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Collection: Willie Siple Collection

Title: The Willie Siple Collection

Object ID: MG0006

Date Range: 1935-1962

November 2017. Folder 2 Correspondence: Letters from boxers, congressmen, students thanking him for Christmas candy, several sympathy and thank you notes, letters relating to his approval to operate the newsstand on Post Office property. Folder 3 Newspaper clippings: Related to boxing and newsstand

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Collection: Willie Siple Collection

Title: The Willie Siple Collection

Description: The Willie Siple Collection includes photographs, postcards, correspondence, and newspaper clippings about Siple and related to his business and boxing career.

Admin/Biographical History: Wilbur "Willie" Siple (1904-1966) was the operator of Siple's News Stand for many years. He was originally a professional boxer when he was younger, and he had a successful, but short, boxing career. During those six years, Willie fought in 131 exhibitions with 71 wins, 9 losses, 22 draws and 29 KO's. Willie was what was called a "flyweight," weighing only 102 pounds in his heyday. However, Willie's boxing career was cut short after a 1925 automobile accident. Although many people speculated that Willie's loss of his eyesight was because of his boxing career, Willie explained the accident to a local newspaper. According to a sports news article that can be found in the Willie Siple Collection here at LancasterHistory.org, Willie was attempting to fix a car when a car tire exploded in his face, damaging his eyesight beyond repair and blinding him.; However, despite this tragedy, Willie didn't let the accident and blindness take over his life. On September 28, 1935, during the Depression, Willie made a brave move and opened his news stand in the Lancaster City Post Office, and named it Siple's News Stand. Due to an act of Congress, the Rudolph-Sheppard Act of 1935, Willie became "one of the first blind operators to set up shop in Federal Buildings," according to an article in the Willie Siple collection. Willie's news stand featured free news and weather reports, and sold newspapers, magazines, and candy. Rare coins and stamps, a personal passion of Willie's, were also available for purchase. Willie would travel far and wide in order to acquire rare stamps to be sold to stamp collectors. Willie would travel to places like Washington, D.C. Princeton, New Jersey, and Philadelphia in order to buy what were then called "first day issues" of stamps. One newspaper article even calls him a "philatelist," or a stamp expert, much to Willie's surprise. Siple was also extremely passionate about coin collecting, and could identify and appraise coins without needing to see them. Willie also loved to travel, and had even traveled to Canada and all around Pennsylvania with the help of friends.; Willie then became a well-known public figure. He was known for his friendly, talkative personality, and his eye-catching and "loud" shirts. WDAC-FM radio, then a Christian radio station, featured an editorial on Willie, which was subtitled "the personification of good humor." In this editorial, Willie is said to have had a "flamboyant and winning personality," as well as a "belief in man's basic honesty." Despite the fact that Willie was often taken advantage of because of his blindness, and that he "was the victim of an average of $40 worth annually in pilfered stock or dishonest dealings," Willie held on to the belief in the goodness of mankind all his life. This is not to say that Willie was completely dependent on the honesty of his customers. He was able to read dollar bills with his hands, and could tell the difference between each, much to the wonder of skeptical customers, and probably to the dismay of the rare customer who would try and take advantage of him.; Willie became a well-loved figure in the community, and anyone looking through his collection will be able to see just that. Siple was a philanthropist who supported the Tuberculosis Society with the proceeds from sales of Christmas seals (or stamps) for their charity. Willie would also dress up like Santa Claus every year, and would visit infantile paralysis victims. There are also multiple thank-you notes from school classes and the local boys club for his generous gifts of candy.; Many of Willie's friends also willingly helped him with his business, helping him with bookkeeping, driving him to and from work, taking him to lunch, helping take over the stand during lunch, and much more. He called these people his "assistants," and most of them were local business men and women who would take time out of their days to help. These people were unpaid friends, just willing to give Willie a hand. Their kindness, as well as Willie's generosity, show the kinship and kindness in the community that surrounded him in Lancaster city.; written by Elizabeth McIlhenney, 2016

Date Range: 1935-1962

Creation Date: 1935-1962

Year Range From: 1935

Year Range To: 1962

Creator: Hauck, Johnny

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 01

People: Siple, Wilbur H. "Willie"; Moore, Archie

Subjects: Blind; Boxers (Sports); Letters; Newspaper vendors; People with visual disabilities

Search Terms: Boxers (Sports); Correspondence; Finding aids; Letters; Manuscript groups; Newspaper vendors; People with visual disabilities

Extent: 1 box, 3 folders, 2 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0006

Related Item Notes: Johnny Hauck Collection, MG0063; Photograph Collection

Notes: This material was part of the Johnny Hauck Collection, MG-63. Because of the specific nature of the material, it was extracted to create a separate manuscript group.; Photographs transferred to the Photograph Collection, 3 November 2017.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions.

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-6

Classification: MG0006

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: This material was part of the Johnny Hauck Collection, MG-63. Because of the specific nature of the material, it was extracted to create a separate manuscript group.; Cataloged prior to July 1997; added to database 8 February 2018.

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Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Object ID: JH-03-01-46

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Object Name: Negative

Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Description: Unidentified group of men. Johnny Hauck is second from left.

Provenance: Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Hauck, Johnny

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Boxing; Pugilism; Sports

Object Name: Negative

Print Size: 4 x 5 inches

Object ID: JH-03-01-46

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Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Object ID: JH-03-09-66

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Object Name: Negative

Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Description: Johnny Hauck in football uniform.

Provenance: Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Hauck, Johnny

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Football; Sports

Object Name: Negative

Print Size: 2 x 4 inches

Object ID: JH-03-09-66

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Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Object ID: JH-04-03-13

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Object Name: Negative

Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Description: Backyard boxing - young Johnny Hauck referees two young women. Greenhouses in background.

Provenance: Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Hauck, Johnny

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Boxing; Pugilism; Sports; Greenhouses

Object Name: Negative

Print Size: 2 x 3 inches

Object ID: JH-04-03-13

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Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Object ID: JH-04-07-01

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Object Name: Negative

Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Description: Johnny Hauck, left, and unidentified man.

Provenance: Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Hauck, Johnny

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Boxing; Pugilism; Sports

Object Name: Negative

Print Size: 4 x 5 inches

Object ID: JH-04-07-01

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Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Object ID: JH-04-07-02

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Object Name: Negative

Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Description: Johnny Hauck, right, and unidentified man.

Provenance: Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Hauck, Johnny

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Boxing; Pugilism; Sports

Object Name: Negative

Print Size: 4 x 5 inches

Object ID: JH-04-07-02

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Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Object ID: JH-04-07-03

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Object Name: Negative

Collection: Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection

Description: Johnny Hauck, right, and unidentified man.

Provenance: Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Hauck, Johnny

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Boxing; Pugilism; Sports

Object Name: Negative

Print Size: 4 x 5 inches

Object ID: JH-04-07-03

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Collection: Commissioners' Orders for Payment

Title: Commissioners' Order for Payment

Object ID: CommOrder 1821 #051

Date Range: 1821

Collection: Commissioners' Orders for Payment

Title: Commissioners' Order for Payment

Admin/Biographical History: This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.

Date Range: 1821

Year: 1821

Creator: County Commissioners

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives North

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Davis, John

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Commissioners' Orders for Payment; Eichelberger's Store; Eisenberger's Store; Ephrata and Downingtown Turnpike; Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roads; Turnpikes

Object Name: Order for Payment

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2008-03-25

Object ID: CommOrder 1821 #051

Box Number: 001

Notes: Not entered into Q&A.

Additional Notes: For drafting a state road from Millersburg, Dauphin County, to the Downingtown and Ephrata Turnpike, Lancaster County.; Davis, John.; 2 items, 2 pieces

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 08-01 0510

Description Level: Item

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Collection: Commissioners' Orders for Payment

Title: Commissioners' order for payment

Object ID: CommOrder 1824 #429

Date Range: 1824

Collection: Commissioners' Orders for Payment

Title: Commissioners' order for payment

Admin/Biographical History: This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners.

Date Range: 1824

Creator: County Commissioners

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Container: Box 0005

People: Adams, James; Bauerman, Henry; Brown, David; Brown, John; Dunkan, Nelly; Eagon, John; Faustman, John; Findley, Sarah; Hemer, Moses; Hopkins, Samuel; Johnston, Margret; Johnston, Robert; Johnston, Thomas; Latcher, Isaiah; Luft. John; Marshal, William; McBayal, John; McBryal, John; McBryal, Susan; McCall, George; McCawley, George; McCawly, George; McGinness, Juliana; McGinness, Prudence; McKelegan, John; Pyle, John; Rutter, Daniel; Smith, Gabriel; Smith, Lewis; Snyder, George; Stoner, David; Vauhorn, Robert; Wann, Daniel; Welsh, Robert; Wimble, Joseph; Wise, Catherine; Worthington, Theodore; Zeigler, Peter; Zieter, D.

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: African Americans--History

Search Terms: Charge: arson; Charge: assault and battery; Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill; Charge: disorderly house; Charge: fornication and bastardy; Charge: larceny; Charge: manslaughter; Charge: permitting gaming; Charge: receiving stolen goods; Commissioners' Orders for Payment; Courthouses; Lancaster; Persons of color

Place: Lancaster

Object Name: Order for Payment

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2008-03-25

Object ID: CommOrder 1824 #429

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Box Number: 005

Notes: PArtially entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.

Additional Notes: Courthouse.; Payment to the Clerk of Quarter Sessions.; Brown, David. Esq.; Other names mentioned:; Brown, John.; McCawly, George.; Zieter, D.; Marshal, William and Stoner, D.; Smith, Lewis.; Stoner, David.; McCall, George.; Faustman, John.; [Bauerman], Henry.; Welsh, Robert.; Zeigler, Peter.; Smith, Gabriel.; Worthington, Theodore.; Luft. John and others.; Findley, Sarah. Disorderly house.; Hemer, Moses. Permitting gaming.; Johnston, Thomas. Assault and battery with intent to kill.; Wann, Daniel. Assault and battery.; Wimble, Joseph. Larceny.; McBryal, John. Receiving stolen goods.; McBryal, Susan. Larceny.; Vauhorn, Robert. Fornication and bastardy.; Latcher, Isaiah. Fornication and bastardy.; Johnston, Robert. Assault and battery.; Johnston, Robert and Johnston, Margret. Disorderly house.; Pyle, John. Assault and battery.; Adams, James. Person of color. Asssault and battery.; Adams, James. Assault.; McGinness, Juliana. Larceny.; McGinness, Prudence. Receiving stolen goods.; Brown, John. Larceny.; Dunkan, Nelly. Assault and battery.; McCawley, George.Larceny.; Wise, Catherine. Arson.; McKelegan, John. Manslaughter.; Eagon, John.; Rutter, Daniel.; McBayal, John.; Snyder, George.; Hopkins, Samuel.; 1 item. 1 piece.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 08-01 0510

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