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Affidavit

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Collection: Veterans' Peddlers Licenses

Title: Veterans' Peddlers Licenses

Object ID: Veterans F01 I04

Collection: Veterans' Peddlers Licenses

Title: Veterans' Peddlers Licenses

Description: Record of applications for peddlers' licenses showing date of application, name of applicant, type of license, and dates granted and lifted. Many applications for soldiers' licenses; these are peddlers' licenses issued to honorably discharged veterans. Handwritten.

System of Arrangement: Organized by year, then alphabetically by surname.

Year: 1899

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: May, Henry

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Veterans' Peddlers License; Civil War; Petitions

Object Name: Affidavit

Language: English

Condition: Good

Object ID: Veterans F01 I04

Box Number: 001

Additional Notes: Petition.; 203rd Regiment, Company A, Pennsylvania Volunteers.; Civil War.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0601

Description Level: Item

Album, Autograph

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Collection: Autograph Album Collection

Title: Autograph album of Lizzie H. Shenk

Object ID: MG0118_F037

Date Range: 1887-1889, 1894

. Sentiments, poetry, autographs, and prints. Louisa resided in Adamstown when she began using the album. Genealogical information was inserted at front of book. Transferred from the objects collection, 2004. Folder 33 Sarah Catherine Sheneman, 1855-1860. “Autographs.” Brown leather cover with gold embossing

1 document

Collection: Autograph Album Collection

Title: Autograph album of Lizzie H. Shenk

Description: Autograph album of Lizzie H. Shenk, Safe Harbor. Maroon velvet cover. The album includes poetry, messages, and signatures of friends and family.

Admin/Biographical History: Elizabeth Herr Shenk (1869-1934) married Leroy Frey Mayer (1868-1958). Their daughter Kathryn M. Mayer Lichty (1901-1972) and her husband Charles Fouse Lichty (1899-1983) moved to Howell County, Missouri between 1940 and 1950.

Date Range: 1887-1889, 1894

Creation Date: 1887-1889, 1894

Year Range From: 1887

Year Range To: 1894

Creator: Mayer, Elizabeth Herr Shenk, 1869-1934

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

People: Binkley, Alice E.; Breneman, Lizzie; Dietrich, Amanda S.; Doerstler, Fred F.; Eshbach, Susie K.; Eshleman, Lizzie H.; Harrington, Mollie; Haverstick, Mattie E.; Lutz, Annie S.; Mann, Effie G.; Mayer, Elizabeth Herr Shenk "Lizzie"; Neff, Annie S.; Neff, Daniel S.; Newcomer, Amanda; Newcomer, Lizzie B.; Shank, Martha R.; Shenk, A. M.; Stigleman, Bertha; Warren, Anna; Witmer, Frances M.; Witmer, Jonas H.; Witmer, Susie B.; Young, Emma J.

Subjects: Autograph albums; Autographs; Poetry

Search Terms: Autograph albums; Autographs; Poetry

Extent: 1 item, 68 pages to scan

Object Name: Album, Autograph

Language: English

Object ID: MG0118_F037

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please request at the Reference Desk or contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 2022.012

Other Numbers: MG-118

Other Number: MG-118

Classification: MG0118

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: This album was part of a donation to the State Historical Society of Missouri; the items in the donation had no provenance.

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Article

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Collection: James Buchanan Collection

Title: Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland

Object ID: MG0096 F058 In03

Date Range: 1937-1970

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Collection: James Buchanan Collection

Title: Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland

Description: Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland:; Cover of the Lancaster Motorist Magazine with a picture of Wheatland and a caption under it that says, “Wheatland – the President James Buchanan Shrine in Lancaster”. Lancaster.; An article from the Internal Affairs Monthly Bulletin, vol. 29, no. 6 titled, “Homes of Presidents in Pennsylvania,” about James Buchanan’s Wheatland and the home of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife.; A bulletin from the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. It contains several images of the restored Wheatland, has captions explaining each image and an article on Wheatland. Lancaster. February 1937, June 1961, November 1970.

Date Range: 1937-1970

Year Range From: 1937

Year Range To: 1970

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

Storage Container: Box 0002

People: Buchanan, James; Eisenhower, Dwight David "Ike"; Eisenhower, Mary Geneva Doud "Mamie"

Subjects: Eisenhower National Historic Site (Pa.); Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.); Historic house museums

Search Terms: Articles; Buchanan Collections; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Eisenhower National Historic Site; Historic house museums; Internal Affairs Monthly Bulletin; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland; James Buchanan Presidential Library; Lancaster Motorist; Wheatland

Extent: 3 items, 11 pages to scan, 27 x 20 cm

Object Name: Article

Language: English

Parent Object ID: MG0096

Object ID: MG0096 F058 In03

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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

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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 058, Insert 03

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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Bill of Sale

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Collection: Dodge Family Papers

Title: Bill of Sale Transferring Ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge for $60,000

Object ID: MG0836_F022_In02

Date Range: September 15, 1899

Collection: Dodge Family Papers

Title: Bill of Sale Transferring Ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge for $60,000

Description: Bill of Sale transferring ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge in consideration of the sum of $60,000. Includes goods and chattels, buggies, carriages, vehicle parts, and machinery. Dated September 15, 1899.; Witnessed by President A.G. Reinoehl, President and Leon G. Dodge, Secretary.; G.W. Dodge & Son was founded in Berlin, New York in 1871 and relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1876. In 1885, G.W. Dodge's eldest son, Byron G. Dodge, became president of the company. The company eventually merged with the Lancaster Cork Works and the American Cork Company and by 1895 was known as the Lancaster Cork Company. The company combined with several other cork companies in 1895 (including Armstrong) and became the site of the Closure Plant for the Armstrong Cork Company.

Date Range: September 15, 1899

Creator: Clifford Dodge

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0002

People: Reinoehl, A. G.; Dodge, Leon G.; Dodge, Byron Griswold

Search Terms: Bills of sale; Safety Buggy Company

Object Name: Bill of Sale

Object ID: MG0836_F022_In02

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Description Level: Item

Blueprint

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Collection: Blueprints and Architechural Drawings

Title: Blueprints for United Zion Home, Lititz

Object ID: BLUE_F006_UnitedZionHome

Date Range: 1939/04/25

Collection: Blueprints and Architechural Drawings

Title: Blueprints for United Zion Home, Lititz

Description: United Zion Home. 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA. Drawn by Elizabethtown Planing Mill.; Elevation of Right Side of North Wing, Elevation of Left Side of North Wing with Cross Section at A-A. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Form LIBI-101-10M-1-37 attached. Approved 25 April 1939.; Front Elevation, Rear Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot.; Basement Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot.; First Floor Plan. Dining Room, 2 Porches, Office and Director's Room, Living Room, Reception Room, 20 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Door Schedule.; Second Floor Plan. 30 Bedrooms, 9 Baths, 2 Porches, Closet, Storage, Living Room. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Window Schedule.; Part Section of Front Porch Constr. at A-A, Part Section of Front Porch Construction at B-B. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Detail of Second Floor Porch Const., Detail of Back Porch Floor Construction, Section of Porch Rail, Section of Rail, Section of Porch Roof, Section of Rear Porch Roof. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot.; First Floor Plan. Dining Room, 2 Porches, Office and Director's Room, Living Room, Reception Room, 20 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Door Schedule. With Red Notes in Rooms.; Second Floor Plan. 30 Bedrooms, 9 Baths, 2 Porches, Closet, Storage, Living Room. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Window Schedule. With Red Notes in Rooms.; Part Section of Front Porch Constr. at A-A, Part Section of Front Porch Construction at B-B. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Detail of Second Floor Porch Construction, Detail of Back Porch Floor Construction, Section of Porch Rail, Section of Rail, Section of Porch Roof, Section of Rear Porch Roof. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot.; Elevation of Right Side of North Wing, Elevation of Left Side of North Wing with Cross Section at A-A. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot.

Date Range: 1939/04/25

Creation Date: 25 April 1939

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Cabinet: Flat Files

Storage Container: Folder 006

Subjects: Architectural drawings; Blueprints; Retirement communities

Search Terms: Architectural plans; Blueprints; Elizabethtown Planing Mill; Lititz; Retirement communities; United Zion Retirement Community

Extent: 12 items

Object Name: Blueprint

Language: English

Object ID: BLUE_F006_UnitedZionHome

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection 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.

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.

Blueprint

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Collection: Blueprints and Architectural Drawings

Title: Blueprint for alterations to the carriage house at Wheatland

Object ID: BLUE_F131_JuniorLeague

Date Range: 1936/06/20

Collection: Blueprints and Architectural Drawings

Title: Blueprint for alterations to the carriage house at Wheatland

Description: Junior League. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect.; Alterations and Additions to Stables at Wheatland. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. Plan of First Floor, Plan of Second Floor, Plan of Basement Floor, South Elevation, East Elevation, Elevation of South Wall of Auditorium, Exterior Elevation, Details, West Elevation, Section Through Fire Place. File No. 631. Sheet No. 1. 20 June 1936.

Date Range: 1936/06/20

Creation Date: 20 June 1936

Creator: Shaub, Henry Yeagley, 1887-1970

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Cabinet: Flat Files

Storage Container: Folder 131

People: Shaub, Henry Yeagley

Subjects: Architectural drawings; Blueprints

Search Terms: Architectural plans; Blueprints; Carriage houses; Junior League of Lancaster; Lancaster; Wheatland

Extent: 1 item

Object Name: Blueprint

Language: English

Object ID: BLUE_F131_JuniorLeague

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection 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.

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 23 October 2023.

Card, Report

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Relative standing and marks of Naval Cadet J. B. Henry, Jr., U.S. Naval Academy

Object ID: JBFP 3.3.1.008

Date Range: 1894/05/31

2 documents

Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Relative standing and marks of Naval Cadet J. B. Henry, Jr., U.S. Naval Academy

Description: Relative standing and marks of Naval Cadet J. B. Henry, Jr., whose grades ranged from 2.57 (tolerable) to 3.14 (good). U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.

Date Range: 1894/05/31

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 3, Box 4

People: Henry, James Buchanan, Jr.

Subjects: Report cards; United States Naval Academy

Search Terms: Report cards; United States Naval Academy; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 2 items, 4 pages to scan, 21 x 13 cm. DO NOT FILM

Object Name: Card, Report

Language: English

Condition Notes: Moderate water damage

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 3 Series 3

Object ID: JBFP 3.3.1.008

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

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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: JBMS1996.452

Other Number: JBFP Part 3, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 8

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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Affidavit

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Bill of Sale

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Blueprint

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