:96 Sent to Florida - Tampa International Airport
06:07:15 Radar Officer on SCR 270
06:32:21 Transferred to Oklahoma
07:20:68 Crosses ocean on ship named Martinia
08:14:00 Was part of convoy. Martinia leaves convoy.
09:36:90 In England. First mission can't find France (weather).
09:46:70 Returning aircraft low on fuel. "Mayday" heard often.
10:01:49 Pilots could see water towers in States. Can't do same in Europe.
10:48:80 Learned to trust equipment. Found France on 2nd mission.
11:12:00 Could tell weather by amount of signal received at base.
11:28:00 "Spoofing" stations on base.
12:10:00 D-Day.
12:20:00 Practiced deception often before D-Day.
12:50:00 Painted black and white stripes on aircraft.
13:13:00 General Patton was decoy for D-Day.
15:00:00 "G-equipment"
15:55:00 Used smoke to designate target
16:23:00 "No-ball" target
16:33:00 "no-ball" target signified German V-1 rocket plane
17:22:00 Wind shifted. Bombs dropped on friendly troops. Gen McNair victim.
17:38:00 Started infantry and aircorp exchanges.
17:44:00 River crossing
18:14:00 "Cat eyes".
19:36:00 Strafed by Me 109.
20:28:00 Returns to states. Goes to F & M.
21:59:00 Gets job at Arlington Hall, Virginia
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
OH0001
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Component, Timepiece

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0d6a0bff-e543-44d7-9388-880976613251
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Timepiece Components
Object ID
1972.004.2
Date Range
1931
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Timepiece Components
Description
A Cannon Pinion, 2 pieces (in a small circular metal container with lid.) Accompanying patent documentation in file). A part for inside a clock.
Cannon Pinion is the heart of the motion works. This piece translates the movement of the wheels on the back into the time keeping display on the front.
Date Range
1931
Year Range From
1931
Year Range To
1931
Made By
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Component, Timepiece
Oither Names
Cannon Pinion
Material
Stainless Steel
Height (in)
2.5
Diameter (in)
1.325
Condition
Good
Object ID
1972.004.2
Notes
See also the Patents Collection (MG0632).
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1972.004
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Radio, Crystal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/55d365fb-586f-46e5-8ab3-152560368540
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector
Object ID
1972.004.4
Date Range
1912
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector
Description
A "Galena 'Catwhisker' Wireless Detector" used in early crystal radio. Precision crystal detector with iron pyrite crystal, used in commercial wireless stations.
Mounted on a 3/5-inch square, .5-inch high with beveled edge. 2.5-inch glass tube secured between metal pieces. Screw on side of metal bracket can be removed to uncover the glass tube.
Date Range
1912
Year Range From
1912
Year Range To
1912
Made By
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Radio, Crystal
Material
Paper, Wood
Height (in)
4.5
Length (in)
3.5
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1972.004.4
Notes
See also the Patents Collection (MG0632)
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1972.004
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Coverlet

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/09f94018-5941-45c4-963a-103824941896
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1994.002
Date Range
1850-1880
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Description
Woven coverlet with central medallion circled by leaves, vines and grapes. Eagles on each of the four inner corners have wings spread, stars and stripes on their breasts. Eagles on the border have wings closed. Outer border of swags and tassels. Band at foot edge:, "Made by H. Stager - Mount Joy - Lancaster Co. PA - Fast Color - No 1 - Clara L. Whitlock"
One piece, no center seam. Cream-colored cotton warp; red, green and blue-green wool weft. Top edge rolled and stitches. 2-inch self-fringes on sides; tape with fringes sewn to foot edge.
Date Range
1850-1880
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1880
Made By
Stager, Henry F.
Last Owner
Whitlock, Clara L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 1018
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Coverlets
Object Name
Coverlet
Length (cm)
191.77
Length (ft)
6.2916666667
Length (in)
75.5
Width (cm)
218.44
Width (ft)
7.1666666667
Width (in)
86
Dimension Details
Width: 71.5 inches + 2 borders of 2-inch fringes= 75.5
Length: 84 + 2-inch fringe = 86
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-14
Condition Notes
Some stains; some mending. Unraveled hem in a five places on the top edge. Tape fringe on foot edge separated from coverlet in places.
Object ID
1994.002
Notes
Weaver Henry F. Stager is cited in:
1. Heisey, John W., compiler. "A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers." Wmsburg, VA: The Colonial Wmsbrg. Foundation, 1978. p. 108.
2. Anderson, Clarita. "American Coverlets and Their Weavers." Wmsburg, VA, 2002. p. 125.
Place of Origin
Mount Joy
Accession Number
1994.002
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Plate, Stove

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2ee3f43c-7648-4ce8-9469-562518659100
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1927.019
Date Range
1760-1770
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Cast Iron Stove Plate. Ornamented with hearts and tulips paired under two arches. "Henrich Wilhelm / Elisabeth Furnace"
Date Range
1760-1770
Year Range From
1760
Year Range To
1770
Made By
Wilhelm, Heinrich
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 56
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Plate, Stove
Material
Iron
Height (in)
25.75
Width (in)
23.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1927.019
Place of Origin
Elizabeth Twp.
Accession Number
1927.019
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Plate, Stove

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/304af465-bda5-460e-9a4d-161247406853
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1915.003
Date Range
1755
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Cast Iron Stove Plate, "Jacob Huber" 1755
Date Range
1755
Year Range From
1755
Year Range To
1755
Made By
Huber, Jacob
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 54
People
Huber, Jacob
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Plate, Stove
Material
Iron
Height (in)
26
Width (in)
26.5
Object ID
1915.003
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1915.003
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Plate, Stove

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6311a9b8-3df7-4243-86cb-044267991614
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1915.001
Date Range
1758
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Iron Stove Plate with heart and tulip motif, "Stiegel / Elizabeth / 1758"
Elizabeth Furnace
Date Range
1758
Year Range From
1758
Year Range To
1758
Made By
Stiegel, Henry William
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 56
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Stiegel, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Plate, Stove
Material
Iron
Height (in)
26.25
Width (in)
28.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
1915.001
Place of Origin
Elizabeth Twp.
Accession Number
1915.001
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Rule, Board

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b5bca194-8f5e-4bb5-afe8-457752671064
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
2003.030
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Four-sided board rule, used for measuring board-feet. Scales go from 5 foot to 20 foot board lengths.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Rule, Board
Material
Wood, Brass
Height (in)
1.75
Length (in)
28.5
Width (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.030
Accession Number
2003.030
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Model, Patent

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/371090f3-3d53-4ba5-a3e6-445429091357
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
1958.005.1
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Model and Prospectus of the Lynch Drop-Center Fifth Wheel.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1905
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Model, Patent
Material
Wood, Metal
Height (in)
6
Length (in)
11
Width (in)
6
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-07-01
Object ID
1958.005.1
Notes
From advertisement in folder:
" We now offer to the most particular (wagon) builder a fifth-wheel with gear connections for drop center work which is ideal in every respect. ..has a connection for spring carrier to take the weight off the horse. Can be used on pole or shafts."
Internet: The term fifth wheel comes from a similar coupling used on four-wheel horse-drawn carriages and wagons. The device allowed the front axle assembly to pivot in the horizontal plane, to facilitate turning.
Accession Number
1958.005
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Medal, Prize

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f2f89b74-6c4c-4ad2-ba77-283532223010
Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1923.999.1
Date Range
1885
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Commemorative medal,
Face: "The John Scott Medal, to the Most Deserving / to Christian Metzler for his Signal Lantern for Railways. On the recommendation of the Franklin Institute, 1885."
Reverse: "Awarded by the City of Philadelphia"
Companion Papers describing invention stored at: Guild Vault / A1, U3, SH2
Date Range
1885
Year Range From
1885
Year Range To
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
People
Metzler, Christian
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Railroads
Medals
Franklin Institute
Object Name
Medal, Prize
Material
Metal
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
4.125
Condition
Good
Object ID
1923.999.1
Accession Number
1923.999
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