Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland
Description
Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland:
Cover of the Lancaster Motorist Magazine with a picture of Wheatland and a caption under it that says, “Wheatland – the President James Buchanan Shrine in Lancaster”. Lancaster.
An article from the Internal Affairs Monthly Bulletin, vol. 29, no. 6 titled, “Homes of Presidents in Pennsylvania,” about James Buchanan’s Wheatland and the home of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife.
A bulletin from the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. It contains several images of the restored Wheatland, has captions explaining each image and an article on Wheatland. Lancaster. February 1937, June 1961, November 1970.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
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Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 058, Insert 03
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Official copy of a bill of sale between Daniel Buckley and Amos Slaymaker for the indenture of a Black woman, Dinah Scott, for 45 pounds. 2 January 1796. Amos Slaymaker's certification of her freedom after her agreed term of service of 5 years and 4 months. 30 July 1801.
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01)
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S04_F038_In03)
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Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Other Number
MG0268, Series 2, Folder 16, Insert 3, Item 2
Classification
MG0268
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Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
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Index card with biographical information about Benjamin McComsey
Description
Index card with biographical information that accompanied the letters, a tintype of Benjamin McComsey, and a needlepoint bookmark.
"This is the chief treasure of the McComsey family. Young son Benjamin volunteered to serve in the Civil War, and these letters tell the story of the remainder of his life.
Benjamin was the son of William McComsey, who was City Treasurer of Lanc. in the late 1800s. A descendant of Mathias McComsey, who was born in Manor Township in 1787. Benjamin's mother was Mary Dorwart, daughter of Henry, a tailor in Lancaster.
Benjamin died Nov. 7, 1862 in Berlin, Md. in the 18th year of his life. He is buried in the McComsey plot at Lancaster Cemetery."
Admin/Biographical History
Benjamin was the son of William and Mary Ann (Dorwart) McComsey. In 1860 he was a farmer living with his family in Providence Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ben's service during the Civil War was brief. He enlisted in Lancaster on 7 August 1862 and was mustered into the U.S. Army on August 11 as a private with Company D, 122nd Pennsylvania Infantry. He died from typhoid fever in a military hospital at Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland on 7 November 1862.
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It01)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It02)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It03)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It04)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It06)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It07)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It08)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It09)
Tintype of Benjamin McComsey (2009.014)
McComsey Family Album (A-15-01-01 to A-15-01-40)
Carte de visite of Chester Hubley (1-02-01-79)
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Hanover Shoes. North Queen Street. Haak, Kaufman, Reese, and Beers. Registered Architects. 436 North Line St. Lancaster, PA. John J. Snyder Jr. Architectural Historian Consultant. Commission 7629. 3 August 1978.
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
Additions & Alterations at 122 E. King St. for Harold A. Horn. Lancaster, PA. Harold P. Warfel. Registered Architect. 235 N. Duke St. Buckwalter Construction Co. Inc. Drawn by C.M.H.
Basement, First Floor, Second Floor. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawing 1. 5 June 1978. Revised 4 August 1978.
Elevations and Details. North (Front) Elevation, Partial West Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Roof Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Section A/2. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C." Drawing 2. 12 June 1978.
Schedules. Room Finish Schedule, Door Schedule. Floor Conditions. Section B3. Drawing 3. 28 June 1978.
Front Elevation. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. William F. Landis. Registered Architect. Bird-In-Hand, PA. R.D. 1 Box Number 498. 17505.
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
Blueprints for restoration of the Sehner, Ellicott, von Hess House
Description
Work Restoration of Sehner, Ellicott, von Hess House for the Louise Steinman von Hess Foundation. 123 North Prince St. Lancaster, PA. G. Edwin Brumbaugh, Albert F. Ruthrauff. Registered Architects. Gwynedd Valley, PA. Harry F. Moore Engineer and/or William E. Fleischer. 16 September 1982.
Plot Plan. Main House, Porch, Kitchen, Wood Shed. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Side Walk Snow melting Plan. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. HPE-1. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 7 March 1980.
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Heat Pump Units. Exhaust Fans. Notes. Drawn by D.C.E. Drawing No. H-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 11 March 1980, Revised 18 June 1980.
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. H-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 6 March 1980.
Plumbing Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Fixtures. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. P-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 10 March 1980. Revised 18 June 1980.
Plumbing Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. P-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979, revised 10 March 1980.
Electrical Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Wall Switch Detail, Typical Receptacle Detail. Notes. Electrical Symbol Schedule. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980.
Electrical Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Panel A, Panel B. Lighting Fixture Schedule, Apart. Lighting Fixture Schedule Only. Snow Melting Control Detail. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980. Revised 12 August 1980. Revised 10 December 1980.
Study for Treatment of Site. Garden Lighting Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. R. F. Drawing E-4. Operation No. C22. 1 November 1980. (Albert F. Ruthrauff's name and certification not on blueprint)
Plot Plan. Main House, Porch, Kitchen, Wood Shed. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Side Walk Snow melting Plan. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. HPE-1. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 7 March 1980. (copy)
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Heat Pump Units. Exhaust Fans. Notes. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. H-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 11 March 1980. Revised 18 June 1980. (copy)
Heating and Air Cond. Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. H-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 October 1979. Revised 6 March 1980. (copy)
Plumbing Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Fixtures. Drawn by D. C. E. Drawing No. P-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 Oct. 1979. Revised 10 March 1980. Revised 18 June 1980. (copy)
Plumbing Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: ¼''=One Foot. Drawn by D.C.E. Drawing No. P-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 2 Oct. 1979. Revised 10 March 1980. (copy)
Electrical Plans. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Wall Switch Detail, Typical Receptacle Detail. Notes. Electrical Symbol Schedule. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-2. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980. (copy)
Electrical Plans. Second Floor Plan, Attic Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Panel A, Panel B. Lighting Fixture Schedule, Apart. Lighting Fixture Schedule Only. Snow Melting Control Detail. Drawn by I. H. W. Drawing No. E-3. 23 August 1979. Revised 29 May 1980. Revised 24 July 1980. Revised 12 Aug. 1980. Revised 10 December 1980. (copy)
Study for Treatment of Site. Garden Lighting Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by D. R. F. Drawing E-4. Operation No. C22. 1 November 1980. (Albert F. Ruthrauff's name and certification not on blueprint) (copy)
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 1 October 2023.
Restoration of the Hans Herr House. Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, Lancaster County, PA. For the Lancaster Mennonite Conference Historical Society. John D. Milner. A.I.A. Architect. Chadds Ford, PA. 19137. Later John D. Milner. A.I.A. Architect. 309 Matlock St. West Chester, PA. 19830.
Cover Page.
First Floor Plan. Stube, Kammer, Storage Kammer, Kuche. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by J.E. Bourke, R. Silets. Sheet 2. Issued 25 January 1971.
Reflected First Floor Ceiling (Second Floor Framing) Plan. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by J.E. Bourke, R. Silets. Sheet 3. Issued 25 January 1971.
Second Floor Plan. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Phase 1 Scope of Work. Phase 1 Reconstruction of Roof. Drawn by J.E. Bourke, R. Silets. Sheet 4. Issued 25 January 1971.
South Elevation. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by J.E.B, R.S. Sheet 5. Issued 8 June 1971.
East Elevation. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by J.E.B, R.S. Sheet 6. Issued 8 June 1971.
North Elevation. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by J.E.B, R.S. Sheet 7. Issued 8 June 1971.
West Elevation. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by J.E.B, R.S. Sheet 8. Issued 8 June 1971.
Section and Details. Looking East @ West Elevation of Fireplace. Section 1/9. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by R. Silets. Sheet 9. Issued 8 June 1971.
Section and Details. Looking West @ West Gable Wall. Section 1/10. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by R. Silets. Sheet 10. Issued 8 June 1971.
Fireplace. Hans Herr House-1719. Done by Historic American Buildings Survey. United States Department of the Interior. Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations. Branch of Plan and Design.
Door Details. Front Door Details. Full Size. Front Door Elevations. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. (Milner). 10 March 1973.
Chimney Damper. Main Fireplace Chimney Damper Details. Plan of Chimney Above Damper. Section 'A'. Drawn by R.S. Sheet S-1. 20 October 1971.
Door and Stair Details. Wood Door. Batten Elevation, Board Elevation. Tread and Riser Detail. Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Batten Details. Detail 1, Detail 2, Detail 3. Regular Tread, Tread to Carry Stringer. Full Size. Drawn by J.C.B. 24 April 1973.
Shutter Details. Wood Shutter. Interior Elevation, Exterior Elevation. Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Batten Details. Detail 1, Detail 2, Detail 3. Full Size. Drawn by B.L.W. 20 February 1973.
Window Frame Details. Plate 7. Full Size Details for Typical Large Frame & Sash, Full Size Details for Typical Large Frame (Batten and Sash). Plan & Elevation of Typical Window Frame. Int. Elev. of Window Frame at First Floor Stair, Interior Elevation. Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by H.D.M. 22 October 1972.
Bannister Details. Plan, Elevation, Side View. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Drawn by A.H.S. 15 November 1973.
East Gable Elevation. 26 February 1971.
Plate 3.
Window Frames. Plate 6. Material as Specified by Architect. Sheet 1 of 1. Drawn by M.B. Allen. 29 February 1972.
Concept Sketch Plan. Scale: 1''=30 Feet. 19 March 1973.
Concept Sketch Plan. Scale: 1''=30 Feet. 10 April 1974.
Landscape Plan. Scale: 1''= 30 Feet. Done by Weber Surveyors Inc. Columbia, PA. DWG No. L-27. 1 February 1974.
Hans Herr House Parking Lot Layout. Scale: 1''=10 feet. 22 May 1974.
Landscape Plan. Planting Plan Segments A & B. Segment A, Segment B. Scale: 1''= 10 Feet. Sheet 2 of 3. 4 April 1974.
Landscape Plan. Planting Plan Segment C. Segment C. 1''= 10 Feet. Sheet 3 of 3. 4 April 1974.
Proposed Site Plan. Key. Scale: 1''= 50'. Preliminary Prepared June 1973.
Preliminary Planting Plan. Scale: 1''= 10 Feet. 19 November 1973.
Working Drawings, Handrail Details, Stair Details. Handrail Details. Plan of Cellar Stairs, Section Through Cellar Stair, Plan of First Floor Winder, Section Through Winder Stairs. Scale:1''=One Foot. Cellar Handrail Profile, First Floor Winder Profile. Full Size. Sheet 1 of 1. 30 April 1974.
Hans Herr Site-Visitor Center. "D. Mark Huber House." Proposed First Floor Plan, Proposed Second Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by A.H.S. Preliminary Prepared July 1973.
Electrical and Mechanical Plans. 1st Floor, 2nd Floor. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Thermostat Detail. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Notes. Symbols. Sheet E1 of 1. Drawn by M.B.A. 12 July 1972.
Two Unmarked Elevations.
Cellar Plan. Plan of Root Cellar. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Drawn by J.E. Bourke, R. Silets. Sheet 1.
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 2 October 2023.
Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. C. Emlen Urban, Lancaster, PA. 22 February 1906. Color photocopies of elevations on linen. Gift of Grace Lutheran Church, 14 March 2011.
North Queen Street Elevation, Section through Tower, James Street Elevation. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
North Side Elevation, East End Elevation, Plan of Belfry. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
Design of Grace Lutheran Church, Queen and James Street, Lancaster. John Evans & Son, Arcts., Lancaster, PA. December 1888. Blueprint. (fragile) Transferred from the Object Collection, 12 May 2011.
Elevation of Queen Street Front and James Street Front. Scale: 1"=Eight Feet.
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George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
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Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 5, Insert 4, Item 2
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 18 September 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Account Book of Jeremiah Brown’s gristmill, Book A, Little Britain Township, Fulton Twp.
Description
Account Book of Jeremiah Brown’s gristmill, Book "A", Little Britain Township, Fulton Township.
Contains 225 leaves that are paginated, and a 10 page index of clients made by the book owner by cutting the page margins, and writing index tabs on the remaing margins.
Front cover has an "A" carved on it.
Front 2 leaves were incorporated into the index and end 2 leaves were used to continue accounting.
Book references itemized lists of profits and expenses, the employees of the mill and what they were being compensated for. The profits list ranges from selling and grinding corn, wheat, and rye as well as sawing boards. The recorded expenses for the mill include items such as employee wages, transportation costs, and a pair of new shoes.
Insert 1 - Blue donor card.
Insert 2 - One book marker and six loose sheets.
o Item 1 Yellow Join the Great American Smoke book marker rom the Lancaster County Unit American Cancer Society.
o Item 2 Six pieces of paper with names and calculations.
Admin/Biographical History
From: Donor Card
Jeremiah Brown was born 1750, descended from Joshua Brown. He received his father’s mill in 1775. Jeremiah’s business became quite prosperous and with the help of other prominent figures in Lancaster County, he helped establish the Farmers Bank of Lancaster. Jeremiah’s fathered several children including the honorable Judge Jeremiah Brown and Slater Brown, later leaving the mill to Slater. At the time of his death in 1831, he was thought to be one of the largest stockholders, if not the largest, of the Farmers Bank of Lancaster at 1,000 shares.
Book is intact, cover shows signs of red rot, front and back cover, as well as the spine, have pieces that have worn off, front and back covers have water damage as well as several front and back pages.
Tab "CD" on index page is missing "D".
Object ID
MG0963_F009
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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