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Archive

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Collection
Lancaster & Marietta Turnpike Road Co. Collection
Title
Lancaster & Marietta Turnpike Road Co. Collection
Object ID
MG0048
Date Range
1848-1916
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Lancaster & Marietta Turnpike Road Co. Collection
Title
Lancaster & Marietta Turnpike Road Co. Collection
Description
Collection contains correspondence, accounts, newspaper clippings, Pennsylvania and federal tax returns, stock certificate book, minute books, record books, and a receipt and payment book.
Date Range
1848-1916
Year Range From
1848
Year Range To
1916
Date of Accumulation
1848-1916
Creator
Lancaster & Marietta Turnpike Road Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 02
Subjects
Lancaster & Marietta Turnpike Road Co.
Roads
Toll roads
Business records
Stockholders
Letters
Search Terms
Business records
Conewago Trap Rock Company
Correspondence
Finding aids
J. E. Baker Company
John Goll and Company
Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike Road Company
Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike
Lancaster Automobile Club
Lancaster Motorist
Letters
Manuscript groups
Marietta Hollow Ware and Enameling Company
Muller and Bush
Roads
Stockholders
Taxes
Toll roads
Turnpikes
Extent
4 boxes, 26 folders, 7 volumes, 2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0048
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-48
Classification
MG0048
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Collection was cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 29 May 2018.
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Petition

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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Tavern petition of John Bower
Object ID
Tav 1844 F08 I01
Date Range
1844
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Tavern petition of John Bower
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1844
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Bower, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buck Tavern
Drumore Twp.
Liquor License
Petitions
Sign of the Buck
Taverns
Place
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1844 F08 I01
Box Number
016
Additional Notes
Sign of the Buck.
Lately kept by Gordon, [ ].
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of petition: David Bair, John Bair, George Clark, Alexander Gordon, John W. Kennedy, Charles T. Todd, William E. Smith, William Northamer, William R. Ralston, Jacob Leaman, Gardner Furness, T. W. Housekeeper, William W. Steele, Joshua M. Deaver.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Petition

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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Tavern petition of Peter Albert
Object ID
Tav 1862 F30 I01
Date Range
1862
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Tavern petition of Peter Albert
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1862
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Albert, Peter
Mishler, Isaac
Greider, Peter G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Manheim Twp.
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F30 I01
Box Number
029
Additional Notes
Known as the Roseville Inn.
Bond: Isaac Mishler, Peter G. Greider.
Signers of petition: C. H. Kryder, Martin S. Heiser, Samuel S. Geist, George Hauck, Jacob M. Mayers, Jacob Stoner, Solomon Martin, Michael Danner, Jacob Landis, Daniel S. Grosh, C. L. [ ], William Whitcraft, Henry H. Kurtz, Benjamin Eby.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Scrapbook

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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Marietta Scrapbook
Object ID
MG0434_BoxR010
Date Range
1879-1919
Collection: The Scrapbook Collection Object ID: MG0434_BoxR010 Title: Marietta Scrapbook, 1879-1919 Dates: 1879-1919 Extent: 1 volume Creator: Unknown Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization) Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 22 Scope and Content Note: Known as The Marietta Scrapbook, this
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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Marietta Scrapbook
Description
Known as The Marietta Scrapbook, this volume contains a variety of information in newspaper clippings and magazine articles about Marietta, Columbia, and the rest of Lancaster County. The articles convey a well-rounded view of local history. Topics include education, population, crime, taxes, elections, and occupations. There are also many articles on the Pennsylvania Dutch, personal histories, crime, and genealogical information within the book. Histories for the following municipalities are included: Marietta, Christiana, Columbia, Donegal, Erie, Lancaster, Lititz, Manheim, Maytown, Mountville, Peach Bottom, Salunga, and Wrightsville.
Date Range
1879-1919
Creation Date
1879-1919
Year Range From
1879
Year Range To
1919
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 22
Subjects
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Education
Job descriptions
Lancaster County (Pa.)--History, local
Lancaster County (Pa.)--Population
Local taxation
Marietta (Pa.)
Murder
Occupations
Pennsylvania Dutch
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Christiana
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia
Education
Lancaster
Lititz
Manheim
Marietta
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Mountville
New Holland
Newspaper clippings
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Pennsylvania Germans
Salunga, West Hempfield Twp.
Scrapbooks
Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania
Extent
1 volume
Object Name
Scrapbook
Language
English
Object ID
MG0434_BoxR010
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted access.
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original volume may be used by appointment only-contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to 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.
Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Box R010
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 25 October 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 88.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
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Archive

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Collection
Livery Stable Records (Marietta)
Title
Livery Stable Records (Marietta)
Object ID
MG0755
Date Range
1855-1858
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Collection
Livery Stable Records (Marietta)
Title
Livery Stable Records (Marietta)
Description
This collection contains a daybook from a livery stable in Marietta, showing clients, rentals, and destinations.
Admin/Biographical History
According to Lancaster County tax records, James Cushman owned the property at the corner of Gay Street and Front Street in Marietta in 1855. This property was occupied by J. M. Whitehill and a livery stable. Whitehill operated a livery stable until 1860 on property owned by L. Houseal and J. Willson.
Date Range
1855-1858
Creation Date
1855-1858
Year Range From
1855
Year Range To
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Whitehill, J. M.
Subjects
Business records
Marietta (Pa.)
Search Terms
Business records
Livery stables
Marietta
Extent
1 box, 1 folder, 1 items, 138 pages to scan, .10 cubic feet
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0755
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
This volume was in the collection of Ms. Snedaker's brother-in-law, but is not a family piece.
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-755
Other Number
MG-755
Classification
MG0755
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by JK, October 2016. Added to database 16 May 2021.
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Collection
Flood Disaster of 1972 Collection
Title
Flood Disaster of 1972 Collection
Object ID
MG0189
Date Range
1972-1975
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Collection
Flood Disaster of 1972 Collection
Title
Flood Disaster of 1972 Collection
Description
The Flood Disaster of 1972 Collection contains material related to the impact and recovery from flood damage in Lancaster County caused by Hurricane Agnes in June 1972. Items in this collection include a photographic publication, a report from the Lancaster Redevelopment Authority, a record of disbursements, and a "Flood Disaster Project Area" map of Marietta, Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1972-1975
Year Range From
1972
Year Range To
1975
Date of Accumulation
1972-1975
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Subjects
Flood damage
Floods
Hurricane Agnes, 1972
Hurricanes
Maps
Marietta (Pa.)
Natural disasters
Search Terms
Finding aids
Flood damage
Floods
Hurricane Agnes
Hurricanes
Lancaster Housing Authority
Lancaster Redevelopment Authority
Manuscript groups
Maps
Marietta
Natural disasters
TV Host, Inc.
Extent
1 box, 9 folders, .3 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0189
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Flood Disaster of 1972 Collection (MG0189), 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. 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-189
Other Number
MG-189
Classification
MG0189
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
This collection was cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 27 August 2021.
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Collection
Heritage of Marietta Collection
Title
Heritage of Marietta Collection
Object ID
MG0454
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Collection
Heritage of Marietta Collection
Title
Heritage of Marietta Collection
Description
This collection contains pamphlets from Marietta Restoration Associates, programs for the Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour from 1992 and 2005, and payments for stock in the Marietta Railroad Company c. 1828-1836.
Admin/Biographical History
The borough of Marietta, located along the Susquehanna River in northwestern Lancaster County, was established in 1812.
Date of Accumulation
1828, 1835-1836, 1992, 2005, 2012
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 11
People
Evans, Frances
Montgomery, John R.
Montgomery, Moses
Roberts, John
Subjects
Railroads
Search Terms
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Marietta
Pamphlets
Programs
Marietta Railroad Company
Stocks
Railroads
Extent
3 folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0454
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Heritage of Marietta Collection (MG0454), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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
Accession Number
Unknown.MG0454
Other Numbers
MG-454
Other Number
MG-454
Classification
MG0454
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Folder 3 transferred from Document Collection Box 2, Folder 19, Items 5, 8, and 10, 26 January 2022.
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Probate

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1856 F063
Date Range
1856
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Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1856
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1856
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Walter, Jacob E.
Walter, Mary Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Marietta
Place
Marietta
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1856 F063
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Walter, Mary Ann.
Administrator: None.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1866 F008
Date Range
1866
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1866
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1866
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Libhart, Henry S.
Libhart, Catharine
Schaffner, Calvin A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Marietta
Place
Marietta
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1866 F008
Box Number
008
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Libhart, Catharine.
Administrator: Schaffner, Calvin A.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Transportation Collection
Title
Transportation Collection
Object ID
MG0123
Date Range
1819-1977
Note: The Transportation Collection contains documents regarding turnpikes, railroads, Conestoga Traction Company, Conestoga Transportation Company, and the Red Rose Transit Authority. The types of items include correspondence, financial papers, business papers, stock certificates, tickets, schedules
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Transportation Collection
Title
Transportation Collection
Description
The Transportation Collection contains documents regarding turnpikes, railroads, Conestoga Traction Co., Conestoga Transportation Co., and the Red Rose Transit Authority. The types of items include correspondence, financial papers, business papers, stock certificates, tickets, schedules, maps of routes, and a blueprint.
Date Range
1819-1977
Year Range From
1819
Year Range To
1977
Date of Accumulation
1819-1977
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Bitner, John R.
Boardman, Harris
Bowman, John Jacob
Boyer, Zaccur Prall
Cirt, Anna N.
Griest, William Walton
Hostetter, Albert Keller
Kemrer, Clarence M.
Knapp, Walter
Kreider, Kate
Kriebel, Howard Wiegner
McClellan, Oliver Eldridge
Royer, David
Shuman, James P.
Wohlsen, Anna
Wohlsen, Peter
Subjects
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Co.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike (Pa.)
Posters
Railroads
Rates and tolls
Reading & Columbia Railroad Company
Street-railroads
Trolley cars
Search Terms
Adamstown
Bittersville, Lower Windsor Twp., York County, Pennsylvania
Blueprints
Booklets
Brochures
Campbelltown, South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Center Square Road Station
Chestnut Street
Christiana
Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Columbia
Columbia, Ironville and Mount Joy Railroad
Conestoga Traction Company
Conestoga Transportation Company
Conewago Water and Power Company
Correspondence
Dallastown, York County, Pennsylvania
Drawings
Duke Street
East Belt line
East King Street
East Petersburg, East Hempfield Twp.
Elizabethtown
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Ephemera
Ephrata
Express Printing Company
Greeting cards
Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Ironville, West Hempfield Twp.
J. G. Brill Company
Kinport Road
Lancaster
Lancaster and York Furnace Street Railway
Lancaster and Columbia Division, Conestoga Transportation Company
Lancaster and Lititz Passenger Railroad Company
Lancaster, Elizabethtown, and Middletown Turnpike
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Letters
Lititz
Maple Grove
Maps
Marietta Avenue
North Market Street
Mechanicsburg, Upper Leacock Twp.
Mechanicsville, East Hempfield Twp.
Minutes
Mount Joy
Mulberry Street
National Railway Historical Society
Neffsville, Manheim Twp.
North End Photo Finishing House
North Lime Street
North Queen Street
Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Penn Square
Pequea Twp.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photographs
Placards
Substations
President Avenue
Princess Street
Prospect Street
Quarryville
Railroads
Rates and tolls
Reading and Columbia Railroad Company
Receipts
Red Rose Transit Authority
Reports
Roads
Rocky Springs Railroad Company
Schuylkill Navigation Company
Scrapbooks
South Mountain Railroad
South Queen Street
Stock certificates
Susquehanna Railroad
Tickets
Tolls
Trolley car barns
Trolley car yards
Trolley cars
Trolleys
Turnpikes
Walnut Street
WGAL (television station)
Williams Park Station
Willow Street Turnpike
Windsor Twp., York County, Pennsylvania
WLAN (radio station)
Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania
York Bus Company
York Fair
York Railway Company
Extent
2 boxes, 31 folders, 1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0123
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Transportation Collection (MG0123), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
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-123
Classification
MG0123
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 23 September 2021.
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