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Installation of the Honorable Thaddeus Stevens in the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame : an address by John Ward Willson Loose 16 November 1974 at Founders Hall, Girard College, Philadelphia / by John Ward Willson Loose

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Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Date of Publication
1984.
Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1835 when that body was set to repeal the public education law. He succeeded in turning a certain defeat into a stunning victory. Rarely did legisla- tive speeches change votes; Stevens' speech reversed entire voting blocs. Hence his reputation as "Father of the Pennsylvania
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Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1984.
Physical Description
77-82 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 88, no. 2
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
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The idealist as opportunist : An analysis of Thaddeus Stevens' support in Lancaster County 1843-1866

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Author
Robertson, Andrew.
Date of Publication
1980
school bill. It passed with only a single dissenting vote. When the legislators returned to their constituents, however, they found themselves in trouble. Thirty-two thousand people throughout the state signed a petition to repeal the law. Only 2500 petitioned to sustain it. On April 11, 1835 a vote was
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by Andrew Robertson.
Author
Robertson, Andrew.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1980
Physical Description
49-107 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.84, no. 2
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 84, number 2 (1980), p. 49-107Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.84
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A refutation of the slanderous stories against the name of Thaddeus Stevens placed before the public by Thomas Dixon

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Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Date of Publication
1924
expose, if possible, the falsity of Mr. Dixon's claims before the evidence is lost or has been forgotten. Mr. .Stevens was born on April 4, 1792. He came to Pennsylvania about 1815, and he was admitted to the Bar of Adams county on September 24, 1816. While in Gettysburg, he had an office at the
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by Judge Charles I. Landis.
Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1924
Physical Description
49-52 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 28, no. 3
Notes
Associated with this article is a follow-up commentary entitled "NOTES AND EXPLANATIONS UPON THE PAPER ON THADDEUS STEVENS" in vol. 28, no. 5.
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Dixon, Thomas, - 1864-1946.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Errors, inventions, etc.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 28, number 3 (1924), p. 49-52Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.28
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Notes and explanations upon the paper on Thaddeus Stevens appearing in the March number

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Date of Publication
1924
. One of these, then numbered 11, but now numbered 38, he leased to Mr. Stevens, and the others were occupied by Hon. Thomas H. Burrowes and Charles B. Penrose, Esq., the grandfather of Senator Boies Penrose. Mr. Penrose was then a practicing lawyer in this city. Mr. Stevens remained in this location
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1924
Physical Description
79 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 28, no. 5
Notes
Original article was "A Refutation of the Slanderous Stories Against the Name of Thaddeus Stevens Placed Before the Public by Thomas Dixon" by Judge Charles I. Landis.
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Additional Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
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The historical reputation of Thaddeus Stevens

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Author
Jolly, James A.
Date of Publication
1970.
certain resent- ment toward privilege, or maybe he had been blackballed by a lodge. Anyhow, because of efforts by Stevens and others, there was a con- siderable reduction in the number of Masonic lodges in Pennsylvan- ia.58 Stevens has been called "the Father of the Common School System of Pennsylvania
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by James A. Jolly.
Author
Jolly, James A.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
[33]-71 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 74, no. 2
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
United States - Politics and government - 1865-1869.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 74, number 2 (1970), p. 33-71Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.74
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The Charity of Thaddeus Stevens

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Author
Gorrecht, W. Frank.
Date of Publication
1933
THE CHARITY OF THADDEUS STEVENS By W. FRANK GORRECHT THE old adage, the truth shall prevail, after three quarters of a century, is without establishment as to the charitable aspect of Thaddeus Stevens. During the period he lived in Lancaster whether or not Stevens was charitable was a standing
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by W. Frank Gorrecht.
Author
Gorrecht, W. Frank.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1933
Physical Description
[21]-35 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 37, no. 2
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Biography.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 37, number 2 (1933), p. 21-35Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.37
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Some hitherto unpublished correspondence of Thaddeus Stevens

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Author
Witmer, T. Richard,
Date of Publication
1931.
Saturday the 14th inst.—a famous day you observe, and prior to doing so I am anxious to know one thing from you confidentially if it is your pleasure to inform me. Tis this are you 'in the hands of your 9 Simon Stevens was a law partner of Thaddeus'. On September 6, 1848, the following advertisement
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by T. Richard Witmer.
Author
Witmer, T. Richard,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
[49]-68 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 3
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868 - Correspondence.
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Thaddeus Stevens' attitude toward the Omnibus Bill

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Author
Buehrle, Robert K.
Date of Publication
1911
:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Buehrle, Robert K. Title: Thaddeus Stevens' attitude toward the Omnibus Bill / by Dr. R. K. Buehrle. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868. Compromise of 1850. Slavery--Law and
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by Dr. R. K. Buehrle.
Author
Buehrle, Robert K.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1911
Physical Description
281-295 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 15, no. 10
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Compromise of 1850.
Slavery - United States.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 15, number 10 (1911), p. 281-295Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.15
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Thaddeus Stevens and the Southern States

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Author
Haldeman, Horace L.
Date of Publication
1913
Thaddeus Stevens and the Southern States Thaddeus Stevens was very bitter in his political enmity to the Southern States. He resented the influence in both the Houses of Congress of the members from that section, which usually returned, by re-election, most of its able men, therefore giving it
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by Horace L. Haldeman
Author
Haldeman, Horace L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1913
Physical Description
159-167 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 17, no. 6
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Clay, C. C. - 1816-1882.
Lincoln, Abraham, - 1809-1865 - Assassination.
United States - Politics and government - 1865-1869.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 17, number 6 (1913), p. 159-167Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.17
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Three speeches of Thaddeus Stevens

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Author
Stevens, Thaddeus,
Date of Publication
1958.
here are the SPEECH OPPOSING DEBILITATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACT (1835) SPEECH ADVOCATING STATE ENDOWMENT OF COLLEGES AND ACADEMIES (1838) PLEA FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN PENNSYLVANIA, BEFORE THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT, (Specht v. The Commonwealth, 1848) Toward the end of his life Stevens claimed
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by Thaddeus Stevens.
Author
Stevens, Thaddeus,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1958.
Physical Description
[179]-204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 62, no. 4
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Public School Act of 1834.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 62, number 4 (1958), p. 179-204Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.62
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Thaddeus Stevens as a country lawyer

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1906
THADDEUS STEVENS AS A COUNTRY LAWYER' Mr. President, Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Pennsylvania State Bar Asso- ciation: I come neither to "bury Caesar" nor to praise him." I shall not ask you to follow this man's career in the field where he achieved his real eminence, much less permit you to exact
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by Hon. W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
247-290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 7
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Lawyers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 7 (1906), p. 247-290Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10
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Thaddeus Stevens as a Lancaster politician, 1842-1868

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Author
Hoelscher, Robert J.
Date of Publication
1974.
portrait was presented to the Shiffler Hose company by Mrs. Oliver J. Dickey, widow of Thaddeus Stevens's law partner. Mr. Stevens served as president of the Shiffler Hose company from 1856 until his death in 1868. He was succeeded in the presidency by the Hon. Oliver J. Dickey, who was also his successor
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by Robert J. Hoelscher.
Author
Hoelscher, Robert J.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1974.
Physical Description
[157]-213 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 78, no. 4
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1849-1877.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 78, number 4 (1974), p. 157-213Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.78
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An early letter by Thaddeus Stevens

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1906
inconsequential as this letter might appear, it is of great im- portance to a complete biography of Thaddeus Stevens, in that it explains the influences which induced him to come to Pennsylvania; it illustrates the tendency in New England nearly a hundred years ago for young men of promise and education to
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by Hon. W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
396-401 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 10
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868 - Correspondence.
Merrill, James, - 1790-1841.
Merrill, Samuel.
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Thaddeus Stevens and slavery

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Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys.
Date of Publication
1911
State in this Union will have on its statute books a law for the gradual and final extinction of slavery." This speech, so far as Stevens was concerned, had a two-fold effect. It not only commanded the admiration of his friends, but it achieved the success of drawing upon him the fire of the opposition
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by Benj. C. Atlee, Esq.
Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1911
Physical Description
167-186 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 15, no. 6
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868 - Views on slavery.
Slavery - United States
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 15, number 6 (1911), p. 167-186Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.15
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Petition of inhabitants of Lancaster to Hon. John Penn not to grant repeal of law providing for a night watch

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931
Divine. The guilt is great, the cry is loud, And justice comes when comes a shroud." PETITION OF INHABITANTS OF LANCAS- TER TO HON. JOHN PENN NOT TO GRANT REPEAL OF LAW PROVID- ING FOR A NIGHT WATCH By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER IN the manuscripts department of The Historical Society of Penn- sylvania, 1300
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931
Physical Description
70-72 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 3
Subjects
Watchmen - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
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Author
Mayo, R. S.
Date of Publication
1962
. Thaddeus Stevens was a Pennsylvania politician. He was born in Vermont in 1792 and in spite of bitter poverty and a physical deformity in the shape of a club foot, he graduated from Dartmouth in 1813. That year he moved to York where he taught school and in his spare time read law. Stevens was admitted to
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by Robert S. Mayo.
Author
Mayo, R. S.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1962
Physical Description
[187]-195 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 66, no. 4
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Tapeworm Railroad - Pennsylvania.
Railroads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 66, number 4 (1962), p. 187-195Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.66
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Opposition to cherry fairs in Strasburg

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1930
. The oath of office was admin- istered and he was proclaimed governor of Pennsylvania, after which he delivered a short address to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. McKean and the retiring governor, Thomas Mifflin, partook of a sumptuous dinner
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
188-189 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 8
Subjects
Sunday legislation - Pennsylvania - Strasburg.
Strasburg (Pa.) - History.
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The School at Baker's Corner : one of the first public school buildings in Rapho Township

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Author
Baker, D. M.
Date of Publication
1936
learning" for the children of the vicinity. Before that time schools were conducted in private homes, which were often located at great distances from the abodes of the pupils. The facilities and arrangements left much to be de- sired. Before the enactment of the state public school law, Peter Becker and
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by D. M. Baker.
Author
Baker, D. M.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1936
Physical Description
[11]-12 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 40, no. 1
Subjects
Baker's Corner School (Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pa.)
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc.
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The early architecture of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : being an account of the origin and development of architectural forms in Lancaster County during the eighteenth century

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Author
Kocher, Alfred L.
Date of Publication
1920
The Early Architecture of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL FORMS IN LANCASTER COUNTY DURING THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. "No chapter in the history of national manners would illustrate so well, if duly executed, the progress of social life
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by Alfred L. Kocher, A.I.A.
Author
Kocher, Alfred L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1920
Physical Description
91-106 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 24, no. 5
Subjects
Architecture.
Greek revival (Architecture)
Architecture, Domestic - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Architecture, Colonial - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
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Ellipses, the Black masses, and local elan : a review of the sources for a history of the Ante-Bellum Negro in Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Author
Oblinger, Carl D.
Date of Publication
1970.
population are valuable sources of information on the social and economic conditions of Pennsylvania Negroes. Edward S. Adby's Journal of a Residence and Tour in the United States of North America, from April, 1833 to October, 1834 (3 vols., London, 1835); the West Chester Negro, John Tillman's Biographical
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by Carl D. Oblinger.
Author
Oblinger, Carl D.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
[124]-131 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 74, no. 3
Subjects
African Americans - Pennsylvania
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