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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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Collection
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some personal and professional correspondence, research for articles and books, and manuscripts for published and unpublished works.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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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.16
Date Range
1956
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
One of two. Button from the 1956 Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention. In black print of button: "200th Anniversary Birthplace of the Pretzel 1756 1956 Lititz, PA" 1.625in w x 4.75in L red, white and blue ribbon: "36th Annual Lancster County Firemen's Ass'n Convention June 2, 1956 Lititz, Pa." A brown rubbery pretzel (2.375in x 2.25in) us attached to the button with a red string.
Date Range
1956
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Diameter (in)
1.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.16
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f883e63a-f450-4a8c-b51e-798615918300
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.17
Date Range
1956
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Two of two. Button from the 1956 Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention. In black print of button: "200th Anniversary Birthplace of the Pretzel 1756 1956 Lititz, PA" 1.625in w x 4.75in L red, white and blue ribbon: "36th Annual Lancster County Firemen's Ass'n Convention June 2, 1956 Lititz, Pa." A brown rubbery pretzel (2.375in x 2.25in) us attached to the button with a red string.
Date Range
1956
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Diameter (in)
1.25
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Printing on ribbons is fading/blurring.
Object ID
2004.011.17
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d06c4b37-d63e-41b7-8c6e-079347653497
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.11
Date Range
1950
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Badge for the Lancaster County Firemen's Association convention. White button with firefighting equipment in color in center: red ladder, yellow horn, helment drawn in black, etc. On 1.625in wide red ribbon in gold letters: "Lancaster County Firemen's Association 30th Annual Convention Firemen's Day Strasburg, PA. June 3, 1950."
Date Range
1950
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
5.25
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.11
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/dbc55b41-2bac-4861-a8e9-985583379353
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.12
Date Range
1951
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Badge for the Lancaster County Firemen's Association convention. White button with four items of firefighting equipment in color in center: red ladder, yellow horn, helment drawn in black. On 1.625in ide red ribbon in gold letters: "Lancaster County Fireman's Associatiaion 31st Annual Convention Fireman's Day Terre Hille, PA June 2, 1951"
Date Range
1951
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
5
Diameter (in)
1.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.12
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6f460e96-7072-46dd-aca1-715286080140
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.13
Date Range
1952
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Badge for the Lancaster County Firemen's Association convention. White background. In blue: center drawing of firefighting tools. Text: "Denver's 50th Anniversary 1902 1952" On 1.625in wide red ribbon in gold letters: "Lancaster County Firemen's Assn. 32nd Annual Convention Firemen's Day Denver, PA. June 7, 1952."
Date Range
1952
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
5.5
Diameter (in)
1.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.13
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a1c09c97-bda7-4c8e-87de-969425386150
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.14
Date Range
1953
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
One of two. Badge from the Lancaster County Firemen's Association convention. White button with red-line fire fighting equipment in center: helmet, ladder, horn, etc. On 1.625in wide red ribbon in gold letters: "Lancaster County Firemen's Day Zone 5 Lancaster County Firemen's Assn. Quarryville, PA June 6, 1953"
Date Range
1953
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
5
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.14
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5086d085-713e-4a2b-8b8e-795934510310
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.15
Date Range
1953
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Two of two. Badge from the Lancaster County Firemen's Association convention. White button with red-line fire fighting equipment in center: helmet, ladder, horn, etc. On 1.625in wide red ribbon in gold letters: "Lancaster County Firemen's Day Zone 5 Lancaster County Firemen's Assn. Quarryville, PA June 6, 1953"
Date Range
1953
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
5
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.15
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4cc8a645-f0da-4155-b935-117267067441
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.93
Date Range
1956
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Badge from the Lebanon County Firemen's Association convention. Badge for announcer. "Mr. G. Snyder" signed "Gilbert Snyder Die wunner naas" (a radio announcer who spoke pennsylvania Dutch) with 5.5in long burgundy ribbon with gold lettering "34th annual Lebanon County Firemen's Convention June 16, 1956." 1.5in diam. button in maroon and gold attached to bottom of ribbon :1906-1956 50th Anniversary"
Date Range
1956
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lebanon County Firemen's Convention
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
2
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.93
Accession Number
2004.011
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/63f346ed-8d0c-497c-b7f4-067840817802
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.92
Date Range
1956
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Badge from the Lebanon County Firemen's Association convention. Badge for volunteer with 5.5in long burgundy ribbon with gold lettering "34th annual Lebanon County Firemen's Convention June 16, 1956." 1.5in diam. button in maroon and gold attached to bottom of ribbon :1906-1956 50th Anniversary"
Date Range
1956
Last Owner
Koehler, Christian B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
People
Koehler, Christian B.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lebanon County Firemen's Convention
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
2
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.92
Accession Number
2004.011
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