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Frederick Valentine Melsheimer, entomologist

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1937

in Lancaster County, where on the 13th day of May I preached the first sermon. On June 3rd, 1779 I was married to Maria Agnes Man. The birthplace of my wife was Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Her father's name was Samuel Man and her mother's name Anna Catharina. "November 12th, 1784, I removed to Manheim

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1937

Physical Description: [103]-112 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 41, no. 4

Subjects: Melsheimer, Frederick Valentine, - 1749-1814.; Entomologists - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 41, number 4 (1937), p. 103-112Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.41

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Railroad and bridge builders of Lancaster

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1940

they built. Among the very pioneers of railroad building was the capable local civil engineer and surveyor, JOSHUA SCOTT, who planned the State Road through and west of Lancaster in 1833. Many early Lancaster County maps and surveys were drawn by him, one being presented with the compliments of the

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1940

Physical Description: [57]-76 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 44, no. 4

Subjects: Bridges - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Railroads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Transportation.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 44, number 4 (1940), p. 57-76Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.44

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Grandfathers' clocks : their making and their makers in Lancaster County

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1939.

Ephrata, Pa., was one of the earliest and best- known clockmakers of Lancaster County, and his clocks are still prized by many families throughout the eastern part of Pennsylvania. He was born at Germantown, Pa., on August 9, 1728, and was the fifth child of John Gorgas and Psyche or Sophia Rittenhouse

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee, Esq.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1939.

Physical Description: [137]-[164] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 43, no. 5

Notes: Second edition of paper originally read April 6, 1917. Contains corrections and additions.

Subjects: Clock and watch makers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County; Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Longcase clocks - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.

Additional Author: Beck, Herbert Huebener,; Coldren, Charles M.,; Gorgas, Harry S.; Heisey, M. Luther,

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 43, number 5 (1939), p. 137-164Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.43

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Memorial to Frederick Valentine Melsheimer

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1937

, that he spent the prime of his life in Lancaster County and that he gave Pennsylvania two sons who followed closely in his footsteps. While he is also well known as an educator and a clergyman, I am concerned chiefly in his career as a scientist. We must admit that Frederick Valentine Melsheimer was

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1937

Physical Description: [162]-163 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 41, no. 6

Subjects: Melsheimer, Frederick Valentine, - 1749-1814.; Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.); Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Entomology - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; New Holland (Pa.) - History.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 41, number 6 (1937), p. 162-163Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.41

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Lancaster in the Gettysburg Campaign

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1939

Lancaster In The Gettysburg C ampaign By M. LUTHER HEISEY THE ALARM At no time in the long history of Lancaster County did consternation and excitement reign among its citizens as in the closing days of June, 1863, when the gray ranks of the Confederacy approached to its very gateways. For days

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1939

Physical Description: [59]-64 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 43, no. 2

Subjects: Gettysburg (Pa.), Battle of, 1863.; Soldiers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 43, number 2 (1939), p. 59-64Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.43, no.2

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The famed markets of Lancaster : with a taste of tomato, and a sip of cider

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: c1949.

Call Number: 641.3 H473

Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: [Lancaster, Pa.]

Date of Publication: c1949.

Physical Description: 30 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Vegetables - Pennsylvania.; Truck farming - Pennsylvania.; Central Market (Lancaster, Pa.); Northern Market (Lancaster, Pa.); Eastern Market (Lancaster, Pa.); Western Market (Lancaster, Pa.); Southern Market (Lancaster, Pa.)

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 641.3 H473

The Lane family of Lancaster

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1962

houses on East King Street, it brings to mind the names of those once actively engaged at these places. In imagination we can see the spirits of William L. Peiper (cashier of the Lancaster County National Bank) and John N. Lane, merchant, in ani- mated conversation on the work of the wrecking crews

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Responsibility: 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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Early surveys in Lancaster County

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1962

M. LUTHER HEISEY EARLY SURVEYS IN LANCASTER COUNTY Recently-purchased copies of Taylor's surveys provide a mine of data for the research worker in the Society's library. The extent of lands is listed in this article. In Manuscript Book No. 76213, Chester County Historical Society, made by Isaac

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1962

Physical Description: [87]-91 p. ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 66, No. 2

Subjects: Surveying - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 66, number 2 (1962), p. 87-91Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.66

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A brief postal history of Lancaster County

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1944

the Post Office in King's Street." (See fac-simile on page 4.) In 1756, the Pennsylvania Gazette advertised a list of unclaimed letters for Lancaster County folks held "at the post office in Lancaster." Previously, 1738 and 1741, the lists of letters were held at Philadelphia. Post roads were few in

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1944

Physical Description: [1]-37 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 48, no. 1

Subjects: Postal service - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County; Postmasters.; Postal rates.; Coaching - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 48, number 1 (1944), p. 1-37Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.48

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Locomotives ; made in Lancaster

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1940

Locomotives—Made in Lancaster By M. LUTHER HEISEY As stated in the constitution of this Society, its object is, among other ramifications, to mark the growth and progress of population, wealth, educa- tion, agriculture, arts, manufactures and commerce in the city and county. "Peace hath her

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1940

Physical Description: [1]-10; 97 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 44, no. 1

Subjects: Locomotives - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 44, number 1 (1940), p. 1-10Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.44

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Daniel Keller--Lancaster County boat builder

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1954.

1807, before the use of steam, another Lancaster County inventive genius was working on the problem of better navigation. One Daniel Keller, of Hemp- field Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, took out a patent as early as 1795 for a design of boat, operating with paddle wheels, whose motive power

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1954.

Physical Description: [61]-77 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 58, no. 3

Subjects: Keller, Dan.; Steamboats - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Paddle steamers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 58, number 3 (1954), p. 61-77Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.58

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The memorial marker to General John Augustus Sutter

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1939

Never before has the Lancaster County Historical Society been called upon to enter into a dual ceremony such as commemorated today—at Lititz, Pennsylvania, and simultaneously at Sacramento, California; communities separated by the breadth of our country. At Lititz, in the town center, before the General

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1939

Physical Description: [113]-127 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 43, no. 4

Subjects: Sutter, John Augustus, - 1803-1880.; Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.); Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lititz (Pa.) - History.; Sacramento (Calif.) - History.

Additional Author: Buck, Frank H.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 43, number 4 (1939), p. 113-127Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.43

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Count Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf : an account of the exercise incident to the unveiling of the tablet in his memory

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1936

Brethren's Church or Unitas Fratrum (Moravian Church) . He came to Pennsylvania in 1741, preached at Germantown for some time, established congregations at Beth- lehem, Nazareth and Lititz, promoted Christian communistic set- tlements, and preached at different points in Lancaster County, Pa. Zinzendorf

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1936

Physical Description: [73]-78 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 40, no. 5

Subjects: Zinzendorf, Nicolaus Ludwig, - Graf von, - 1700-1760.; Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.); Moravian Church - History.; Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lititz (Pa.) - History.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 40, number 5 (1936), p. 73-78Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.40

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Religious life in Lancaster Borough

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Author: Coldren, Caroline S.

Date of Publication: 1941

County, can lay claim to a brief priority; the former by eight years, the second and third by one year. Early records show that Mary Prator, of Earl Township, in her will of April 11, 1741, bequeathed "to the Popish Church at Lancaster Borough the sum of two pounds, for the use and at the disposal of the

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Responsibility: by Caroline S. Coldren in collaboration with M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Coldren, Caroline S.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1941

Physical Description: [125]-144 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 45, no. 6

Subjects: Church buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Religious life and customs.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Additional Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 45, number 6 (1941), p. 125-144Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.45

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The water supply of Lancaster

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1937

g!lllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllll!: PAPERS OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Vol. XLI 1937 No. 1 The Water Supply of Lancaster By M. LUTHER HEISEY "Ho, every one

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1937

Physical Description: [1]-24 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 41, no. 1

Subjects: Water-supply - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Public works - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Conestoga River (Pa.)

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 41, number 1 (1937), p. 1-24Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.41

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The art of photography in Lancaster

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1947

Lancaster County. Late in 1844, George F. Meeser was rapidly gaining a reputa- tion for good daguerreotype miniatures at his studio on West King Street (north side), opposite George A. Miller's drug store. 6 Early in 1845, the editor of the Intelligencer and Journalremarked: "His success in securing fine

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1947

Physical Description: [93]- 114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 51, no. 4

Subjects: Fahnestock, William Baker, - 1804-1886.; Damant, James.; Photography; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Pictorial works.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 51, number 4 (1947), p. 93-114Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.51

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Going down in history : Lancaster 1957

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1958.

; as usual the Lancaster delegation had the largest num- ber present for a county historical s0ciety, 12. Dr. Landis Tanger, former president of Millersville State Teachers College, died, aged eighty-two years. �16, The Lancaster County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution met

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Responsibility: compiled and edited by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1958.

Physical Description: [58]-60 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 62, no. 1

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 62, number 1 (1958), p. 58-60Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.62

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Going down in history : Lancaster 1960

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1961

with a total of 629 awards and $3,878.75, or six per cent. of the prize money. Which should do nicely in helping this county keep its reputation as the Garden Spot." Jan. 21. Governor David L. Lawrence said that Lancaster County's prosperity is a source of strength for the state as it strives to

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Responsibility: by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1961

Physical Description: [37]-39 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 65, no. 1

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 65, number 1 (1961), p. 37-39Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.65

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Going down in history : Lancaster 1958

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1959.

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.63

Responsibility: compiled and edited by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1959.

Physical Description: [50]-52 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 63, no. 1

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Journal

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.63

Lancaster 1955 : history in the making

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Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Date of Publication: 1955.

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.59

Responsibility: compiled by M. Luther Heisey.

Author: Heisey, M. Luther,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1955.

Physical Description: 196-198 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 59, no. 7

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Chronology.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Journal

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.59

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Frederick Valentine Melsheimer, entomologist

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Railroad and bridge builders of Lancaster

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Grandfathers' clocks : their making and their makers in Lancaster County

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Memorial to Frederick Valentine Melsheimer

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Lancaster in the Gettysburg Campaign

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The famed markets of Lancaster : with a taste of tomato, and a sip of cider

The Lane family of Lancaster

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Early surveys in Lancaster County

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A brief postal history of Lancaster County

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Locomotives ; made in Lancaster

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Daniel Keller--Lancaster County boat builder

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The memorial marker to General John Augustus Sutter

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Count Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf : an account of the exercise incident to the unveiling of the tablet in his memory

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Religious life in Lancaster Borough

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The water supply of Lancaster

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The art of photography in Lancaster

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Going down in history : Lancaster 1957

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Going down in history : Lancaster 1960

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Going down in history : Lancaster 1958

Lancaster 1955 : history in the making