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Announcement

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Collection: George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera

Title: Notice for the sheriff's sale of the property of William White

Object ID: MG0184_S02_F030_In01_It03

Date Range: 1773/03/04

1 document

Collection: George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera

Title: Notice for the sheriff's sale of the property of William White

Description: Notice for the sheriff's sale of the house and personal property of William White, innkeeper, in Derry Township, and the real property of John Sample, adjoined by William White, Robert McKee, and Samuel Clark. Peter, an enslaved man, is noted. Frederick Stone, sheriff. Printed by Francis Bailey. Lancaster.

Date Range: 1773/03/04

Creation Date: 4 March 1773

Creator: Lancaster County (Pa.). Sheriff

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

Storage Container: Series 02, Box 0002

People: Bailey, Francis; Clark, Samuel; McKee, Robert; Peter; Sample, James; Sample, John; Stone, Frederick; White, William

Subjects: African Americans--History; Lancaster County (Pa.). Sheriff; Real property; Real property auctions

Search Terms: Derry Twp., Lancaster County; Enslaved persons; Innkeepers; Lancaster County Sheriff; Persons of color; Real estate; Sheriff's sales; Sheriffs

Extent: 1 item, 1 page to scan

Object Name: Announcement

Language: English

Object ID: MG0184_S02_F030_In01_It03

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650; George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. 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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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.

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.

Other Numbers: MG-184, Series 2

Other Number: MG-184, Series 2, Folder 30, Insert 1, Item 3

Classification: MG0184

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 26 October 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Bill of Sale

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a946767b-61ea-47d5-a5e4-975372501133

Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale of an enslaved woman

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F005

Date Range: 1779, 1780

1 document

Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale of an enslaved woman

Description: Bill of sale of an enslaved woman, Nann (Ann). To Thomas Dewers by James Crawford, 1779. On reverse: To David Potts by Thomas Dewers, 1780.

Date Range: 1779, 1780

Creation Date: 1779, 1780

Year Range From: 1779

Year Range To: 1780

Creator: Crawford, James

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

People: Crawford, James; Dewers, Thomas; Potts, David; Nann (Ann)

Other Creators: Dewers, Thomas

Subjects: African Americans--History; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Bills of sale; Enslaved persons; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Bill of Sale

Language: English

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F005

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), 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.

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.

Other Numbers: MG-240, Series 2

Other Number: MG-240, Series 2, Folder 5

Classification: MG0240

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 24 January 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Bill of Sale

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Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale between William Porter and Nicholas Boyd

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F007_It02

Date Range: 1800/11/10

1 document

Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale between William Porter and Nicholas Boyd

Description: Bill of sale between William Porter of Little Britain Twp. and Nicholas Boyd of Drumore Twp. for the sale of a person of color named Abraham, a mare, and household items. Signatures of William Porter, Andrew Roat, Philip Gloninger, and William Bausman. Recorded and signed by George Ross, Recorder of Deeds. 10 November 1800.

Date Range: 1800/11/10

Creation Date: 10 November 1800

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

People: Abraham; Bausman, William; Boyd, Nicholas; Gloninger, Philip; Porter, William; Roat, Andrew

Subjects: African Americans--History; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Bills of sale; Enslaved persons; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Bill of Sale

Language: English

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F007_It02

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), 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.

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.

Other Numbers: MG-240, Series 2

Other Number: MG-240, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 2

Classification: MG0240

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Transferred from Document Collection, Case 1 and cataloged June 2007. Added to database on 24 January 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

Documents

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Bylaws

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7ec2703e-e590-4804-a985-434938126523

Collection: Lancaster Recreation Commission Records

Title: Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association

Object ID: MG0567_S02_F017_It19

Date Range: 1963/04/18

1 document

Collection: Lancaster Recreation Commission Records

Title: Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association

Description: Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Official copy adopted April 18, 1963, with noted changes." Not signed.

Date Range: 1963/04/18

Creation Date: 18 April 1963

Creator: Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 12

Storage Container: Box 0005

People: Cypress, John L.; Polite, Nelson M.,Sr.

Subjects: By-laws; Children; Community centers; Family recreation; Recreation centers; Youth; Youth centers

Search Terms: By-laws; Children; Community centers; Crispus Attucks Community Association; Crispus Attucks Community Association of the Lancaster Recreation Commission; Crispus Attucks Community Center; Family recreation; Lancaster Recreation Commission; Persons of color; Recreation centers; Youth; Youth centers

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Bylaws

Language: English

Object ID: MG0567_S02_F017_It19

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. 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.

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: 2010.LancRec

Other Numbers: MG-567

Other Number: MG-567, Series 2, Folder 17, Item 19

Classification: MG0567

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 2 September 2022.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Card, Advertising

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1d44510a-adbb-439d-acd9-079296428336

Collection: Card Collection

Title: Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company

Object ID: MG0180_S01_F012_In04_It01

Date Range: 1884

1 document

Collection: Card Collection

Title: Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company

Description: Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, the largest importers and retailers in the world, pioneers in the business, and the only importers dealing direct with consumers.; The front of this trade card, with its derogatory and cariactured depiction of race, shows an African American family that stops to read a billboard advertising the business. "Whoa! Stephen till I read dis yer sign."; The reverse contains the address of the home office, locations of stores throughout the United States, and warnings about the "vile mixtures" of competitors.

Date Range: 1884

Creation Date: 1884

Creator: Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

Storage Container: Box 0001

Subjects: Advertising; Advertising cards; African Americans in advertising; African Americans--History; Ephemera; Race discrimination; Stereotypes; Stores, Retail

Search Terms: Advertising; Advertising cards; African American men; African American women; Business cards; Children; Donkeys; Ephemera; Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company; Lancaster; Persons of color; Racial stereotypes; Trade cards; Wagons

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Card, Advertising

Language: English

Object ID: MG0180_S01_F012_In04_It01

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Card Collection (MG0180) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/39cc1c47-2885-4667-81d0-959136391688

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Card Collection (MG0180), Series #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.; 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 at least two weeks prior to visit.

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. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-180

Other Number: MG-180, Series 1, Folder 12, Insert 4, Item 1

Classification: MG0180

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Oricinally cataloged by JM. Added to database 6 December 2023.

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Claim

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/61606f70-37a2-44f6-8f55-393503801928

Collection: Mechanics' Liens

Title: Mechanics' lien filed by McCorkel, Greider, & Co.

Object ID: DEC 1854 F066 ML

Date Range: 1854/12

1 document

Collection: Mechanics' Liens

Title: Mechanics' lien filed by McCorkel, Greider, & Co.

Date Range: 1854/12

Creation Date: December 1854

Year: 1854

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0006

People: Arndt, Philip; Greider, Benjamin M.; McCorkel, Joseph

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: Blacksmiths; Machine shops; Mechanics' liens

Search Terms: Blacksmiths; Contractors; Machine shops; McCorkel, Greider & Company; Mechanics' liens; Mount Joy Car Manufacturing Company; Persons of color

Place: Mount Joy

Object Name: Claim

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: DEC 1854 F066 ML

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Box Number: 006

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: Machine and blacksmith shop.; McCorkel, Greider & Co. Contractor.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - please 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

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Claim

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/03352957-0639-4d99-95d5-640092144561

Collection: Mechanics' Liens

Title: Mechanics' lien filed by Righter & Sutton

Object ID: JUL 1849 F056 ML

Date Range: 1849/07

1 document

Collection: Mechanics' Liens

Title: Mechanics' lien filed by Righter & Sutton

Date Range: 1849/07

Creation Date: July 1849

Year: 1849

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0004

People: Baker, William; Pleasants, Philip; Righter, Washington; Sutton, Nelson; Wesley, John

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: Mechanics' liens

Search Terms: Columbia; Contractors; Dwellings; Houses; Mechanics' liens; Persons of color

Place: Columbia

Object Name: Claim

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: JUL 1849 F056 ML

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Box Number: 004

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.; Righter & Sutton. Contractor.; Owner is a person of color.; 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 only. 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; JUL 1849 F056 ML

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Announcement

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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/524daacf-a133-49f0-93de-852778290413

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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/aefe87b5-d1ab-4ce5-97cd-393839482924

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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b206bdb-b883-4d98-8970-306172304971

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Bill of Sale

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a946767b-61ea-47d5-a5e4-975372501133

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Bill of Sale

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f3b38d4a-4699-486b-8c75-541357452420

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Bylaws

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7ec2703e-e590-4804-a985-434938126523

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Card, Advertising

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1d44510a-adbb-439d-acd9-079296428336

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Claim

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/61606f70-37a2-44f6-8f55-393503801928

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Claim

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/03352957-0639-4d99-95d5-640092144561

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