Series 2, Black History Records, contains the Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons or Negro Entry Book, a census of free persons of color living in Lancaster city; a biographical account of Rev. James William Charles Pennington; and items related to early twentieth century Black History in Lancaster County. The collection also contains letters from anti-slavery societies, papers related to abolitionist activity, a letter regarding the American Colonization Society, and a manumission paper from the state of Virginia.
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Conestoga Elks Lodge Records (MG0760)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, 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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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 prior to visit. Restricted access for the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons" found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.
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
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Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 17 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
This collection contains papers and local government records related to Black history in Lancaster County, including an index to Lancaster County's register of enslaved persons, Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons or Negro Entry Book, and a biographical account of Rev. James William Charles Pennington. There are official records for enslaved persons and their children in Lancaster County, as well as freemen within Lancaster City. The collection also contains a manumission paper from the state of Virginia, a certificate for free persons of color, and letters from anit-slavery societies.
System of Arrangement
Series 1 consists of the "Slave Registers," official county records registering enslaved women and their children after 1780.
Series 2 contains the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons," a manumission paper, correspondence, and other records.
1 box, 33 folders, 128 items, 1,178 pages to scan, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Object ID, 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 collection 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 prior to visit. Restricted access for the Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.
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-240
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection was formerly called "The Slave Records of Lancaster County Collection." Name changed to "African American Records Collection" and arrangement changed on 13 June 2007. Name changed again in 2022 to "Black History Collection."
3D Elevation, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1''=50'. Surveyed by A.R. Ramsdell. Drawn by T.A. Copenhafer & J.C. Fletcher. Revised 13 September 1909. Serial # 2485. Index # 1727.
3D Elevation, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1''=50'. Drawn by J.C. Fletcher & J.C. Rieg. Revised 8 July 1915 by J.C. Rieg. Serial # 3895. Index # 1727.
First Floor Plan. Scale: 1''=40'. Designation. Key. Done by the American Appraisal Co. Milwaukee, WI. 20,893-A-1. TR by J.W.C. LET by J.W.C. Sheet 1. December 1924.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 2 October 2023.
Blueprints for alterations to Vanity Box Beauty Shop
Description
Alterations to Vanity Box Beauty Shop. 26 South Duke St. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. File Number 397. 20 February 1926.
Basement Floor Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Third Floor & Roof Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Door Schedule. Sheet No. 1.
Front Elevation, Rear Elevation, Left Side Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. 3/4''Scale Detail of Entrance and Show Window. Sheet No. 2.
First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Third Floor & Roof Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Radiator Schedule. Sheet No. 3.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Blueprint for building alterations for Lancaster Chocolate Specialty Co.
Description
Lancaster Chocolate Specialty Co. Cor. N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 26 May 1924.
Alterations to Building. Scale Varies. Detail Thru Show Window, F.S. Detail of Pediment, Exterior Elevation Entrance Door, Interior Elevation Towards King St., Elevation on King St., Elevation on Prince St., Interior Elevation, F.S. Cornice Exterior, F.S. Pilaster Base. File No. 350. 26 June 1924.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Mr. D. A. Skyllas. South Arch St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 6 July 1925.
Six Houses. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Plot, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Fire Place in Houses 1 & 6, Fire Place in Houses 3 & 5, Elevation at Newel, Section AA, Stairway. File No. 384. Section No. 1-7. 6 July 1925.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
DeWalt Products Corp. Fountain Ave Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 5 June 1929-10 February 1930.
Interior Details for the Offices of Mr. Gardner and Mr. Rutt. Scale: 3/8" = 1 Foot. Fireplace Mr. Rutt's Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office Wall Opposite Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office, Floor Plan, F.S. Office Place Shelf, F.S. of Mldg. About Stone Facing, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's office, Fire Place Mr. Rutt's Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office, Wall Opposite Mr. Gardner's Office, F.S. of Moulded Top on Granite Fire Place, Floor Plan, F.S. of Panel RIb., F.S. of Fire Place Shelf, F.S. of Trim Around Stone, F.S. of Cornice Mldg, Sidewall of Mr. Gardner's Office. File No. 505. Sheet No. 2. 10 February 1930.
Alterations to Factory. Scale Varies. New Sash & Frame, Detail of Entrance Door & Frame, Right Side Elevation, First Floor Plan, Detail of Brick Cornice on Main Entrance Doorway. File No. 505. Sheet No. 1. 10 February 1930.
Heating Plans. Scale: 1/8" = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. File No. 4367. 5 June 1929.
Blueprint for DeWalt Products Corporation (BLUE_F068_DeWalt)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
DeWalt Products Corp. Harrisburg Pike and 7 Dillerville Road, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 4 June 1929.
Office and Factory Building. Scale Varies. Elevation Figures in Circles and Broken Contour Lines, Basement Foundation Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor and Roof Plan, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation. File No. 485. Sheet No. 1-5. 4 June 1929.
Blueprints for DeWalt Products Corporation (BLUE_F067_DeWalt)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Whistle Bottling Co. Clay and Market St. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 12-19 January 1925.
Building. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. Basement and Foundation Plan, Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Right Elevation, Left Elevation. File No. 370. Sheet No. 1-4. 19 January 1925.
Heating Plan. Broomell Vapor System of Heating. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. First Floor Plan. File No. 370. Sheet No. 5. 12 January 1925.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 15 October 2023.
Dudley Watch Co. S. West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 24 January 1922.
Factory. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. Basement Floor Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Plan Above Sill, Elevation of Glass Panel Partitions in Work Rooms, Section Through Floor Construction, North Elevation of Reception Room, Typical Steel Sash in Work Rooms, Basement Heating Plan. File No. 268. Sheet No. 1-8. 24 January 1922.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 15 October 2023.
