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1795-1895. One hundred years of American commerce ... a history of American commerce by one hundred Americans, with a chronological table of the important events of American commerce and invention within the past one hundred yeras

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo128
Author
Depew, Chauncey M.
Date of Publication
1968.
Call Number
380 D419
Alternate Title
One hundred years of American commerce
Responsibility
ed. by Chauncey M. Depew ... Issued in commemoration of the completion of the first century of American commercial progress as inaugurated by the treaty ... negotiated by Chief Justice Jay and approved by President Washington in 1795.
Author
Depew, Chauncey M.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Greenwood,
Date of Publication
1968.
Physical Description
2 v. illus. (part col.) 30 cm.
Notes
Paged continuously.
Subjects
Commerce
Inventions - United States
United States - Economic conditions - To 1865.
United States - Economic conditions - 1865-1918.
United States - Commerce - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
380 D419
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The American heritage history of colonial antiques

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15688
Author
Davidson, Marshall B.
Date of Publication
[1967]
Call Number
745.1 D253
Responsibility
by the editors of American heritage. Author and editor in charge: Marshall B. Davidson.
Author
Davidson, Marshall B.
Place of Publication
[New York]
Publisher
American Heritage Pub. Co.; book trade distribution by Simon and Schuster
Date of Publication
[1967]
Physical Description
384 p. illus. (part col.) 29 cm.
Contents
Chapters: The Puritan century (1607-1685) - The William and Mary Style (685-1720) - The Queen Anne Style (1720-1750) - The Chippendale Period (1750-1785) - Functioning forms in the home - The Pennsylvania Germans - Glossary of terms - Style charts.
Summary
"Traces the steady convergence of comfort and culture through the various colonial periods with a fine emphasis put on the rewards resulting from the intermingling of stylistic influences that came to America through trade and busy immigration." [from the publisher]
Subjects
Antiques - United States
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Additional Title
American heritage.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
745.1 D253
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An epitome of all the common & statute laws of this nation, now in force. Wherein more then fifteen hundred of the hardest words or terms of the law are explained; and all the most useful and profitable heads or titles of the law by way of common place, largely, plainly, and methodically handled. With an alphabetical table. By William Sheppard, Esq; Published by His Highness special command

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20909
Author
Sheppard, William,
Date of Publication
1656.
Call Number
Book 94 1656
Author
Sheppard, William,
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
printed for W. Lee, D. Pakeman, J. Wright, H. Twyford, G. Bedell, Tho. Brewster, Ed. Dod, and J. Place,
Date of Publication
1656.
Physical Description
[22], 1131, [1] p. ; (fol.)
Notes
Includes index.
Jasper Yeates's Colonial Law Library.
Yeates's signature at at top of title page preceded by five others struck out and another on the back of the front fly leaf.
Book number 94 as assigned by Yeates.
Book plate of Beniamin Price on back of front cover.
Wing (CD-Rom, 1996),
ESTC (RLIN),
Subjects
Law - England - Early works to 1800.
Law reports, digests, etc. - England - Early works to 1800.
Law.
Law reports, digests, etc.
England.
Early works.
Full blind-tooled leather (Binding)
Gilt title on maroon spine label (Binding)34191000148566
Additional Author
Yeates, Jasper,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Yeates Collection
Call Number
Book 94 1656
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An exact book of entries, of the most select judiciall writs used in the common-law

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20886
Author
Moyle, Robert.
Date of Publication
1658.
Call Number
Book 77 1658
Alternate Title
Exact book of entries, of the most select judicial writs used in the common-law
Exact book of entries, of the most select judiciall vvrits used in the common-law
Judicial writs used in the common-law
Responsibility
translated from the originall manuscript, which was collected by the hands of that eminent clerk, Robert Moyle, Esq. ... quoting ... book-cases, opinions of judges, number rolls, and many other requisites, for the confirmation of every entry, whereof none have been ever published before by J.H. Gent.
Author
Moyle, Robert.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for R. Crofts,
Date of Publication
1658.
Physical Description
[2] 214 [14] pages ; 23 cm
Notes
Pages from 128- numbered irregularly; pagination skips to p. 137.
"A work of much industry, as may appeare by the authors great paines in quoting of book cases, opinions of judges, number rolls, and many other requisites, for the confirmation of every entry, whereof none have been ever published before."
"Printed now for the use and benefit of all, but aimed most especially for such as are most conversant in the common-law."
Jasper Yeates's Colonial Law Library.
Yeates's signature at top of title page.
Book number 77 as assigned by Yeates.
Notes on title page
Subjects
Writs - Great Britain.
Common law - England - Early works to 1800.
Law - England - Sources - Early works to 1800.
Additional Author
Gent, J. H.
Yeates, Jasper,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Yeates Collection
Call Number
Book 77 1658
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
2003.073
Date Range
1930-1960
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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Cities in revolt : urban life in America, 1743-1776

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18861
Author
Bridenbaugh, Carl.
Date of Publication
1964.
Call Number
307.76 B851r
Responsibility
Carl Bridenbaugh.
Author
Bridenbaugh, Carl.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Capricorn Books,
Date of Publication
1964.
Physical Description
xi, 433, xxi p. ; 21 cm.
Series
Capricorn giant ; 243
Notes
Includes index.
"Bibliographical note": p. 427-[434].
Subjects
Cities and towns - United States.
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
307.76 B851r
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Cities in the wilderness : the first century of urban life in America, 1625-1742

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18655
Author
Bridenbaugh, Carl.
Date of Publication
1964.
Call Number
307.76 B851
Responsibility
by Carl Bridenbaugh.
Author
Bridenbaugh, Carl.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Capricorn Books,
Date of Publication
1964.
Physical Description
500 p. ; 21 cm.
Series
Capricorn giant ; 242
Notes
Includes index.
Reprint. Originally published: New York : Ronald Press, 1938.
Bibliography: p. 483-486.
Subjects
Cities and towns - United States.
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
307.76 B851
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Colonial craftsmen and the beginnings of American industry

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6421
Author
Tunis, Edwin,
Edition
[1st ed.]
Date of Publication
[1965]
Call Number
609.73 T926 Oversize
Responsibility
written and illustrated by Edwin Tunis.
Author
Tunis, Edwin,
Edition
[1st ed.]
Place of Publication
Cleveland
Publisher
World Pub. Co.
Date of Publication
[1965]
Physical Description
159 p. illus. 31 cm.
Summary
Describes and illustrates the work of craftsmen and artisans in Colonial America. Shows types of work done in town shops and manufacturies, as well as, in homes, village shops, and country forges.
Subjects
Technology - United States
Industries - United States
Decorative arts, Early American.
United States - Social life and customs - To 1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
609.73 T926 Oversize
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Construction and growth of the Cornwall Estate 1735-1825

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5611
Author
Embree, J. Leonare
Date of Publication
1961.
Call Number
974.819 C812
Responsibility
by J. Leonard Embree.
Author
Embree, J. Leonare
Place of Publication
Typescript
Date of Publication
1961.
Physical Description
37 p. ; 29 cm.
Notes
"Social Studies 103 State College, Millersville".
Subjects
Grubb family
Coleman family
Cornwall Estate - Pennsylvania - Lebanon County
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.819 C812
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Radiation Detector Kit
Object ID
1999.001
Date Range
1961
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Radiation Detector Kit
Description
Family radiation measurement kit. 12 items (A-L) Maker: The Bendix Corporation, Cincinnati Division. Contains: Ratemeter, Dosimeter, Charger ( with clip for pocket), Instruction manual, Booklet ("Fallout in Perspective"), Bill of Sale to Paul H. Ripple, MD,
Date Range
1961
Year Range From
1961
Year Range To
1961
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Detector, Radiation
Height (in)
3.5
Length (in)
7.5
Width (in)
9.5
Condition
Stable
Condition Date
2002-01-09
Object ID
1999.001
Accession Number
1999.001
Images
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