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250th birthday anniversary George Washington 1732-1799

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo323
Author
Gainter, J. Richard.
Date of Publication
1981
-cancels, post marks, first-day covers — all considered specialized collections. "Lives of great men, thus remind us" so says the poet, Longfellow. During the term of Calvin Coolidge, the thirty-first president of the United States, a proclamation was issued that from February twenty-second until November
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Responsibility
by J. Richard Gaintner.
Author
Gainter, J. Richard.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1981
Physical Description
40-62 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.85, no. 2
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799.
Commemorative postage stamps - United States.
Stamp collecting.
Postcards.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 85, number 2 (1981), p. 40-62Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.85
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1696 visit to "Quanestagua"

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Author
Hunter, Charles E.
Date of Publication
1982
British Public Records Office in London brings to light an earlier official visit to Conestoga by Pennsylvania provincial agents in 1696, and touches on the relations of the Indians there with groups farther west. It also under- scores the relative mobility of Indians, singly or in groups, during the
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Responsibility
by Charles E. Hunter.
Author
Hunter, Charles E.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1982
Physical Description
24-26 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 86, no. 1
Notes
Pages 27-33 lists "Accessions to LCHS Library"
Subjects
Indians of North America
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 86, number 1 (1982), p. 24-26Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.86
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Abraham Lincoln and the seventy-fifth anniversaries

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Author
Martin, C. H.
Date of Publication
1939
large concourse of people included the President of the United States, members of his cabinet, governors of the loyal states and many distinguished civil and military gentlemen." This paper de- voted one and one-half columns to Everett's address, making no reference to the address of the President. The
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Responsibility
by C. H. Martin.
Author
Martin, C. H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1939
Physical Description
[50]-58 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 43, no. 2
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, - 1809-1865.
Gettysburg (Pa.), Battle of, 1863.
Veterans - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Veterans.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 43, number 2 (1939), p. 50-58Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.43
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Abraham Lincoln's connections with Lancaster and its citizens

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Author
Martin, C. H.
Date of Publication
1934
Judicial Branch of the Government ; but all will yet be well. "Your friend always, "James Buchanan." 1 On the 4th of March, 1861, after Lincoln had taken the oath of office as President of the United States, citizen Buchanan and President Lincoln entered a carriage, and a military procession escorted them
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Responsibility
by C. H. Martin.
Author
Martin, C. H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1934
Physical Description
[13]-32 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 38, no. 1
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, - 1809-1865 - Family.
Presidents - United States
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 38, number 1 (1934), p. 13-32Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.38
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate
Object ID
JBFP 2.2.2.002
Date Range
1884/05/22
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate
Description
Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate for $20,000, half to be paid now and the rest in installments; sale includes plants for the garden, bookcases in library, 2 cows, one horse, all farming implements; she may continue occupying the house until 1 July next with free supply of ice, fruit, and vegetables. Approved by Harriet Lane Johnston. Written on Harriet Lane Johnston’s stationery. 120 Park Street, [Baltimore].
Date Range
1884/05/22
Creator
Willson, George Bolivar, 1855-1929
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 2, Box 1
People
Willson, George Bolivar
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 9 x 7 in.
Object Name
Acknowledgment
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 2 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 2.2.2.002
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
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Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.412
Other Number
JBFP Part 2, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 2
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
An act to alter and amend the several acts imposing duties on imports
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.001
Date Range
1832/07/00
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
An act to alter and amend the several acts imposing duties on imports
Description
An act to alter and amend the several acts imposing duties on imports. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1832/07/00
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 6
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Legislation
Statutes and codes
Search Terms
Acts, Legislative
Legislation
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 10 x 8 in.
Object Name
Act
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.001
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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.373
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, 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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
An Act supplementary to the “Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution”
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.003
Date Range
1832/06/07
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
An Act supplementary to the “Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution”
Description
An Act supplementary to the “Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution.” Accompanied by envelope from James Buchanan to Col. R. R Heitler, Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1832/06/07
Creator
United States. Congress
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 6
People
Buchanan, James
Heitler, Richard R.
Subjects
United States. Congress
Legislation
Statutes and codes
Search Terms
Acts, Legislative
Legislation
United States Congress
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8.25 x 8 in.
Object Name
Act
Language
English
Condition Notes
Pasted to boards.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.3.003
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
JBMS1996.461
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 3, Folder 3
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Act to confirm election of trustees of the Second Presbyterian Church
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.005
Date Range
1855/04/06
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Act to confirm election of trustees of the Second Presbyterian Church
Description
Act to confirm election of trustees of the Second Presbyterian Church signed by Pennsylvania’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Henry K. Strong, Speaker of the Senate, William Mulhenberg Hiester and Governor, James Pollock . An act to confirm and legalize the election of trustees of the Second Presbyterian Congregation of the City of Lancaster signed by Henry K. Strong, Speaker of the House of Representatives, William M. Hiester, Speaker of the Senate, and James Pollock, Governor, and certified by John M. Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth confirming the election of several trustees after failing to do so according to the charter of the church. This act upholds the action of the Golden seal with red ribbon on last page. Lancaster, PA.
Date Range
1855/04/06
Creator
Pennsylvania. General Assembly
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
People
Strong, Henry K.
Hiester, William Muhlenberg
Pollock, James
Sullivan, John M.
Subjects
Boards of directors
Presbyterian Church
Business records
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Second Presbyterian Church
Business records
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 8 pages to scan, 8.75 x 14 in.
Object Name
Act
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.005
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
JBMS1996.032
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 5
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Transcription of an Act of Maryland Legislature
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.007
Date Range
1862/03/10
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Transcription of an Act of Maryland Legislature
Description
Transcription of an Act of Maryland Legislature by unknown regarding the extension of time to execute judgments on loans.
Date Range
1862/03/10
Creator
Maryland. General Assembly
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
Subjects
Judgments
Loans
Maryland. General Assembly
Search Terms
Judgments
Loans
Maryland. General Assembly
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 12.5 in.
Object Name
Act
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.007
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
JBMS2000.046.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 7
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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Address to President John Adams from the citizens of Lancaster Borough and County supporting the government in its attitude toward France

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1928
address was as follows: TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE ADDRESS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER, PA. At this alarming crisis in our political existence, we approach you, Sir, to express our cordial approbation of the measures adopted by the Executive for the preservation of the
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Responsibility
by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1928
Physical Description
53-54 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 32, no. 3 & 4
Subjects
Adams, John, - 1735-1826.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 1775-1865.
France - History - Revolution, 1789-1799.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 32, number 3/4 (1928), p. 53-54Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.32
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