The Diary Collection contains diaries and journals of individuals from Lancaster County. The diarists recorded daily events such as social activities, household chores, farm life, and business activities. Some writers copied published works and newspaper articles or recorded national events. Subjects that are mentioned include the Stock Market crash of 1929, "The Volstead Blues," travel, World Wars I and II, weather, genealogy, and items of local interest.
Preferred citation: Diary Collection (MG-247), Name of diary set, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
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No restrictions, unless noted within the finding aid.
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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.
Located on the Downingtown, Ephrata, and Harrisburg turnpike road.
Petition granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: Joseph Uhrich, John Mohler (merchant), John Mohler, Jacob Konigmacher, Jacob Bowman, Henry Regar, Michael Kagerrize, John Gross, Samuel Keller, David Martin, W. J. Hibshman, R. R. Heitler, Christian Bauman, Samuel Bollinger, David Bauman, Daniel Foust, Allen Mohler, William Amweg, Samuel Hahn, John Edwards, Jacob Slick.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Located on the Downingtown, Ephrata and Harrisburg turnpike road.
Petition granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: George Sheffer, George Keller, William Konigmacher, R. R. Heitler, Peter Martin Jr., John Gross, John Mohler, H. Konigmacher, Jacob Konigmacher, Benjamin Konigmacher, Joseph Uhrich, David Bowman, Daniel Bowman, Martin Fry Jr.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
