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A compilation of Squire Thon's extracts : selected from diaries covering a period of nearly half a century

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20550
Author
Thon, Charles,
Date of Publication
1885.
Call Number
922.3 T486
Alternate Title
Extracts, Squire Thon's diary
Squire Thon's diary
Responsibility
by Charles Thon.
Author
Thon, Charles,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
New Era, Printer,
Date of Publication
1885.
Physical Description
158 pages ; 19 cm
Notes
"Reprint and index" copy by Gary T. Hawbaker compiled in 1993
Summary
Squire Thon was born in Germany in 1807. He kept a diary from 1847 until his death in 1888. He was well known in the county. His diary entries appeared in the Lancaster New Era newspaper for several years. His title of Squire came from his service as Justice of the Peace in Lancaster Township for 25 years
Subjects
Thon, Charles, - 1807-1888
Thon, Charles, - 1807-1888.
Manners and customs.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
922.3 T486
Copy Info
1993
1885
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Die "Gute alte Zeit" in Pennsylvanien

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4949
Author
Mann, W. J.
Date of Publication
1880.
Call Number
974.802812 M281
Responsibility
von W.J. Mann.
Author
Mann, W. J.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Ig. Kohler,
Date of Publication
1880.
Physical Description
106 p. ; 17 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania - Social life and customs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.802812 M281
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Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Physical Description
2 vol. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
A series of pamphlets bound together.
Contents
Vol 1: Father Ferdinand Farmer, an apostolic missionary in three states by John F. Quirk--A discourse, delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854 by P.J. Timlow--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pa.--Report of the commissioners appointed to examine the affairs of the Lancaster Savings Institution.
Vol.2: Resources and industries of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa.--Historical sketch of St. Anthony's Church, Lancaster, Penna., 1870-1895 by Anthony F. Dorley--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Historical sketch of Zion's Reformed Church [Millersville] by D.H. Landis.
Subjects
Timlow, P.J.
St. Anthony's Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Christ Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Lancaster Savings Institution - Report.
Leacock Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.) - History.
Sacred Heart Academy (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
St. Anthony's Parochial School (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.)
Reformed Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Roman Catholic Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Lutheran Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Millersville (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
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A digest of the ordinances of the city of Lancaster and of the acts of Assembly relating thereto

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18898
Corporate Author
Lancaster (Pa.)
Date of Publication
1880.
Call Number
352.008 E855 1880
Alternate Title
City ordinances
Responsibility
Arranged and digested by William Leaman and George Nauman.
Corporate Author
Lancaster (Pa.)
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
John A. Hiestand, "Examiner" Print.
Date of Publication
1880.
Physical Description
216 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
"Published by authority of councils."
Includes index.
Contents
Charter of the city of Lancaster -- A digest of the acts of Assembly and ordinances -- Rules for the government of the Common Council of the city of Lancaster -- Rules for the government of the Select Council of the city of Lancaster -- Rules for regulating the intercourse and business between the Select and Common Councils.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.). - Common Council - Rules and practice.
Lancaster (Pa.). - Select Council - Rules and practice.
Ordinances, Municipal - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Charters.
Additional Author
Nauman, George,
Leaman, William.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster (Pa.). Common Council.
Lancaster (Pa.). Select Council.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
352.008 E855 1880
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Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis

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Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Date of Publication
[1886]
Call Number
973 P823
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Ben: Perley Poore.
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia [etc.] New York
Publisher
Hubbard brothers; W. A. Houghton; [etc., etc.,]
Date of Publication
[1886]
Physical Description
2 v. fronts., illus. (incl. ports., facsims.) 24 cm.
Notes
LCHS has vol. 1 only.
Summary
Benjamin Perley Poore ( 1820-1887 ) was a popular newspaper correspondent and editor and an author. This book is his account of history , politics , and life as he observed it in Washington D.C. and the nation during his lifetime.
Subjects
Washington (D.C.) - History.
Washington (D.C.) - Social life and customs.
United States - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 P823
Websites
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A history of Bethany Charge of the Reformed Church : in Lancaster County, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3261
Author
Tobias, D. C.
Date of Publication
1881.
Call Number
285.8 B562
Responsibility
by D.C. Tobias.
Author
Tobias, D. C.
Place of Publication
Lititz, Pa
Publisher
Record Print. Office,
Date of Publication
1881.
Physical Description
43 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Reformed Church in the United States - Pennsylvania.
Reformed Church in the United States. - Bethany Charge (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Church history.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
285.8 B562
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Ferris Bros.' Directory of Lancaster city and county for 1886

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18014
Date of Publication
1886
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1886 reprint
Place of Publication
Wilmington, De
Publisher
Ferris Bros. ;
Date of Publication
1886
Physical Description
34-766 p. : ill. : 28 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Reprint of original.
Pages 311-420 missing.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Directories
Elizabethtown (Pa.) - Directories
Manheim (Pa.) - Directories
Marietta (Pa.) - Directories
Mount Joy (Pa.) - Directories
Strasburg (Pa.) - Directories
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1886 reprint
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Catalogue of the Mechanics' Library Association of Lancaster, Penna

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo206
Date of Publication
1884.
Call Number
020 M486
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
Press of Inquirer Printing Company
Date of Publication
1884.
Physical Description
unp. 14 cm.
Notes
Instituted 1828.
Supplement 1 entitled Catalogue of Mechanics' Library Society of Lancaster City, with Supplement containing list of books purchased from 1884 to 1889 inclusive (1890); Supplement 2 entitled Supplement to catalogue of Mechanics' Library Society of Lancaster City,containing list of books purchased from 1889 to 1889 inclusive (1890).
Subjects
Library catalogs - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Mechanics' Library, Lancaster, Pa.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
020 M486
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Geological map of Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5210
Date of Publication
[1880]
Call Number
974.815 LACO 106
Responsibility
by Persifor Frazer
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Second Geological Survey ;
Date of Publication
[1880]
Physical Description
1 map : col. ; 28 x 35 cm.
Notes
Appears in: The Geology of Lancaster County by persifor Frazer. Includes list of mines. Colors indicate geologic formations.
Subjects
Geology - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster Co. (Pa.) - Maps
Location
Lancaster History Library - Map
Call Number
974.815 LACO 106
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Index, History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by Franklin Ellis and Samuel Evans

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13145
Date of Publication
1883.
Call Number
974.815 LACO E47i
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Everts & Peck,
Date of Publication
1883.
Physical Description
337, 12 leaves ; 28 cm.
Notes
Photocopy. [S.l. : s.n., 197-?]. 28 cm. Copied from a volume owned by the University of Delaware Library.
Subjects
Ellis, Franklin, - 1828-1885.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Indexes.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography - Indexes.
Additional Author
Ellis, Franklin,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO E47i
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