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Edition
Widescreen format.
Date of Publication
[2006]
Call Number
929.373 A258 DVD
  1 website  
Responsibility
a film by Kunhardt Productions ; executive producers, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., William R. Grant, Peter W. Kunhardt ; written by Henry Louis Gates. Jr. ; series producers, Graham Judd, Leslie D. Farrell ; a production of Kunhardt Productions, Inc. and Thirteen/ WNET New York.
ISBN
1415716943
Edition
Widescreen format.
Place of Publication
[Alexandria, Va.] : Hollywood, Calif
Publisher
PBS Home Video ; distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment,
Date of Publication
[2006]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 240 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Originally broadcast as a four-part television series in 2006.
Host: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features Oprah Winfrey, Chris Tucker, Quincy Jones, Sara-Lawrence-Lightfoot, Mae Jemison, T.D. Jakes, Ben Carson, Whoopi Goldberg.
Contents
Listening to our past / producer and director, Jesse Sweet; editors, Eric Davis, Michael Weingrad -- The promise of freedom / producer and director, Leslie Asako Gladsjo ; editors, Joanna Kiernan, Geeta Gandbhr -- Searching for our names / producer and director, Leslie D. Farrell; editors, Merril Stern, Kathryn Moore -- Beyond the middle passage / producer and director, Graham Judd; editors, Kate Hirson, Stefan Knerrich.
Summary
A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa.
Subjects
African Americans
African American families
DNA fingerprinting.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentary - Feature.
Additional Author
Gates, Henry Louis.
Grant, William
Kunhardt, Peter W.
Judd, Graham.
Farrell, Leslie D.
Sweet, Jesse.
Gladsjo, Leslie Asako.
Winfrey, Oprah.
Tucker, Chris,
Jones, Quincy,
Lawrence-Lightfoot, Sara,
Jemison, Mae,
Jakes, T. D.
Carson, Ben.
Goldberg, Whoopi,
Additional Corporate Author
Kunhardt Productions.
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
PBS Home Video.
Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.373 A258 DVD
Websites
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Connecting to collections the National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19477
Date of Publication
2007.
Call Number
025.7 C753n DVD
  1 website  
Alternate Title
Connecting to collections, a call to action, the National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007 video highlights and keynote addresses
Connecting to collections, a call to action, June 27-28, 2007, the National Conservation Summit, summit highlights
Connecting to collections, a call to action, the National Conservation Summit, Washington, DC, June 27-28, 2007, video highlights and keynote addresses
National Conservation Summit, video highlights and keynote addresses
National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007
Responsibility
[video production, Icon Communications].
Meeting
National Conservation Summit (2007 : Washington, D.C.)
Place of Publication
Washington, D.C
Publisher
Institute of Museum and Library Services,
Date of Publication
2007.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (ca. 2 hrs., 30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (19 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)
Notes
Title from root menu.
"Institute of Museum and Library Services; Heritage Preservation, the National Institute for Conservation; Smithsonian Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture."
Contents
Disc 1: Opening remarks -- Connecting to expertise -- Connecting to technology -- Agency chairmen -- [Presentation by] Girl Scout Troop 4563. -- Disc 2: Connecting to funders -- Connecting to the public -- Keynote address, Allen Weinstein -- Keynote address, Francie Alexander.
Summary
Representatives of small and medium-sized museums and libraries from every state, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, met with national leaders in the nation's capitol on June 27-28, 2007. The summit explored strategies for preserving endangered collections, harnessing new technologies, engaging the public in conservation efforts, and identifying funding resources.
Subjects
Library materials - Congresses.
Archival materials - Congresses.
Art objects - Congresses.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Additional Corporate Author
Institute of Museum and Library Services (U.S.)
Heritage Preservation (Organization)
Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture.
Icon Communications.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
025.7 C753n DVD
Websites
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Cryptic clues in the bone yard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14934
Author
Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo,
Date of Publication
c2001.
Call Number
736.5 C287 VHS
Responsibility
with Sharon DeBartolo Carmack.
ISBN
1586291653
Author
Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo,
Place of Publication
Hurricane, Utah
Publisher
The Studio,
Date of Publication
c2001.
Physical Description
1 videocassette (62 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Summary
Includes information on the types of cemeteries in the United States, as well as how to do research in and about them (includes information on photographing and rubbing tombstones)
Subjects
Genealogy.
Cemeteries - United States.
Rubbing
Sepulchral monuments.
Inscriptions.
Epitaphs.
United States - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
736.5 C287 VHS
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Author
Dearborn, David Curtis.
Date of Publication
c2002.
Call Number
929.1 D285 VHS
Alternate Title
Methods of finding a wife's maiden name
New England Historical Genealogical Society presents
Finding a wife's maiden name
Responsibility
David C. Dearborn.
Author
Dearborn, David Curtis.
Place of Publication
[Boston, Mass.]
Publisher
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
Date of Publication
c2002.
Physical Description
1 videocassette (1 hr., 16 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 pamphlet.
Series
The New England Historic Genealogical Society lectures on tape
Notes
Pamphlet includes bibliographical references and index.
David C. Dearborn, lecturer.
Contents
Introduction -- Where to begin -- If you can't find the marriage record -- Some marriage record substitutes (overview) -- Published indexes and finding aids: IGI, AGBI, the Register, PERSI, Torrey -- County histories ("mugbooks") -- Manuscripts -- Family Bible records -- Church records -- Newspaper notices -- Private record (sampler) -- Gravestones -- Census records -- Death records -- Obituaries -- Divorce records -- Deeds -- Probate (of wife's parent or sibling) -- Widow's military pension -- Court records -- Conclusion.
Summary
Provides advice on genealogical resources to search to locate the maiden name of female ancestors.
Subjects
Married women
Genealogy
United States - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
New England Historic Genealogical Society.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.1 D285 VHS
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Florence Starr Taylor whatever she saw

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19797
Date of Publication
2005.
Call Number
920 T241 DVD
Alternate Title
Whatever she saw
Responsibility
a documentary by Mary Haverstick.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Community Foundation ;
Date of Publication
2005.
Physical Description
1 DVD (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4-1/2"
Notes
Documentary.
Title from case.
[From case] Her life, her legacy, her gift to Lancaster.
DVD includes extras.
Subjects
Taylor, Florence Starr, - 1904-.
Portrait painters
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Drawings.
Amish Country (Pa.) - Drawings.
Additional Author
Haverstick, Mary.
Ettelman, Ron.
Mercure, Michelle.
Lestz, Gerald S.
Ross, Linda Mylin
Galligan, Carol
Churchill, Mary D.
Taylor, Tim Starr
Ettleman, VIrginia
Humphreys, Harry
Jarvis, Sally
Garman, Fay C.
Additional Corporate Author
Haverstick Films
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
920 T241 DVD
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Getting started in Irish genealogy

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17456
Date of Publication
c2003.
Call Number
929.1 G394 VHS
Alternate Title
Getting started in Irish genealogy with Marie E. Daly
Responsibility
New England Historic Genealogical Society presents a talk by library director Marie Daly.
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
Date of Publication
c2003.
Physical Description
1 videocassette ([32 min.]) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Series
NEHGS lectures on tape
Notes
Marie Daly.
Summary
"Success in tracing Irish ancestors begins in America. Marie E. Daly, Irish expert at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, takes you through the steps of researching in America to identify your ancestor's exact place of origin in Ireland ..."--Container box.
Subjects
Irish Americans - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Daly, Marie E.
Additional Corporate Author
New England Historic Genealogical Society.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.1 G394 VHS
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Historic churches of Southern Lancaster County, PA

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19539
Date of Publication
1992.
Call Number
246.95 H673
Place of Publication
Peach Bottom, Penn
Publisher
John H. Ramsay ,
Date of Publication
1992.
Physical Description
videodisc ; (1 hour 14 min.) : 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Produced by John H. Ramsay, Jr.
"Included are 37 active churches: 3 churches of the past, 10 denominations ; film of 25 sanctuaries with narration by ministers and lay persons from their respective churches.
Subjects
Church buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Church buildings.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
246.95 H673
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Images of America: Lititz

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15978
Author
Blankenbiller, Kathy.
Date of Publication
2009.
Call Number
974.815 LITB B642
Author
Blankenbiller, Kathy.
Place of Publication
S. l
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing ,
Date of Publication
2009.
Physical Description
128 p. : ill., 23 cm.
Notes
Photographs with captions.
Summary
Contents: A brief history of Lititz is included in the Introduction --- Forgotten Seasons (the name of the current Bed and Breakfast at the site of a landmark tavern of early 18th century) --- Who Are The Moravians? ---. Education and Music --- Worldliness --- War --- Picture Perfect Memories
Subjects
Lititz (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LITB B642
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Jewish genealogy a commonsense approach to finding your ancestors

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17457
Date of Publication
c2004.
Call Number
929.1 J59 VHS
Responsibility
with Alexander Woodle
Place of Publication
Boston, Mass
Publisher
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
Date of Publication
c2004.
Physical Description
1 videocassette : sd. ; 1/2 in.
Series
NEHGS lectures on tape
Notes
Title from cassette label.
Subjects
Genealogy.
Jews - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Woodle, Alexander.
Additional Corporate Author
New England Historic Genealogical Society.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.1 J59 VHS
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Keystone state trolleys World War II until public authorities, 1939-1969

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16555
Date of Publication
[1997?]
Call Number
388.4 K44
Responsibility
Ben Rohrbeck Traction Publications.
Place of Publication
West Chester, PA
Publisher
Ben Rohrbeck Traction Publications.,
Date of Publication
[1997?]
Physical Description
1 videocassette (ca. 52 min.) ; 1/2 in.
Summary
"Coverage of Pennsylvania's street railways during World War II until the public authority era, by use of photos, slides and movies."--Container.
Subjects
Street-railroads - Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
Ben Rohrbeck Traction Publications.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
388.4 K44
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