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Early schools in the valley of the Octorara

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Author
Houston, J. W.
Date of Publication
1898
. Private schools--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History. Public schools--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History. Schools--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History. Octoraro Creek (Pa. and Md.) Octorara Valley (Pa.)--History. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1897-98
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by J. W. Houston, M.D.
Author
Houston, J. W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
[31]-51 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 2, no. 2
Summary
Contains interesting and entertaining vignettes of some of the school teachers , and schools established in the Octorar Valley, in the years before public education. Schools in Lancaster County, PA, and some bordering the county in Chester County are discussed.
Subjects
Teachers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Private schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Public schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Octoraro Creek (Pa. and Md.)
Octorara Valley (Pa.) - History.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 2, number 2 (1898), p. 31-51Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.2
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Teachers in early school

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Author
Douglass Hugh.
Call Number
905.748 OAHS v. 2, no. 7
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by Hugh Douglass.
Author
Douglass Hugh.
Notes
Octorara Area Historical Society, v.2, no.7.
Subjects
Public schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.748 OAHS v. 2, no. 7
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The history of Cedar Hill Seminary

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Author
Landis, David Bachman,
Date of Publication
1913
.) Schools--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Private schools--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1913 Description: 87-91 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 17, no. 3 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.17 Location
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by D. B. Landis.
Author
Landis, David Bachman,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1913
Physical Description
87-91 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 17, no. 3
Subjects
Cedar Hill Seminary (Mount Joy, Pa.)
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Private schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 17, number 3 (1913), p. 87-91Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.17
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The charity school movement in Lancaster, 1755

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1938
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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
1938
Physical Description
[1]-11 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 42, no. 1
Subjects
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Charity-schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Germans - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 42, number 1 (1938), p. 1-11Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.42
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John Beck : the eminent teacher

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Author
Eby, Simon P.
Date of Publication
1898
township. �file:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Eby, Simon P. Title: John Beck : the eminent teacher / by Simon P. Eby. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Beck, John. Teachers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Schools--Pennsylvania--Lancaster
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by Simon P. Eby.
Author
Eby, Simon P.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
[111]-139 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 2, no. 5
Contents
How he became a teacher // He Takes charge of his first school - a description of the school house // Objective of the teacher // New methods introduced to stimulate the ambition of his students // Enlargement and improvement of the school // Condition of the schools in the 1830's and beginning of the 1840's // How the schools were conducted in these days // Reception of country boys - special lessons for new pupils // Some of the incentives to study // The environments of his school // Mr Beck's natural capacity, great love for boys and indomitable perseverance // Some of his teachers // Instructors in music
Subjects
Beck, John.
Teachers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 2, number 5 (1898), p. 111-139Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.2
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Manheim township schools : the first 100 years

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Author
Netscher, C. Nat.
Date of Publication
1997.
Call Number
373.09 N471m
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by C. Nat Netscher.
Author
Netscher, C. Nat.
Place of Publication
Manheim, Pa
Publisher
Acorn Press,
Date of Publication
1997.
Physical Description
iv, 72 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Public schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Manheim (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
373.09 N471m
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Public meetings against supporting schools at public expense

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1930
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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
175-176 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 8
Subjects
Public schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 8 (1930), p. 175-176Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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The Sunday-School Society

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1929
:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Worner, William Frederic. Title: The Sunday-School Society / by William Frederic Worner. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Sunday-School Society (Lancaster, Pa.) Sunday schools--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
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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
1929
Physical Description
175-188 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 33, no. 9
Subjects
Sunday-School Society (Lancaster, Pa.)
Sunday schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 33, number 9 (1929), p. 175-188Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.33
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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
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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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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 40, number 1 (1936), p. 11-12Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.40
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A history of an old frame grist mill converted into a schoolhouse and of the ancient Durlach Schoolhouse

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Author
Eberly, David G.
Date of Publication
1936
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by David G. Eberly.
Author
Eberly, David G.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1936
Physical Description
[1]-8 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 40, no. 1
Subjects
Durlach School (Clay Township, Lancaster County, Pa.)
Schools - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 40, number 1 (1936), p. 1-8Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.40
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