Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Description
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2 was carefully curated by Mr. Slaymaker and contains papers dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. This series is primarily composed of correspondence related to business, railroads, legal affairs, and personal matters. The personal letters are rich in details of social history and genealogy. Legal documents include estate papers for the Fleming, Slaymaker, Leech, and Boyd families. The remaining documents include land surveys, receipts, tickets, accounts, bonds, and wills.
System of Arrangement
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection is divided into six series according to the original order; Series 1, 2 and 4 have been cataloged and are available for research.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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-268, Series 2
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Much of this series was microfilmed by the Pennsylvania State Archives. The microfilmed items are noted within the finding aid and the microfilm is available in LancasterHistory's Research Center.
iv, 242 pages : maps ; 28 cm + 1 map (28 x 34 cm, folded to 14 x 22 cm)
Notes
Includes index.
" ... this book contains a map showing the present-day locations of all the tracts located as they were first surveyed, beginning in 1735. With copies of the survey maps included and citations detailed for the other Land Office sources ..."--Page 4 of cover.
The Burkey Book : Ancestors and descendants of John (Honus) Burkey / Johannes Berg (1819-1895) and Clara Bloomingsteel/Blumenstiel Burkey (1822-1901) of Green Bank, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA
9, [33] leaves, some folded : ill, drawings, photographs, maps ; 28 cm.
Notes
A study of the house from its beginning as a log cabin to the present.
Contents
Report of the condition of the 1761 house -- Evolution of the 1761 house in sketches -- Dimensioned drawings of the 1761 house -- Not to scale plans with pictures of the 1761 house -- M. Duffield Harsh 2010 research report -- Floor elevation study of the 1761 house -- Miscellaneous email correspondence.
