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Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1360
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Date of Publication
[1886]
Call Number
973 P823
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Responsibility
by Ben: Perley Poore.
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia [etc.] New York
Publisher
Hubbard brothers; W. A. Houghton; [etc., etc.,]
Date of Publication
[1886]
Physical Description
2 v. fronts., illus. (incl. ports., facsims.) 24 cm.
Notes
LCHS has vol. 1 only.
Summary
Benjamin Perley Poore ( 1820-1887 ) was a popular newspaper correspondent and editor and an author. This book is his account of history , politics , and life as he observed it in Washington D.C. and the nation during his lifetime.
Subjects
Washington (D.C.) - History.
Washington (D.C.) - Social life and customs.
United States - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 P823
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010685710&view=1up&seq=11
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A Christmas reminder : being the names of about eight thousand persons, a small portion of the number confined on board the British prison ships during the war of the Revolution

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1583
Corporate Author
Society of Old Brooklynites (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
973.371 B872
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Responsibility
with the compliments of the Society of Old Brooklynites.
Corporate Author
Society of Old Brooklynites (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, N.Y
Publisher
Eagle print.,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
61 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Jersey (Prison-ship)
Great Britain. - Royal Navy - Prisons.
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Prison hulks - New York (State) - New York.
Prisoners of war - United States.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Prisoners and prisons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.371 B872
Websites
https://archive.org/details/christmasreminde00soci/page/n6
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Souvenir of the re-union of the blue and the gray, on the battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1888. How to get there, and what is to be done during the year

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1642
Author
Tregaskis, John.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
973.6349 G394g
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Author
Tregaskis, John.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The American graphic co.,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
[271] p. front., illus. fold. map. 23 cm.
Notes
At head of title: Authorized and copyright edition.
Advertising matter interspersed.
Prefatory editorial note signed John Tregaskis; followed by an announcement of the publishing firm Tregaskis & co.
Subjects
Gettysburg (Pa.), Battle of, 1863.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.6349 G394g
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Allegheny county's hundred years

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1658
Author
Thurston, George H.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
974.885 A422
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Responsibility
by George H. Thurston.
Author
Thurston, George H.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh
Publisher
A. A. Anderson & Son, book and job printers,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
312 p., [4] leaves of plates (3 fold.) : ill., maps, plans ; 20 cm.
Notes
Advertising matter printed throughout book.
LCHS copy missing title page.
Contents
Contents: Chapters 1 thru 8 - Covers 1754 to 1888 9 - boat building in Allegheny County 10 - coal and coke trade 11 - Iron and steel trade 12 - Glass manufacturing 13 - Natural gas 14 - Oil trade in Allegheny County 15 - Copper,lead, brass and tin 16 - Mercantile interests 17. From pack horse to railroads 18. Financial institutions 19. Insurance companies 20. Electrical appliances 21. Churches , schools, and newspapers 22. Music, art, and benevolent institutions
Subjects
Allegheny County (Pa.) - History.
Allegheny County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.885 A422
Websites
https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbabel.hathitrust.org%2Fcgi%2Fpt%3Fid%3Dloc.ark%3A%2F13960%2Ft6sx7275x%26view%3D1up%26seq%3D15%26skin%3D2021&data=05%7C01%7Cshianne.hargrove%40lancasterhistory.org%7Cb1e3ea5a7ca84a1554ba08db888def09%7C77252d1418a546d9b9d933511a635493%7C0%7C0%7C638253915394703722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qaom91DNqmsgACxu6vSqJUaEuwJpEqEKTVcxdWPDI6E%3D&reserved=0
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The ladies of the White House, or, In the home of the presidents : being a complete history of the social and domestic lives of the presidents from Washington to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1678
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Date of Publication
1881.
Call Number
920.7 H745
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Responsibility
by Laura C. Holloway.
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Bradley, Garretson,
Date of Publication
1881.
Physical Description
736 p., [30] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Summary
Biographical sketches of the First Ladies of the White House from presidents Washington to Garfield.
Subjects
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States
Women
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.7 H745
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=gri.ark:/13960/t1mh0kz1w&view=1up&seq=13
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The beginnings of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in the United States from 1817 to 1832

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1723
Author
Appel, Theodore,
Date of Publication
1886.
Call Number
285.8 A646
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Responsibility
by Theodore Appel.
Author
Appel, Theodore,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Reformed Church Publication Board,
Date of Publication
1886.
Physical Description
116p. ; 24cm.
Subjects
Theological Seminary of the German Reformed Church in the United States (Carlisle, Pa.)
Theological Seminary of the German Reformed Church in the United States (York, Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
285.8 A646
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The Republican manual : history, principles, early leaders, achievements of the Republican Party : with biographical sketches of James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1730
Author
Smalley, E. V.
Date of Publication
1880.
Call Number
329.6 S635
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Responsibility
by E.V. Smalley.
Author
Smalley, E. V.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Bk. Exchange,
Date of Publication
1880.
Physical Description
341 p., [2] leaves of plates : ports. ; 16 cm.
Subjects
Garfield, James A. - 1831-1881.
Arthur, Chester Alan, - 1829-1886.
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) - History.
Campaign literature.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
329.6 S635
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The messages of President Buchanan. With an appendix containing sundry letters from members of his cabinet at the close of his presidential term, etc

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1798
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
923.173 B918
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Responsibility
Compiled by J.B. Henry.
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Place of Publication
New York
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
328 p. 23 cm.
Notes
Inscription by James Buchanan Henry.
Subjects
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Additional Author
Buchanan, James,
Henry, James Buchanan,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918
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Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1869
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Dept. of Public Instruction.
Date of Publication
1875-1936.
Call Number
370 P412
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Alternate Title
Common schools of Pennsylvania
Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Dept. of Public Instruction.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
The Department,
Date of Publication
1875-1936.
Physical Description
61 v. ; 23-28 cm.
Publication Frequency
Biennial 1920/22-1934/36
Dates of Publication
1875-1936.
Notes
At head of title: Common schools of Pennsylvania.
LCHS has 1864, 1871, 1875, and 1883.
Subjects
Education - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
370 P412
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Record of deaths kept by Michael W. Groff of West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18120
Date of Publication
1884
Call Number
310.35 R311
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Responsibility
published by his friends.
Place of Publication
Farmersville, Pa
Publisher
E. H. Burkholder, PR.
Date of Publication
1884
Physical Description
29 pgs. : 16 cms.
Notes
Deaths from 1854-1883.
Continued by deaths kept by Mary Weaver.
Also on microfilm # 153 part 15.
Subjects
Death notices - Pennsylvnia - Lancasater
Registers of births, etc. - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Additional Author
Groff, Michael W.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
310.35 R311
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