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Amish enterprise : from plows to profits

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Author
Kraybill, Donald B.
Date of Publication
©1995.
Call Number
305.687 K91a
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Responsibility
Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt.
ISBN
0801850622
9780801850622
0801850630
9780801850639
Author
Kraybill, Donald B.
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press,
Date of Publication
©1995.
Physical Description
xiv, 300 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Notes
Autographed by the author.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-292) and index.
Subjects
Economics
Amish - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Amish.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Church history - 20th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Economic conditions.
Economics - Related to - Religion
Mennonites
Pennsylvania
Additional Author
Nolt, Steven M.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
305.687 K91a
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/405ca140-5337-4d72-9d6c-850439854598
Collection
Invoice and Receipt Collection
Title
Invoice and Receipt Collection
Object ID
MG0253
Date Range
1852-1956
business, date of purchase, and date of payment. Creator: LancasterHistory (Organization) System of Arrangement: Arranged by subject. Conditions for Access: No restrictions. Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research
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Invoice and Receipt Collection
Title
Invoice and Receipt Collection
Description
The Invoice and Receipt Collection contains billheads for purchases from Lancaster County businesses or by residents of the county. These invoices and receipts show some or all of the following information: the name of the customer, item(s) purchased, cost, location and description of business, date of purchase, and date of payment.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Date Range
1852-1956
Year Range From
1852
Year Range To
1956
Date of Accumulation
1852-1956
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Brinton, Susana
Brunner, A.
Crosley, T. T.
Donnelly, Mary T.
Griel, H. M.
Hale, Joseph P.
Hauck, Samuel M.
Heinekamp, William
Leib, J. C.
Miller, Bert
Miller, Edward F.
Miller, John Brubaker
Packer, Roy
Rengier, Charles F., Jr.
Renno, David
Root, Harvey Shimp
Rutter, Eugene M.
Scott, E. S.
Scott, S. H.
Shaibley, C. W.
Shaub, Percy H.
Shindle, B. S.
Shortlage, Helen
Simon, Lewis
Stuckenholz, Justus
Trout, A. S.
Trout, A. W.
Wild, James F.
Subjects
Billheads
Invoices
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Search Terms
Billheads
Clarion Printing House
Columbia Wagon Company
E. M. Rutter and Company
Edison Electric Company
Finding aids
Freed, Ward and Freed
Heinitsh Paint Company
Hoffmeier Brothers
Invoices
J. Bowman and Sons
J. C. Budding Company
J. C. Leib and Company
Keystone Metal Weather Strip Company
Lancaster County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Lancaster Gas Light and Fuel Company
Long and Davidson
Maennerchor Hotel
Manuscript groups
Mary T. Donnelly Suit Shop
Metzger Brothers and Company
Musselman Bros.
New Holland Water Department
Overly and Good
Philip Schum, Son and Company
Piersol Carpet Company
Receipts
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Stauffer Home Improvements, Inc.
Steam Cracker and Biscuit Bakery
Steinman Hardware
Sylvan View Dairy
Extent
1 box, 12 folders, .15 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0253
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Business and Industry Collection (MG0107)
Business Letterhead Collection (MG0254)
Billheads from the Commissioners' Orders for Payment Collection (MG0182)
Advertising and Promotional Collection (MG0153)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Invoice and Receipt Collection (MG0253), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
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.
Other Numbers
MG-253
Classification
MG0253
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The Invoice and Receipt Collection was formerly called the Bills of Sale Collection. The title of the collection was changed on 25 August 2021 to reflect the items in the collection.
This collection was originally cataloged prior to 1997 and the finding aid is updated as items are added. Added to database 25 August 2021.
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Autobiography of William Michael : Part I

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Author
Michael, William.
Date of Publication
1921
at a great de- preciation, and ou the ending of the estate, a reductiou of more thau half was ascertained, out of which the children were to be supported. I was put as an apprentice to the hatting business, when I was not quite twelve years old. On the day of the expiration of my apprenticeship. I
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Responsibility
By George Erisman.
Author
Michael, William.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1921
Physical Description
62-64 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 25, no. 4
Subjects
Michael, William, - 1768-
Pennsylvania - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Pennsylvania - Social life and customs.
Additional Author
Erisman, George F. K.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 25, number 4 (1921), p. 62-64Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.25
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Belmont Estate 1580 Fruitville Pike

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Author
Hollinger, Mr.
Date of Publication
1992
Call Number
974.815 LACI O63b Oversize
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Responsibility
by Hollinger as told to Nancy Gingerich
Author
Hollinger, Mr.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Library
Date of Publication
1992
Physical Description
unp. 28 cm.
Notes
An oral history project of Lancaster 250 Education Committee and Operation Remember.
Subjects
Belmont Estate, Lancaster, Pa.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACI O63b Oversize
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Bottle, Milk

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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.021.1
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Collection
General Collection
Description
Neck and upper bottle decorated in glass with a fluted collar that ends with a scalloped edge. On the side, enclosed in an oval, "Ideal Milk Products co. Lancaster, PA." On the other side "One pint liquid." On the base "A.B.C. 2 - Registered" On bottom, in big letters "LMP"
Provenance
Donor states that on Jan. 1, 1929, York Sanitary Milk Co., Lancaster Sanitary Milk Co. and Ideal Milk Products Co. combined to form Penn Dairies.
Year Range From
1915
Year Range To
1928
Collector
Mr. Krantz
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 08
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Dairies
Bottles
Object Name
Bottle, Milk
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.021.1
Accession Number
2002.021
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The California journal of Henry Carter, April 1849 - February 1850

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Author
Carter, Henry,
Date of Publication
c.1990.
Call Number
929 C323c
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Author
Carter, Henry,
Place of Publication
Transcript
Date of Publication
c.1990.
Physical Description
40 p. ; 28.cm.
Summary
Account of a trip to California by way of Panama and experiences in the gold fields. Typed transcript.
Rights
Copyright held by John M. Comer.
Subjects
Voyages to the Pacific coast - Personal narratives.
Gold mines and mining - California
Diaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 C323c
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Chest

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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.00.38.1
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Chippendale style miniature blanket chest form. Mahogany-stained softwood, dovetail contruction, Lid with brass butt hinges, four ogee bracket feet. Edge molding on lid; chest bottom extends beyond sides to create look of molding. Interior till at left. All surfaces stained and glossy-varnished. Large brass batwing lock escutcheon; silvered key. Top of lid has central relief-carved cartouche incorporating the monogram of Frances Mayer Hershey "FMH" according to Clarke E. Hess. He believes chest was commissioned by Frances' grandparents Henry M. and Frances Mayer. Pencilled in cursive on bottom is "M. Mayer Rohrerstown." Frances' parents were Harry E. Hershey and Dora E. Mayer.
Attributed to Henry Slough, Sr. workshop.
Provenance
Descent from Frances Mayer Hershey to son Henry R. Outin. Purchased by Heritage Center at estate sale of Henry Outin of 2107 Wood St., Rohrerstown, held by Shaub at Willow Street Fire Hall. According to Clarke E. Hess, Outin died just a few months before the Sept.sale. He was the only child of Frances Mayer Hershey and her French husband, (?) Outin. Clarke recalls this couple lived in Algiers and perhaps other places abroad. Frances M. H. Outin left America with her husband in 1928, putting all her belongings in storage until she returned as a widow in 1967, at wich time Hess Builders built a home for her behind the Rohrerstown Mennonite Church. Mrs. Outin died later at age 92.
Year Range From
1910
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 30
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Chest
Oither Names
Miniature Chest
Material
Wood, Metal
Height (in)
8.25
Length (in)
12.75
Width (in)
8
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-13
Condition Notes
Lid is strongly abraded, notably a large oblong outline. Minor wear and abrasions overall. Several small cracks at left front at dovetails and a 2 3/4" long crack at midline. Interior abraded and scarred with accretions.
Object ID
P.00.38.1
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
In memory of Anne Bausman Woodcock by Sally Slaymaker & Caroline S. Nunan
Accession Number
P.00.38
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Christopher Dock, colonial schoolmaster : the biography and writings of Christopher Dock

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Author
Studer, Gerald C.
Date of Publication
c1993.
Call Number
923.7 D637s
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Responsibility
Gerald C. Studer.
ISBN
0836136446 :
9780836136449
Author
Studer, Gerald C.
Place of Publication
Scottdale, Pa
Publisher
Herald Press,
Date of Publication
c1993.
Physical Description
445 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 412-419) and index.
Contents
The School Management Treatise. Dock's Teaching Career. Dock's Penmanship and Artistry. Translations of his writings : " A Simple and Thoroughly Prepared School Management " and "Spiritual Magazine"
Summary
Author, Gerald Studer, is a Mennonite minister. Christopher Dock (1698-1771) emigrated to the American colonies sometime before 1714. He was a school teacher and a farmer in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was also a religious man. It is assumed that he was Mennonite, but this is not confirmed. He introduced methods of teaching children which were less stringent than typical education at that time , placing importance on the use of persuasion, discussion, and positive peer pressure. He wrote about how students should be taught as well as rules of behavior for children.
Subjects
Dock, Christopher, - ca. 1698-1771.
Dock, Christopher
Educators - United States - Biography.
Education - Early works to 1800.
Biographie
Additional Author
Dock, Christopher,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.7 D637s
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Container, Needlework

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Collection
Cultural Collection: Sewing & Needlework
Title
Thread Wax Container
Object ID
2015.999.16
Date Range
Circa 1900
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Collection
Cultural Collection: Sewing & Needlework
Title
Thread Wax Container
Description
Cast silver wax holder in shape of a small walnut. Identical halves of nut are attached at one end and partially open at the other. Interior is filled with beeswax for drawing thread through, and multiple score marks are evident in wax. Hanging ring at fixed end.
Hanging ring has "STERLING" on one side.
Date Range
Circa 1900
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Container, Needlework
Material
Silver
Length (in)
1.25
Width (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-05-05
Condition Notes
Wax is partially used with multiple score marks. Heavily tarnished surface.
Object ID
2015.999.16
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2015.999
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Cutter, Buttonhole

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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.05.15.19
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Button-hole cutter, creaser or marking tool is silver plated ferrous metal.
In form of a miniature spoon with a blade instead of a bowl. Blade is eye-shaped with raised midline extending from tip to tip. Edges of blade are fairly sharp. Handle end has the bust of a crowned femal monarch with long flowing hair and necklace above a decorative base of scrolls surrounding a cabochon. Shaft of tool is similar to an architectural column. Entire handle is made of two identical halves, cast and joined with side seams visible.
Provenance
Collected by Lillian Hollings Kiker, born to Scottish Americans who lived in New Jersey. Born (1912) and lived in New Jersey, last of Egg Harbor, she was active with quilting, sewing, knitting & crocheting. Collection inherited by donor when her mother passed away.
Year Range From
1890
Year Range To
1925
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Cutter, Buttonhole
Material
Metal
Length (in)
3
Width (in)
0.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-04-28
Condition Notes
Some tarnish overall. Large dent in one cabochon and small dent in the other.
Object ID
G.05.15.19
Notes
See another example of this ring found on internet in this file. Iguala is a town near the renowned silvermaking town of Taxco (near the west coast of Mexico) where William Spratling, in the 1930s, famously reinstituted the silver industry and craftsmanship that had died centuries before.
Credit
Gift of Susan Garofola in memory of Lillian Kiker (mother), Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.05.15
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