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Collection
Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Object ID
MG0432
Date Range
1939-2004
H. Buchanan, James Johnston, Harriet Lane Subject Headings: Authors Family records Jewish veterans Letters World War, 1939-1945 Search Terms: Authors Correspondence Family records Finding aids Jewish veterans Letters Manuscript groups World War II World War, 1939-1945 Processing History: The
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Collection
Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Description
The Charles Kessler Papers contain some personal and professional correspondence, research for articles and books, and manuscripts for published and unpublished works. Kessler authored several pamphlets and books on local history including Lancaster in the Revolution in 1975 and President Buchanan: Trapped in a Whirlwind in 2003.
Admin/Biographical History
Charles H. Kessler, a World War II veteran, began his career as a reporter for the Reading Eagle Times, and later worked for the Lancaster New Era until his retirement in 1984.
Date Range
1939-2004
Year Range From
1939
Year Range To
2004
Date of Accumulation
1939-2004
Creator
Kessler, Charles H., 1921-2005
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Kessler, Charles H.
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subjects
Authors
Family records
Jewish veterans
Letters
World War, 1939-1945
Search Terms
Authors
Correspondence
Family records
Finding aids
Jewish veterans
Letters
Manuscript groups
World War II
WWII
Extent
13 boxes, 127 folders, 6.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0432
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Charles Kessler Papers (MG0432), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the folder or item level.
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. 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-432
Classification
MG0432
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection has not been fully cataloged. Added to database 22 February 2022.
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-26-06-02
Date Range
August 3, 1989
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Interior of St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster
Date Range
August 3, 1989
Creator
Smith, Michelle
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Search Terms
St. James Episcopal Church
Churches
Altars
Apses
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-26-06-02
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-09-04-26
Date Range
1987
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
"The end of an era." RCA letters coming down, circa 1987.
Provenance
Gift of Thompson Electronics, Lancaster
Date Range
1987
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
RCA
Letters
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-09-04-26
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-02-01-73
Date Range
1986
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Fotomat at North Prince Street and West James Street. Photo taken for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts History of the Future Project.
Date Range
1986
Creator
Barshinger, Sandra
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Business
Photography
West James Street
North Prince Street
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-02-01-73
Images
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