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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1905
Buchanan letters / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 --Correspondence. Caldwell, James A. Barton, George W., 1807-1851. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1904/1905 Description: [37
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by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1905
Physical Description
[37]-42 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 2
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.
Caldwell, James A.
Barton, George W., - 1807-1851.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 2 (1905), p. 37-42Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9
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The Lane family of Lancaster

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1962
and Ellen Jenkins, the daughter of William Jenkins. This is the home which Eliza E. Smith gave to the City of Lancaster for a public library, May 9, 1898. LANE-BUCHANAN FAMILY Elliott Tole Lane, d. 1841, m. 1813 to Jane Buchanan, sister of James Buchanan. Their children: James Buchanan, Nov. 16, 1814
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by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1962
Physical Description
[176]-186 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 66, no. 4
Subjects
Lane family.
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Buchanan family.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 66, number 4 (1962), p. 176-186Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.66
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Author
Goddell, Mary.
Date of Publication
1908
. �file:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Goddell, Mary. Other Author(s): Zahm, Matthias, 1789-1874. Title: An old diary / by Miss Mary Goddell. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Zahm, Matthias, 1789-1874 --Diaries. Lancaster (Pa.)--Social
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by Miss Mary Goddell.
Author
Goddell, Mary.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[184]-194 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 5
Summary
This article contains parts of the the diary of Matthias Zahm 1789 -1874. He was a Lancaster resident who served as a Tipstaff and then Crier in the County court. The diary begins in 1835 and ends in 1849.
Subjects
Zahm, Matthias, - 1789-1874 - Diaries.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Additional Author
Zahm, Matthias,
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 5 (1908), p. 184-194Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Wheatland's landscape : 1848-1868

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Author
Shenk, John.
Date of Publication
1963
Wheatland's Landscape: 18 4 8-18 6 8 John Shenk Wheatland, the home of President James Buchanan, is a beautiful country estate located a mile and a half west of downtown Lancaster. In- side the vine-covered brick mansion, the rooms and furnishings have been faithfully restored to the minutest
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Responsibility
by John Shenk.
Author
Shenk, John.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1963
Physical Description
[93]-100 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 67, no. 2
Subjects
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Landscape architecture - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Historic buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 67, number 2 (1963), p. 93-100Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.67
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Letter of Edward Shippen of Lancaster, 1754

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Author
Shippen, Edward,
Date of Publication
1906.
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.30
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Author
Shippen, Edward,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania ,
Date of Publication
1906.
Physical Description
pp. 85-90 ; 23 cm.
Notes
In: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 30.
Summary
The article focuses on a letter from Edward Shippen lll to his son, Edward Shippen lV (who would later become the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania). The letter contains advice on how to live a good and productive life both in business and family life.
Subjects
Shippen, Edward, - 1639-1712 - Correspondence.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.30
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Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Physical Description
2 vol. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
A series of pamphlets bound together.
Contents
Vol 1: Father Ferdinand Farmer, an apostolic missionary in three states by John F. Quirk--A discourse, delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854 by P.J. Timlow--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pa.--Report of the commissioners appointed to examine the affairs of the Lancaster Savings Institution.
Vol.2: Resources and industries of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa.--Historical sketch of St. Anthony's Church, Lancaster, Penna., 1870-1895 by Anthony F. Dorley--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Historical sketch of Zion's Reformed Church [Millersville] by D.H. Landis.
Subjects
Timlow, P.J.
St. Anthony's Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Christ Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Lancaster Savings Institution - Report.
Leacock Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.) - History.
Sacred Heart Academy (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
St. Anthony's Parochial School (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.)
Reformed Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Roman Catholic Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Lutheran Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Millersville (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
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Charles Inglis : First British colonial bishop

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Author
Batchelder, Robert C.
Date of Publication
1968.
Call Number
283 B328
Responsibility
by Robert C. Batchelder.
Author
Batchelder, Robert C.
Place of Publication
[ s.l
Publisher
s.n. ,]
Date of Publication
1968.
Physical Description
[9 p.] ; 23 cm
Notes
Pages 17-25 from the Historical magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church ; Vol. XXXII, No. 1, March 1965.
Subjects
St. James' Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - Church history.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Church history.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
283 B328
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History of the Mechanics Library

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Author
Haverstick, David C.
Date of Publication
1905.
/OCR%20Journal%20Project/Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Haverstick, David C. Title: History of the Mechanics Library / by David C. Haverstick. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Mechanics Library Association (Lancaster, Pa.) Libraries--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Vocational education
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Responsibility
by David C. Haverstick.
Author
Haverstick, David C.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1905.
Physical Description
[335]-351 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 11
Summary
The article describes the organization of a program of assistance for apprentices in mechanical arts occupations in Lancaster during the first half of the 19th century.
Subjects
Mechanics Library Association (Lancaster, Pa.)
Libraries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Vocational education - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 11 (1905), p. 335-351Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9
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Plough and winnower : General Edward Hand, experimental farmer

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Date of Publication
1962
"plaster of Pa- ris," or gypsum (calcium sulphate, or hydrous sulphate of lime) seemed to fascinate Judge Peters, and he began an extensive correspondence with his compatriots to learn of their results in the application of gypsum. Gen- eral Hand was one to whom the set of queries was sent. Judge Peters
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1962
Physical Description
[133]-139 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 66, no. 3
Subjects
Hand, Edward, - 1744-1802 - Correspondence.
Rockford (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Agriculture - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 66, number 3 (1962), p. 133-139Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.66
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St. James' Church records

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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1901
ST, JAMES' CHURCH RECORDS, Those who care to delve amid the records of the past find much therein to interest them. Whatever be the motive which prompts research, be it for personal advantage or otherwise, the turning over of these old annals brings with it its own full and suffi- cient reward. Old
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Responsibility
by Mrs. M. N. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[78]-88 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 3/4
Subjects
St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Church buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
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Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1900
tablet, erected by the Lancaster County Historical Society, marks his country home. A stained glass window is his memorial in St. James' Church. His grave is in Christ Church Cemetery, Philadelphia. Of the 7,357 militia and 22,198 Con- tinentals furnished by Pennsylvania from 1775 to 1783, Lancaster
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Responsibility
by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1900
Physical Description
[97]-109 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 4, no. 5/6
Summary
Assorted observations of events in 18th century Lancaster County.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 4, number 5/6 (1900), p. 97-109Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.4
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Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Date of Publication
1901
672, 60 shillings on each. Many of the Hamilton deeds for lots will be found by consulting Book A, Volume 6 and Book I, in the Re- corder's Office, at Lancaster. Pa. In 1729, when Lancaster county was laid out, John Wright, Caleb Pearce, Thomas Edwards and James Mitchell were the Commissioners to lay
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Responsibility
by S. M. Sener, Esq.
Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[121]-133 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 6
Summary
''How, when and where (Lancaster,Pa ) laid out by the Hamiltons in1730 . The Hamilton ancestry and coat of arms.The ground rents, the market houses and the public spring . The population at various periods. "
Subjects
Lancaster Townstead (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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Date of Publication
1900-?
Call Number
283 E64ka
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The Church]
Date of Publication
1900-?
Physical Description
Unpaged ; 18 cm.
Notes
Calendar of weekly events.
Library has: v.1, no.1, Dec. 9, 1900--v.2, no.57, Apr. 5, 1902.
Subjects
St. James' Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Episcopal Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
283 E64ka
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The Odyssey of five locomotive : 1836-1965

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Author
Kline, Benjamin F. G.
Date of Publication
1965
Mason pro- ducts. The remaining five were listed as being built by Norris of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Second, let us look at the builder. He was James Alexander Norris, one of the brothers of William Norris, who had built locomotives since al- most the beginning of railroads in America. James A. Norris
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Responsibility
by Benjamin F.G. Kline, Jr.
Author
Kline, Benjamin F. G.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1965
Physical Description
[11]-24 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 69, no. 1
Summary
The story of five locomotives, built in Lancaster, PA, by James A.Norris company in the mid 1800's, for sale to the Western Pacific Railroad in California.
Subjects
Norris, James Alexander, - -1864.
Lancaster Locomotive Works (Lancaster, Pa.)
Locomotives
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Chart of historic St. James' Church and graveyard

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Author
Tunny, Robert D.
Date of Publication
1963
Maria Duchman 1833 162. Edward Hughes Duchman 1838 1840 ( ?) 163. Maria Lightner 1800 1845 164. Grace Clarkson 1765 ( ?) 1824 ( ?) 165. Rev. Joseph Clarkson 1830 Rector Saint James' Protestant Episcopal Church, Lancaster, Pa., 1799-1830. 166. Gerardus Clarkson 1792 1857 167. Susan Clarkson 1803 1861 168
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Responsibility
by Robert D. Tunney.
Author
Tunny, Robert D.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1963
Physical Description
[127]-136 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 63, no. 3
Subjects
St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Cemeteries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 67, number 3 (1963), p. 127-136Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.63
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A plan for institutional services for Lancaster county, Pennsylvania : a report to the board of county commissioners of Lancaster county

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Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Citizens' Advisory Committee.
Date of Publication
1961.
Call Number
352.96 L245ca
Responsibility
by the Citizens' Advisory Committee.
Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Citizens' Advisory Committee.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1961.
Physical Description
36 leaves ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Hospitals - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Hospitals - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Planning.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Planning.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Prisons and reformatories.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Prisons and reformatories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
352.96 L245ca
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James Buchanan Memorial Restoration Project

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Corporate Author
The Pilot Club of Lancaster.
Date of Publication
1960.
Call Number
367 P643
Corporate Author
The Pilot Club of Lancaster.
Place of Publication
Typescript
Date of Publication
1960.
Physical Description
various paging : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes the beginnings of the project to restore the tomb of the 15th President, the rising interest, and the culmination of the project through newspaper articles and a history by Margaret G. Bridenbbaugh.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
The Pilot Club of Lancaster.
Additional Author
Bridenbaugh, Margaret G.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
367 P643
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Art work of Harrisburg, Lancaster and York : published in nine parts

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Date of Publication
1901.
Call Number
917.481 A784 Oversize
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Gravure Illustration Co.,
Date of Publication
1901.
Physical Description
9 pts. (14 leaves, [53] leaves of plates) : chiefly ill. ; 35 cm.
Notes
Each part in the original illustrated blue paper covers, printed in gold, as issued; in portfolio.
Photomechanical reproductions of photos. of residences, public buildings, urban and rural views with accompanying descriptive text "Harrisburg, Lancaster and York" by Joseph Grant Ewing.
Subjects
Harrisburg (Pa.) - Pictorial works
Harrisburg (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
York (Pa.) - Pictorial works
York (Pa.) - History.
v - Viewbooks.
Additional Author
Ewing, Joseph Grant,
Additional Corporate Author
Gravure Illustration Company
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.481 A784 Oversize
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Ephrata public library dedication

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Date of Publication
1967]
Call Number
027.4 E63p
Place of Publication
[Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
The Library,
Date of Publication
1967]
Physical Description
12 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Dedication program souvenir, Sunday, Sept. 10, 1967.
Subjects
Ephrata Public Library (Ephrata, Pa.) - History.
Public libraries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
027.4 E63p
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Reflections on the battle of Gettysburg

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Date of Publication
1963.
Call Number
974.819 L441 v. 13, no. 6
Responsibility
edited by Ralph S. Shay.
Place of Publication
Lebanon, Pa
Publisher
Lebanon County Historical Society ,
Date of Publication
1963.
Physical Description
p. 275 - 303 : 19 cm.
Notes
In: Lebanon County Historical Society papers, v. 13, no. 6.
Subjects
Gettysburg (Pa.), Battle of, 1863 - Personal narratives.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Additional Author
Shay, Ralph S.
McCreary, Jennie.
Earnest, Jennie McCreary.
Schantz, Franklin Jacob Fogel.
Additional Corporate Author
Lebanon County Historical Society (Pa.).
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.819 L441 v. 13, no. 6
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