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Collection
William Walton Griest Collection, Series 25
Title
Sworn statement of Thomas J. Harnish regarding Conestoga Traction Company
Object ID
MG0065_S25_F062_In07_It06
Date Range
1921/10/11
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Collection
William Walton Griest Collection, Series 25
Title
Sworn statement of Thomas J. Harnish regarding Conestoga Traction Company
Description
Sworn statement of Thomas J. Harnish regarding the assessment of Conestoga Traction Company. Signed by Thomas J. Harnish and notarized by Charlotte F. Wiley, Lancaster.
Date Range
1921/10/11
Creation Date
11 October 1921
Creator
Harnish, Thomas J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 02
Storage Container
Box 0044
People
Harnish, Thomas J.
Wiley, Charlotte F.
Subjects
Affidavits
Search Terms
Affidavits
Conestoga Traction Company
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Affidavit
Language
English
Object ID
MG0065_S25_F062_In07_It06
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), William Walton Griest Collection (MG0065), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
Unknown.MG0065
Other Numbers
MG-65, Series 25
Other Number
MG-65, Series 25, Folder 62, Insert 7, Item 6
Classification
MG0065
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Originally cataloged by KC, 2002-2003. The project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Archives and Records Management Grant, ME 230340, 2002-2003.
Added to database 29 December 2023.
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Fire Alarm
Object ID
1992.007.2
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Fire Alarm
Description
Heat sensitive fire alarm invented by Anthony Iske (1831-1920). Patented by Iske on Aug. 19,1890.
Inside the wooden case, on alarm mechanism/movement, printed in black ink: "J.A. Neiss, Sr." There is also the key to wind the alarm, loose on the floor of the holder.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1910
Made By
Iske, Anthony
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
People
Iske, Albert
Iske, Anthony
Neiss, J. A.
Subcategory
Regulative & Protective T&E
Object Name
Alarm, Fire
Height (in)
13.25
Length (in)
3.5
Width (in)
6.6
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-10-26
Object ID
1992.007.2
Notes
Iske was known as 'Lancaster's Edison.'
Anthony Iske was born in France and immigrated to the U.S. in 1847. He moved to Lancaster in 1853 and became an American citizen in 1858. Along with his son, Albert, he held over 200 patents. Most notable of his inventions was the first meat-slicing machine, a model of which is in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Heat Motor was designed to turn the energy held by heated water into rotational movement. Heating the water in the trough would cause the air in the submerged cylinders to rise. As the engine began to turn, the cylinders would rise above the water, the air inside would cool, and the cylinders would fall on the opposing side, adding to the circular motion of the engine.
Accession Number
1992.007
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Collection
World War I Collection
Title
World War I Collection
Object ID
MG0045
Date Range
1916-1972
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Collection
World War I Collection
Title
World War I Collection
Description
The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
Date Range
1916-1972
Year Range From
1916
Year Range To
1972
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 02
People
Andrews, David F.
Benda, W. T.
Beneker, Gerrit A.
Boyce, C. M.
Breitigan, Abraham
Brenner, William A.
Brown, Arthur William
Bryson, Raymond
Bull, Charles Livingston
Carbaugh, Calvin A.
Chambers, Charles E.
Christy, Howard Chandler
Cover, Martin
Culp, Guy
Daugherty, James A.
Davis, Robert Courtney
De Maris, Walter
Dommel, Elmer
Drepperd, C. W.
Eschbach, H. H.
Fergeson, George
Fisher, Harrison
Foringer, A. E.
Forsythe, Clyde
France, Charles
Fulton, Hugh R.
Gibble, Ammon
Griest, William Walton
Habel, Albert A.
Harner, Marvin
Helwig, John W.
Hendee, A.
Hiemenz, Edward A.
Hiestand, Benjamin
Hottenstein, H.
Kahl, William
Kellish, William
Kimmel, Harry
Krone, Herbert D.
Landis, Estes B.
Leber, Paul Revere
Lundy, Edwin H.
Lyons, Julius
Matricardi, Frank
McFarland, Owen
McKee, W. M.
Miller, Peter
Moore, Luther
Musser, John W.
Myers, S. W.
O'Bryen, Benjamin Frank
Orr, Alfred Everitt
Palm, Elam B.
Shafer, L. A.
Shenk, Roy
Shoop, J. M.
Small, W. F.
Snyder, James H.
Tittle, Walter
Usner, Isaac L.
Volk, Douglas
Wauk, S. J.
Worthington, Henry H.
Zellers, George
Subjects
Alco-Gravure
American Lithographic Co.
E. Ketterlinus & Co.
Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co.
Fatherless Children of France (Organization)
Lithography
Posters
Rusling Wood, Litho.
Sackett & Wilhelms Litho. & Prt. Co.
Scrapbooks
Strobridge Lithographing Company
United States. Army
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 28th
Veterans--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
W.F. Powers Co.
William H. Forbes & Company
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1914-1918--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
YMCA of the USA
Search Terms
28th Division
Alco-Gravure
Ambulance Company No. 111
American Expeditionary Forces, Ambulance Company No. 111
American Lithographic Company
American Red Cross
Committee on Public Information Division of Pictorial Society
E. Ketterlinus and Company
Edwards and Deutsch Lithographic Company
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fatherless Children of France (Organization)
Finding aids
Haywood Strasser and Voigt Lithographic Company
Lithography
Manuscript groups
Military draft cards
Posters
Prohibition
Rotoprint Gravure Company
Rusling Wood, Litho.
Sackett and Wilhelms Lithographing and Printing Company
Scrapbooks
Strobridge Lithographing Company
United States Army
United States Army, American Expeditionary Forces
United States Army, Infantry Division, 28th
Veterans
W. F. Powers Company
William H. Forbes and Company
World War I
WWI
YMCA
Commission for Relief in Belgium
Extent
1 box, 49 folders, 31 posters, 2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0045
Related Item Notes
MG-28 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
MG-0028 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Additional Notes
The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the 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.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-45
Classification
MG0045
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Cataloged before 1997. Items have been added to the collection since 1997 and the finding aid has been revised accordingly. Added to database on 19 July 2017.
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
1927.005.1
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Fireman's Ax with blade on one end and pick on the other. Curved wooden handle fits into metal head. In black letters on handle "Schiffler Fire Company No. 7" Number 7 painted on both sides in center of ax head.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Regulative & Protective T&E
Object Name
Ax, Fire
Length (in)
31.75
Width (in)
13.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-10-16
Object ID
1927.005.1
Accession Number
1927.005
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2005.984
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Fire ax. Curved wood handle fits in center of ax head. Polished metal ax blade on one side and curved pick on the other. Steel head stamped "W. Brady"
Made By
Brady, W.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Regulative & Protective T&E
Inscription Position
Head of ax
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
W. Brady
Inscription Type
Stamp
Object Name
Ax, Fire
Makers Mark
W. Brady
Length (in)
31
Width (in)
12
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-10-16
Object ID
2005.984
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Collection
Applied Arts and Crafts
Object ID
1947.013
Date Range
1881
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Collection
Applied Arts and Crafts
Description
Wrought iron scale, balance arm terminates in pierced C-scroll hooks. Reported as physician's scale of Dr. Walter J. Leaman.
Date Range
1881
Year Range From
1881
Year Range To
1881
Last Owner
Leaman, Walter J.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Leaman, Dr. Walter J.
Subcategory
Weights & Measure T&E
Object Name
Balance
Material
Iron
Height (in)
3
Length (in)
9.5
Depth (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1947.013
Usage
Leaman, Walter J.
Accession Number
1947.013
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1940.006.001
Date Range
ca. 1850
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Woven wicker basket with scalloped edge, sides flare out slightly. Mostly woven in eight strands.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Hetty Parker
To - Mrs. Sherry (Domestic worker at Wheatland)
To - Elizabeth E. Myers To - The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
ca. 1850
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Butler's Pantry
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Dumbwaiter Car
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
People
Buchanan, James
Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"
Sherry, Mrs.
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Basket
Material
Wicker
Height (in)
3.75
Length (cm)
35.56
Length (ft)
1.1666666667
Length (in)
14
Width (cm)
26.67
Width (ft)
0.875
Width (in)
10.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-02-06
Condition Notes
four strands of wicket at one narrow end of the basket is broken off.
Object ID
W.1940.006.001
Notes
In her letter that accompanied the donation, Mrs. Myers informed the museum that "Mrs. Sherry said the basket was used for pretzels.
Mrs. Myers added that "Mrs. Sherry lived on the Old Factory Road near the Old Factory Bridge until about 15 years ago (1925) gave this pretzel basket and bread knife to me. They were given to her by Hetty Parker for whom Mrs. Sherry worked in the Buchanan home for 19 years.
Accession Number
W.1940.006
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Thaddeus Stevens
Object ID
2002.212
Date Range
1865
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Thaddeus Stevens
Description
Servants bell used by Thaddeus Stevens. Has thin, disk-shaped stone base with bell mounted above, encircled by a decorative housing comprised of three Mother of Pear shells, floral and vining grapes of copper, and external copper clapper suspended from an arching copper wire. Stone base supports a brass pierced gallery encircling the bell.
Date Range
1865
Year Range From
1865
Year Range To
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subcategory
Sound Communication T&E
Search Terms
Bells
Stevens and Smith Center
Object Name
Bell
Material
Mother of Pearl, Steel
Height (in)
4.25
Diameter (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.212
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Title
School Bell with Clapper
Object ID
1937.007
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Title
School Bell with Clapper
Description
School bell. Metal bell with clapper. Wooden handle. Handle has hold through it.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Sound Communication T&E
Object Name
Bell
Height (in)
10.5
Diameter (in)
5.5
Object ID
1937.007
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1937.007
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1940.009.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Hand push-bell. Round base with claw-like design around rounded edge. Tomato-shaped body separated into upper and lower bell by grooved band. Body originally dark blue metallic color with reverse star and 'C' and 'S' scroll pattern. Top has 'stemmed' knob.
Provenance
DAR in memory of Florence Buchanan Barnes
To - James Buchanan Foundation DAR in memory of Florence Buchanan Barnes. Mrs. Barnes father was Arthur Buchanan who was a farmer in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Relationship to James Buchanan is unknown.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1870
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Room Center
Storage Cabinet
Dining Table
Storage Shelf
Service Top
Subcategory
Sound Communication T&E
Search Terms
Bells
Object Name
Bell
Material
Brass/Iron/Porcelain
Height (in)
5.625
Diameter (in)
3.312
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-12-19
Condition Notes
Decoration is faded and worn
Object ID
W.1940.009.001
Accession Number
W.1940.009
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