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James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11958
Author
Santella, Andrew.
Date of Publication
c2003.
Call Number
923.173 B918sa
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by Andrew Santella.
ISBN
0756502632 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Author
Santella, Andrew.
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, Minn
Publisher
Compass Point Books,
Date of Publication
c2003.
Physical Description
64p.: ill.; 24 cm.
Series
Profiles of the presidents
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Reason to celebrate -- Young man of Pennsylvania -- A life in politics -- Honors at home and abroad -- A run for the White House -- Conflicts and controversies -- Bleeding Kansas and John Brown -- A nation divided -- Taking the blame -- Glossary -- James Buchanan's life at a glance -- James Buchanan's life and times -- World events -- Understanding James Buchanan and his presidency better.
Summary
A biography of the fifteenth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Presidents - United States - Biography - Juvenile literature.
Presidents.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918sa
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James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13538
Author
Joseph, Paul,
Date of Publication
c2000.
Call Number
923.173 B918j
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Paul Joseph.
ISBN
157765241X
Author
Joseph, Paul,
Place of Publication
Edina, Minn
Publisher
Abdo Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
c2000.
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 21 cm.
Series
United States presidents
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
A biography of the man who served as the fifteenth president of the United States just before the Civil War.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868
Presidents - United States - Biography - Juvenile literature.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918j
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James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13810
Author
Donovan, Sandra,
Date of Publication
c2005.
Call Number
923.173 B918d
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by Sandra Donovan.
ISBN
0822513994 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
Author
Donovan, Sandra,
Place of Publication
Minneapolis
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co.,
Date of Publication
c2005.
Physical Description
111 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Presidential leaders
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Immigrant's son -- Love and politics -- To Washington : congressman Buchanan -- Senator Buchanan -- Diplomacy -- The most suitable man for the times -- President Buchanan -- March toward war -- Back to wheatland.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868
Presidents - United States - Biography - Juvenile literature.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918d
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To what extent did Harriet Lance influence the public policies of James Buchanan?

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo783
Author
Rosenberger, Homer Tope,
Date of Publication
1970.
Administration of her bachelor uncle, James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States. — From the Col- lections of the Library of Congress. �A hostess with little perceptivity and restraint would have soon placed the President in embarrassing situations. Because of her good judgment a number of Buchanan's
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by Homer T. Rosenberger.
Author
Rosenberger, Homer Tope,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
[1]-22 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 74, no. 1
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 74, number 1 (1970), p. 1-22Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.74
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Papers of James Buchanan and Harriet L. Johnston

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2283
Author
Buchanan, James,
Date of Publication
1977.
Call Number
Drawer 17, Sec. 1
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Author
Buchanan, James,
Place of Publication
[Washington, D.C.]
Publisher
Library of Congress Photoduplication Service,
Date of Publication
1977.
Physical Description
4 reels ; 35 mm.
Notes
Labeled on box #340-343
"Mss. 16,968."
Includes index: reel 1.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Presidents - United States
United States - Politics and government - 1815-1861 - Sources.
Additional Author
Johnston, Harriet Lane,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 17, Sec. 1
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James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13070
Author
Baker, Jean H.
Edition
1st ed.
Date of Publication
2004.
Call Number
923.173 B918ba
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Jean H. Baker.
ISBN
0805069461
Author
Baker, Jean H.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Times Books,
Date of Publication
2004.
Physical Description
xviii, 172 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
The American presidents
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-161) and index.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Presidents - United States
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918ba
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James Buchanan : Bibliography

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15427
Date of Publication
2005.
Call Number
923.173 B918bib
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Responsibility
compiled by Barbara Hunsberger.
Place of Publication
Computer printout
Date of Publication
2005.
Physical Description
20 l. ; 29 c,/
Notes
Materials held by the Lancaster County Historical Society.
Subjects
Buchanan, James , - 1791-1868.
Johnston, Hariet Lane , - 1830-1903.
Presidents - Bibliography.
Presidents' spouses - United States - Bibliograpy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918bib
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Wheatland, home of James Buchanan : 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861

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Author
Klein, Frederic Shriver,
Date of Publication
1970.
Call Number
728.37 K64
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Author
Klein, Frederic Shriver,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Penna
Publisher
Stel-mar,
Date of Publication
1970.
Physical Description
[28] p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Notes
"Text by Frederic S. Klein; Color Photography by Marshall Dussinger; Cover from an Original Painting by Florence Starr Taylor; Copyright by M. A. Dussinger."
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Homes and haunts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Presidents - United States
Additional Author
Dussinger, Marshall..
Taylor, Florence Starr..
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
728.37 K64
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America's bachelor president and the First Lady

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18300
Author
Stern, Milton.
Date of Publication
c2004.
Call Number
923.173 B918ste
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by Milton Stern.
ISBN
1413729088
9781413729085
Author
Stern, Milton.
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
PublishAmerica,
Date of Publication
c2004.
Physical Description
326 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 322-326).
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States - Biography.
Presidents' spouses - United States - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918ste
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Robert Fulton : the steamboat man

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11779
Author
Ford, Carin T.
Date of Publication
c2004.
Call Number
926 F974fo
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Carin T. Ford.
ISBN
076602248X (hardcover)
Author
Ford, Carin T.
Place of Publication
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Publisher
Enslow Publishers, Inc.,
Date of Publication
c2004.
Physical Description
32p.: 23 cm.
Series
Famous inventors
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
Young inventor -- Craftsman and artist -- Working abroad -- "Fulton's Folly" -- Success.
Summary
A brief biography of Robert Fulton, the inventor, artist, and engineer who is best known for his work with submarines and the steamboat.
Subjects
Fulton, Robert, - 1765-1815
Marine engineers - United States - Biography - Juvenile literature.
Inventors - United States - Biography - Juvenile literature.
Steamboats - United states - Juvenile literature.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
926 F974fo
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President Buchanan: Trapped in a whirlwind : Harriet Lane: torn between love and loyalty: the Union unravels in Secession Crisis

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Author
Kessler, Charles H.
Date of Publication
2003.
Call Number
923.173 B918t
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by Charles H. Kessler.
Author
Kessler, Charles H.
Place of Publication
[s.l
Publisher
s.n.]
Date of Publication
2003.
Notes
"A History Novel".
Subjects
Buchanan, James , - 1791-1868 - Fiction.
Johnston, Harriet Lane , - 1830-1903 - Fiction.
Presidents - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918t
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The Presidency of James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13891
Author
Smith, Elbert B.
Date of Publication
[1975]
Call Number
923.173 B918s
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by Elbert B. Smith.
ISBN
0700601325
Author
Smith, Elbert B.
Place of Publication
Lawrence
Publisher
University Press of Kansas,
Date of Publication
[1975]
Physical Description
xiii, 225 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 25 cm.
Series
American Presidency series
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 209-217.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918s
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A slave family

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20891
Author
Kalman, Bobbie.
Date of Publication
©2003.
Call Number
973.049 K14
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  1 website  
Responsibility
Bobbie Kalman & Amanda Bishop.
ISBN
0778707466
9780778707462
077870792X
9780778707929
0613529081
9780613529082
Author
Kalman, Bobbie.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Crabtree Pub.,
Date of Publication
©2003.
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm.
Series
Colonial people
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
Quasheba's family -- Slavery in the colonies -- Slave families -- Marriage and children -- Helping one another -- The lives of slave children -- The education of slaves -- Field hands -- House servants -- Tradespeople -- Culture from Africa -- The cost of freedom.
Summary
Introduces the personal relationships and daily activities that were part of the family life of slaves in colonial America.
Subjects
Slaves - United States - Juvenile literature.
Plantation life - United States - Juvenile literature.
African American families - Juvenile literature.
African Americans - Juvenile literature.
African American families.
African Americans.
Plantation life.
Slaves
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Juvenile literature.
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
United States.
United States - History - 1600-1775, Colonial period - Juvenile literature.
USHISTORY-SLAVES-JUVLIT.
History.
Juvenile works.
Additional Author
Bishop, Amanda.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.049 K14
Websites
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=009945191&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
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The life and public services of James Buchanan, late minister to England and formerly minister to Russia, senator and representative in Congress, and Secretary of State: including the most important of his state papers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo971
Author
Horton, R. G.
Date of Publication
[1971]
Call Number
923.173 B918h
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ISBN
0804614938
Author
Horton, R. G.
Place of Publication
Port Washington, N.Y
Publisher
Kennikat Press
Date of Publication
[1971]
Physical Description
428 p. port. 21 cm.
Series
Kennikat Press scholarly reprints. Series in American history and culture in the nineteenth century
Notes
Reprint of the 1856 ed.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Campaign literature, 1856
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918h
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Monuments marking the graves of the Presidents; a collection of photographs and inscriptions

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1797
Author
Laird, Archibald.
Date of Publication
[1971]
Call Number
917.304 L188
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ISBN
0815802501
Author
Laird, Archibald.
Place of Publication
North Quincy, Mass
Publisher
Christopher Pub. House
Date of Publication
[1971]
Physical Description
213 p. illus., map (on lining papers) 25 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. 213.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, Pres. U.S., 1791-1868.
Presidents - United States.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.304 L188
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A tragic but innocent character : the Buchanan presidency reconsidered

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11376
Author
Fields, Kevin M.
Date of Publication
2002.
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by Kevin M. Fields.
Author
Fields, Kevin M.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society
Date of Publication
2002.
Physical Description
p.196-207 : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society v.104 no.4.
Subjects
Buchanan, James , - 1791-1868.
United States - Politics and government - 1815-1861.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 104, number 4 (2002), p. 196-207Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.104, no.4
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Conestoga wagons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20929
Author
Ammon, Richard.
Edition
1st ed.
Date of Publication
2000.
Call Number
813.54 A521w
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Responsibility
by Richard Ammon ; illustrated by Bill Farnsworth.
ISBN
0823414752
9780823414758
Author
Ammon, Richard.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Holiday House,
Date of Publication
2000.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 29 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
Explains how Conestoga wagons were built and driven as well as their historical significance and importance to the early American economy.
Subjects
Wagons - United States - Juvenile literature.
Transportation - United States - Juvenile literature.
Wagons
Transportation
Transportation.
Wagons.
Transportation - United States.
United States.
History.
Juvenile works.
Additional Author
Farnsworth, Bill,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
813.54 A521w
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Pennsylvania Hall of Fame honor for James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo385
Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Date of Publication
1977
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Responsibility
by John Ward Willson Loose.l
Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1977
Physical Description
[96]-100 p.: ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 81, no. 2
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 81, number 2 (1977), p. 96-100Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.81
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Guide to the microfilm edition of the James Buchanan papers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14620
Date of Publication
1974.
Call Number
923.173 B918g
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Responsibility
Lucy Fisher West, editor.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1974.
Physical Description
55 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Manuscripts
Additional Author
West, Lucy Fisher.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918g
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James Buchanan papers at Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Author
Buchanan, James,
Date of Publication
1974]
Call Number
Drawer 17 sec. 2-5
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Author
Buchanan, James,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1974]
Physical Description
60 reels 35mm.
Notes
Microfilm of ms. collection.
Use with Guide to the Microfilm edition of the James Buchanan Papers of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania 923.173 B918g.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Manuscripts
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
West, Lucy Fisher,
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
United States. National Historical Publications Commission.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 17 sec. 2-5
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