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100 years of camera scenes: views of eastern Lancaster county in our nation's second century. A bicentennial project of the eastern Lancaster county chapter of the Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee, inc

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Corporate Author
Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee. Eastern Lancaster County Chapter. Historic Research Committee.
Date of Publication
1978]
Call Number
974.815 LACO E13
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Corporate Author
Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee. Eastern Lancaster County Chapter. Historic Research Committee.
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.?
Publisher
George Roland ;
Date of Publication
1978]
Physical Description
X, 192 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Caernarvon (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.
East Earl (Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.
West Earl (Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.
Earl (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.
New Holland (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Terre Hill (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Brecknock (Pa. : Township) - Pictorial works.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO E13
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250th birthday anniversary George Washington 1732-1799

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Author
Gainter, J. Richard.
Date of Publication
1981
250th Birthday Anniversary George Washington 1732 -1799 By J. Richard Gaintner Introductory Notes As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the writer is pleased to present AStory of George Washington in Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Postcards and Postmarks
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Responsibility
by J. Richard Gaintner.
Author
Gainter, J. Richard.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1981
Physical Description
40-62 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.85, no. 2
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799.
Commemorative postage stamps - United States.
Stamp collecting.
Postcards.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 85, number 2 (1981), p. 40-62Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.85
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"1812," the story of the war of 1812 in song and story

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Author
Miller, Francesca Falk,
Date of Publication
[c1935]
Call Number
973.5 M647
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Author
Miller, Francesca Falk,
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Bauman
Date of Publication
[c1935]
Physical Description
159 p.
Subjects
United States - History - War of 1812 - Poetry.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.5 M647
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2012 official visitor guide & directory : Lancaster County's historic Cocalico Valley, Adamstown, Denver, Ephrata, New Holland

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Date of Publication
2012.
Call Number
917.4815 T974
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Place of Publication
Lititz, Pa
Publisher
Integra Publishing Group ;
Date of Publication
2012.
Physical Description
23 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Adamstown (Pa.) - History.
Denver (Pa.) - History.
Ephrata Pa.) - History.
New Holland (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
917.4815 T974
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Abstracts of Chester County, Pennsylvania land records

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Author
Bryant, Carol.
Date of Publication
1997-<1998 >
Call Number
974.813 B915
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Carol Bryant.
Author
Bryant, Carol.
Place of Publication
Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 E. Main St., Westminster 21157)
Publisher
Family Line Publications,
Date of Publication
1997-<1998 >
Physical Description
v. <1-5 > : folded maps ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes indexes.
LCHS has v. 1.
Contents
v. 1. 1681-1730 -- v. 2. 1729-1745 -- v. 3. 1745-1753 -- v. 4. 1753-1758 -- v. 5. 1758-1765.
Subjects
Land tenure - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Landowners - Pennsylvania - Chester County
Deeds - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Chester County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.813 B915
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Abstracts of Lancaster County, PA deed records : including areas now comprising Dauphin and Lebanon counties

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Author
Wevodau, Edward N.
Date of Publication
c2002.
Call Number
974.815 LACO M469a
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Responsibility
compiled by Edward N. Wevodau.
ISBN
1558563806
Author
Wevodau, Edward N.
Place of Publication
Apollo, PA
Publisher
Closson Press,
Date of Publication
c2002.
Physical Description
v. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
v.1 Books N-Q (deeds recorded 1770-1789) -- v.2 Books R,S,T,U (deeds recorded 1774-1789) -- v.3 Books W, X, Y,Z (deeds recorded 1779-1786) -- v.4 Books AA, BB, CC, DD (deeds recorded 1784-1771) -- v.5 EE, FF, GG, HH (deeds recorded 1786-1797) -- v.6 II, KK, LL, MM, NN (deeds recorded 1787-1793)
Subjects
Deeds - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Landowners - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Registers.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
974.815 LACO M469a
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Advertisement

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Collection
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Title
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Object ID
MG0837_F001_In01
Date Range
No date
records Ephemera Finding aids Manuscript groups Philip Schum, Son & Co. Weavers Related Materials: See the Curatorial Collection See the Photograph Collection Processing History: Processed and finding aid prepared by KEF, 04 December 2020. This collection has been documented, preserved and managed
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Collection
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Title
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Description
One piece of advertising ephemera that folds into an envelope. This advertisement highlights that the company has dyeing capabilities; that there is coal in supply for sale; and that they manufacture quilts and rag carpets. No date.
Admin/Biographical History
For information about Philip Schum, John Schum, and Philip Schum, Son & Co., see Portrait and Biographical Record of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. https://books.google.com/books?id=HuxHAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA350&lpg=PA350&dq=philip+schum+son+%26+co&source=bl&ots=kNLKl4SUmM&sig=ACfU3U3APEU8LXaqzX4bKc5unU9gW4wu3w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih95i8g-n0AhUul3IEHU2iABoQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=philip%20schum%20son%20%26%20co&f=false
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Creator
Philip Schum, Son & Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Schum, John
Schum, Philip
Subjects
Advertising
Business records
Ephemera
Weavers
Search Terms
Advertising
Business records
Ephemera
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Philip Schum, Son & Co.
Weavers
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Advertisement
Language
English
Object ID
MG0837_F001_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See the Curatorial Collection
See the Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers, MG0837_F001_In01, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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.
Accession Number
2019.009
Other Numbers
MG-837
Other Number
MG-837, Folder 1, Insert 1
Classification
MG0837
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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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
Collection (MG0118), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Subject Headings: Autographs Poetry Autograph albums �Search Terms: Autograph albums Poems Poetry Autographs Finding aids Manuscript groups Processing History: This collection has been documented, preserved and managed according
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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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Alexander Lowrey: a poem

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Author
Evans, Samuel,
Date of Publication
1907.
flowery Be worthy, children, of the blood Of Alexander Lowrey. �file:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Evans, Samuel, Title: Alexander Lowrey: a poem / by Mrs. Samuel Evans. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Lowrey, Alexander--Poetry
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Responsibility
by Mrs. Samuel Evans.
Author
Evans, Samuel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1907.
Physical Description
31-32 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 1
Notes
Colonel Alexander Lowrey commanded a battalion of Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War. He participated in the Battles of Germantown and Brandywine and the New Jersey campaigns.
Subjects
Lowrey, Alexander - Poetry.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 11, number 1 (1907), p. 31-32Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.11
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Allegheny county's hundred years

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Author
Thurston, George H.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
974.885 A422
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Responsibility
by George H. Thurston.
Author
Thurston, George H.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh
Publisher
A. A. Anderson & Son, book and job printers,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
312 p., [4] leaves of plates (3 fold.) : ill., maps, plans ; 20 cm.
Notes
Advertising matter printed throughout book.
LCHS copy missing title page.
Contents
Contents: Chapters 1 thru 8 - Covers 1754 to 1888 9 - boat building in Allegheny County 10 - coal and coke trade 11 - Iron and steel trade 12 - Glass manufacturing 13 - Natural gas 14 - Oil trade in Allegheny County 15 - Copper,lead, brass and tin 16 - Mercantile interests 17. From pack horse to railroads 18. Financial institutions 19. Insurance companies 20. Electrical appliances 21. Churches , schools, and newspapers 22. Music, art, and benevolent institutions
Subjects
Allegheny County (Pa.) - History.
Allegheny County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.885 A422
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