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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
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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
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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Collection
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Title
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Object ID
MG0837_F001_In01
Date Range
No date
records Ephemera Finding aids Manuscript groups Philip Schum, Son & Co. Weavers Related Materials: See the Curatorial Collection See the Photograph Collection Processing History: Processed and finding aid prepared by KEF, 04 December 2020. This collection has been documented, preserved and managed
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Collection
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Title
Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers
Description
One piece of advertising ephemera that folds into an envelope. This advertisement highlights that the company has dyeing capabilities; that there is coal in supply for sale; and that they manufacture quilts and rag carpets. No date.
Admin/Biographical History
For information about Philip Schum, John Schum, and Philip Schum, Son & Co., see Portrait and Biographical Record of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. https://books.google.com/books?id=HuxHAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA350&lpg=PA350&dq=philip+schum+son+%26+co&source=bl&ots=kNLKl4SUmM&sig=ACfU3U3APEU8LXaqzX4bKc5unU9gW4wu3w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih95i8g-n0AhUul3IEHU2iABoQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=philip%20schum%20son%20%26%20co&f=false
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Creator
Philip Schum, Son & Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Schum, John
Schum, Philip
Subjects
Advertising
Business records
Ephemera
Weavers
Search Terms
Advertising
Business records
Ephemera
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Philip Schum, Son & Co.
Weavers
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Advertisement
Language
English
Object ID
MG0837_F001_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See the Curatorial Collection
See the Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Philip Schum, Son & Co. Papers, MG0837_F001_In01, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org 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
2019.009
Other Numbers
MG-837
Other Number
MG-837, Folder 1, Insert 1
Classification
MG0837
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by KEF, 04 December 2020. Added to database 16 December 2021.
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Collection
Lancaster City and County Government Collection
Title
Lancaster City and County Government Collection
Object ID
MG0079
Collection
Lancaster City and County Government Collection
Title
Lancaster City and County Government Collection
Description
This collection contains documents, plans, programs, and surveys related to and from the government offices of Lancaster City and Lancaster County.
System of Arrangement
A. Lancaster City
B. Lancaster County
Creator
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Baum, H. J.
Black, Russell VanNest
Conrad, Charles S., Jr.
Foster, C. Bickley
Gotch, Albert W.
Hartzog, Justin R.
Klein, H. M. J.
Malone, James J.
Miller, Paul F.
Nolen, John
Smeltz, E. S.
Walker, Hale J.
Subjects
Municipal government
Programs (Publications)
Urban renewal
Zoning
Search Terms
Fulton Opera House
Hale J. Walker-Justin R. Hartzog Associates
Lancaster City Council
Lancaster City Planning Commission
Lancaster City Water Filtration Plant
Lancaster County Commissioners
Lancaster County Planning Commission
Letters
Maps
Municipal government
Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc.
Programs
Reports
Urban renewal
Zoning
Extent
1 box, 18 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0079
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives
Related Item Notes
Lancaster City Archives Collection
Lancaster County Government Records
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Lancaster City and County Government Collection (MG-79), Folder #, LancasterHistory.org
Classification
MG0079
Description Level
Fonds
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Collection
Hydroelectric Power Collection
Title
Hydroelectric Power Collection
Object ID
MG0084
Date Range
1907-1967
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Collection
Hydroelectric Power Collection
Title
Hydroelectric Power Collection
Description
Contains pamphlets, booklets, and annual reports from various water and power companies on the Susquehanna River. They include information about dams, hydroelectric projects, and how electricity is generated; maps and history of the region; and pictures of the river and hydroelectric stations.
Date Range
1907-1967
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1967
Date of Accumulation
1907-1967
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Rutter, Edward H.
Subjects
Hydroelectric power plants
Pamphlets
Business records
Search Terms
Business records
Certificates
Conestoga Substation
Conewago Water and Power Company
Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company
Dams
Finding aids
Fuller Company
General Electric
Historic Strasburg Inn
Holtwood Dam
Hydroelectric power plants
Lake Aldred District
Manuscript groups
McCall Ferry Power Company
Pamphlets
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company
Pennsylvania Water and Power Company
Philadelphia Electric Power Company
S. Morgan Smith Company
Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation
Sunday Sun
Susquehanna Power Company
Susquehanna River
Extent
1 box, 12 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0084
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Photograph Collection
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-84
Classification
MG0084
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Updated 9 January 2008, 19 September 2008, 5 February 2009, 4 February 2010 HST
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Collection
Lancaster County Librarian Association
Title
Lancaster County Librarian Association
Object ID
MG0086
Date Range
1931-1973
Collection
Lancaster County Librarian Association
Title
Lancaster County Librarian Association
Description
Collection consists of the minutes, bylaws, financial records and membership lists for the Lancaster County Librarian Association, originally the Lancaster County School Librarian Association.
Date Range
1931-1973
Year Range From
1931
Year Range To
1973
Date of Accumulation
1931-1973
Creator
Lancaster County Librarian Association
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Bolbach, Dorothy H.
Doering, Laura
Einolf, A. L.
Eshelman, Mabel S.
Graham, Robert L.
Groff, Betty
Hacker, Ray K.
Herr, Harold D.
Hess, E. Pearl
Jenkins, Mr.
Jones, C. R.
Jones, Carroll
McCracken, Bonnie L.
Other Creators
Lancaster County School Librarian Association
Subjects
Associations, institutions, etc.
Librarians
Business records
Search Terms
Associations, institutions, etc.
Business records
Conestoga National Bank
Correspondence
Dutch Town and Country Inn
Feldser Printing and Office Supplies
Financial records
Hotel Douglas
Invoices
Lancaster County Librarian Association
Librarians
Meadow Hills Dining House
Metzger Publicity Service, Inc.
Millersville State College
Millersville University
Minutes
Receipts
Silver Skillet
Extent
1 box 8 folders .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0086
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
Credit
Lancaster County Librarian Association (MG-86), Folder #, LancasterHistory.org
Classification
MG0086
Description Level
Fonds
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Robert Fulton Collection
Title
Robert Fulton Collection
Object ID
MG0102
Date Range
1909
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Collection
Robert Fulton Collection
Title
Robert Fulton Collection
Description
The Robert Fulton Collection contains souvenir programs, a poem by William Riddle, and a scrapbook.
Date Range
1909
Date of Accumulation
1909
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Fulton, Robert
Hudson, Henry
Riddle, William
Subjects
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Ephemera
Letters
Postcards
Programs (Publications)
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Ephemera
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Newspaper clippings
Postcards
Programs
Scrapbooks
Telegrams
Extent
1 box, 4 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0102
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-102
Other Number
MG-102
Classification
MG0102
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 5 February 2019.
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Fulton Opera House Collection
Title
Fulton Opera House Collection
Object ID
MG0103
Date Range
1867-1998
  1 document  
Collection
Fulton Opera House Collection
Title
Fulton Opera House Collection
Description
The Fulton Opera House Collection contains programs, tickets, and schedules for public performances and events at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The programs list cast members and celebrities, as well as advertising for businesses and sponsoring organizations. The collection also includes a booklet from the theatre's centenary celebration in 1952 and items related to the Landmark Campaign to restore and renovate the theatre in 1995.
Date Range
1867-1998
Year Range From
1867
Year Range To
1998
Date of Accumulation
1867-1998
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Abel, Walter
Armstrong, Charles Dudley
Balfour, Val
Barnes, Arthur K.
Bausmann, Walter
Beaver, James A.
Caballos, Larry
Caldwell, Anna
Carson, Jo
Caryll, Irwin
Chandler, Karen
Landis, Bertha Cochran
Darling, Mrs. A. H.
Decca, Marie
Donnelly, Dorothy
Fulton, Robert
Green, Morris
Grove, Dorothy Mary
Haas, F. W.
Hall, William B.
Hauptman, William
Hitchcock, Raymond
Hopwood, Avery
Hudson, Henry
Jones, A. L.
Kellerman, Annette
Kellogg, Clara Louise
Knipe, James L.
Piven, Byrne
Rawlins, Lester
Rea, John P.
Reinhart, Mary Roberts
Riddle, William
Romberg, Sigmund
Shearer, Sara A.
Stone, Fred
Thompson, Denman
Trostle, Don
van Bree, J.B.
Vyner, Louis
Warfel, Mary S.
Subjects
Advertisements
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Concerts
Ephemera
Musicals
Plays
Programs (Publications)
Theaters
Tickets
Fulton Opera House
Search Terms
Advertisements
Armstrong Cork Company
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Concerts
Ephemera
Finding aids
Fulton Opera House
Fulton Theatre
Junior League of Lancaster
Kiwanis Club of Lancaster
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Manuscript groups
Musicals
Newspaper clippings
Pennsylvania Council of the Arts
Performing arts
Theatrical performances
Programs
Theaters
Tickets
Extent
1 box, 24 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0103
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Other Numbers
MG-103
Other Number
MG-103
Classification
MG0103
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 5 February 2019.
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Collection
F. W. Woolworth Collection
Title
F. W. Woolworth Collection
Object ID
MG0105
Date Range
1904-1979
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Collection
F. W. Woolworth Collection
Title
F. W. Woolworth Collection
Description
The F. W. Woolworth Collection contains materials related to the F. W. Woolworth Store, including anniversary booklets, dinner menu, event program, and annual reports.
Admin/Biographical History
The first successful F. W. Woolworth Store opened in Lancaster, PA in July 1879.
Date Range
1904-1979
Year Range From
1904
Year Range To
1979
Date of Accumulation
1904-1979
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Landis, James D.
Woolworth, Frank Winfield
Subjects
Annual reports
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Ephemera
F.W. Woolworth Company
Letters
Menus
Programs (Publications)
Sales catalogs
Variety stores
Search Terms
Annual reports
Catalogs
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Correspondence
Ephemera
F. W. Woolworth Company
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Menus
Newspaper clippings
Programs
Stores
Extent
1 box, 4 folders, .2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0105
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-105
Other Number
MG-105
Classification
MG0105
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Cataloged prior to 1997; added to database 19 February 2019.
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Collection
Mount Gretna Collection
Title
Mount Gretna Collection
Object ID
MG0108
Date Range
1910-1959
Collection
Mount Gretna Collection
Title
Mount Gretna Collection
Description
Contains information on Mount Gretna, known as the Pennsylvania Chatauqua.
Date Range
1910-1959
Year Range From
1910
Year Range To
1959
Date of Accumulation
1910-1959
Creator
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Coghlan, Charles F.
Enck, Schuyler C.
Martin, Helen Reimensnyder
Otto, Gene P.
Scott, A. E.
Subjects
Programs (Publications)
Advertising fliers
Search Terms
Advertising
Advertising fliers
Artwork
Flyers
Hotel Conewago
Mount Gretna, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Chautauqua Society
Programs
Extent
1 box, 3 folders, .1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0108
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Mount Gretna Collection (MG-108), Folder #, LancasterHistory.org
Classification
MG0108
Description Level
Fonds
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Exchange Club of East Hempfield Twp. Collection
Title
Exchange Club of East Hempfield Twp. Collection
Object ID
MG0111
Date Range
1946-1989
Collection
Exchange Club of East Hempfield Twp. Collection
Title
Exchange Club of East Hempfield Twp. Collection
Description
The Exchange Club was a service organization located in East Hempfield Township. Collection includes membership lists, history, board minutes, correspondence, financial records, activities albums, state level Exchange Club records, and programs.
Date Range
1946-1989
Year Range From
1946
Year Range To
1989
Date of Accumulation
1946-1989
Creator
Exchange Club of East Hempfield Twp. (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Search Terms
Associations, institutions, etc.
Business records
East Hempfield Twp.
Exchange Club of East Hempfield Township
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Extent
11 boxes, 125 folders, 5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0111
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
No restrictions. Request items at the Reference Desk or contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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.
Other Numbers
MG-111
Classification
MG0111
Description Level
Fonds
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