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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letters from Edward and Rachel Bonsall to Deborah Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F004
Date Range
1813/08/30
Gibbons family. The collection includes documents related to James Gibbons, Daniel Gibbons, Joseph Gibbons, and several other family members. The letters, 1783-1865, describe the daily activities within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The deeds
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letters from Edward and Rachel Bonsall to Deborah Gibbons
Description
Letters from Edward Bonsall Jr. and Rachel Bonsall of Salem to Edward's former mother-in-law, Deborah Gibbons, in Mill Creek, Lancaster County at the prodding of his wife, Rachel, for not writing more often.
Admin/Biographical History
Deborah Gibbons was the mother of Edward Bonsall's first wife. Although he remarried after his first wife passed, he stayed in communication with his mother-in-law, Deborah Gibbons.
Date Range
1813/08/30
Creation Date
30 August 1813
Creator
Bonsall, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Edward
Bonsall, Rachel
Gibbons, Deborah Hoopes
Other Creators
Bonsall, Rachel
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F004
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846, Folder 4
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 4
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Edward Bonsall, Jr. to Deborah Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F005
Date Range
1813/08/30
Gibbons family. The collection includes documents related to James Gibbons, Daniel Gibbons, Joseph Gibbons, and several other family members. The letters, 1783-1865, describe the daily activities within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The deeds
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Edward Bonsall, Jr. to Deborah Gibbons
Description
Letter from Edward Bonsall, Jr. to Deborah Gibbons in Mill Creek, Lancaster County describing family and business activities.
Admin/Biographical History
Deborah Gibbons was the mother of Edward Bonsall's first wife. Although he remarried after his first wife passed, he stayed in communication with his mother-in-law, Deborah Gibbons.
Date Range
1813/08/30
Creation Date
30 August 1813
Creator
Bonsall, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Edward
Gibbons, Deborah Hoopes
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F005
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 5
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Deborah Gibbons to Daniel Bonsall
Object ID
MG0846_F006
Date Range
1816/05/05
Gibbons family. The collection includes documents related to James Gibbons, Daniel Gibbons, Joseph Gibbons, and several other family members. The letters, 1783-1865, describe the daily activities within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The deeds
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Deborah Gibbons to Daniel Bonsall
Description
Letter from Deborah Gibbons to her grandson, Daniel Bonsall, at West Town School regarding family chatter and advice.
Admin/Biographical History
West Town School in letter refers to the Westtown Boarding School in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1816/05/05
Creation Date
5 May 1816
Creator
Gibbons, Deborah Hoopes, 1736-1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Daniel
Gibbons, Deborah Hoopes
Subjects
Letters
Westtown Boarding School
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Westtown Boarding School
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F006
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 6
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Deborah Gibbons to Daniel Bonsall
Object ID
MG0846_F007
Date Range
1819/01/26
Gibbons family. The collection includes documents related to James Gibbons, Daniel Gibbons, Joseph Gibbons, and several other family members. The letters, 1783-1865, describe the daily activities within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The deeds
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Deborah Gibbons to Daniel Bonsall
Description
Letters from Deborah Gibbons to her grandson, Daniel Bonsall, at West Town School, in which Deborah claims Daniel does not write enough, her health, other family happenings, etc.
Admin/Biographical History
West Town School in letter refers to the Westtown Boarding School in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1819/01/26
Creation Date
[26] January 1819
Creator
Gibbons, Deborah Hoopes, 1736-1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Daniel
Gibbons, Deborah Hoopes
Subjects
Letters
Westtown Boarding School
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Westtown Boarding School
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F007
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 7
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to William Wright
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.001
Date Range
1819/09/13
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to William Wright
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to William Wright, Esq. sharing his legal opinion of stockholders in Columbia Bridge. Lancaster.
Date Range
1819/09/13
Creation Date
1819/09/13
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Wright, William
Subjects
Letters
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (Pa.)
Stockholders
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Columbia - Wrightsville Bridge
Stockholders
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan,8 x 12 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.001
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.
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
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
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
W.1995.204
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, 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.
Images
Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Robert Coleman
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.002
Date Range
1819/12/10
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Robert Coleman
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to Robert Coleman regarding the funeral of his daughter, Ann Caroline Coleman. Lancaster. (photocopy)
Date Range
1819/12/10
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Coleman, Robert
Coleman, Ann Caroline
Subjects
Letters
Condolence notes
Funerals
Death
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Condolence notes
Funerals
Death
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.002
Location of Originals
Photocopy. Location of the original is unknown.
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
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Photocopy 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
JBMS1995.205
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, 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 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family
Title
Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 5.1.2.001
Date Range
1809-1826
  2 documents     52 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family
Title
Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan
Description
Excerpts of correspondence from James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan to their son James Buchanan from 1809 through 1826 regarding Buchanan’s early political career. Letters from 1809 through 1813 are written out twice. There are also two envelopes where the excerpcts were kept. 1809-1826.
Date Range
1809-1826
Year Range From
1809
Year Range To
1826
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1761-1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 5, Box 1
People
Buchanan, Elizabeth Speer
Buchanan, James Sr.
Buchanan, James
Other Creators
Speer, Elizabeth, 1767-1833
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
3 items, 52 pages to scan, 19.5 x 30.5 cm., 16 x 20.5 and 24 x 11 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 5 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 5.1.2.001
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
JBMS1995.256a-d
Other Number
JBFP Part 5, Series 1, Subseries 2, 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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family
Title
Letter from James Buchanan, Sr. to his daughter Harriet Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 5.1.2.005
Date Range
1817/02/08
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family
Title
Letter from James Buchanan, Sr. to his daughter Harriet Buchanan
Description
Letter from James Buchanan, Sr. to his daughter Harriet Buchanan reminding her to be wary of her conduct while in school. Chambersburg, PA.
Date Range
1817/02/08
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1761-1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 5, Box 1
People
Henry, Harriet Buchanan
Buchanan, James Sr.
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 22 x 28 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 5 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 5.1.2.005
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
JBMS1995.346
Other Number
JBFP Part 5, Series 1, Subseries 2, 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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Christiana Resistance Collection
Title
Letter to Dr. L. W. Pownall from W. U. Hensel
Object ID
Christiana S01 F10
Date Range
1911
  2 images  
Collection
Christiana Resistance Collection
Title
Letter to Dr. L. W. Pownall from W. U. Hensel
Description
Letter to Dr. L. W. Pownall, Christiana, from W. U. Hensel, Lancaster, regarding a 60th anniversary celebration of the
Christiana Riot. 30 January 1911.
Admin/Biographical History
The Christiana Resistance, commonly referred to as the "Christiana Riot" occurred in September of 1851 in Christiana, Pennsylvania, a borough in Lancaster County. The events known as the Christiana Resistance include an attack from slaveholders in Maryland on the inhabitants and home of William Parker a free black man living in Christiana, Pennsylvania. The slaveholders crossed the state border, and attempted claim and return the freedom seekers as their property, under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
The violent confrontation resulted in the death of Edward Gorsuch, a slaveholder, and the escape of William Parker to freedom in Canada. Edward's son, Dickinson Gorsuch, was wounded and taken to the farm of Levi Pownall, where the Pownall family nursed him back to health. Historically, this event challenged the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and is considered a precursor to the Civil War.
System of Arrangement
Series 1 Manuscript and Printed Material, 1803-1955
Series 2 Photographs, 1895-1971 and No date
Date Range
1911
Creation Date
1911
Creator
Hensel, W. U. (William Uhler), 1851-1915
Storage Location
Moores Memorial Library, Christiana, PA
People
Pownall, Levi W.
Hensel, William Uhler
Subjects
Riots--Pennsylvania--Christiana
Letters
Anniversaries
Christiana (Pa.)
Search Terms
Christiana Resistance
Letters
Correspondence
Anniversaries
Extent
1 item
Physical Characteristics
The digital images of the manuscript and printed material are 300 dpi JPGs; the photographs are 600 dpi JPGs.
Object Name
Letter
Container
Moores Memorial Library Series 1 Container 10 Letter Letter to Dr. L. W. Pownall, Christiana, from W. U. Hensel, Lancaster, regarding a 60th anniversary celebration of the Christiana Riot. 30 January 1911.
30 January 1911.
Language
English
Object ID
Christiana S01 F10
Location of Originals
Moores Memorial Library
9 West Slokom Avenue
Christiana, PA 17509
chrlib@christianalibrary.org
610-593-6683 or 610-593-6687
Related Item Notes
Christiana Resistance Collection (CHRISTIANA RESISTANCE) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1287a022-e430-4f3f-bc97-330571018105
Access Conditions / Restrictions
The attached images have been provided for research. The original items are restricted for preservation purposes.
Copyright
The attached images may be used for research purposes only.
Please contact Moores Memorial Library for a high resolution image and permission to publish:
Moores Memorial Library
9 West Slokom Avenue
Christiana, PA 17509
chrlib@christianalibrary.org
610-593-6683 or 610-593-6687
Credit
Christiana Resistance Collection, Series 1, Folder 10, Moores Memorial Library
Classification
CHRISTIANA RESISTANCE
Christiana S01 F10
Description Level
Folder
Custodial History
Moores Memorial Library (Christiana, Pa.) owns some of the most significant manuscript material relating to the Christiana Resistance. The staff of Moores Memorial Library, part of the Library System of Lancaster County, and the Lancaster County Historical Society worked together to arrange and preserve the collection and create a finding aid to make the materials accessible to the public.
The collection contains correspondence to and from the Pownall family regarding the incident, notes regarding kidnappings in the area from 1850-1851, photocopied pages of Dickinson Gorsuch's diary, and published accounts. An 1896 photograph shows Peter Woods and Samuel Hopkins, survivors of the riot. There are also photographs of the Christiana Riot House, the Pownall farm, and key figures in the riot and at the Treason Trials of 1851.
The staff of Moores Memorial Library, part of the Library System of Lancaster County, and the Lancaster County Historical Society worked together to arrange and preserve the collection and create a finding aid to make the materials accessible to the public. Funds for this project were provided by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) in 2001.
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Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letters regarding Thaddeus Stevens's cane
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F019_In01
Date Range
1914
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letters regarding Thaddeus Stevens's cane
Description
Letter. [Unknown] to E. P. [sic] Moore, Northwestern Elevator Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Response to attached letter. Thanks Moore and his cousin for relating the history of Thaddeus Stevens's cane, as well as that of Moore's father, who presented it to Stevens. 10 February 1914.
Letter. E. R. Moore to unidentified cousin. Discusses recent interest in Stevens's cane due to its acquisition by Congressman Griest. Describers Moore's father, E. L. Moore, and the circumstances that led Moore to present a cane to Stevens. Letterhead of Northwestern Elevator Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 19 January 1914.
Date Range
1914
Creation Date
10 February 1914, 19 January 1914
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Griest, William Walton
Moore, E. R.
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Letters
Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)
Search Terms
Canes
Correspondence
Letters
Northwestern Elevator Company
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
2 items, 5 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F019_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 19, Insert 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 10 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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MG0115_P01_F019_In01.pdf

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