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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to George Markley
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.005
Date Range
1827/05/17
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to George Markley
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to George Markley refusing to be in involved in a local post office dispute. Lancaster.
Date Range
1827/05/17
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Markley, George B.
Subjects
Letters
United States. Post Office Department
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Post offices
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 4 pages to scan, 7 x 8 in., 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.005
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
JBMS1997.001
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 5
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 Collection
Title
Letter to Martin Van Buren from James Buchanan
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It02
Date Range
1840/07/01
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter to Martin Van Buren from James Buchanan
Description
A letter to Martin Van Buren from James Buchanan regarding the successor of Major Lynch and the possible appointment of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh.
Date Range
1840/07/01
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Lynch, David
Moorhead, John K.
Van Buren, Martin
Subjects
United States. Post Office Department
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Postmasters
Appointment to office
Employment references
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Postmasters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political appointments
Letters of recommendation
Post offices
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 25 x 20 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It02
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
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, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 005, Item 2
Classification
MG0096
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James Buchanan regarding his recommendation of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It03
Date Range
1840/07/02
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Letter from James Buchanan regarding his recommendation of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh
Description
A letter from James Buchanan regarding his recommendation of Major John K. Moorhead to Postmaster of Pittsburgh. Washington.
Date Range
1840/07/02
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Moorhead, John K.
Subjects
United States. Post Office Department
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Postmasters
Appointment to office
Employment references
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Postmasters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political appointments
Letters of recommendation
Post offices
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 25 x 20 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F005 It03
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
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, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 005, Item 3
Classification
MG0096
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Lancaster Camera Club Collection
Title
Tomb of James Buchanan
Object ID
LC-01-12-62
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Collection
Lancaster Camera Club Collection
Title
Tomb of James Buchanan
Description
Tomb of James Buchanan at Woodward Hill Cemetery
Provenance
Collection of glass-plate negatives found in LCHS vault. Boxes were labeled "Lancaster Camera Club" but negatives are attributed to David Bachman Landis.
Year Range From
1910
Year Range To
1920
Creator
Landis, David Bachman
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Cemeteries
Woodward Hill Cemetery
Tombs
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Film Size
4 x 5 inches
Object ID
LC-01-12-62
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-14-02-80
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Collection
General Collection
Description
James Buchanan
Provenance
In a box labeled "From Mrs. Leo Ruof, 1-18-56".
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
1-14-02-80
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Three images: 1.) placing wreath at statue of James Buchanan during unveiling ceremony on June 1, 1928. 2.) Justice John Hay Brown. 3.) Unite of 28th Division, PA National Guard.
Object ID
1-07-03-49
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Three images: 1.) placing wreath at statue of James Buchanan during unveiling ceremony on June 1, 1928. 2.) Justice John Hay Brown. 3.) Unite of 28th Division, PA National Guard.
Description
Three images: 1.) placing wreath at statue of James Buchanan during unveiling ceremony on June 1, 1928. 2.) Justice John Hay Brown. 3.) Unit of 28th Division, PA National Guard.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Brown, Jay Hay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
28th Division
Statues
Ceremonies
Wreaths
Army National Guard
United States Army, Infantry Division, 28th
Object Name
Negative
Film Size
35 mm
Object ID
1-07-03-49
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- James Buchanan-cartoon "Buck" Taking the "Pot" - political cartoon.
Object ID
1-08-07-81
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- James Buchanan-cartoon "Buck" Taking the "Pot" - political cartoon.
Description
James Buchanan-cartoon "Buck" Taking the "Pot" - political cartoon.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Political Cartoons
Object Name
Negative
Film Size
7 x 5 inches
Print Size
7 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-08-07-81
Negative Number
yes
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- James Buchanan - political cartoon - "Ten Cent Jimmy"
Object ID
1-08-07-83
Date Range
1856
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- James Buchanan - political cartoon - "Ten Cent Jimmy"
Description
James Buchanan - political cartoon - "Ten Cent Jimmy"
Date Range
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Classification
Government & Politics
Search Terms
Political Cartoons
Object Name
Negative
Film Size
4.5 x 3.5 inches
Object ID
1-08-07-83
Negative Number
yes
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- James Buchanan - political cartoon - "Buchanan Rides into Power on Pierce's Shoulders"
Object ID
1-08-07-82
Date Range
1856
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- James Buchanan - political cartoon - "Buchanan Rides into Power on Pierce's Shoulders"
Description
James Buchanan - political cartoon - "Buchanan Rides into Power on Pierce's Shoulders"
Date Range
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Classification
Government & Politics
Search Terms
Political Cartoons
Object Name
Negative
Film Size
4.5 x 3.5 inches
Object ID
1-08-07-82
Negative Number
yes
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Civil case and list of improvements
Object ID
2-14-06-37
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Title
Civil case and list of improvements
Description
Two documents: top - civil case about debt owed to Jasper Slaymaker, James Buchanan was attorney, 1820. bottom: list of improvements to the farm, no date?
Provenance
From the Slaymaker Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Slaymaker, Jasper
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Documents
Legal documents
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-14-06-37
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