Four men, third from left identified as "#3 with cigar, Joe Buch, Camp Meade, Md. Now Fort Meade." Note attached to group of pictures: "Stan Buch presents this box of memorabilia that belonged to his father "William J. Buch, founder of Buch's Pharmacy) to the Lancaster County Historical Society. Included are World War I materials related to the 79th Division; letters and other materials related to William Buch's reputation as President Franklin D. Roosevelt's double during Roosevelt's terms in office and other political memorabilia; material related to Leo Hauck and other early 20th century boxers in Lancaster; and a copy of an article William Buch sent to "Ripley's Believe It or Not.'"
Provenance
Note attached to group of pictures: "Stan Buch presents this box of memorabilia that belonged to his father, William J. Buch, founder of Buch's Pharmacy) to the Lancaster County Historical Society."
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
