Page 1: Five photographs of Anna Fondersmith, daughter of Frank and Ida Fondersmith, taken at Otto E. Weber's studio, February 19, 1901; group of people on rocks by the Susquehanna River; Anna Fondersmith with group of adults, possibly parents and grandparents; Anna Fondersmith holding a doll; small circular photo of a child, possibly Anna Fondersmith.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 2: Large stone house with four columns, "Fox Chase 1-4-'01"; Man seated on a bench, "Summer Hill 1-4-'01"; Anna Fondersmith in large hat standing by a swing, "546 - July 1901"; Large stone house with four columns, possibly Summer Hill, "January 4th, 1901"; Anna Burg - December '00, 4 years 9 months; York Furnace Hotel, May 15, 1901.
Summer Hill is a house in Paradise Township near Vintage and Leaman Place.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 3: Man standing at well, Shank's Ferry, York County, May 15, 1901; Canal, York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Group of people sitting on a large rock, York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Canal and large building, York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Susquehanna River at York Furnace, May 15, 1901; Eurie Hotel, York Furnace, May 15, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 4: Playhouse in yard at Samuel Yundt's house at 512 N. Duke Street, June 13, 1901; Donegal Presbyterian Church, October 15, 1901; Donegal Springs, October 15, 1901; Simon Cameron home at Donegal Springs, October 15, 1901; A scene from "Millbank", October 15, 1901; Large home with columns, "Millbank", October 15, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 5: "Charles & Annie's farm - Marietta Pike, April 18, 1901" - picture of brick farmhouse and Anna Fondersmith on a swing being pushed by her father, Frank; Group of children at play with two teachers - "Kindergarten - June 13, 1901"; Anna Fondersmith and her father, Frank Fondersmith, July 1901; Large house with columns, "Millbank", October 15, 1901; "Ready for church, August 1901" - Anna Fondersmith and her father, Frank.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 6: Three women and Anna Fondersmith standing in the yard at 546 North Duke Street, Lancaster, May 23, 1901; Anna Fondersmith and a woman who may be her mother, Ida, in the backyard at 546 North Duke Street, May 23, 1901; "Three old maids" - Ida Fondersmith, left, and two other women; three photographs of Miss Lillie Musselman's Kindergarten School, Y. W. C. A. yard, June 13, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 7: "Wednesday June 19, 1901, Lititz and Manheim, Tally Ho Drive"; group of people standing at the springs at Lititz Springs Park, "After a drink"; view of creek at Lititz Springs Park; Group sitting on bridge over creek in Lititz Springs Park; Anna Fondersmith and a boy named Frederick; "After Supper", group of people on a porch; Two men at a bench, "Charles S. and Luther F."
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 8: Horse and wagon with a group of people, "Direct for Manheim"; Railroad bridge over the Conestoga Creek, June 1901; House in Manheim; Group of women playing bridge, "Bridge, Long porch, August 5, 1901"; Ann C. Witmer home, December 1900; Man driving a horse and wagon for Champion Blower and Forge, possibly on North Duke Street, Lancaster.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1900 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 9: Railroad tracks and depot at Leaman Place, August 27, 1901; large house with columns, "Summer Knol, August 27, 1901"; Locomotive on railroad tracks, "P.R.R. Belmont station, August 27, 1901", two photos; Driveway lined with trees, "Summer Knol, August 27, 1901"; Wild Cat Glen, August 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1900 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 10: Marietta steamer, Wild Cat, August 8, 1901; Wild Cat Hotel, August 8, 1901; View of a road, "From Mountain House", August 1901; Cocalico Hotel, August, 1901, Ephrata; Ephrata Mountain Springs Hotel, August 1901; Cocalico Hotel, August, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1900 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 11: Trolley car, Longport, September 1901; Pier at Longport, September 9, 1901; Sailboat, Longport, September 9, 1901; "From Longport Pavillion, September 9, 1901"; "Bound for Ocean CIty, Longport, September 9, 1901"; From Longport Pavillion, September 9, 1901".
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 12: View of sailboats, "Longport, September 1901"; "From Heintz's Pier, September 1901"; Man sitting on boat, "Longport, September 9, 1901"; "From Inlet, September 1901"; "Atlantic City Inlet, September, 1901"; "From Heintz's Pier, September, 1901."
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 13: "Colonial", September 1901; "Atlantic City Bank", September 1901; "Duquesne", September, 1901; View of beach and pier, "From Boardwalk", August 7, 1901; "Two of a kind", Anna Fondersmith and Frank Fondersmith, August 10, 1901; "Having our picture took", Anna Fondersmith and woman who may be her mother, Ida, August 10, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 14: Anna Fondersmith on the beach with a parasol, "Goo Goo Eyes", September 1901; Anna and Frank Fondersmith, "On the Boardwalk", August 7, 1901; Anna and Frank Fondersmith digging in the sand, "Having a good time", August 10, 1901; "Piggy Back", August 10, 1901; "Better than automobile", August 10, 1901; Anna and Frank Fondersmith playing in the sand, "Entertaining each other", August 10, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 15: Anna Fondersmith on the beach, September, 1901; "Luxury on the boardwalk", Anna Fondersmith and woman in rickshaw, September 1901; Horse and wagon on the beach, "Hokey Pokey Wagon", September 1901; Anna and Frank Fondersmith on the beach, August 10, 1901; Frank Fondersmith on the beach, "Who is it", August 10, 1901; Margaret and Anna Fondersmith, August 31, 1901; Anna Fondersmith at the boardwalk, August 31, 1901; Miss A. Jenkins and Mary Reimensnyder, Duquesne Hotel, August 14, 1901.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 16: Man with horse; Two men on horseback, one may be Native American; Log cabin; rustic tent.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 17: Man with snow shovel standing on sidewalk, "Just finished pavement"; First General Hospital on North Queen Street; Second General Hospital on North Lime Street; Rocky Springs "Emma Belle", dashed to pieces at foot of Old Poor house Bridge, wind and rainstorm, Sunday August 10, 1902; Anna Fondersmith at Upland Lawn; Trolley car, "next stop Conestoga Park", May 8, 1902.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 18: Home of Mr. Enfield Walker, Gap, Pa., December 4, 1901; Two women with a bucket, two women and two children on steps to house, "Star Rock, August 1901"; Group of kids in front of Christmas tree, "Miss Musselman's Kindgergarten Xmas 1901 - flashlight"; Group of people with a horse and sleigh, "Philip's birthday party, February 12, 1902"; Farmer's Bank, East King and Duke Streets, October 1901; "Walker sitting hall, Gap, Pa., December 4, 1901".
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 19: Three men who may be Native American; Horse and wagon in front of a log cabin; Man checking out hides hanging from line strung between two trees; Man tending fire for cooking at camp - note skulls hanging from trees; Man with head of a ram sitting in front of a tent; Small church and village of log cabins.
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
Page 20: Mr. Phil Baker; Large group of children seated on steps, "Conestoga Park, May 8, 1902"; View of the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over the Conestoga River, "Conestoga Park, May 8, 1902"; Miss Ella Musser, Miss Sondau, and Miss Buckius, Conestoga Park, May 8, 1902; Unidentified Mennonite woman; View of Conestoga River, "Off Witmer's Bridge, May 8, 1902".
Provenance
First of two Diffenderfer family albums. Compiled by Frank Reid Diffenderfer, a former member of LCHS and an editor of a Lancaster city newspaper. Album documents his family as well as that of his neighbors on North Duke Street, Lancaster, between 1901 and 1903. Neighbors include Charles Fondersmith, Robert Slaymaker, and his daughter, Ida, who married Frank Fondersmith.
