Postcard. "Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984" with picture of The Forum, Los Angeles, California, site of the 1984 Olympic Basketball Competition. Message to Roberta Spiese, Lancaster, from Barney Ewell. Postcard manufactured by Drawing Board Greeting Cards, Inc., Dallas, Texas.
Admin/Biographical History
Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.
Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.
After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.
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Accession Number
2017.MG0305
Other Numbers
MG-305
Other Number
MG-305, Folder 5
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MG0305
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Custodial History
Added to database 2 December 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Amish market stand, possibly at Central Market, Lancaster. Farmer's Markets are found throughout the Amish area. This young Amish girl is "Tending Market" where produce from the farm is offered to the public at reasonable prices.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country. One of many Amish farmer's market stands in the Lancaster markets. Amish children sell many items of local produce throughout the growing season.
Central Market, Lancaster, Pa. The central market has been operating at the same location for over 230 years. The present building was built in 1889. Stands are leased from the city on a yearly basis - many stands remain in the same family for generations. Fresh vegetables, meats, produce and fruits are specialized.
The Pequea Silver Mines about eight miles south of Lancaster on Route 324 were once operated on and off for a period of more than 200 years. Once worked by four tribes of Indians, today the mines may be explored in safety and comfort. The newest attraction to the Silver Mines is Country Music, performed outdoors by well known recording artists and fine local talent. The Pequea Silver Mines invites you to the kick-ff of the 1980 Summer Concert Season May 25 thru Sept. 28.
