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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-07-01-01
Date Range
c. 1856
  1 image  
Object Name
Ambrotype
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Ambrotype of James Buchanan in stained decorative case with pearl inlay in shape of flowers on front.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1856
Creator
Holmes, Silas A.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Ambrotype
Print Size
2.5 x 3 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-07-01-01
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Decorated File Box, 1830-54
Object ID
1908.002
Date Range
1830-1854
  2 images  
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Decorated File Box, 1830-54
Description
Domed lid sheet iron box with wire bail handle. Painted black with red border lines and painted drapery ornament in gold.
Label on interior connects box to documents relating to the Asiatic cholera epidemic in Columbia in 1854.
label on side reads, "Francis X. Reuss Collection"
Date Range
1830-1854
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
cholera
Object Name
Box, File
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
6.25
Width (in)
8.75
Depth (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Broken Latch
Object ID
1908.002
Accession Number
1908.002
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Date Range
1855/12
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Description
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Date Range
1855/12
Creation Date
December 1855
Year
1855
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Bitner, C. A.
Kieffer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Gristmills
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Kieffer, Christian. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
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 LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Date Range
1856/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Date Range
1856/02
Creation Date
February 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Black, Adam Ross
Dennis, Abraham
Flora, David
McCloy, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Contractors
Eden Twp.
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Place
Eden Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
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.
McCloy, Alexander; Black, Adam Ross. Contractors.
2 items, 2 pieces
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
FEB 1856 F016 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.
Documents

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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Date Range
1856/09
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Date Range
1856/09
Creation Date
September 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hershey, Christian
Mumma, Jacob
Mumma, Jonas
Stahl, George W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Blacksmiths
Search Terms
Blacksmith shops
Blacksmiths
Contractors
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Place
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
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
Mumma, Jacob. Agent, second defendant.
Blacksmith shop.
Stahl, George W. Contractor.
2 items, 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 proficed 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
SEP 1856 F058 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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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Date Range
1847/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Description
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Date Range
1847/02
Creation Date
February 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Martin, George
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mechanics' Liens
Gristmills
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
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 LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Description Level
Item
Documents

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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Date Range
1857/05
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Description
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Date Range
1857/05
Creation Date
May 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Gross, Jacob L.
Carpenter, Ephraim
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Ephrata Twp.
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Sawmills
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill and saw mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
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 LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Date Range
1858/04
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
Date Range
1858/04
Creation Date
April 1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Bear, Gabriel
Reist, Henry B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Flour mills
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Mills
Mount Joy
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Grist mill and flour mill.
Reist, Henry B. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
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 LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
APR 1858 F047 ML
Description Level
Item
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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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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1937.001.001
Date Range
1851
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Oval picture in rectangular frame with velvet backing. Buchanan facing almost front, dark suite, white tie. Back of frame 'Daguerreotype presented to President Buchanan by J. Henry Brown-1851'
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - J. Henry Brown
To - J. Howard Brown (son to J. Henry Brown)
To - Donnell Marshall
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1851
Creator
Brown, John Henry
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 18
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Buchanan, James
Brown, J. Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Material
Glass/Velvet
Height (cm)
12.065
Height (ft)
0.3958333333
Height (in)
4.75
Width (cm)
9.2075
Width (ft)
0.3020833333
Width (in)
3.625
Dimension Details
Frame measurements:
Height - 7.062"
Width - 6.062"
Depth - 0.437
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-26
Object ID
W.1937.001.001
Role
Artist
Accession Number
W.1937.001
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