This collection contains reproductions of currency issued by various banking institutions of Lancaster County. The reproductions were produced annually by the Red Rose Coin Club, Inc. from 1984 to 2003.
Admin/Biographical History
The Red Rose Coin Club, Inc. was founded in Lancaster in 1958.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Red Rose Coin Club, Inc. Collection, 1984-2003 (MG0946), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), 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
Couirtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
This collection contains items related to the Paxton Boys and Conestoga Massacre. April 1764 issue of The Gentleman's Magazine includes article on massacre by Benjamin Franklin. 10 January entry in Charles Mason's diary contains discussion of massacre. Manuscript copy of remonstrance, signed by Matthew Smith and James Gibson and sent to Governor John Penn, lays out grievances against provincial government and justifies attacks on Native Americans.
1 box, 5 folders,1 clamshell box on shelf,.25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0614
Associated Material
Please see See Digital Paxton: Digital Collection, Critical Edition, and Teaching Platform for digital copies and transcriptions of orginal documents; related publications and scholary works; and educational materials
Please see the collections catalog for published works about the Paxton Boys and the Conestoga Massacre.
https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As historical resources, the items in this collection reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
Note: See Digital Paxton: Digital Collection, Critical Edition, and Teaching Platform for historical overviews and additional information,
This collection contains three scrapbooks documenting the events, works, and history of the Soroptimist Club of Lancaster from 1992 to 1997.
Admin/Biographical History
Soroptimist International was founded in Oakland, California in 1921. Loosely translated from Latin, Soroptimist means "best for women". They are a volunteer organization that promotes education and empowerment for women. The Soroptimist Club of Lancaster was organized in March 1946.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Soroptimist Club of Lancaster Collection, 1992-1997 (MG0940), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), 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
This collection contains correspondence, schedules of events, and membership information from the Pirates Club of Lancaster.
Admin/Biographical History
The Pirates Club began as the Shad Choir Club in Lancaster around 1910. This fraternal organization had regular shad dinners and field trips called "cruises". The organization is still active in Lancaster.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Pirates Club Collection (MG0945), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions noted at 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
This collection contains published and manuscript speeches, lectures, addresses, orations, etc., written and given by people of Lancaster County on various topics and subjects.
The Musical Composers of Lancaster County Collection contains sheet music written by local composers. Some local titles are "Lancaster German Waltz" and "Lancaster Theme & Gratitude Theme." Included in the collection is information about S. Becker von Grabill, composer and pianoforte teacher, and James L. Knipe of Aston, Knipe & McCarthy.
