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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
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
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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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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
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Note and obligation from Abraham W. Russel
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.006
Date Range
1858/03/25
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Note and obligation from Abraham W. Russel
Description
Note and obligation from Abraham W. Russel to the 2nd Presbyterian Congregation to purchase property for $2,000.00. Lancaster, PA.
Date Range
1858/03/25
Creator
Russel, Abraham Whiteside, 1814-1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
People
Russel, Abraham Whiteside
Subjects
Presbyterian Church
Real property
Search Terms
Second Presbyterian Church
Real estate
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 22 x 36 cm.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.006
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
JBMS1996.047
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 6
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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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-07-02-01
Date Range
1857
  1 image  
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Daguerreotype of James Buchanan. Gold frame with blue velvet. Note in typescript on back: Daguerreotype presented by President Buchanan to J. Henry Brown - 1851.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Brown, J. Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Print Size
6 x 7 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-07-02-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
37.1
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-07-03-01
  1 image  
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Uncased daguerreotype of two undientified men. One is standing, one is seated. Metal around glass is rusted. Decorative goldleaf and blue floral patterned frame around image.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Daguerreotypes
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Print Size
6 x 7.25 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-07-03-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
95.9.1
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-07-04-01
  1 image  
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Daguerreotype of Dr. Alexander Spear. Case is in two pieces. Lined with reddish velvet.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Spear, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Print Size
3.25 x 3 x .5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-07-04-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
96.14
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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-07-05-01
  1 image  
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Daguerreotype of James Buchanan. Case in poor condition. Lined with red satin.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Daguerreotype
Print Size
7 x 9 x .75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-07-05-01
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Invitation from Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg
Object ID
JBFP 8.3.1.015
Date Range
1858/05/26
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Invitation from Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg
Description
Invitation from Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg to an unknown recipient requesting their company on Wednesday Evening at 8:00.
Date Range
1858/05/26
Creator
Muhlenberg, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1818-1901
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
People
Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus
Subjects
Invitation cards
Search Terms
Invitations
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 9 x 6 cm.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 8.3.1.015
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
JBMS1995.693
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 15
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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 7 Jonathan Messersmith Foltz
Title
Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz
Object ID
JBFP 7.1.1.022
Date Range
1851/01/28
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 7 Jonathan Messersmith Foltz
Title
Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz
Description
Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz updating him of Foltz’s reassignment to a ship based in Brazil. Lancaster, Pa.
Date Range
1851/01/28
Creator
Foltz, Jonathan Messersmith, 1810-1877
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 7, Box 1
People
Foltz, Jonathan Messersmith
Buchanan, James
Subjects
United States. Navy
Brazil
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
United States Navy
Brazil
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 20 x 26 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 7 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 7.1.1.022
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
JBMS1995.738
Other Number
JBFP Part 7, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 22
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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 7 Jonathan Messersmith Foltz
Title
Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz
Object ID
JBFP 7.1.1.023
Date Range
1851/02/04
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 7 Jonathan Messersmith Foltz
Title
Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz
Description
Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz further describing his dissatisfaction at being assigned to a new position in Brazil. Barnums, Baltimore.
Date Range
1851/02/04
Creator
Foltz, Jonathan Messersmith, 1810-1877
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 7, Box 1
People
Foltz, Jonathan Messersmith
Buchanan, James
Subjects
United States. Navy
Brazil
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
United States Navy
Brazil
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 19.5 x 25 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 7 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 7.1.1.023
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
JBMS1995.739
Other Number
JBFP Part 7, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 23
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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