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The watch of the future: the story of the Hamilton electric watch

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17657
Author
Rondeau, René.
Edition
4th rev. ed.
Date of Publication
c2006.
Call Number
681.1 R771
Responsibility
by Rene Rondeau.
ISBN
0962221953
9780962221958
Author
Rondeau, René.
Edition
4th rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Corte Madera, CA
Publisher
R. Rondeau,
Date of Publication
c2006.
Physical Description
255 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Hamilton Watch Company - History
Clock and watch making - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Wrist watches - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Clocks and watches, Electric - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
681.1 R771
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Centennial of watchmaking in Lancaster, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15874
Author
Gibbs, James W.
Call Number
681.1 G443
Responsibility
by James W. Gibbs.
Author
Gibbs, James W.
Physical Description
691-705 p.
Notes
In: Bulletin of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., v.16, no.7 (Dec. 1974)
Subjects
Bowman, Ezra F. , - 1847-1901.
Dudley, William W. , - 1851-1938.
Hamilton Watch Company - History.
Adams and Perry Watch Manufacturing Company - History.
Lancaster, Pa., Watch Company - History.
Lancaster Watch Company - History.
Keystone Watch Company - History.
Bowman Technical School (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Clocks and watches.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
681.1 G443
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Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Penna. U.S.A. : some notes on its founding and history

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15600
Author
McCollough, Robert Irving
Call Number
681.1 H165m
Responsibility
by Robert Irving McCollough.
Author
McCollough, Robert Irving
Place of Publication
731-739
Notes
In: Bulletin of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. v.11, no.9 (April 1965) P.731-739.
Subjects
Bowman, Ezra F., - 1847-1901.
Hamilton Watch Company.
Clocks and watches - History.
Ezra F. Bowman & Co.
The Lancaster, Pa. Watch Company.
The Lancaster Watch Company.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
681.1 H165m
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Time at the watch and clock museum

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3157
Author
Tomes, Patricia A.
Date of Publication
1988.
Call Number
681.113 T656
Alternate Title
Watch and clock museum
Responsibility
by Patricia A. Tomes ; [photographs by Don Petty].
Author
Tomes, Patricia A.
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Science Press,
Date of Publication
1988.
Physical Description
115 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 x 28 cm.
Series
Science Press Keepsake ; no.19.
Notes
"Edition limited to 1,000 copies, of which this is number 236."
LCHS has number 240.
Subjects
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Museum, Inc. - Catalogs.
Hamilton Watch Company.
Clocks and watches
Horology
Additional Author
Petty, Don.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
681.113 T656
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Invoice from and order to pay Abraham Laroy
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F015_In04
Date Range
1757/03/26
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Invoice from and order to pay Abraham Laroy
Description
Invoice to the Lancaster County Commissioners from Abraham Laroy repair the town clock. 1757.
On reverse: Order from the Lancaster County Commissioners to pay Abraham Laroy. 26 March 1757.
Date Range
1757/03/26
Creation Date
1757
Creator
Leroy, Abraham, d. 1765
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Davis, Zaccheus
Hubley, Michael
Leroy, Abraham
Steel, Samuel
Taylor, David
Subjects
Clock and watch makers
Clocks and watches
Clocks and watches--Repairing
Invoices
Search Terms
Clock and watch makers
Clocks
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Invoices
Lancaster
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F015_In04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--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-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 15, Insert 4
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Our story of the Adams & Perry Watch Company and the early watch companies of Lancaster, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17711
Author
Meyer, George.

Lancaster's part in the world's watchmaking industry

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo594
Author
Bowman, J. J.
Date of Publication
1945
"time microscope" for adjusting watches. The Hamilton Company in War Work When the United States found itself involved in World War II, the American watch companies were asked by the military and naval authorities to turn as much as possible of their facilities over into making a great variety of small
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Responsibility
by John J. Bowman.
Author
Bowman, J. J.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1945
Physical Description
[29]-50 P. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 49, no. 2
Subjects
Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, - 1732-1799.
Bowman, Ezra F.
Hamilton Watch Company.
Bowman Technical School, (Lancaster, Pa.)
Adams & Perry Company (Lancaster, Pa.)
Dudley Watch Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster Watch Company (Lancaster, Pa.)
Clocks and watches.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 49, number 2 (1945), p. 29-50Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.49
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Receipt of payment for a clock made by Rudy Stoner
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F015_In03_It06
Date Range
1759/09/15
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Receipt of payment for a clock made by Rudy Stoner
Description
Rudy Stoner received payment from Peter Wolfe for a clock made by Stoner, regarding Peter Wolfe vs. Christian [Parr].
Date Range
1759/09/15
Creation Date
15 September 1759
Creator
Stoner, Rudy, 1728-1769
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Parr, Christian
Stoner, Rudy
Wolfe, Peter
Subjects
Clock and watch makers
Clocks and watches
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Search Terms
Clock and watch makers
Clocks
Receipts
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Receipt
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F015_In03_It06
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--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-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 15, Insert 3, Item 6
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 11 May 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Author
Hartman, W. F.
Date of Publication
1959.
Ages Britten—Old Clocks and Watches, 7th Edition Dreppard—American Clocks and Clockmakers Eckhardt—Early Pennsylvania Clocks Eckhardt—Pennsylvania Clocks and Clockmakers Magee—Grandfather Clocks, Their Making and Makers in Lancaster County Moore—The Old Clock Book Nutting—The Clock Book Palmer—The Book
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Responsibility
by William F. Hartman.
Author
Hartman, W. F.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1959.
Physical Description
[1]-16 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 63, no. 1
Subjects
Clock and watch making - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Clock and watch makers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Longcase clocks - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 63, number 1 (1959), p. 1-16Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.63
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Pennsylvania clockmakers, watchmakers, and allied crafts

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3243
Author
Whisker, James B.,
Date of Publication
1990.
Call Number
681 W576
Responsibility
James Biser Whisker ; with a study of Pennsylvania clocks by Steven P. Petrucelli ; and introduction by Stacy B.C. Wood, Jr.
Author
Whisker, James B.,
Place of Publication
Cranbury, N.J
Publisher
Adams Brown Co.,
Date of Publication
1990.
Physical Description
vi, 246 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. 242-246.
Subjects
Clock and watch makers - Pennsylvania
Clocks and watches - Pennsylvania
Additional Author
Petrucelli, Steven P.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
681 W576
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