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Journals of the Continental Congress

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Corporate Author
United States. Continental Congress.
Date of Publication
1904-37.
Call Number
973.312 J86
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Corporate Author
United States. Continental Congress.
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
U.S. Govt. Print. Off.,
Date of Publication
1904-37.
Physical Description
34 v. facsims. (part fold.) 27 cm.
Dates of Publication
v.1-34; 1774-1789.
Notes
At head of title: Library of Congress.
"Edited from the original records in the Library of Congress."
Edited in the Divisions of Manuscripts, Library of Congress: v. 1- 15, Sept. 5, 1774-Dec. 31, 1779 by Worthington Chauncy Ford; v. 16-27, Jan. 1, 1780-Dec. 24, 1784 by Gaillard Hunt; v.28-31, Jan. 11, 1785-Dec. 31, 1786 by John C. Fitzpatrick; v.32-34, Jan. 17, 1787-March 2, 1789 by Roscoe R. Hill.
Index volume compiled by Kenneth E. Harris and Steven D. Tilley.
Library has: volumes 1 to 28 (1774-1785).
"Bibliographical notes" for 1774, 1775, etc. are found in the last vol. of "Journals" for the corresponding years, i.e. in v. 1, 3, 6, 9, etc. These notes are based upon "Some materials for a bibliography of the official publications of the Continental Congress ... by Paul Leicester Ford."
Subjects
United States. - Continental Congress - Bibliography.
Constitutional history - United States - Sources.
United States - Politics and government - 1775-1783.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Additional Author
Ford, Worthington Chauncey,
Hunt, Gaillard,
Fitzpatrick, John Clement,
Hill, Roscoe R.,
Harris, Kenneth E.,
Tilley, Steven D.,
Additional Corporate Author
Library of Congress. Manuscript Division.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.312 J86
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Lancaster County loyalists

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1908
Revolution adhered to the cause of the King and the crown were as honest and sincere as those who took part with the Colonial cause. They had sworn loyalty to Great Britain. They did not, even in a majority of cases, approve of the ac- tions of the British Government tow- ard the Colonies, but they regarded
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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
1908
Physical Description
[243]-278 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 7
Subjects
American loyalists - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - 1775-1783.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 7 (1908), p. 243-278Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Political divisions of Lancaster County

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Author
Steinmetz, H. L.
Date of Publication
1901
%20Project/Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Steinmetz, H. L. Title: Political divisions of Lancaster County / by H. L. Steinmetz. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Lancaster County (Pa.)--Politics and government--1865-1950. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Politics and government--1775-1865. Lancaster County
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Responsibility
by H. L. Steinmetz.
Author
Steinmetz, H. L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[36]-51 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 2
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1865-1950.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1865.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
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Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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Our first Civil Courts

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1906
): Courts--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Politics and government--To 1775. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1905/1906 Description: 416-430 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
416-430 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 11
Subjects
Courts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 11 (1906), p. 416-430Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10
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The great historical scenes enacted in Lancaster's first court house, 1739-1784

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1903
John Adams, and may be found in Prowell & Gibson's (3) Journals of Congress, Vol. 2, p. 273; also, Geo. R. Prowell, Esq., York. (4) Per George R. Prowell, York. �History of York County, written in 1886. (5) Lancaster the State Capital Also. Not only was the national Govern- ment, as above stated, at
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1903
Physical Description
[177]-209 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 7, no. 9
Subjects
Lancaster County Courthouse (Pa.)
Courthouses - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1783.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 7, number 9 (1903), p. 177-209Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.7
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The great historical scenes enacted in Lancaser's first court house, 1739-1784

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1902/1903
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.7
Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1902/1903
Physical Description
[177]-209 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 7, no. 9
Subjects
Lancaster County Courthouse (Pa.)
Courthouses - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.7
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Lancaster County finances in 1794

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Author
Summy, John L.
Date of Publication
1909
government--1775-1783. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1909 Description: [278]-284 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 10 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.13 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal Article (reading room
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Responsibility
by John L. Summy.
Author
Summy, John L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1909
Physical Description
[278]-284 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 10
Subjects
Graeff, George.
Taxation - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1783.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 10 (1909), p. 278-284Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13
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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1903
' History of Lancaster County that he had probably become addicted to a roving life in consequence of having accompanied the well-known trader and soldier, Colonel George Cro- gan, who, the same authority states, was his uncle, while on the latter's trading excursions into the regions be- yond Ohio. On this
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Responsibility
by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1903
Physical Description
[109]-139 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 7, no. 6
Subjects
Connolly, John, - 1750?-1813.
American loyalists.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
United States - Politics and government - 1775-1783.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 7, number 6 (1903), p. 109-139Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.7
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Mayoralty campaign : after fifty years as teacher in the Boys' High School, for forty years as principal, Dr. J.P. McCaskey becomes mayor of Lancaster

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Date of Publication
1906.
Call Number
923.7 M123m
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.],
Date of Publication
1906.
Physical Description
13 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Notes
Reprinted from Lancaster, Pa., New Era.
Includes article: "Our Spring Arbor Day".
Subjects
McCaskey, J.P. - 1837-1935.
Education - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster, Pa. - Politics and government - 1865-1950.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.7 M123m
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Early Lancaster taxables--1754

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1909
--Lancaster. Lancaster (Pa.)--Politics and government--To 1775. Lancaster (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1909 Description: [263]-277 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 10 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.13 Location
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1909
Physical Description
[263]-277 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 10
Subjects
Taxation - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Biography.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 10 (1909), p. 263-277Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13
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Territorial raids on Lancaster County

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Author
Steinman, George.
Date of Publication
1904.
/ by George Steinman, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Lancaster County (Pa.)--Boundaries. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Politics and government--1775-1865. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1903/1904 Description: [97]-109 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the
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Responsibility
by George Steinman, Esq.
Author
Steinman, George.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1904.
Physical Description
[97]-109 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 4
Summary
Failed attempts to form new Pennsylvania counties out ot parts of Lancaster county in the 19th century are discussed.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Boundaries.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1865.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 8, number 4 (1904), p. 97-109Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.8
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The birth of Lancaster County

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1908
1607-8, both Henry Hudson and Captain John Smith were very near what is now Lancaster county; but, perhaps, not 'United States Report on Ethnology, 1582-3, p. 47. ²Fisk's Discovery of America, vol. 2, p. 490. �in it. The former ran aground at the upper end of Delaware Bay, as he tells us in his log or
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[5]-39 p. ; ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 1
Summary
A journal article that reviews the history of the area from prehistoric time through the occupation by Europeans. It details the growth of the area as part of Chester County and the successful effort to have the area recognized as a separate county.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 1 (1908), p. 5-39Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1904.
, 1833-1921. Other Author(s): Ellmaker, Amos, 1787-1851. Title: Politics 75 years ago / F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt. D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Ellmaker, Amos, 1787-1851. Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. United States--Politics and government--1783-1865. Publisher
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Responsibility
F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt. D.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1904.
Physical Description
[36]-47 p. : 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.8, no. 2
Subjects
Ellmaker, Amos, - 1787-1851.
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
United States - Politics and government - 1783-1865.
Additional Author
Ellmaker, Amos,
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 8, number 2 (1904), p. 36-47Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.8
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Author
Clark, Martha Bladen.
Date of Publication
1900
: Book Subject(s): Hessians--United States. Hessians--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783 --Participation, German. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--18th century--German mercenaries. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1899-1900 Description
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Responsibility
by Miss Martha B. Clark
Author
Clark, Martha Bladen.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1900
Physical Description
[119]-137 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 4, no. 5/6
Summary
A number of stories and details about the German soldiers used by the British in the American Revolution - including where they came from , their service , and their imprisonment as captured soldiers.
Subjects
Hessians - United States.
Hessians - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Participation, German.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century - German mercenaries.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 4, number 5/6 (1900), p. 119-137Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.4
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A Revolutionary record

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Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys.
Date of Publication
1901
and departure of soldiers. In April, 1777,Congress passed a militia law, to be better enabled to repel the threatened invasion of the State by General Howe. Lancaster county was required to furnish nine battalions. In eight of the thirty-three townships into which the county was divided, there was
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by B. C. Atlee, Esq.
Author
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[20]-22 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 1
Summary
This Journal article speaks of resistance in the Donegal area of Lancaster County to a law passed by Congress to recruit a militia during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. Some residents of that area resisted recruitment efforts and there was an armed conflict. The County then requested ammunition to be used to meet this challenge.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Revolution, 1775-1783 - History.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 5, number 1 (1901), p. 20-22Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5 no. 1
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Tagebuch des Capt. Wiederholdt : vom 7 October 1776 bis 7 December 1780

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Author
Wiederholdt, Andrew
Date of Publication
ca1902.
Call Number
973.342 W643
Responsibility
by M. D. Learned and C. Grosse.
Author
Wiederholdt, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Macmillan Company ,
Date of Publication
ca1902.
Physical Description
74 p. ; 27 cm.
Notes
In Americana Germanic [v.5], p. xvii 19-93.
References to Lancaster are referred to in LCHS Journal, v. 33, no. 5, p. 65 "Captain Wiederholdt in Lancaster" by William Frederick Worner.
Subjects
Wiederholdt, Andreas, - 1752?
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.342 W643
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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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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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The new capitol at Harrisburg, Pa

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Date of Publication
©1906.
Call Number
974.8 P415ne Oversize
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
J.W. Roshon,
Date of Publication
©1906.
Physical Description
1 preliminary leaf, 48 plates ; 27 x 31 cm
Notes
Preliminary leaf missing.
Cover title.
Subjects
Architecture - Pennsylvania - Harrisburg
Architecture.
Buildings.
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Harrisburg (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc.
Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Harrisburg.
Photomechanical prints.
History.
Viewbooks - Pennsylvania - Harrisburg - 20th century.
Stabbing (Binding)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8 P415ne Oversize
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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1901
Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Capitals (Cities) Washington (D.C.) United States--Capital and capitol. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1900-1901. Description: [57]-67 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 3 and 4 Call Number: 974.9
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by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[57]-67 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 3/4
Summary
This journal article addresses sureveyor Andrew Ellicott's role in the laying out of the District of Columbia as well as many other later other projects he led.
Subjects
Ellicott, Andrew, - 1754-1820.
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Capitals (Cities)
Washington (D.C.)
United States - Capital and capitol.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 5, number 3/4 (1901), p. 57-67Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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Date of Publication
1907
. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Flags--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Lancaster (Pa.)--Politics and government. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1907 Description: [162]-166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 4 Call Number
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1907
Physical Description
[162]-166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 4
Summary
This article chronicles the development and the meaning of a flag for the City of Lancaster, PA, in preparation for the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia.
Subjects
Flags - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 11, number 4 (1907), p. 162-166Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.11
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