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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
966-001
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Elizabeth Furnace home of Henry William Stiegel, Colonial Glassmaker and founder of Manheim, Pa.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Miss Eliabeth Kieffer, the Library, F & M College, Lancaster, Pa.
Sender
George L. Heiges
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Elizabeth Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
George L. Heiges, Manheim
Printer
Eagle Post Card View Co., Inc., New York
Object ID
966-001
Additional Notes
"Dear Miss Kieffer: I called on Mr. Weitzel and he will be ready with his paper in January, altho he is in need of more data. He expects to visit the library this week. Sincerely, George L. Heiges"
Postmarked November 4, 1946, Manheim
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-04-14-08
Date Range
1996
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Harriet Lane house, Mercersburg, Franklin County, PA.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
1996
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Lane House
Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Place
Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-04-14-08
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-05-01-01
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Hand tinted cabinet card of Harriet Lane. Written on back: "Harriet Lane - given by Misser Riddle (cousin of H. Lane's) Charlestown, W. Va.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-05-01-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
89.72
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-05-02-01
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Harriet Lane
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-05-02-01
Notes
Currently on display in Groff Gallery.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
95.120.1
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-05-03-01
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Carte de visite of Harriet Lane.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Creator
Couton, Claudius
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2.5 x 4 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-05-03-01
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-05-06-01
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Cart de visite of Harrie Lane
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Taylor, 1992.
Creator
Couton, Claudius
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2.5 x 4 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-05-06-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
96.7.1
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-05-08-01
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Carte de visite of Harriet Lane, Elliot Johnston and two unidentified friends.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Creator
Gettys, Thomas R. Jr.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2.25 x 4 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-05-08-01
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-05-09-01
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Carte de visite of Harriet Lane. The name Pollock is stamped into the cardstock.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Taylor, 1992.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2.25 x 4 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-05-09-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
96.9.1
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter to Mr. Wilson from Harriet Lane Johnston
Object ID
MG0096 F084
Date Range
1886/05/11
  1 document  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter to Mr. Wilson from Harriet Lane Johnston
Description
Letter to Mr. Wilson from Harriet Lane Johnston responding to a request from the author for a likeness of James Buchanan for his book. 11 May 1886.
Date Range
1886/05/11
Creation Date
1886/05/11
Creator
Johnston, Harriet Lane, 1830-1903
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Correspondence
Finding aids
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan
Letters
Manuscript groups
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0096 F084
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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 Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
Preferred Citation: James Buchanan Collection, MG0096_F084, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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
2021.028
Other Numbers
MG-96, Folder 84
Other Number
MG-96, Folder 84
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Object ID
MG0432
Date Range
1939-2004
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Collection
Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Description
The Charles Kessler Papers contain some personal and professional correspondence, research for articles and books, and manuscripts for published and unpublished works. Kessler authored several pamphlets and books on local history including Lancaster in the Revolution in 1975 and President Buchanan: Trapped in a Whirlwind in 2003.
Admin/Biographical History
Charles H. Kessler, a World War II veteran, began his career as a reporter for the Reading Eagle Times, and later worked for the Lancaster New Era until his retirement in 1984.
Date Range
1939-2004
Year Range From
1939
Year Range To
2004
Date of Accumulation
1939-2004
Creator
Kessler, Charles H., 1921-2005
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Kessler, Charles H.
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subjects
Authors
Family records
Jewish veterans
Letters
World War, 1939-1945
Search Terms
Authors
Correspondence
Family records
Finding aids
Jewish veterans
Letters
Manuscript groups
World War II
WWII
Extent
13 boxes, 127 folders, 6.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0432
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Charles Kessler Papers (MG0432), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the folder or 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. 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-432
Classification
MG0432
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection has not been fully cataloged. Added to database 22 February 2022.
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