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Amazing Grace / letters to the editor

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11302
Author
Behrens, Grace E. ,
Date of Publication
2002.
Call Number
809.6 B421
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by Grace E. Behrens.
Author
Behrens, Grace E. ,
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, Pa. :
Date of Publication
2002.
Physical Description
96 p. : cover ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes letters about Grace Behrens by other letter writers John W.W. Loose, Jeannet Pitz, John Fry, Ralph Lindsay and G. Denlinger Cox.
The letters of Grace E. Behrens found in this book were previously published all or in part by Lancaster Newspapers, Inc.
Subjects
Behrens, Grace E.
Letters to the editor - Pennsylvania - Lancaster .
Additional Author
Jackson, Paula E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
809.6 B421
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American genealogical research at the DAR, Washington, D.C

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12822
Author
Grundset, Eric.
Edition
2nd ed.
Date of Publication
c2004.
Call Number
016.9291 G891
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Responsibility
by Eric G. Grundset and Steven B. Rhodes.
ISBN
1892237083 (pbk.)
Author
Grundset, Eric.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, D.C
Publisher
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution,
Date of Publication
c2004.
Physical Description
175 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Daughters of the American Revolution. - Library - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genealogy.
United States - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Additional Author
Rhodes, Steven B.
Additional Corporate Author
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
016.9291 G891
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America's bachelor president and the First Lady

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18300
Author
Stern, Milton.
Date of Publication
c2004.
Call Number
923.173 B918ste
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Responsibility
by Milton Stern.
ISBN
1413729088
9781413729085
Author
Stern, Milton.
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
PublishAmerica,
Date of Publication
c2004.
Physical Description
326 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 322-326).
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States - Biography.
Presidents' spouses - United States - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918ste
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An ounce of prevention : integrated disaster planning for archives, libraries, and record centres

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Author
Wellheiser, Johanna G.
Edition
2nd ed.
Date of Publication
2002.
Call Number
025.82 W452
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Responsibility
Johanna Wellheiser and Jude Scott.
ISBN
0810841762 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Author
Wellheiser, Johanna G.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Lanham, Md. : Toronto, Ont
Publisher
Scarecrow Press ; Canadian Archives Foundation,
Date of Publication
2002.
Physical Description
xvi, 283 p. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Rev. ed. of: An ounce of prevention / John P. Barton, Johanna G. Wellheiser, editors. 1985.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
Libraries - Canada
Archives - Canada
Emergency management - Canada.
Libraries
Archives
Emergency management.
Library materials
Archival materials
Additional Author
Scott, Jude,
Additional Corporate Author
Canadian Archives Foundation.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
025.82 W452
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7deddffa-b8fe-4aa5-a874-291886703460
Collection
Howard C. Bare Papers
Title
Howard C. Bare Papers
Object ID
MG0430
Date Range
1911-2002
Note: The Howard C. Bare Papers contain documents created and collected by Mr. Bare. His baby book, college degrees, certificate to practice as an attorney, original writings and correspondence are among the personal papers. His memories of being a prisoner of war and discharge papers provide
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Howard C. Bare Papers
Title
Howard C. Bare Papers
Description
The Howard C. Bare Papers contain documents created and collected by Mr. Bare. His baby book, college degrees, certificate to practice as an attorney, original writings and correspondence are among the personal papers. His memories of being a prisoner of war and discharge papers provide information about his service during World War II. There is also considerable genealogy and related correspondence for the Bare family.
Admin/Biographical History
Howard C. Bare was an attorney in Lancaster, PA. He served during World War II and was taken Prisoner of War. He took the place of his brother, Kendig C. Bare, as Mayor of Lancaster from 1950-1951, when Kendig was called to service during the Korean Conflict. Please see Folder 1 for more information.
Date Range
1911-2002
Year Range From
1911
Year Range To
2002
Date of Accumulation
1911-2002
Creator
Bare, Howard C., 1911-2002
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Baer, Friederick
Bare, Edith C.
Bare, Howard C.
Bare, Kendig Charles "Casey"
Bare, Kendig Herr
Bare, Robert C.
Barr, Christian
Barr, Elias J.
Subjects
Autobiographies
Genealogy
Letters
Poetry
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners and prisons
Search Terms
Autobiographies
Finding aids
Genealogy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Memoirs
Poetry
World War II
WWII
Extent
5 boxes, 69 folders, 3 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0430
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See also the Curatorial Collection and Photograph Collection.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Howard C. Bare Papers (MG0430), Box #, 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.
Accession Number
2002.MG0430
Other Numbers
MG-430
Classification
MG0430
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The items in this collection were selected from Mr. Bare's estate by the staff of LancasterHistory.
Processed and box list prepared by TH, Spring 2015. Added to database 22 February 2022.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/aedbd061-f1f4-44d8-acb6-032010261551
Collection
Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Object ID
MG0432
Date Range
1939-2004
H. Buchanan, James Johnston, Harriet Lane Subject Headings: Authors Family records Jewish veterans Letters World War, 1939-1945 Search Terms: Authors Correspondence Family records Finding aids Jewish veterans Letters Manuscript groups World War II World War, 1939-1945 Processing History: The
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Charles Kessler Papers
Title
Charles Kessler Papers
Description
The Charles Kessler Papers contain some personal and professional correspondence, research for articles and books, and manuscripts for published and unpublished works. Kessler authored several pamphlets and books on local history including Lancaster in the Revolution in 1975 and President Buchanan: Trapped in a Whirlwind in 2003.
Admin/Biographical History
Charles H. Kessler, a World War II veteran, began his career as a reporter for the Reading Eagle Times, and later worked for the Lancaster New Era until his retirement in 1984.
Date Range
1939-2004
Year Range From
1939
Year Range To
2004
Date of Accumulation
1939-2004
Creator
Kessler, Charles H., 1921-2005
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Kessler, Charles H.
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subjects
Authors
Family records
Jewish veterans
Letters
World War, 1939-1945
Search Terms
Authors
Correspondence
Family records
Finding aids
Jewish veterans
Letters
Manuscript groups
World War II
WWII
Extent
13 boxes, 127 folders, 6.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0432
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Charles Kessler Papers (MG0432), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the folder or item level.
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. 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-432
Classification
MG0432
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection has not been fully cataloged. Added to database 22 February 2022.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4088f15c-7609-4924-b191-735213387660
Collection
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Title
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Object ID
MG0753
Date Range
1920-2010
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Collection
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Title
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star Minutes
Description
This collection contains the minutes of the James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star.
Admin/Biographical History
The James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star was founded in 1920 and was dissolved in 2011.
Date Range
1920-2010
Creation Date
1920-2010
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
2010
Creator
James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
Subjects
Fraternal organizations
Lancaster (Pa.)
Minutes (Records)
Order of the Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star. James Buchanan Chapter No. 315 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Search Terms
Finding aids
Fraternal organizations
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Order of the Eastern Star. James Buchanan Chapter No. 315, Lancaster
Extent
6 boxes, 30 volumes, 3 cubic feet
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0753
Location of Originals
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-753
Other Number
MG-753
Classification
MG0753
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by RR and SM in Summer and Fall 2015; and SW in Spring 2016. Added to database 23 May 2021.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9c844278-72d0-4e33-8efb-273771858499
Collection
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster Papers
Title
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster Papers
Object ID
MG0492
Date Range
2000-2008
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Collection
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster Papers
Title
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster Papers
Description
The Jewish Family Service of Lancaster Papers include annual reports, correspondence, community service survey, and programs for events.
Admin/Biographical History
From the Jewish Family Service of Lancaster website: "JFS of Lancaster was established in 1989. Our vision is to be a social service agency providing a wide range of services and educational workshops in the Lancaster County community. These services and workshops will enrich and support the Lancaster Jewish community and the community at large. We strive to improve the lives of the most vulnerable residents in Lancaster. Our Jewish values of justice, compassion, and respect are the driving force behind our efforts to achieve our vision and give us a sense of obligation to the community."
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster, www.jfslancaster.org/, accessed 26 August 2021.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Date Range
2000-2008
Year Range From
2000
Year Range To
2008
Date of Accumulation
2000-2008
Creator
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 11
People
Mayer, Harvey
Miron, David
Schlissel, Steve
Stameshkin, Colleen
Stameshkin, David
Starr, Phil
Wolman, Jim
Wolman, Sharon
Subjects
Annual reports
Associations, institutions, etc.
Charitable giving
Charity
Correspondence
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster (Pa.)
Programs (Publications)
Social service
Social surveys
Search Terms
Annual reports
Associations, institutions, etc.
Charitable giving
Charity
Chopped Liver River Band
Correspondence
Degel Israel
Finding aids
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster
JFS of Lancaster
Manuscript groups
Programs
Ressler Mill Foundation
Congregation Shaarai Shomayim
Social service
Surveys, social
Temple Beth El
Extent
1 box, 6 folders, 15 items, 70 pages to scan, .10 cubic feet
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0492
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Jewish Family Service of Lancaster Papers (MG0492), 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. 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-492
Other Number
MG-492
Classification
MG0492
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Transferred to the archives from the Information File.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e3d468aa-0005-45ce-8112-179189191821
Collection
Wheatland Diner Records
Title
Wheatland Diner Records
Object ID
MG0549
Date Range
1955-1973
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Collection
Wheatland Diner Records
Title
Wheatland Diner Records
Description
This collection contains records of the Wheatland Diner, including correspondence, advertising, menu, recipe cards, blueprints and documents for the sale of the property. Newspaper articles report the plan for and delivery of the diner ,fires, 1956 fatal accident, problems with teenage customers and the sale of the property.
Admin/Biographical History
Wheatland Diner is now the Columbia Diner (2011).
Date Range
1955-1973
Year Range From
1955
Year Range To
1973
Date of Accumulation
1955-9173
Creator
Wheatland Diner, Inc.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Friend, Neal
Kusuplos, Spiros A.
Sanders, Ruth V.
Schaal, Dorothy C.
Snyder, Robert N.
Trott, M. William
Subjects
Advertising
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Diners (Restaurants)
Menus
Recipes
Search Terms
Advertising
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Correspondence
Diners
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Menus
Newspaper clippings
Recipes
Wheatland Diner
Extent
2 boxes, 10 folders, 3 sets of blueprints, 1.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0549
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See also the Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Wheatland Diner Records (M0549), Box #, 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-549
Other Number
MG-549
Classification
MG0549
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ee0398a7-61ce-4555-b69d-155005004680
Collection
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Object ID
MG0663
Date Range
1928-2002
Note: The Ranck Family Reunion Records contain reunion programs of the Ranck family from 1928 to 2002, lists of descendants from 1983 to 2000, minutes from 1976 to 2002, and letters and correspondence pertaining to the Ranck clan. Creator: Ranck family. Conditions for Access: Original documents may be
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Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Description
The Ranck Family Reunion Records contain reunion programs of the Ranck family from 1928 to 2002, lists of descendants from 1983 to 2000, minutes from 1976 to 2002, and letters and correspondence pertaining to the Ranck clan.
Date Range
1928-2002
Year Range From
1928
Year Range To
2002
Date of Accumulation
1928-2002
Creator
Ranck family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 13
People
Poole, Vera
Ranck, E. M.
Ranck, Ezra H.
Ranck, Harriet M.
Ranck, Iola S.
Ranck, P. J.
Rank, George Seldomridge
Ronk, John
Shippen, Edward, Jr.
Subjects
Family reunions
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Cemeteries
Correspondence
Family reunions
Finding aids
Genealogy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Maps
Minutes
Obituaries
Programs
Scholarships
Songs
Extent
1 box, 11 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0663
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--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.
Other Numbers
MG-663
Classification
MG0663
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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