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Newspaper

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Lancaster Journal with notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street

Object ID: JBFP 1.6.2.029

Date Range: 1812-1814

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Lancaster Journal with notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street

Description: News of the day including the progress of the War of 1812, runaway horses, slaves, etc. Notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street. Local advertisements and other news of local interest. Lancaster Journal, 28 November 1812; 16 February 1813; 18 March 1813; 8 April 1813; and 12 January 1814.

Date Range: 1812-1814

Year Range From: 1812

Year Range To: 1814

Creator: Lancaster journal (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives North

Storage Container: JBFP Oversized Box 2

People: Buchanan, James

Subjects: Newspapers; United States--History--War of 1812

Search Terms: Newspapers; War of 1812; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 5 items, 18 pages to scan, 13.25 x 19.5 in.

Object Name: Newspaper

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 6

Object ID: JBFP 1.6.2.029

Location of Originals: Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1998.043

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 2, Folder 29

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Chair, Commode

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Collection: Heritage Center Collection

Object ID: G.77.09

Date Range: c. 1800-1820

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Collection: Heritage Center Collection

Description: Upholstered wingback commode chair has four turned Sheraton legs. Has replacement of original soiled handsewn homespun linen (remnants in this file), now an orange fabric with potted and vining flower design. Solid pinewood seat under cushion has center hole with fitted removable wooden disc.; This chair was from the Pownall home at Gap, where it was used by Dickinson Gorsuch, Maryland slaveholder, during his recovery from wounds sustained during the Christiana Riot of Sept. 11, 1851. His father and two others were killed during the skirmish at the home of freedman William Parker, and Dickinson was transported to the Pownall home for recovery. William Parker later published his story in the "Atlantic Monthly" in 1866, making it highly publicized.; This incident "is an important example of the struggle over the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act and the escalating tension between the North and the South. This act gave slave owners broad powers to recapture runaway slaves". (ExplorePAhistory.com); Polaroid photos of chair before re-upholstery, in file.; Likely Lancaster or Chester Co.

Provenance: Provenance: Chair owned by the Pownall family & given in 1973 to the Lancaster County Historical Society by Mrs. Levi Pownall of Lancashire Hall (569-7279).; It was initially loaned to the Heritage Center (# L.77.9 and # 161.64.80) but soon donated to HCLC. Board minutes of Dec. 8, 1975 include Richard F. Smith's Museum Committee report noting a donation of a "Sheraton armed wing chair commode, used by the Pownall home in nursing Dickinson Gorsuch following Christiana Riot in 1851." Later unsigned note (Bruce Shoemaker?) states John Aungst of LCHS was consulted & chair was removed 11/9/84 from list on LCHS loan form, settling an apparent question of ownership.

Date Range: c. 1800-1820

Year Range From: 1800

Year Range To: 1820

Last Owner: Levi Pownall family of Gap

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: DAC

Storage Wall: East Wall

Storage Shelf: Upper Shelf

People: Gorsuch, Dickinson; Gorsuch, Edward; Parker, William; Pownall, Levi

Subject: African Americans--History; Free Black people; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Chairs; Christiana Resistance; Enslaved persons; Free persons of color; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery

Object Name: Chair, Commode

Oither Names: Chair, Wing

Material: Wood, Fabric

Height (cm): 119.38

Height (ft): 3.9166666667

Height (in): 47

Width (cm): 78.74

Width (ft): 2.5833333333

Width (in): 31

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2017-07-25

Condition Notes: Reupholstered. Minor wear in fabric; loose stitching, especially on proper right side.; Repaired and reupholstered gratis, April 1980, by The Upholstery Center of Lititz, (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Paes).

Object ID: G.77.09

Credit: Heritage Center Collection, Gift of LCHS

Accession Number: G.77.09

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Letter

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family

Title: Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan

Object ID: JBFP 5.1.2.001

Date Range: 1809-1826

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family

Title: Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan

Description: Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan from 1809 through 1826 regarding Buchanan’s early political career. Letters from 1809 through 1813 are written out twice. There are also two envelopes where the excerpcts were kept. 1809-1826.

Date Range: 1809-1826

Year Range From: 1809

Year Range To: 1826

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1761-1821

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 5, Box 1

People: Buchanan, Elizabeth Speer; Buchanan, James Sr.; Buchanan, James

Other Creators: Speer, Elizabeth, 1767-1833

Subjects: Personal correspondence; Letters

Search Terms: Correspondence; Correspondence, Personal; Letters; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 3 items, 52 pages to scan, 19.5 x 30.5 cm., 16 x 20.5 and 24 x 11 cm.

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 5 Series 1

Object ID: JBFP 5.1.2.001

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1995.256a-d

Other Number: JBFP Part 5, Series 1, Subseries 2, Folder 1

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Letter

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family

Title: Letter from James Buchanan, Sr. to his daughter Harriet Buchanan

Object ID: JBFP 5.1.2.005

Date Range: 1817/02/08

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family

Title: Letter from James Buchanan, Sr. to his daughter Harriet Buchanan

Description: Letter from James Buchanan, Sr. to his daughter Harriet Buchanan reminding her to be wary of her conduct while in school. Chambersburg, PA.

Date Range: 1817/02/08

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1761-1821

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 5, Box 1

People: Henry, Harriet Buchanan; Buchanan, James Sr.

Subjects: Personal correspondence; Letters

Search Terms: Correspondence; Correspondence, Personal; Letters; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan, 22 x 28 cm.

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 5 Series 1

Object ID: JBFP 5.1.2.005

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; 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.

Accession Number: JBMS1995.346

Other Number: JBFP Part 5, Series 1, Subseries 2, Folder 5

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Eyeglasses

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Collection: History Collection

Object ID: 1971.035.1

Date Range: 1800-1851

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Collection: History Collection

Description: Foldable eyeglasses with D-shaped blue-tinted lenses and similar side panel lenses. Worn by Amos Ellmaker (1787-1851) and are seen in portrait.

Provenance: Amos Ellmaker (1787-1851) wore these glasses, including during his sitting for accomplished Lancaster portrait painter Jacob Eichholtz. Amso graduated from Princeton before embarking on a long and successful career as both an officer in the army and a lawyer; rising to positions such as State Representative and Attorney General of the Commonwealth. Amos almost became a state senator as well, but lost to the future president, James Buchanan.

Date Range: 1800-1851

Year Range From: 1800

Year Range To: 1851

Made By: McAllister

Last Owner: Ellmaker, Amos

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: DAC

Storage Wall: North Wall

Storage Cabinet: Unit 04

Storage Drawer: Drawer 11

People: Ellmaker, Amos

Subcategory: Personal Gear

Object Name: Eyeglasses

Material: Glass, Metal

Height (in): 1.25

Width (in): 4

Depth (in): 0.5

Object ID: 1971.035.1

Place of Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Accession Number: 1971.035

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Backpack

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Collection: Military Collection

Title: J. Conner's Civil War Knapsack

Object ID: 2006.997

Date Range: April 1861

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Collection: Military Collection

Title: J. Conner's Civil War Knapsack

Description: Black painted canvas knapsack with "F. / 1st. P.V. / J. Conner" stencilled in white on outside. Belonged to John Conner of Co. F, 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers (Three Months), a company which originated in April 1861 from the Lancaster Fencibles.; Canvas with black waterproof finishe on outside. Machine sewn, squared corners with flaps at top sides that can be tied together to cover top opening. On back are four strips under which belts can be slid. Belt like a "Y"--two ends with holes from one strip that has 2 buckles at its end.; 33" x 23.25" hemmed piece, centered along one long (33") edge and sewn to top back of case. Two 8.5-inch strips of twill tape sewn 7 inches apart in center of both 23.25" edges so this piece can fold over, completly covering the case and can be secured with ties.

Date Range: April 1861

Year Range From: 1816

Year Range To: 1816

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: DAC

Storage Wall: Island 3

Storage Cabinet: Unit 17

Storage Shelf: Shelf 5

Storage Container: Box 0192

People: Conner, J.

Subcategory: Personal Gear

Object Name: Backpack

Material: Canvas, Leather, Cotton, Metal

Height (in): 5

Length (in): 33

Width (in): 24

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2022-07-07

Condition Notes: Paint is flaking.; One strip on back is loose.

Object ID: 2006.997

Usage: Conner, John

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Cane

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Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.1935.021.001

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Collection: Wheatland

Description: Wooden walking stick, painted dark brown with horizontal gold stripes. 'Horn' or 'Tusk' handle

Year Range From: 1800

Year Range To: 1860

Storage Location: Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Northwest Bedchamber

Storage Wall: Northeast Corner

Subcategory: Personal Gear

Object Name: Cane

Material: Wood

Height (in): 34.5

Dimension Details: handle 3.500

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2023-02-09

Condition Notes: Minor wearing of paint

Object ID: W.1935.021.001

Accession Number: W.1935.021

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Print, Photographic

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Collection: Christiana Resistance Collection

Title: Mount Zion AME Church

Object ID: Christiana S02 F13

Date Range: 1817

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Object Name: Print, Photographic

Collection: Christiana Resistance Collection

Title: Mount Zion AME Church

Description: Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, "Located between Atglen and Christiana.; The congregation of the church was organized in 1817. Church was built in 1820. It was a station on the 'Underground Railroad.' It observed its 116th anniversary in 1936. Destroyed by fire in 1937 and was immediately rebuilt with various changes in construction."

Date Range: 1817

Storage Location: Moores Memorial Library, Christiana, PA

Subject: Riots--Pennsylvania--Christiana; Christiana (Pa.); Photographs; Church buildings; Underground Railroad

Classification: CHRISTIANA RESISTANCE; Christiana S02 F13

Search Terms: Christiana Resistance; Christiana, Pennsylvania; Church buildings; Underground Railroad

Place: Christiana

Object Name: Print, Photographic

Object ID: Christiana S02 F13

Notes: The attached images have been provided for research. The original items are restricted for preservation purposes. The digital images of the manuscript and printed material are 300 dpi JPGs; the photographs are 600 dpi JPGs.; Please contact Moores Memorial Library for a high resolution image and permission to publish:; Moores Memorial Library; 9 West Slokom Avenue; Christiana, PA 17509; chrlib@christianalibrary.org; 610-593-6683 or 610-593-6687; The digital master files are stored at LancasterHistory.; LancasterHistory; 230 N. President Ave; Lancaster, PA 17603; archives@lancasterhistory.org; (717) 392-4633; Funds for this project were provided by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) in 2001.

Credit: Christiana Resistance Collection, Series 2, Folder 13, Moores Memorial Library

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Article

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney's London Olympics"

Object ID: MG0305_F002

Date Range: 2012/07/08

City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel. �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Source of Acquisition

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney's London Olympics"

Description: Photocopy of newspaper article. "Barney's London Olympics," Sunday News. Lancaster.

Admin/Biographical History: Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.; Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.; After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.

Date Range: 2012/07/08

Creation Date: 8 July 2012

Creator: Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Ewell, Henry Norwood "Barney"

Subjects: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Olympic athletes; Olympic Games (14th : 1948 : London, England); Olympic Games (30th : 2012 : London, England); Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.); Track and field athletes

Search Terms: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings; Olympic athletes; Olympic Games (14th, 1948, London, England); Olympic Games (30th, 2012, London, England); Sunday News; Track and field athletes

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Article

Language: English

Object ID: MG0305_F002

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: "Barney's London Olympics", Sunday News, Lancaster, 8 July 2012, Barney Ewell Collection (MG0305), MG0305_F002, 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.

Other Numbers: MG-305

Other Number: MG-305, Folder 2

Classification: MG0305

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 2 December 2021.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Program

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: Program for the dedication of the Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell State Historical Marker

Object ID: MG0305_F003

Date Range: 2018/10/17

City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel. �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Source of Acquisition

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: Program for the dedication of the Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell State Historical Marker

Description: Program for the dedication of the Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell Blue & Gold State Historical Marker at John Piersol McCaskey High School. Contains a brief biography and a list of achievements. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. (2 copies)

Admin/Biographical History: Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.; Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.; After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.

Date Range: 2018/10/17

Creation Date: 17 October 2018

Creator: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Ewell, Henry Norwood "Barney"

Subjects: Athletes; Olympic athletes; Programs (Publications); Track and field athletes

Search Terms: Athletes; Olympic athletes; Programs; Track and field athletes

Extent: 2 items, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Program

Language: English

Condition: Excellent

Condition Date: 2021-12-02

Object ID: MG0305_F003

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Program for the dedication of the Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell state historical marker, 17 October 2018, Barney Ewell Collection (MG0305), MG0305_F003, 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: 2018.MG0305.F3

Other Numbers: MG-305

Other Number: MG-305, Folder 3

Classification: MG0305

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 2 December 2021.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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