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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-07-01-01
Date Range
c. 1856
  1 image  
Object Name
Ambrotype
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Ambrotype of James Buchanan in stained decorative case with pearl inlay in shape of flowers on front.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1856
Creator
Holmes, Silas A.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Ambrotype
Print Size
2.5 x 3 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-07-01-01
Images
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Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Object ID
Coll App 1868 F002 B
Date Range
1868
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Description
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
Date Range
1868
Date of Accumulation
1849-1913
Year
1868
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1868 F002 B
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Object ID
Coll App 1883 F003 M
Date Range
1883
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Description
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
Date Range
1883
Date of Accumulation
1849-1913
Year
1883
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Miller, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Warwick Twp.
Place
Warwick Twp.
Extent
16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1883 F003 M
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAY 1869 F051 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Miller, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1869 F051 ML
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Henry C. Locher & Co. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
AUG 1869 F063 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Miller, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Adamstown
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1869 F063 ML
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Rev. Henry Miller.
Dwelling.
Musser, John. Contractor.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
SEP 1869 F069 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Miller, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Adamstown
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1869 F069 ML
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Rev. Henry Miller.
Dwelling.
Zerbe, Joseph. Contractor.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1858 F038 ML
Date Range
1858/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1858/03
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Miller, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bareville, Upper Leacock Twp.
Contractors
Gable, Sheaffer, Reinhold and Company
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Bareville, Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1858 F038 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Building.
Gable, Sheaffer, Reinhold & Co. Contractor.
Document shows place name as Bareville, New Holland Twp.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
DEC 1849 F084 ML
Date Range
1849/12
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1849/12
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Miller, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1849 F084 ML
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Russel, A. W. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Object ID
2016.004.1
Date Range
2010
Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Description
On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, showing top half only. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath arm holding torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
Date Range
2010
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Coins
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-05-11
Object ID
2016.004.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2016.004
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Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Object ID
2016.004.2
Date Range
2010
Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Description
On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, zoomed in to show only the top half of the statue."UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath the arm holding the torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
Date Range
2010
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Coins
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-05-11
Object ID
2016.004.2
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2016.004
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