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Award

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e1c4f8e4-889d-40ff-88e2-214026676200
Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2016.005.11
Date Range
c. 1943
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Collection
Military Collection
Description
Collection of military memorabilia of Robert C. Myers including medals, bars, and crucifix.
Provenance
Inherited by donor.
Date Range
c. 1943
Year Range From
1943
Year Range To
1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Award
Material
Metal
Height (in)
4.75
Width (in)
6.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-06-02
Condition Notes
Some soil evident on white chenille. Apparently never stitched to clothing.
Object ID
2016.005.11
Usage
Myers, Robert C., 1925-2006
Credit
Gift of Kenneth Flosser in memory of Robert C. Myers
Accession Number
2016.005
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Bag, Grain

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/33c9dfe4-548b-4d2f-ad82-362771637110
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
2003.073
Date Range
1930-1960
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Grain bag, "John W. Eshelman and Sons / Lancaster, PA / Est. 1842.
Date Range
1930-1960
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1960
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
SH3
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Bag, Grain
Material
Cotton
Length (in)
41.5
Width (in)
34.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.073
Accession Number
2003.073
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Ball, Bocce

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/646037d9-02ec-424b-99c5-344741110355
Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Object ID
2015.016.2
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Description
Bocce ball used by Earl Coble
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1940
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
People
Coble, Earl
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Ball, Bocce
Object ID
2015.016.2
Credit
Gift of Roberta Spiese Frey, In Memory of her Grandparents
Accession Number
2015.016
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Box

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/345d355d-69fd-4041-889d-431150094545
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.030.2
Date Range
1937-1951
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Collection
General Collection
Description
box for "Allison" type watch (see 2002.030.1)
Date Range
1937-1951
Year Range From
1937
Year Range To
1951
Made By
Hamilton Watch Company
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 15
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Box
Length (in)
10
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2002.030.2
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2002.030
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Drill, Star

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f41aafa5-12e5-4f4d-a3b1-823890428031
Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.10
Date Range
c. 1930
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Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.5
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with much pitting and corrosion, many scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.10
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Drill, Star

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/79529c66-edf6-4bbc-bd71-167267862232
Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.11
Date Range
c. 1930
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Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.825
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with some pitting and corrosion, many gashes and scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.11
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Ephemera

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/61669716-1617-4797-b5ac-585119172670
Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2006.040
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Dogtags reading, "Ripple, Paul / 13202280 / Harold Ripple / 152 Wilson Dr / Lancaster, PA"
Metal chain (formerly gold in color , now fading) with small decorated plate: above the possible medical corps insignia (caduceus underneath a large letter A) the plate reads "2nd Lt. PH Ripple" and below, "MA-AUS"
Badge. Blue trim, golden underlay, a blue oillamp[?] crossed by blue and gold sword.
Badge. Blue and white with blue three-pointed symbol in center.
Badges. Similar V-shaped badges. One with black trim, olive green center, more frayed (perhaps older). The other has a navy blue faded trim with a beige center and is in excellent condition.
Pin may denote rank?
Year Range From
1942
Year Range To
1953
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Ephemera
Material
Cloth, Metal
Object ID
2006.040
Accession Number
2006.040
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/efff12a0-2585-499e-b753-760134820280
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1769 F001 S
Date Range
1769
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Date Range
1769
Year
1769
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0108
People
Saltzgeber, Andrew
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Heidelberg Twp., Lancaster County
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1769 F001 S
Box Number
108
Additional Notes
Saltzgerber, Andrew in will book. Also administrators' account 1773. Please use photocopy. 2 items, 3 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d1e1766e-914d-41f7-9a52-283025199465
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Thomas Sawyers
Object ID
Inv 1769 F002 S
Date Range
1769
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Thomas Sawyers
Date Range
1769
Year
1769
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0108
People
Sawyers, Thomas
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Place
Londonderry Twp., Lancaster County
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1769 F002 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
108
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
Enslaved man listed.
Ink faint on inventory.
1 item, 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 fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3f5473f1-3952-497a-b673-548149789720
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1768 F001 S
Date Range
1768
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Date Range
1768
Year
1768
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0108
People
Sawyers, Thomas
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1768 F001 S
Box Number
108
Additional Notes
Only administrators' bond. 1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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