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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
919-071
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
"Vorspiel" - depicting the unique life of the solitary in the 18th century Ephrata Cloister - is presented regularly during summer months - at the Cloister, Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Ephrata Cloister
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer, Pa.
Object ID
919-071
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
919-074
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Eprhata Cloister - showing Saron (Sisters' House) and Saal and woman at spinning wheel.
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Ephrata Cloister
Saron
Saal
Place
Ephrata
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer, PA
Object ID
919-074
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
970-031
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
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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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-002-020
Date Range
1970
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Lancaster, Pennsylvania "America's Oldest Inland City" 1730. Penn Square - Civil War Monument was erected in 1874. Original City Hall built in 1795, was restored in 1924 by M. T. Garvin. Central Market House was built iin 1889. Griest building is of 1923 vintage.
Date Range
1970
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer, Pa.
Object ID
911-002-020
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-019-008
Date Range
c. 1980
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Market stands of John W. Eby, Shertzer and Benjamin E. Brubaker at one of Lancaster's farmers' markets.
Date Range
c. 1980
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brewer, Civilian Personell
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
County Studio of Photography, Witmer, Pa.
Object ID
911-019-008
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-017
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
View of Pennsylvania Dutch farm country.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-017
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-013
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Mennonite Meeting House. Two separate Conservative Mennonite "Plain" Sects use and maintain this House of worship. Religious services are held by the groups on alternating Sunday monrings.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-013
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-014
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Mennonite Courting Buggy. Generally used by unmarried Old Order Mennonite boys, the bachelor buggy has no top or a convertible-type tilt top. Family buggies are completely enclosed by curtained sides.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer,
Object ID
999-014
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-045
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Amishmen in field cutting hay.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-045
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-059
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Amish One-Room Schoolhouse
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-059
Images
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