The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
MG-28 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
MG-0028 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Additional Notes
The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
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-45
Classification
MG0045
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Cataloged before 1997. Items have been added to the collection since 1997 and the finding aid has been revised accordingly. Added to database on 19 July 2017.
Album 1, page 3. "Bill - Bud, Accomac '27", couple on swing, possibly Harriet Miller and Bill Ensminger. "Dick - Marve - Bud - Pete, Long's Park '22", group of people at park including, Richard O'Brien, Marvella Goddard, Harriet Miller.
This collection of photographs pertains to the family of Fanny Grove (b. 1874, d. bet. 1930-1938), daughter of Amos Grove (b. 1837, d. 1893) and Sarah O'Brien (b. 1840, d. 1924) of Marietta and Fanny Grove's husband, Henry Spangler Rich (b. 1867, d. 1938). Henry S. Rich was a prominent businessman in Marietta - a banker with First National Bank of Marietta and as an insurance agent, among other businesses. The Rich family lived at Prospect Place, a home on Fairview Avenue in Marietta. Amos Grove, father of Fanny Grove Rich, owned the Accomac, a summer vacation spot on the York County side of the Susquehanna River. He also maintained the boarding and mess tents at the Landisville Campmeeting.
Gift of Beth Mitten. Photograph album that belonged to Elizabeth M. Ament, mother of Mildred Shopf Smiley. Black paper album, 11 x 7 x 1 in., c. 1920. Includes many photographs of people and places of the Manor Township area.
Gift of Beth Mitten. Photograph album that belonged to Elizabeth M. Ament, mother of Mildred Shopf Smiley. Black paper album, 11 x 7 x 1 in., c. 1920. Includes many photographs of people and places of the Manor Township area.
Gift of Beth Mitten. Photograph album that belonged to Elizabeth M. Ament, mother of Mildred Shopf Smiley. Black paper album, 11 x 7 x 1 in., c. 1920. Includes many photographs of people and places of the Manor Township area.
Gift of Beth Mitten. Photograph album that belonged to Elizabeth M. Ament, mother of Mildred Shopf Smiley. Black paper album, 11 x 7 x 1 in., c. 1920. Includes many photographs of people and places of the Manor Township area.
Gift of Beth Mitten. Photograph album that belonged to Elizabeth M. Ament, mother of Mildred Shopf Smiley. Black paper album, 11 x 7 x 1 in., c. 1920. Includes many photographs of people and places of the Manor Township area.
Gift of Beth Mitten. Photograph album that belonged to Elizabeth M. Ament, mother of Mildred Shopf Smiley. Black paper album, 11 x 7 x 1 in., c. 1920. Includes many photographs of people and places of the Manor Township area.
This collection of photographs pertains to the family of Fanny Grove (b. 1874, d. bet. 1930-1938), daughter of Amos Grove (b. 1837, d. 1893) and Sarah O'Brien (b. 1840, d. 1924) of Marietta and Fanny Grove's husband, Henry Spangler Rich (b. 1867, d. 1938). Henry S. Rich was a prominent businessman in Marietta - a banker with First National Bank of Marietta and as an insurance agent, among other businesses. The Rich family lived at Prospect Place, a home on Fairview Avenue in Marietta. Amos Grove, father of Fanny Grove Rich, owned the Accomac, a summer vacation spot on the York County side of the Susquehanna River. He also maintained the boarding and mess tents at the Landisville Campmeeting.
Three pictures on page one: (1) Summer 1921 Mt. Gretna - Elizabeth Peale Ryder with Frances Coventry and Cecelia Goodall riding in canoe (2) Summer 1921 Mt. Gretna - Mildred Pfautz, Ruth Bretzer , Frances?, and Elizabeth Peale Ryder riding in canoe (3) Summer 1921 Mt. Gretna - Friends standing with canoe paddles
Page Two has two pictures: (1) House Party 1921 Mt. Gretna - Al, Margaret, Anne McCartney and R. Hollinger; (2) House Party 1921 Mt. Gretna - group photo on porch
Collection of glass-plate negatives found in LCHS vault. Boxes were labeled "Lancaster Camera Club" but negatives are attributed to David Bachman Landis.
Collection of glass-plate negatives found in LCHS vault. Boxes were labeled "Lancaster Camera Club" but negatives are attributed to David Bachman Landis.
Collection of glass-plate negatives found in LCHS vault. Boxes were labeled "Lancaster Camera Club" but negatives are attributed to David Bachman Landis.
