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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Notice of deposition from William McCausland, Jr. to James Crawford
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.001
Date Range
No date
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Notice of deposition from William McCausland, Jr. to James Crawford
Description
Notice of deposition from William McCausland, Jr. to James Crawford to depose witnesses for the Plaintiff in the matter of Wm. McCausland, Jr. and 2 others v. James Crawford & Wm. McCausland.
Date Range
No date
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
People
McCausland, William
Crawford, James
Subjects
Depositions
Legal documents
Search Terms
Legal documents
Depositions
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 21 x 11.5 cm.
Object Name
Announcement
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.001
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2000.011.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Bicentennial anniversary of the United States Constitution : September 18, 1987, 10:30 p.m

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19802
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
974.815 LACO P415
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
18 p. ; 28 cm.
Notes
From cover letter: "official transcripts of the Lancater County Court's special sessions om September 17 and 18, 1987 [sic] to commemorate the bicentennial of the signing of the United States Constitution."
Present: D. Richard Eckman, President Judge, Ronald L. Buckwalter, Michael J. Perezous, Wayne G Hummer, Jr., Michael A Georgelis, Louis J. Farina, Louise G Herr, Wilson Bucher, and Paul A. Mueller, Jr.
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1776-1976 - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO P415
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Common Pleas of lancaster County sitting in equity between Clement B. Grubb, plaintiff, and Alfred Bates Grubb, defendant: Defendant's answer

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17243
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Date of Publication
[1875]
Call Number
347.0770269 G885
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
[s.n.],
Date of Publication
[1875]
Physical Description
12 p.; 27 cm.
Notes
Also see volume with call number 347.0770269 G855d in the Rare Books Collection.
Also see volume with call number 343.0770269 G885e in the Rare Books Collection.
Multiple estates or entities are mentioned in this legal document: "Ore Banks and Mine Hills", Mount Hope Estate, Mount Hope Furnace, Elizabeth Furnace, Cornwall Mine Holes, Cornwall Furnace Estate, Mount Vernon Estate, Codorus Estate, Manada Estate.
Subjects
Cornwall Ore Bank Company.
Mount Hope Furnace (Mount Hope, Pa.)
Iron ores - Pennsylvania - Lebanon County.
Lebanon County (Pa.)
Additional Author
Coleman, Robert.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
347.0770269 G885
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Frank Musser, by his father and next friend, Isaac Musser, vs The Lancaster City Street Railway Company

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18708
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Date of Publication
1895.
Call Number
343.0983 M989
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The Examiner Printing House,
Date of Publication
1895.
Physical Description
245 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
At head of title: In the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Subjects
Street-railroads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Author
Frank Musser,
The Lancaster City Street Railway,
Musser, Isaac.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
343.0983 M989
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In the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County in equity : Edward B. Grubb vs. Clement B. Grubb, Equity Docket , No. 1, page 98, August 21, 1860. By agreement between complainant and respondent, filed this day

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16948
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Date of Publication
1862.
Call Number
343.0770269 G885e
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Place of Publication
[S. l
Publisher
s.n.]
Date of Publication
1862.
Physical Description
63 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Also see volume with call number 347.0770269 G885 in the Rare Books Collection.
Also see volume with call number 347.0770269 G855d in the Rare Books Collection.
Multiple estates or entities are mentioned in this legal document: Middletown Furnace, Chestnut Hill mines, St. Charles Furnace, Henry Clay Furnace, Cornwall ore Bank.
Subjects
Iron ores - Pennsylvania - Lebanon County.
Lebanon County (Pa.)
Additional Author
Coleman, Robert.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
343.0770269 G885e
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Naturalization notes of testimony

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14084
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 0129, Microfilm Drawer #5
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
4 reels.
Arrangement of Material
Arranged numerically by petition number.
Summary
Stenographic notes taken in naturalization proceedings, showing court term; petition number; names of petitioner, judge, and attorneys; nature of testimony; place of birth; official signatures; and date filed.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Notes
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Subjects
Naturalization records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 0129, Microfilm Drawer #5
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Naturalization petitions

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14083
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
Microfilm Drawer #5
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
18 reels.
Arrangement of Material
Arranged numerically by petition number.
Notes
This set of government records was transferred back to the Lancaster County Archives. Please contact the Lancaster County Archives for this collection.
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Summary
Petitions filed for admission to citizenship. Documents may contain petition number, date, name, nationality, declaration of intention, oath of allegiance, affidavits of witnesses, date admitted in court, and official signatures. Twentieth century petitions may include notes of testimony.
Subjects
Naturalization records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Microfilm Drawer #5
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The opinion of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County in the case of Robert W. Houston against Gen. John Dicks and others : on the question respecting the authority under which courtsmartial should be constituted, for the trial of militiamen charged with delinquency

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18753
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Date of Publication
1817.
Call Number
090 L244di 1817
345.025 H843
Responsibility
as delivered on the 10th of February, 1817 by President Franklin.
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Place of Publication
Lancaster [Pa.]
Publisher
Printed by William Dickson,
Date of Publication
1817.
Physical Description
21 p. ; 17 cm.
Notes
Original copy housed in Rare Books (090 L244di 1817).
Shaw & Shoemaker,
Subjects
Houston, Robert W.
Dicks, John, - fl. 1812-1817.
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry - Pennsylvania.
Military offenses - Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
Houston, Robert W.
Dicks, John,
Franklin, Walter,
Place
United States Pennsylvania Lancaster.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
090 L244di 1817
345.025 H843
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #395
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 Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Adams, James
Addims, Levi
Anderson, James
Anderson, John
Anderson, Mary
Anderson, Pompy
Armstrong, Hugh
Aron, Joseph
Baker, Mary Ann
Barnum, Luther G.
Bartle, George
Boyer, Samuel
Boyle, George
Brinton, Joseph
Brown, Benjamin
Brown, John
Bryson, James
Buckian, Daniel
Buckley, William
Caarson, Jane
Cane, Barney
Carnes, Robert
Carter, Thomas
Clinger, Thomas
Corgan, John
Cowsin, Jane
Cowsins, Jane
Currin, Barney
Davis, Henry
Dchagins, John
Deeds, Margaret
Dentlinger, Joseph
Ditterline, Lewis
Docherty, Michael
Downey, James
Dunkel, S.
Eberman, Philip
Eckenroat, Richard
Ehrisman, Abraham
Fisher, Lewis
Fitzjeriald, Washington
Flemson, Joseph
Flick, Christian
Folk, Polly
Galliger, Daniel
Galliger, John
Gamper, Nicholas
Gardner, Washington
Garlach, George
Glass, Margaret
Goodman, George
Green, Charles
Grupp, James
Guteluis, J.
Haisting, Samuel
Hambright, Frederick
Hamilton, William
Harling, William
Harpeson, Winford
Hasee, Charles
Heftkin, Samuel
Heinitsh, Augustus
Heinitsh, Salome
Herbst, Peter
Hess, David
Hickman, Sally
Hickman, Sarah
Hipkins, Calip
Hornley, John
Ingo, Benjamin
Insey, Charles
Jackson, Richard
James, George
Jones, William
Jonston, Margaret
Jonston, Robert
Jonston, Thomas
Kalor, William
Kelly, Edward
Kelly, Patrick
Kilheffer, Christ
Lemon, Sarah
Lewis, John
Linch, Hanna
Linch, Hannah
Loanich, Michael
Malson, Bidde
Malson, E.
McCall, George
McCall, Sophia
McCammert, Alexander
McCammet, Alexander
McClane, Margaret
McConnoway, WIlliam
McCowin, John
McGlure, Benjamin
McGran, H.
McGrimes, Mary
McKeading, Edward
McKetrick, John
McKitrick, John
McKitrick, Nancy
McKittery, Nancy
McLane, Mary
Mead, Henry
Mellon, James
Michael, John
Moore, William
Mull, John
Munford, John
Myers, John
Neff, George
O'Donald, Domenick
O'Donald, John
O'Donnel, Donnel
Orbeson, Alexander
Parker, Jim
Pierce, Calip
Poke, Robert
Ress, John
Rockey, Eliza
Rogers, Hariot
Rogers, James
Ropp, Fanny
Sensenich, Jesse
Sheaman, Ann
Shenk, John
Shippert, Benjamin
Shrnk, Christian
Shroat, Samuel
Smith, James
Smith, Lewis
Smith, William
Snider, George
Speara, Henry
Steinman, John F.
Stengle, Daniel
Stewart, Hugh
Sweigert, John
Taylor, John A.
Thomas, John
Thomson, John
Thomson, Joseph
Times, Patient
Wallice, Samuel
Waltz, Valentine
Wats, Jane
Watt, Jane
Watts, Jane
Weal, David
Weaver, John
Webb, Frederick
Weidely, Adam
Williams, Hannah
Williams, Jeremiah
Williamson, S.
Wilson, James
Wimbley, Joseph
Wise, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Incarcerated persons
Lancaster
Prisons
Women
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #395
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Heinitsh, Augustus. Jailor, desceased. Heinitsh, Salome; Hambright, Frederick, executors.
Prisoners mentioned:
Grupp, James.
Ingo, Benjamin.
McConnoway, WIlliam.
Brown, John.
Folk, Polly.
Neff, George.
Brown, Benjamin.
Hornley, John.
Corgan, John.
Ress, John.
Goodman, George.
Buckley, William.
Insey, Charles.
Barnum, Luther G.
McCowin, John.
Jones, William.
Lemon, Sarah.
McKitrick, John.
Ehrisman, Abraham.
Adams, James.
Wilson, James.
Sheaman, Ann.
Brinton, Joseph.
Wimbley, Joseph.
Kelly, Patrick.
McGrimes, Mary and daughter.
McClane, Margaret.
Rockey, Eliza.
Orbeson, Alexander.
Harpeson, Winford.
Mead, Henry.
Hickman, Sally.
Armstrong, Hugh.
Smith, William.
Wise, David.
Weal, David.
Snider, George.
Webb, Frederick.
Wallice, Samuel.
Bryson, James.
McCammert, Alexander.
Harling, William.
Lewis, John.
Clinger, Thomas.
Malson, E.
Malson, Bidde.
McCammet, Alexander.
Loanich, Michael.
Mull, John.
Rogers, Hariot.
Williams, Jeremiah.
Carnes, Robert.
Poke, Robert.
Hipkins, Calip.
Cowsins, Jane.
Shrnk, Christian.
Dchagins, John.
Stewart, Hugh.
Williamson, S.
Galliger, John.
Linch, Hannah.
McCall, George.
Baker, Mary Ann.
O Donnel, Donnel.
Cane, Barney.
Thomas, John.
Kilheffer, Christ.
Munford, John.
Parker, Jim.
Anderson, James.
Smith, Lewis.
James, George.
Ditterline, Lewis.
Heftkin, Samuel.
Pierce, Calip.
Stengle, Daniel.
Eckenroat, Richard.
Sweigert, John.
Speara, Henry.
Currin, Barney.
Jonston, margaret.
O'Donald, Domenick.
O'Donald, John.
Jonston, Robert.
Malson, E. and wife.
Glass, Margaret.
McLane, Mary.
Boyle, George.
Mellon, James.
McKetrick, John.
Gardner, Washington.
Addims, Levi.
McKeading, Edward.
Downey, James.
Eberman, Philip.
Aron, Joseph.
Linch, Hanna.
Hasee, Charles.
Flick, Christian.
McKittery, Nancy.
Kalor, William.
Gamper, Nicholas.
Weidely, Adam.
Anderson, John.
Anderson, Pompy.
Garlach, George.
Thomson, Joseph.
Hess, David.
Moore, William.
Anderson, Mary.
Ropp, Fanny.
Flemson, Joseph.
Wats, Jane.
Buckian, Daniel.
Docherty, Michael.
Hamilton, William.
Shhippert, Benjamin.
Jonston, Robert.
Haisting, Samuel.
Cowiin, Jane.
Rogers, James.
Jackson, Richard.
McCall, Sophia.
Green, Charles.
Deeds, Margaret.
Dentlinger, Joseph.
Williams, Hannah.
McGlure, Benjamin.
Boyer, Samuel.
Carter, Thomas.
Weaver, John.
Sensenich, Jesse.
Herbst, Peter.
Caarson, Jane.
Thomson, John.
Jonston, Thomas.
McKitrick, Nancy.
Times, Patient.
Davis, Henry.
Kelly, Edward.
Watt, Jane.
Dunkel, S.
Guteluis, J.
Taylor, John A.
McGran, H. and wife.
Michael, John.
Shroat, Samuel.
Bartle, George.
Galliger, Daniel.
Watts, Jane.
Fitzjeriald, Washington.
Williams, JEremiah.
Hickman, Sarah.
Other names:
Myers, John. For muslin.
Smith, James. For brooms.
Steinman, John F. For lead.
Fisher, Lewis. For stones and sand.
Shenk, John. For firewood.
Waltz, Valentine. For work done.
1 item. 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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Booklet from the Court of Common Pleas
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.068
Date Range
1877/10/00
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Booklet from the Court of Common Pleas
Description
Booklet from the Court of Common Pleas presenting the plaintiffs’ case (Edward Young Buchanan and Hiram B. Swarr, executors of the will of James Buchanan) through their solicitor Isaac E. Hiester that the defendants Henry Elliott Johnston and wife, Harriet Lane Johnston relinquish to the executors the papers of James Buchanan sent to Wheatland after William B. Reed declined to write a biography of James Buchanan. Lancaster. (2 copies).
Date Range
1877/10/00
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Buchanan, Edward Young
Buchanan, James
Hiester, Isaac Ellmaker
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Reed, William Bradford
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Biographies
Executors and administrators
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Executors and administrators
Harriet Lane Johnston
Biographies
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 8 pages to scan, 8 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Pamphlet
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.068
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.033
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 68
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Documents
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