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African American lives

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15002
Edition
Widescreen format.
Date of Publication
[2006]
Call Number
929.373 A258 DVD
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Responsibility
a film by Kunhardt Productions ; executive producers, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., William R. Grant, Peter W. Kunhardt ; written by Henry Louis Gates. Jr. ; series producers, Graham Judd, Leslie D. Farrell ; a production of Kunhardt Productions, Inc. and Thirteen/ WNET New York.
ISBN
1415716943
Edition
Widescreen format.
Place of Publication
[Alexandria, Va.] : Hollywood, Calif
Publisher
PBS Home Video ; distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment,
Date of Publication
[2006]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 240 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Originally broadcast as a four-part television series in 2006.
Host: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features Oprah Winfrey, Chris Tucker, Quincy Jones, Sara-Lawrence-Lightfoot, Mae Jemison, T.D. Jakes, Ben Carson, Whoopi Goldberg.
Contents
Listening to our past / producer and director, Jesse Sweet; editors, Eric Davis, Michael Weingrad -- The promise of freedom / producer and director, Leslie Asako Gladsjo ; editors, Joanna Kiernan, Geeta Gandbhr -- Searching for our names / producer and director, Leslie D. Farrell; editors, Merril Stern, Kathryn Moore -- Beyond the middle passage / producer and director, Graham Judd; editors, Kate Hirson, Stefan Knerrich.
Summary
A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa.
Subjects
African Americans
African American families
DNA fingerprinting.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentary - Feature.
Additional Author
Gates, Henry Louis.
Grant, William
Kunhardt, Peter W.
Judd, Graham.
Farrell, Leslie D.
Sweet, Jesse.
Gladsjo, Leslie Asako.
Winfrey, Oprah.
Tucker, Chris,
Jones, Quincy,
Lawrence-Lightfoot, Sara,
Jemison, Mae,
Jakes, T. D.
Carson, Ben.
Goldberg, Whoopi,
Additional Corporate Author
Kunhardt Productions.
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
PBS Home Video.
Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.373 A258 DVD
Websites
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aalives/about.html
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Appraisal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3c919662-9d74-4691-93bd-425162037280
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral appraisement for Melchoir and Mary Hackman, deceased
Object ID
Coll App 1866 F001 H
Date Range
1866
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Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral appraisement for Melchoir and Mary Hackman, deceased
Admin/Biographical History
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs.
Date Range
1866
Year
1866
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Hackman, Mary
Hackman, Melchoir
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
1 item, 3 pages to scan
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1866 F001 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
006
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).
Additional Notes
Second decedent: Hackman, Mary.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
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Black family record

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18856
Author
Black, Doris Louise.
Date of Publication
c1976.
Call Number
929 B636
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Responsibility
compiled by Doris Louise Black ; [editor, John W. Costello].
Author
Black, Doris Louise.
Place of Publication
White Heath, Ill
Publisher
Mt. Vernon House,
Date of Publication
c1976.
Physical Description
460 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Folded genealogical table inserted.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
Black family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 B636
Websites
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy041/76381938.html
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Boyd's Lancaster county business directory. The names of the citizens of Lancaster: state, county, and city record; and an appendix of much useful information. 1859-60

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16988
Date of Publication
[1859]
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1859-60
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Responsibility
Comp. by William H. Boyd ...
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Penn
Publisher
Sprenger and Westhaeffer, 44 North Queen
Date of Publication
[1859]
Physical Description
316 p. illus. 20 cm.
Subjects
Directories.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1859-60
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=pst.000011798095;view=1up;seq=7
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Certificate, Marriage

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b232b441-7ae7-4307-b9df-958472407431
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Marriage certificate for Joseph Griggs and Ellen Brown
Object ID
MG0846_F017
Date Range
1834/05/23
Spruce Street in Philadelphia. July 1831. (1 item, 2 pages to scan) Folder 17 Marriage certificate for Joseph Griggs and Ellen Brown. Signers of the document are as follows: Andrew [Dunbar], the officiating judge; Joseph and Ellen; James Hamilton; Mary [Dunbar]; and Eliza Miller. 23 May 1834. (1 item, 2
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Marriage certificate for Joseph Griggs and Ellen Brown
Description
Marriage certificate for Joseph Griggs and Ellen Brown. Signers of the document are as follows: Andrew [Dunbar], the officiating judge; Joseph and Ellen; James Hamilton; Mary [Dunbar]; and Eliza Miller.
Date Range
1834/05/23
Creation Date
23 May 1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Griggs, Ellen Brown
Dunbar, Andrew
Dunbar, Mary
Griggs, Joseph
Hamilton, James
Miller, Eliza
Subjects
Marriage records
Quakers
Society of Friends
Search Terms
Marriage certificates
Marriage records
Quakers
Society of Friends
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Certificate, Marriage
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F017
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
There is no clear indication how this couple is related to the Gibbons family.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 17
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
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Certificate, Marriage

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9f75edf8-75c7-4c5d-ae70-006483547250
Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Marriage certificate of Samuel Washington and Eliza [Liews]
Object ID
MG0166_F015_In01
Date Range
1840/07/14
condition, torn at fold. (1 item, 2 pieces) Insert 2 Legal paper, William Brown and Joseph Hubley. Other names: Robert Crone, Samuel Geddis, Henry Berntheisel, Jasper Yeates, Robert Ralston, Jacob Lanck. 1790. Insert 3 Account Book, Lancaster County. Contains many names. 1819-1821. Insert 4 Marriage
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Marriage certificate of Samuel Washington and Eliza [Liews]
Description
Marriage certificate of Samuel Washington and Eliza [Liews], both of Carlisle. Mark of Jeffery Golden, Minister of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Witnessed by [Revd.] Willis [Nager]. With envelope, return address Armor's Old Book Store, Adjacent to Court House, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Fragile condition, separated at folds.
Admin/Biographical History
In 1847, Jeffry Goulden was a pastor for the Fredericktown Circuit, A.M.E. Church, Baltimore District. (The Baltimore Sun, 3 May 1847) He is listed as a laborer in Ward 6, Baltimore, Maryland, in the 1850 Census.
Date Range
1840/07/14
Creation Date
14 July 1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Goulden, Jeffry
Washington, Eliza Liews
Washington, Samuel
Subjects
Marriage records
Search Terms
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Armor's Old Bookstore
Marriage certificates
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Certificate, Marriage
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2022-04-06
Condition Notes
Separated at folds.
Object ID
MG0166_F015_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F015_In01, 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 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
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 15, Insert 1
Classification
MG0166
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 5 January 2022.
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Certificate, Marriage

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cc9f3937-f0c6-40bd-94c0-621530699726
Collection
Family History Collection
Title
Marriage certificate of Norman H. Getz and Hazel Mae Slabach
Object ID
MG0399_F194
Date Range
1953/05/09
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Collection
Family History Collection
Title
Marriage certificate of Norman H. Getz and Hazel Mae Slabach
Description
Marriage certificate of Norman H. Getz of Schoeneck and Hazel Mae Slabach of Denver. Married at Elkton, Maryland, by Rev. R. J. Sturgill. Witnesses: Howard Lied and Bertha Lied.
Date Range
1953/05/09
Creation Date
9 May 1953
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Getz, Norman H.
Lied, Bertha
Lied, Howard
Slabach, Hazel Mae
Sturgill, Robert Joel
Subjects
Certificates
Search Terms
Marriage certificates
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Certificate, Marriage
Language
English
Object ID
MG0399_F194
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
MG0399_F195_In01
MG0399_F195_In02
MG0399_F195_In03
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), MG0399 Family History Collection, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Accession Number
2003.MG0399.194
Other Numbers
MG-399
Other Number
MG-399, Folder 194
Classification
MG0399
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Box 33, Folder 3, Item 1, 14 April 2022. Added to database 16 July 2022.
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Certificate, Marriage

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Collection
Family History Collection
Title
Marriage certificate of Harry H. Fritz and Frances Grace Stover
Object ID
MG0399_F195_In01
Date Range
1920/12/11
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Collection
Family History Collection
Title
Marriage certificate of Harry H. Fritz and Frances Grace Stover
Description
Marriage certificate of Harry H. Fritz and Frances Grace Stover. Married at Reamstown by Rev. Benjamin G. Welder. License #10549 issued by Lancaster County Orphans Court.
Date Range
1920/12/11
Creation Date
11 December 1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Fritz, Harry Hufford
Fritz, Frances Grace Stover
Welder, Benjamin G.
Subjects
Certificates
Search Terms
Marriage certificates
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Certificate, Marriage
Language
English
Object ID
MG0399_F195_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
MG0399_F194
MG0399_F195_In02
MG0399_F195_In03
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Family History Collection (MG0399), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Accession Number
2003.MG0399.194
Other Numbers
MG-399
Other Number
MG-399, Folder 195, Insert 1
Classification
MG0399
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Box 33, Folder 3, Items 2-5, 14 April 2022. Added to database 16 July 2022.
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Claim

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9f4764d1-effd-4303-8ea0-420554217911
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Coleman Black and Co.
Object ID
DEC 1841 F047 ML
Date Range
1841/12
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Coleman Black and Co.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1841/12
Creation Date
December 1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Dellet, Adam
Devling, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Coleman Black and Company
Contractors
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1841 F047 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Notes
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.
Additional Notes
Building.
Coleman Black and Co., Contractor
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
DEC 1841 F047 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Claim

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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Coleman Black and Co.
Object ID
DEC 1841 F051 ML
Date Range
1841/12
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Coleman Black and Co.
Date Range
1841/12
Creation Date
December 1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Marion, Bernard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Coleman Black and Company
Contractors
Dwellings
Houses
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Stables
Place
Lancaster and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1841 F051 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Notes
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.
Additional Notes
Dwelling and stable.
Coleman Black and Co., Contractors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
DEC 1841 F051 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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