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The 1869 diary of Samuel R. Hess of Clay Township, Lancaster County : Mennonite, farmer & nurseryman

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Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Date of Publication
c1997
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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Responsibility
introduction, transcribed & indexed by Clarence Edwin Spohn.
Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley,
Date of Publication
c1997
Physical Description
viii, 48 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ;
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
This issue contains the transcription of the 1869 diary of Clay Township resident Samuel R. Hess, and provides a day-to-day look at the life of a typical Mennonite farmer and businessman. The diary has been indexed by name and provides a list of local residents with whom Hess had contact with.
Subjects
Hess, Samuel R., - 1830-1906 - Diaries.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Farmers - Pennsylvania
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Additional Author
Spohn, Clarence E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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Abstract of wills of Berks County, Pennsylvania

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Author
Martin, Jacob,
Date of Publication
1999]
Call Number
974.816 A164b
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Alternate Title
Berks County, PA abstracts of wills
Abstract of wills and administrations, Berks County, PA
Responsibility
abstract of English records prepared by Jacob Martin ; German records by John P. Smith.
Author
Martin, Jacob,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia (1305 Locust St., Philadelphia 19107-5405)
Publisher
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1999]
Physical Description
2 v. ; 28 cm.
Series
Collections of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania ;
Notes
"Presented to the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania by Alfred Smith, of Philadelphia."
The text is a photoreproduction of the original ms.
Includes indexes.
Contents
v. 1. 1752-1798 -- v. 2. 1798-1825.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Berks County.
Manuscripts, American - Pennsylvania - Berks County - Facsimiles.
Berks County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Smith, John P.,
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 A164b
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Abstract of wills of Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Author
Martin, Jacob,
Date of Publication
1999]
Call Number
974.813 A164c
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Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, PA abstracts of wills
Abstract of wills and administrations, Chester County, PA
Responsibility
prepared by Jacob Martin ; indexed by Gilbert Cope.
Author
Martin, Jacob,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia (1305 Locust St., Philadelphia 19107-5405)
Publisher
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1999]
Physical Description
4 v. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Originally published: Philadelphia : Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, 1900-1901.
Includes indexes.
Contents
v. 1. 1714-1758 -- v. 2. 1858-1777 -- v. 3. 1777-1800 -- 1801-1825.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Chester County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Cope, Gilbert,
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.813 A164c
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Abstracts and identifications of entries giving European origins in church records of South Central Pennsylvania, and adjacent areas

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Date of Publication
c1990-
Call Number
929.3 A1645c
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Responsibility
by the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc.
Place of Publication
York, PA (P.O. Box 1824, York 17405)
Publisher
The Society,
Date of Publication
c1990-
Physical Description
v. <1 > ; 28 cm.
Series
Special publication ; no. 41
Notes
Includes index.
LCHS has Book 1.
Subjects
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania
European Americans - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 A1645c
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Abstracts from Common Pleas Docket, York County, Pa. : April term 1757 through July term 1761

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Author
Hively, David P.
Date of Publication
1991
Call Number
974.841 H6765
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Author
Hively, David P.
Place of Publication
York, Pa
Publisher
The South Central Pa. Genealogical Society
Date of Publication
1991
Physical Description
68 p.
Notes
Special Publication #46, July/Oct. 1991
Subjects
Court records - Pennsylvania - York County.
York County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.841 H6765
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Abstracts of Adams County, Pennsylvania wills (1745-1800)

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Author
Miller, Randy J.
Date of Publication
1994.
Call Number
974.842 A164 (1745-1800)
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Responsibility
by Randy J. Miller.
Author
Miller, Randy J.
Place of Publication
Gettysburg, PA
Publisher
Adams County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1994.
Physical Description
84 pages ; 28 cm
Notes
Includes indexes.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Adams County
Wills.
Pennsylvania - Adams County.
Adams County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.842 A164 (1745-1800)
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Abstracts of Adams County, Pennsylvania wills (1826-1850)

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Author
Miller, Randy J.
Date of Publication
1996.
Call Number
974.842 A164 (1826-1850)
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Responsibility
by Randy J. Miller.
Author
Miller, Randy J.
Place of Publication
Gettysburg, PA
Publisher
Adams County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1996.
Physical Description
87 pages ; 28 cm
Notes
Includes indexes.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Adams County
Wills.
Pennsylvania - Adams County.
Adams County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.842 A164 (1826-1850)
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Abstracts of Chester County, Pennsylvania land records

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Author
Bryant, Carol.
Date of Publication
1997-<1998 >
Call Number
974.813 B915
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Responsibility
Carol Bryant.
Author
Bryant, Carol.
Place of Publication
Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 E. Main St., Westminster 21157)
Publisher
Family Line Publications,
Date of Publication
1997-<1998 >
Physical Description
v. <1-5 > : folded maps ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes indexes.
LCHS has v. 1.
Contents
v. 1. 1681-1730 -- v. 2. 1729-1745 -- v. 3. 1745-1753 -- v. 4. 1753-1758 -- v. 5. 1758-1765.
Subjects
Land tenure - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Landowners - Pennsylvania - Chester County
Deeds - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Chester County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.813 B915
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Abstracts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, wills 1786-1820

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Author
Wright, F. Edward.
Date of Publication
1998.
Call Number
346.3054 A164w
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Alternate Title
Abstracts of Lancaster County, PA, wills 1786-1820
ISBN
1585493201
9781585493203
Author
Wright, F. Edward.
Place of Publication
Westminster, Md
Publisher
Willow Bend Books,
Date of Publication
1998.
Physical Description
337 pages ; 21 cm
Notes
Originally abstracted under the auspices of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in the early 1900s.
Published in 2001 by Heritage Books, Inc., Bowie, Maryland.
Includes indexes.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Abstracts.
Wills.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Abstracts.
Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
346.3054 A164w
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Abstracts of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania wills & administrations, 1784-1823

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Author
Roberts, Ellwood,
Date of Publication
2000, c1998.
Call Number
974.812 R643
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Responsibility
Ellwood Roberts.
ISBN
1585494550 :
Author
Roberts, Ellwood,
Place of Publication
Westminster, Md
Publisher
Willow Bend Books,
Date of Publication
2000, c1998.
Physical Description
iii, 435 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Montgomery County.
Montgomery County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.812 R643
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Abstracts of Philadelphia wills

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Date of Publication
1999]
Call Number
974.811 A164p
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Alternate Title
Philadelphia will abstracts
Philadelphia County will abstracts
Philadelphia wills
Phila. wills
Abstract of Philadelphia County wills
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia (1305 Locust St., Philadelphia 19107-5405)
Publisher
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1999]
Physical Description
11 v. ; 28 cm.
Series
Collections of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania ;
Notes
Originally published: Philadelphia : Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, 1893-1904.
Vol. 7 lacks t.p.
The text is a photoreproduction of the original ms.
Includes indexes.
Contents
[1] Books A, B, C, D 1682-1726 -- [2] 1726-1747 -- pt. 3. 1747-1763 -- v. 4. 1763-1784, will books N, O, P, Q -- v. 5. 1777-1793, will books R, S, T, U & abstracts of some other counties filed in Philadelphia County -- v. 6. Boosk [sic] W, X, Y (index is in volume 7), 1790-1802 -- [7] Index to Phila. wills, 1790-1802 -- v. 8. Books 1, 2, partial 3, 1802-1809 -- v. 9. 1810-1815 -- v. 10. Books 5 (concl.), 6, partial 7, 1815-1819 -- v. 11. Books 7 (concl.), 8, 1820-1825.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia.
Manuscripts, American - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - Facsimiles.
Philadelphia (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.811 A164p
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Abstracts of York County, Pennsylvania wills, 1749-1819

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Author
Wright, F. Edward.
Date of Publication
1995.
Call Number
974.841 W949
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Author
Wright, F. Edward.
Place of Publication
Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 E. Main St., Westminster 21157)
Publisher
Family Line Publications,
Date of Publication
1995.
Physical Description
iii, 407 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
F. Edward Wright, compiler.
Includes index.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - York County
York County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.841 W949
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Almost a lifetime : a glimpse of the twentieth century through one pair of eyes

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Author
Eckert, Leo H.
Date of Publication
1995.
Call Number
926.291 E19
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Responsibility
by Leo H. Eckert.
Author
Eckert, Leo H.
Place of Publication
Millersville, Pa. : Gordonville, Pa
Publisher
The author ; The Print Shop,
Date of Publication
1995.
Physical Description
244 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Twentieth century
United States - Civilization - 20th century - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
926.291 E19
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[A memoir]

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Author
Van Nest, Magaretta.
Date of Publication
1990?
Call Number
929 V266
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Author
Van Nest, Magaretta.
Place of Publication
Carbon typescript
Date of Publication
1990?
Physical Description
14, [11] leaves ; 28 cm.
Notes
"Levi Henry Crouse and Mary Louise Worrest were married marh 7, 1843 at the ages 26 and 18 years in Paradise, Lancaster co [sic] Pa. by Rev., Edward y. Buchanan of the Epsicopal church [sic], a brother of the President James Buchanan. Our parents named their first born -- a boy for that minister, Edward Buchanan."
"Aunt Kate was a teacher for some time at Millersville, Pennsylvania Normal School. The school published a magazine entitles [sic] 'The Page Monthly.' Her intimate frind on the faculty was Rose Budd, who wrote an article for the magazine entitled 'Let me die in Autumn.' It was Clara's last school days that she choose [sic] that poem for her recitation. Her wich was granted when she passed away Sept. 1, 1860."
Subjects
Crouse family.
Agriculture - Pennsylvania - Chester County
Agriculture - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Genealogy - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Genealogy - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Chester County (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Chester County (Pa.) - Personal recollections.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Personal recollections.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 V266
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Andrew Baker Rote trollies to Rocky Springs and other recollections

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Author
Martin, Lillian Rote.
Date of Publication
1992
Call Number
974.815 LACI O63z Oversize
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Responsibility
by Lillian Rote Martin as told to Nancy Bookman
Author
Martin, Lillian Rote.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Library
Date of Publication
1992
Physical Description
9 p. 28 cm.
Notes
An oral history project of Lancaster 250 Education Committee and Operation Remember.
Summary
An oral history interview conducted in 1992 in which Ms. Martin recalls earlier years of Lancaster PA as she remembered them. Rocky Springs Amusement park outside Lancaster is one of her fondest recollections. She also recalls theaters, markets, and buildings in Lancaster .
Subjects
Rote, Andrew Baker.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACI O63z Oversize
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An everyname index to Orphans' Court Book A (1749-1762)

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Date of Publication
1992
Call Number
974.841 E93
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Responsibility
compiled by Patricia A. Gross and Leonard A. Heilman
Place of Publication
York, Pa
Publisher
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Date of Publication
1992
Physical Description
ii, 31 p. 30 cm.
Series
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. Special Publication Number 49
Subjects
Probate courts - Pennsylvania - York County.
Additional Author
Gross, Patricia A.
Heilman, Leonard A.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.841 E93
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An index to the wills and administration bonds of Adams County, Pennsylvania, 1800-1864

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Author
Young, Henry James.
Date of Publication
c1997.
Call Number
974.842 Y68
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Responsibility
by Henry James Young.
Author
Young, Henry James.
Place of Publication
York, PA (P.O. Box 1824, York 17405)
Publisher
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society,
Date of Publication
c1997.
Physical Description
vi, 102 p. ; 28 cm.
Series
Special publication ; no. 55
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Adams County
Adams County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.842 Y68
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Archive

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Collection
Fulton Opera House Guild Records
Title
Fulton Opera House Guild Records
Object ID
MG0854
Date Range
1974-2019
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Fulton Opera House Guild Records
Title
Fulton Opera House Guild Records
Description
Fulton Opera House Guild records, 1974-2019:
3 scrapbooks May 2002-2018/2019 season
Guild Directories, 1999-2018
Guild Luncheon history, 1974-2018
Guild bus trips
Guild job descriptions and toolkits
Guild needlework patterns
Fulton and Guild handouts and newspaper articles
Date Range
1974-2019
Year Range From
1974
Year Range To
2019
Creator
Fulton Opera House Guild (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Object Name
Archive
Object ID
MG0854
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.027
Other Numbers
MG-854
Classification
MG0854
Description Level
Fonds
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Archive

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Collection
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Object ID
MG0663
Date Range
1928-2002
Headings: Letters Minutes (Records) Family reunions Programs (Publications) Search Terms: Cemeteries Correspondence Family reunions Finding aids Genealogy Letters Manuscript groups Maps Minutes Obituaries Programs Scholarships Songs Related Materials: Processing History: Processed and finding aid prepared
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Collection
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Description
The Ranck Family Reunion Records contain reunion programs of the Ranck family from 1928 to 2002, lists of descendants from 1983 to 2000, minutes from 1976 to 2002, and letters and correspondence pertaining to the Ranck clan.
Date Range
1928-2002
Year Range From
1928
Year Range To
2002
Date of Accumulation
1928-2002
Creator
Ranck family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 13
People
Poole, Vera
Ranck, E. M.
Ranck, Ezra H.
Ranck, Harriet M.
Ranck, Iola S.
Ranck, P. J.
Rank, George Seldomridge
Ronk, John
Shippen, Edward, Jr.
Subjects
Family reunions
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Cemeteries
Correspondence
Family reunions
Finding aids
Genealogy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Maps
Minutes
Obituaries
Programs
Scholarships
Songs
Extent
1 box, 11 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0663
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-663
Classification
MG0663
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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Collection
Calendar Collection
Title
Calendar Collection
Object ID
MG0070
Date Range
1867-1995
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Collection
Calendar Collection
Title
Calendar Collection
Description
This collection consists of calendars containing photographs, drawings, and prints from Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some depict local culture, architecture, historic sites, events, or have Pennsylvania Dutch sayings. There are also backs of calendars containing information about Lancaster.
Date Range
1867-1995
Year Range From
1867
Year Range To
1995
Date of Accumulation
1867-1995
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 02
People
Albright, R. A.
Bushong, Joyce
Ferguson, Novelda H.
Forney, Myrl
Hart, Deborah A.
Hough, Doris
Landis, David Bachman
Mellinger, C.
Reed, Anita
Rider, Jacob D.
Sweigart, Caleb K.
Taggart, M. W.
Warfel, Arthur
Wesley, Hazel S.
Wierman, Julia
Subjects
Calendars
Search Terms
Brown and Bigelow
Calendars
Chickaree Studio
De Laval
Denver Service Station
Drawing Board Associates, Inc.
Finding aids
H. M. Stauffer and Sons, Inc.
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
Intelligencer Printing Company
Lancaster County Association for the Blind
Lancaster County Farm Bureau Co-op Association
Lancaster County Postcard Club
Lebanon High School
Manuscript groups
Mount Joy Area Historical Society
Pearsol and Geist
Pensupreme Dairy
Sir Speedy
Southern Lancaster County Historical Society
Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Extent
3 boxes, 14 folders, 3 oversized folders, 2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0070
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions noted at the item level. Restricted items may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
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-70
Classification
MG0070
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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