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Collection
Ephrata Cloister Collection
Title
Ephrata Cloister Collection
Object ID
MG0081
Date Range
1753-2007
Content Note: The Ephrata Cloister Collection contains items related to the Society of Seventh Day Baptists and Ephrata Cloister. Legal papers deal with a dispute concerning the election of trustees and mismanagement of the estate. There are brief histories of the Cloister, poems, publications, programs
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Collection
Ephrata Cloister Collection
Title
Ephrata Cloister Collection
Description
Collection of items relating to the Society of Seventh Day Baptists and Ephrata Cloister. Legal papers deal with a dispute concerning the election of trustees and mismanagement of the estate. There are brief histories of the Cloister, poems, publications, programs, tourist brochures, and a booklet describing treatments for various ailments.
Date Range
1753-2007
Year Range From
1753
Year Range To
2007
Date of Accumulation
1753-2007
Creator
Ephrata Cloister
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Aurand, A. Monroe, Jr.
Baer, Johann
Bar, Johann
Bowman, John
Daniel, N. J.
Doll, Eugene E.
Downes, J. A.
Dunkelberger, Ralph D.
Elsen, John
Franck, Ira S.
Hagen, F. F.
Heatwole, Daniel R.
Hocker, Ludwig
Hollinger, J. Daryl
Keller, James
Kimmel, Jacob
Leber, A. P.
Lollich, P. M.
Loose, John W. W.
Miller, Henry
Mitton, Juliet
Nevin, [ ]
Plessinger, F. P.
Pyle, Howard
Raber, [ ]
Senseman, John
Stubsky, Georg
Subjects
Pamphlets
Watermarks
Search Terms
Aurand Press
Brochures
Ephrata Cloister
Ephrata Cloister Associates, Inc.
Ephrata Cloister Chorus
Harper's New Monthly Magazine
Hocking Printing Company, Inc.
Legal papers
Mennonite Publishing House
Pamphlets
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Pow wow
Review Book Store
Seventh Day Baptists
Society of the Seventh Day Baptists of Ephrata
Watermarks
Ye Village Inne
Extent
2 boxes, 22 folders, 1 volume, .75 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English and German
Object ID
MG0081
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See also the Photograph and Library collections
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
Restrictions are noted at the item level. Original documents may be used--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items 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 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.
Classification
MG0081
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Originally cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 01 November 2018.
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Bookplate

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/579b412e-2d96-4b27-aec1-405115825621
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.98.52.1
Date Range
c. 1750
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Bookplate on a page from a Martyrs Mirror, done in the style of Ephrata Cloister with a flowing hand using strong, bold letters. Letters are black with green and orange infill. Bookplate simply reads: "Carl/ Christo/ phel." One flower is at top right and a stylized pot with plant having 3 flowers is at lower left. Page is float-mounted in a window mat with a handmade cherry frame.
Ephrata Cloister, Lancaster Co.
Removed from Martyrs Mirror by a previous owner (Evelyn Good) due to water damage to the book which was then discarded. The opposing page was also saved and is mounted in Mylar on reverse side of frame. It carries a ghost image of the bookplate; string from binding is visible.
Acquired with typewritten inscription mounted on back of frame states: "BOOKPLATE MADE FOR CARL CHRISTOPHEL FOR/ HIS COPY OF THE EPHRATA MARTYR'S MIRROR-1748./ WORK OF SISTER ANASTASIA THE PEN-ARTIST OF THE CLOISTER ABC PATTERN BOOK OF LETTERS."
According to Clarke Hess, the penwork is by an unknown Ephrata Cloister artist. Clarke notes that Carl Christophel was a deacon at New Danville Mennonite Church in Conestoga Twp.(now Pequea Twp.) He died in 1767.
In Masonic Lodge Fraktur exhibit for several years. Removed circa 2008.
On short-term exhibit at Historical Society of Cocalico Valley, 2010.
Unknown Ephrata Cloister artist
Provenance
Dr. Robbins purchased framed pages from Evelyn Yingst Good's sale, Sat., May 11, 1991, lot #152, for $3,800. Evelyn Good was an Ephrata librarian. Valued at $5000, Robbins sold to museum for $2,500, donating the other half. Irene Walsh then reimbursed museum for the $2,500.
Date Range
c. 1750
Year Range From
1750
Year Range To
1760
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 43
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Slot 7
People
Christophel, Carl
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Bookplate
Fraktur
Search Terms
Bookplates
Fraktur
Ephrata Cloister
Object Name
Bookplate
Oither Names
Fraktur
Material
Paper, Ink
Height (in)
14
Width (in)
8.75
Dimension Details
Frame is H: 18" W: 13.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-24
Condition Notes
Acid burned edges are brown; soiled along outside edges; stains and foxing. Moisture stain at top left. Remains of binding still attached at left. Moisture staining at upper left corner. Two minor tears at top center, with ragged edges overall. Paper losses within black ink.
Conserved by Marilyn Kemp Weidner of Phila.
Object ID
P.98.52.1
Place of Origin
Ephrata
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of Irene Walsh and Dr. Warren Robbins, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
P.98.52
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Certificate, Citizenship

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/30f9379f-c34e-4a53-90ce-949464753000
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.96.37.107
Date Range
24 Sept 1765
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Printed document is a naturalization certificate infilled for "Jacob Dickart" (sic), a prolific gunmaker of Lancaster. Printed on now-brown laid paper, it is a printed form for naturalizing foreigners who did not swear oaths. Now mounted in a modern black frame.
The certificate was designed for non-Quakers who had resided in the Commonwealth for seven years and who had never taken an oath of allegiance to King George II because of conscience, eg. Mennonites, Moravians & other sectarians who believe the Bible prohibits the swearing of oaths. Although Jacob is believed to have been raised in a Lutheran home, he later followed the Moravian faith.
Edward Shippen, Jr., Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of the Province of PA filled out this form for Dickert, who appeared before Judges William Atlin, William Coleman, and Alexander Stedman, in Phila. on Sept 24, 1765. An embossed seal is created out of a small square of paper and affixed to the upper left corner of the document.
HJ Kauffman notes that Dickert was born in Mainz, Germany in 1740, came to America with his parents in 1748. Family settled in Berks Co. and later, son Jacob moved to Lancaster in 1756, where he likely apprenticed with the gunmaker Matthias Roessor (as did Wm. Henry). Dickert worked c. 1760-1820. In 1764, he married Johanetta Hofer of York, PA, and the following year he travelled to Phila. to obtain this document. Kauffman states he was active in the Moravian church.
He died 1822.
See G90.7.1 file on Dickert rifle with family info. Transparency of a document with
Dickert's signature, in file.
Provenance
Provenance unknown before donor.
Date Range
24 Sept 1765
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 42
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Bin 2-I
People
Shippen, Edward Jr.
Dickert, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Certificate, Citizenship
Oither Names
Naturalization Certificate
Material
Paper, Ink
Height (in)
12.625
Width (in)
7.375
Dimension Details
Frame dimensions are H: 8.5" W: 13.25".
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-04-21
Condition Notes
General signs of age: soiling, minor foxing, dog eared corners with some minor losses. Fold line 3" from top, small holes along bottom. There is a backing of acidic paper which is attached with adhesive.
Mounted in a modern black frame by Lancaster Galleries for 2006 exhibit.
Object ID
G.96.37.107
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
G.96.37.
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Chalice

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/11144229-efc2-4d84-9061-742441531543
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.97.08.3
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Pewter chalice, part of the Warwick Congregation's (now known as the Brickerville United Lutheran Church) communion service.
High straight-sided flaring cup on a stem wih knop created by joining two pewter salt stems. A tankard lid is used for the base. Both the knop and edge of base are beaded. Attributed to William Will (working 1764-1798) .
Engraved on the side of the cup are the initials "HIA/ MWM" within a decorative wreath with bow. Engraved on the bottom of the base is "1799", likely indicating the year the chalice was presented to the church for ceremonial use. Segments of wrigglework are also found nearby.
Provenance
The engraved date of 1799 likely signifies the year the chalice was presented to the church. The two sets of initials on the cup are certainly the individuals who presented it. The entire communion service remained in use over the years until the congregation decided in 1997 to find a safe place for this valuable communion set. Purchased by the Heritage Center of Lancaster County
Year Range From
1764
Year Range To
1798
Made By
Will, William, attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 32
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Chalice
Material
Pewter
Height (in)
8
Diameter (in)
4.5
Dimension Details
Diameter of bottom is listed. Diameter of top is 3.5".
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-28
Condition Notes
Some distortion of rim; dents at base; wear visible at beading; large dent in knop. Overall abrasions, small dents and staining.
Object ID
P.97.08.3
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation and Friends of the Heritage Center Museum, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
P.97.08
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Coin, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f13ac33b-09ca-4a47-bacf-797947544100
Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Object ID
2016.004.1
Date Range
2010
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Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Description
On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, showing top half only. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath arm holding torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
Date Range
2010
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Coins
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-05-11
Object ID
2016.004.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2016.004
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Coin, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/92066f7e-d858-49c0-af6e-539949432051
Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Object ID
2016.004.2
Date Range
2010
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Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Description
On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, zoomed in to show only the top half of the statue."UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath the arm holding the torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
Date Range
2010
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Coins
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-05-11
Object ID
2016.004.2
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2016.004
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Coin, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d8f7cc9d-3857-47b1-8fc3-115823711433
Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, Joseph Wharton
Object ID
2013.010.2
Date Range
2012
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Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, Joseph Wharton
Description
Joseph Wharton - Father of American Nickel Coinage
Plastic frame, 3 coins (2 Bronze & 1 Silver).
Date Range
2012
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Object ID
2013.010.2
Accession Number
2013.010
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Coin, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a01b9620-65b2-4e1a-8bc5-341190772749
Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, Paxton Boys Massacre
Object ID
2013.010.1
Date Range
2013
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Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, Paxton Boys Massacre
Description
Massacre of the Conestoga Indians - 1763
RRCC = Coin Set
Plastic frame, 3 coins (2 Bronze & 1 Silver).
Date Range
2013
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Object ID
2013.010.1
Accession Number
2013.010
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Coin, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/70df1c95-2ace-451f-8f60-458371734860
Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, Samuel H. Zahm
Object ID
2013.010.3
Date Range
2011
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Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, Samuel H. Zahm
Description
Samuel H. Zahm and his Score Card
RRCC = Coin Set
Plastic frame, 3 coins (2 Bronze & 1 Silver).
Date Range
2011
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Object ID
2013.010.3
Accession Number
2013.010
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cdf867d7-46f1-4b77-94b5-336489290626
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1767 F003 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1767
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0108
People
Sheffer, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lebanon Twp., Lancaster County
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1767 F003 S
Box Number
108
Additional Notes
Please use photocopy.
Servant listed.
Also administrators' bond, administrators' account 1770, administrators' account 1771.
4 items, 7 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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