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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Transcription of the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons," 1820-1849
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F003
Date Range
1984
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Transcription of the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons," 1820-1849
Description
Transcription of the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons" [or "Negro Entry Book"], 1820-1849. Transcribed by Dr. Leroy T. Hopkins, Jr. 1984.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by date of entry.
Date Range
1984
Creation Date
1984
Creator
Hopkins, Leroy
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Hopkins, Leroy T., Jr.
Subjects
African Americans--History
Demographic surveys
Free Black people
Lancaster (Pa.)
Search Terms
Demographic surveys
Free persons of color
Lancaster
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 49 pages to scan
Object Name
Transcript
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F003
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See the original volume (MG0240_Ser02_F002_It01) and the transcription (MG0240_Ser02_F003)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit. Restricted access for the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons" found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 3
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 18 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Exemplification of sale between William Porter and Andrew Porter
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F007_It01
Date Range
1800/03/17
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Exemplification of sale between William Porter and Andrew Porter
Description
Exemplification (or official copy) of sale between William Porter of Little Britain Twp. and Andrew Porter for enslaved persons named Abner, Abbe, Senaca, Fann, Reach, Dark, Jean, Ned, Peg, Benn, Else, Cyrus, and Sam; farm animals; and household furniture. 26 July 1785. Recorded and signed by George Ross, Recorder of Deeds, 17 March 1800.
Date Range
1800/03/17
Creation Date
17 March 1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Abbe
Abner
Benn
Cyrus
Dark
Else
Fann
Jean
Ned
Peg
Porter, Andrew
Porter, William
Reach
Ross, George
Sam
Senaca
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Bills of sale
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Transcript
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F007_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Case 1 and cataloged June 2007. Added to database on 24 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

MG0240_Ser02_F007_It01.pdf

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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Transcriptions of three letters written by Dr. John Carmichael
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011
Date Range
1851-1852
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Transcriptions of three letters written by Dr. John Carmichael
Description
Transcriptions of three letters written by Dr. John Carmichael Jenkins, a former resident of Lancaster County, in Natchez, Mississippi, to William B. Fordney Esq. in Lancaster. These letters, which address the subject of slavery "in all its bearings-moral, political and financial," were published in The Lancaster Intelligencer.
Date Range
1851-1852
Creation Date
1851-1852
Year Range From
1851
Year Range To
1852
Creator
Lancaster Intelligencer (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Fordney, William Bush
Jenkins, John Carmichael
Sanderson, George
Wheaton, Nathaniel Sheldon
Other Creators
Jenkins, John Carmichael, 1809-1855
Sanderson, George, 1804-1877
Subjects
African Americans--History
Editorials
Letters
United States. Fugitive slave law (1850)
Slavery
Search Terms
Christiana Resistance
Correspondence
Editorials
Fugitive Slave Law
Lancaster Intelligencer
Letters
Slavery
Extent
3 items, 102 pages to scan
Object Name
Transcript
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011
Copies
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letters written by Dr. John Carmichael Jenkins which address the subject of slavery (MG0240_Ser02_F011_In01; MG0240_Ser02_F011_In02; MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, these items reflect the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 11
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Folder
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Case 5, July 2007. Added to database on 28 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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