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The Conestoga Wagon : a Pennsylvania German product

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Author
Frey, Howard C.,
Date of Publication
1947
Indians, the stream and the manor of Conestoga in Lan- caster County, is another study, but we do know that all three of these were �named long before the Conestoga wagon or the Conestoga horse existed. It is also believed that both the horse and the wagon were named from the section of Lancaster County
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Responsibility
by H. C. Frey.
Author
Frey, Howard C.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1947
Physical Description
[61]-[92] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 51, no. 3
Subjects
Blacksmithing.
Pennsylvania Dutch
Carriages and carts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Ironwork.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 51, number 3 (1947), p. 61-92Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.51
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The earliest use of the term--"Conestoga Wagon"

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Author
Benson, Evelyn Abraham.
Date of Publication
1953.
THE EARLIEST USE OF THE TERM C Conestoga �Early Source Material This interesting material for the first chapter in a history of the Conestoga Wagon is to be found in James Logan's Account Book 1712-1719 and James Logan's Ledger 1720-27. Both of these documents have been available to the public for
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Responsibility
by Evelyn A. Benson.
Author
Benson, Evelyn Abraham.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1953.
Physical Description
[109]-119 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 57, no. 5
Subjects
Carriages and carts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 57, number 5 (1953), p. 109-119Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.57
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Legal report on Edison Electric Company, the Lancaster Electric Light, Heat and Power Company, Conestoga Valley Electric Company, Intercourse Electric Company, Wrightsville Light and Power Company, the Lancaster Gas Light and Fuel Company, (The) Columbia Gas Company, Lititz Gas Company, Conestoga Transmission Company, Lancaster County Railway and Light Company, Wrightsville Water Supply Company, Conestoga Realty Company, Conestoga Terminal Company, Conestoga Transportation Company

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Date of Publication
[19--]
Call Number
352.91 L496 Oversize

The history of northeastern Pennsylvania : the last 100 years : proceedings of the twelfth annual Conference on the History of Northeastern Pennsylvania

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Date of Publication
2000?]
Call Number
974.83 C748 2000
Meeting
Conference on the History of Northeastern Pennsylvania (12th : 2000 : Nanticoke, PA)
Place of Publication
[Nanticoke, PA
Publisher
Luzerne County Community College,
Date of Publication
2000?]
Physical Description
117 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Title from cover.
"Sponsored by the LCCC Social Science/History Department."
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Lynett, Elizabeth R.
Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company.
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.
Electric railroads - Pennsylvania
Women's rights - Lackawanna County (PA)
Clothing factories - Pennsylvania
African-American children - Wilkes-Barre (PA)
African-American - Wilkes-Barre (PA)
African-American politicians - Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Strikes and lockouts
Census - Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Coal mines and mining in art - Pennsylvania.
Coal miners in art - Pennsylvania.
Art, modern - Pennsylvania.
Wilkes-Barre (PA) - History - Spanish-American War, 1898 - Participation, African-Americans.
Wyoming Valley (PA) - History.
Lackawanna Valley (PA) - History.
Additional Corporate Author
Luzerne County Community College. Social Science History Department.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.83 C748 2000
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Moses Hartz : a Conestoga wagon teamster

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Author
Frey, Howard C.,
Date of Publication
1930
, Howard C., b. 1892. Title: Moses Hartz : a Conestoga wagon teamster / by H. C. Frey. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Hartz, Moses. Carriages and carts--Pennsylvania--Conestoga Valley --History. Wagons. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1930 Description: 313-315 p. ; 23
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Responsibility
by H. C. Frey.
Author
Frey, Howard C.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
313-315 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 13
Subjects
Hartz, Moses.
Carriages and carts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Teamsters - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Wagons.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 13 (1930), p. 313-315Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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Report of the committee to place and unveil a marker designating and commemorating the Indian town of Conestoga, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Penna

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Date of Publication
1924
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO PLACE AND UNVEIL A MARKER DESIGNATING AND COMMEMORATING THE INDIAN TOWN OF CONESTOGA, IN MANOR TOWNSHIP, LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNA. To the President and Members of the Lancaster County Historical Society: Your committee appointed to place, and with appropriate exercises un
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1924
Physical Description
129-149 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 28, no. 9
Subjects
Penn, William, - 1644-1718.
Indian Town (Conestoga, Pa.)
Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Indians of North America - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Conestoga Indians.
Paxton Boys.
Conestoga Massacre, Pa., 1763.
Conestoga (Pa. : Township) - History.
Additional Author
Magee, Daniel F.
Landis, David H.,
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 28, number 9 (1924), p. 129-152Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.28
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Author
Frey, Howard C.,
Date of Publication
1930
The Conestoga Wagon By H. C. FREY I N its beginning, the Conestoga Wagon originated, somewhere. No one seems to know exactly when or where ; and few, if any of us, care very much about this unimportant detail. No evi- dence existing to the contrary, Lancaster County gets the credit for its origin
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Responsibility
by H. C. Frey.
Author
Frey, Howard C.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
[289]-312 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 13
Subjects
Carriages and carts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Wagons.
Transportation - United States
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 13 (1930), p. 289-312Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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Conestoga wagon, 1750-1850; freight carrier for 100 years of America's westward expansion

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Author
Shumway, George.
Edition
2d ed.
Date of Publication
[1966]
Call Number
388 S562 1966
Author
Shumway, George.
Edition
2d ed.
Place of Publication
[York, Pa.]
Publisher
G. Shumway and Early American Industries Association
Date of Publication
[1966]
Physical Description
279 p.
Notes
Includes bibliographies.
Contents
The Conestoga wagon's place in history. The emergence of an American wagon in colonial Pennsylvania -- General Braddock's wagons -- Routes, roads, and turnpikes -- Accounts of travel on the road -- Taverns along the way -- Lore of the wagoners -- Men who made the wagons -- The Conestoga horse, and team. The Conestoga horse -- The team and its control / Albert I. Drachman -- Harnesses and accessories -- The Conestoga wagon. Nomenclature of wagon parts -- The building of a wagon / William Henry Stanton -- Wagon beds or boxes -- Running gear -- Wagon accessories.
Subjects
Wagons.
Transportation - United States
Carriages and carts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Additional Author
Durell, Edward,
Frey, Howard C.,
Additional Corporate Author
Early American Industries Association.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
388 S562 1966
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Annals of the Conestoga Valley in Lancaster, Berks, and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania / compiled and published by C.Z. Mast and Robert E. Simpson

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Date of Publication
1942.
Call Number
974.815 CAER M423
Place of Publication
Elverson, Pa. ; Churchtown, Pa
Publisher
The Authors,
Date of Publication
1942.
Physical Description
xviii, 689 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.
Notes
Separate index volume compiled by J. Lemar and Lois Ann Mast in 1981.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Chester County (Pa.) - History.
Conestoga Valley (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Mast, C. Z.
Simpson, Robert Emmett,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 CAER M423
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The diaries of Peter C. Hiller, Conestoga, Pennsylvania, 1875-1898 : a reflection of the life and times in Conestoga, Pennsylvania during the late 1800s

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Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Date of Publication
1994.
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
Responsibility
[edited by] Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
P.B. Eshelman,
Date of Publication
1994.
Physical Description
xx, 420 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Includes indexes.
Library's copy inscribed by Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Summary
Peter Clinger Hiller was born in Conestoga, PA, and lived there with his wife and four daughters. He was a teacher and farmer. He also sold and repaired organs, bought and sold tobacco, was a clerk in the Internal Revenue office selling cigar stamps along with other duties, wrote deeds for the county Recorder's office, and served as Justice of the Peace. He belonged to several civic organization and had many hobbies.
Subjects
Hiller, Peter C., - 1847-1898 - Diaries.
Hiller family.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - Sources.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Eshelman, Pauline Benedict.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
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