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A history of the origin of the appellation Keystone State as applied to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania : together with extracts from many authorities relative to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, July 4th, 1776 ; to which is appended the New Constitution of Pennsylvania with an alphabetical contents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4121
Author
Morton, John S.,
Date of Publication
1874.
Call Number
974.8029 P415
Author
Morton, John S.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger,
Date of Publication
1874.
Physical Description
190 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Morton, John, - 1724-1777.
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8029 P415
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Oration by Mr. John W. Forney : at the 101st celebration of American Independence, July 4, 1877, in the International Exhibition Building, Fairmount Park, by invitation of the Board of Managers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11976
Author
Forney, John W.
Date of Publication
1877.
Call Number
814 F727i
Author
Forney, John W.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Vallette, Haslam,
Date of Publication
1877.
Physical Description
23 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Fourth of July orations.
United States - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
814 F727i
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The Mexican war and its warriors; comprising a complete history of all the operations of the American armies in Mexico; with biographical sketches and anecdotes of the most distinguished officers in the regular army and volunteer force

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1586
Author
Frost, John,
Date of Publication
1848.
Call Number
973.62 F939
  1 website  
Responsibility
By J. Frost ...
Author
Frost, John,
Place of Publication
New Haven, Philadelphia
Publisher
H. Mansfield,
Date of Publication
1848.
Physical Description
6, [vii]-viii p., 1 ø, 9-330, 11 p. illus., plates, ports. 20 cm.
Subjects
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.62 F939
Websites
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Through the air: a narrative of forty years' experience as an aeronaut. Comprising a history of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means from the earliest period down to the present time. With an account of the author's most important air-voyages and his many thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. Also, an appendix, in which are given full instructions for the manufacture and management of balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7420
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1873.
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
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Responsibility
By John Wise. Profusely illustrated.
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, New York, [etc.]
Publisher
To-day publishing company,
Date of Publication
1873.
Physical Description
650 p. incl. col. front., plates, ports., facsim. 24 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition of the author's "System of aeronautics", issued in 1850.
John wise was an accomplished 19th century balloonist who lived in Lancaster, PA.
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
Websites
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Pennsylvania civil service. A digest of the general statutes of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania expressly relating to public officers, state, county, city, township, and borough; with statutory forms

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2641
Author
Spalding, Hugh M.
Date of Publication
[1879]
Call Number
352.005 S734
Responsibility
By Hugh M. Spalding ...
Author
Spalding, Hugh M.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.C. Clark & sons
Date of Publication
[1879]
Physical Description
2 v. 24 cm.
Subjects
Civil service - Pennsylvania.
Local government - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Officials and employees.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
352.005 S734
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A review of the political conflict in America, from the commencement of the anti-slavery agitation to the close of southern reconstruction; comprising also a resume of the career of Thaddeus Stevens: being a survey of the struggle of parties which destroyed the republic and virtually monarchized its government

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1136
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
923.2 S846ha
  1 website  
Responsibility
By Alexander Harris.
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
T.H. Pollock,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
vii, [9]-517 p. 24 cm.
Notes
African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
United States - History - 1849-1877.
United States - Politics and government - 1849-1877.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 S846ha
Websites
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Heroes of three wars: Comprising a series of biographical sketches of the most distinguised soldiers of the War of the Revolution, the War with Mexico, and the War for the Union, who have contributed their valor to establish and perpetuate the Republic of the United States

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo922
Author
Glazier, Willard W.,
Date of Publication
1878.
Call Number
920.1 G553
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Author
Glazier, Willard W.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Hubbard Bros.
Date of Publication
1878.
Physical Description
450 p. illus.
Subjects
United States. - Army - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.1 G553
Websites
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Communication from the canal commissioners, relative to the number of officers and their compensation on the public works of this commonwealth

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15726
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Board of Canal Commissioners.
Date of Publication
1845.
Call Number
815 P769 # 27
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Board of Canal Commissioners.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
J. M. G. Lescure,
Date of Publication
1845.
Physical Description
8 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
In: Political Speeches.
Subjects
Canals - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Public works.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 P769 # 27
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State-book of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the geography, history, government, resources, and noted citizens of the state : with a map of the state and of each county : for the use of schools and families

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9156
Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Date of Publication
1846.
Call Number
817.5 B972
Responsibility
by Thomas H. Burrowes.
Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia : Pittsburg
Publisher
Uriah Hunt & Son ; Luke Loomis,
Date of Publication
1846.
Physical Description
314 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 B972
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State-book of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the geography, history, government, resources, and noted citizens of the state : with a map of the state and of each county

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16202
Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Edition
Library ed.
Date of Publication
1847.
Call Number
817.5 B972 1847
Responsibility
by Thomas H. Burrowes.
Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Edition
Library ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
U. Hunt & Son,
Date of Publication
1847.
Physical Description
314 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 B972 1847
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