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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.128
Date Range
1882/07/27
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson
Description
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson saying he and Will plan to meet some friends on the island; both are well and Will is a great “little companion”; Mrs. Meade is on Big Nose but he hasn’t seen her; asks her to send two postcards on the same day in the morning and in the evening to see which one arrives first; asks for the letter giving his times to Smithgate. Addressed to Mrs. J. Buchanan Henry, Garden City, Long Island, NY with postmark and printed stamp. Lake George, NY.
Date Range
1882/07/27
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 2
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Louisa Anderson
Meade, Henrietta Thieriot
Henry, William Cooper Anderson
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 3 x 5.25 in.
Object Name
Postcard
Language
English
Condition Notes
Light stains.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.128
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.232c
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 128
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.129
Date Range
1882/07/28
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson
Description
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson telling of his slight case of diarrhea with pain keeping him indoors; and he has heard from Regie. Addressed to Mrs. J. Buchanan Henry, Garden City, Long Island, NY with postmark and printed stamp. Lake George, NY.
Date Range
1882/07/28
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 2
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Louisa Anderson
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 3 x 5.25 in.
Object Name
Postcard
Language
English
Condition Notes
Light stains.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.129
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.232d
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 129
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.130
Date Range
1882/07/31
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson
Description
Postcard from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson asking her to get tickets for Ives to visit Lake George and how to retrieve them from the company; and to distribute the Sunday School Papers to Kelsey, Hatfield, Will, Mrs. Poole, Sarah Allen, and [Drove]. Addressed to Mrs. J. Buchanan Henry, Garden City, Long Island, NY with postmark and printed stamp. Lake George, NY.
Date Range
1882/07/31
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 2
People
Allen, Sarah
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Louisa Anderson
Poole, Mrs.
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 3 x 5.25 in.
Object Name
Postcard
Language
English
Condition Notes
Light stains.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.130
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.232e
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 130
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-002-020
Date Range
1970
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Lancaster, Pennsylvania "America's Oldest Inland City" 1730. Penn Square - Civil War Monument was erected in 1874. Original City Hall built in 1795, was restored in 1924 by M. T. Garvin. Central Market House was built iin 1889. Griest building is of 1923 vintage.
Date Range
1970
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer, Pa.
Object ID
911-002-020
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Postcard of the square in Lititz
Object ID
920-058
Date Range
1989
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Postcard of the square in Lititz
Description
Main Street in historic Lititz, Pa., featuring the square with its flowing fountain and lovely flowers. Looking east showing Commonwealth National Bank.
Date Range
1989
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Mel Horst Photography
Recipient
Debra Smith, 1821 S. Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414
Sender
Ruth
Subject
Postcards
Classification
920-058
Search Terms
Commonwealth National Bank
Automobiles
Cars
Town squares
Place
Lititz
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer, Pennsylvania
Object ID
920-058
Additional Notes
Postmarked 18 September 1995
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.033
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-007-055
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Trinity Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Lancaster, Pa. First recorded service Nov. 29, 1729
First church built 1734. Present church built 1761-66. Parish House built 1953-54. Larry L. Lehman, Senior Pastor.
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
911-007-055
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-007-056
Date Range
after 1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Trinity Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Lancaster, Pa. 1962 M. P. Moller Organ with oragan case from the 1774 David Tannenberg Organ. The organ case has been described as "The most magnificent American organ case to survive from the 18th century."
Date Range
after 1907
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer, Pa. 17585
Object ID
911-007-056
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-008-009
Date Range
1970
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Lancaster County Court House, Lancaster, Pa. East King Street - business district of "America's oldest Inland City" shows Lancaster County Court House built in 1852-55, Garvin's Department Store and famous Penn Square.
Date Range
1970
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer, Pa.
Object ID
911-008-009
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-017
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
View of Pennsylvania Dutch farm country.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-017
Images
Less detail
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-013
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Mennonite Meeting House. Two separate Conservative Mennonite "Plain" Sects use and maintain this House of worship. Religious services are held by the groups on alternating Sunday monrings.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-013
Images
Less detail
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-014
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Mennonite Courting Buggy. Generally used by unmarried Old Order Mennonite boys, the bachelor buggy has no top or a convertible-type tilt top. Family buggies are completely enclosed by curtained sides.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer,
Object ID
999-014
Images
Less detail
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-045
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Amishmen in field cutting hay.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-045
Images
Less detail
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-059
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Amish One-Room Schoolhouse
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-059
Images
Less detail
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-071
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
"Heart of Amishland" - Amish Horse-Drawn Sleigh in the snow.
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Applied Arts, Witmer
Object ID
999-071
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-072
Date Range
1967
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
"Heart of Amishland" - road signs for Bird-In-Hand, Intercourse and Leacock
Date Range
1967
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-072
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-102
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Amish farm scene in winter snow.
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Applied Arts, Witmer
Object ID
999-102
Images
Less detail
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-103
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Amish carriage maker's shop
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Country Studio of Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-103
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-123
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Paradise Bridge and Amish Carriage
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Applied Arts, Witmer
Object ID
999-123
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.001.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of four delicate net-like lace curtains with scalloped inner and bottom edges. Pattern of leaf vines with flowers and ribbon-like design.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - James B. Henry
To - Reginal B. Henry (James B. Henry's son)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1868
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Bottom Shelf
Storage Container
Acid-free storage box 8
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan
Subcategory
Window or Door Covering
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Curtains
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Curtain, Window
Material
Silk
Height (in)
155.5
Width (in)
57
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-12-01
Condition Notes
Condition: dirty with rips and tears.
Object ID
W.1965.001.001
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1965.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.001.002
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of four delicate net-like lace curtains with scalloped inner and bottom edges. Pattern of leaf vines with flowers and ribbon-like design.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - James B. Henry
To - Reginal B. Henry (James B. Henry's son)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1868
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Center Attic East Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
Storage Container
Acid-free storage box
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Curtains
Buchanan Collections
Object Name
Curtain, Window
Material
Silk
Height (cm)
394.97
Height (ft)
12.9583333333
Height (in)
155.5
Width (cm)
144.78
Width (ft)
4.75
Width (in)
57
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-12-01
Condition Notes
Condition: dirty with rips and tears.
Object ID
W.1965.001.002
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1965.001
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