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Collection
Charles I. Landis Collection
Title
Charles I. Landis Collection
Object ID
MG0124
Date Range
1792-1914
, and various pamphlets. Creator: Landis, Charles Israel, 1856-1932. Conditions for Access: No restrictions. Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or
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Collection
Charles I. Landis Collection
Title
Charles I. Landis Collection
Description
This collection of the papers of Judge Charles I. Landis includes correspondence, a scrapbook, newspaper articles, and information on the Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike. The scrapbook, Paradise Records Book, contains photographs, records of the Paradise Mennonite Meeting House, ephemera, and various pamphlets.
Date Range
1792-1914
Year Range From
1792
Year Range To
1914
Date of Accumulation
1792-1914
Creator
Landis, Charles Israel, 1856-1932
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Landis, Charles Israel
Custis, John Parke
Subjects
Ephemera
Judges
Letters
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Correspondence
Ephemera
Finding aids
Judges
Letters
Manuscript groups
Scrapbooks
Extent
1 box, 17 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0124
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Charles I. Landis Collection (MG0124), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
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-124
Classification
MG0124
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by DT, 1998-1999. Added to database 11 November 2021.
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
"Thaddeus Stevens: A Letter Written to the Daily New Era, Lancaster, PA"
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F020_In01
Date Range
1916
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
"Thaddeus Stevens: A Letter Written to the Daily New Era, Lancaster, PA"
Description
Booklet. "Thaddeus Stevens: A Letter Written to the Daily New Era, Lancaster, PA," by Hon. Charles I. Landis, President Judge of the Second Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Lancaster, PA: Press of the New Era Printing Company, 1916.
Landis' letter includes a biography of Stevens, responding to claims made by Thomas Dixon, Jr. in "The Clansman" and "The Birth of a Nation."
Annotations, cover, "Prof Herbert H. Beck" and "Complements of Charles I. Landis."
Date Range
1916
Creation Date
1916
Creator
Landis, Charles Israel, 1856-1932
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Beck, Herbert Huebener
Dixon, Thomas, Jr.
Landis, Charles Israel
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Booklets
Daily New Era
Letters
New Era Printing Company
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 11 pages to scan
Object Name
Pamphlet
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F020_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 20, Insert 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 11 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1881 F074
Date Range
1881
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
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.
Date Range
1881
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1881
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Shirely, George
Shireley, Charlotte Matilda
Landis, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Place
None
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1881 F074
Box Number
012
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Shireley, Charlotte Matilda.
Administrator: Landis, Charles
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1884 F075
Date Range
1884
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
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.
Date Range
1884
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1884
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Wilson, Anna
Wilson, Carpenter
Emmert, Andrew
Kautz, Margaret
Landis, Charles J.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1884 F075
Box Number
013
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Wilson, Carpenter; Emmert, Andrew; Kautz, Margaret.
Administrator: Landis, Charles J.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1885 F015
Date Range
1885
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
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.
Date Range
1885
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1885
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Brady, Israel
Brady, Mary A.
Landis, Charles I.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Mount Joy
Place
Mount Joy
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1885 F015
Box Number
013
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Brady, Mary A.
Administrator: Landis, Charles I.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1887 F078
Date Range
1887
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
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.
Date Range
1887
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1887
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Landis, Jesse
Landis, Elizabeth P.
Landis, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1887 F078
Box Number
014
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Landis, Elizabeth P.
Administrator: Landis, Charles.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1889 F004 P
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0306
People
Peiffer, Susanna
Landis, Charles I.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1889 F004 P
Box Number
306
Additional Notes
Landis, Charles I. Executor.
1 item, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
Title
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
Object ID
1897 F640 MA
Date Range
1897
Collection
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
Title
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then by application number.
Date Range
1897
Year
1897
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Landis, Charles S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Ephrata
Object Name
Record, Marriage
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
1897 F640 MA
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Groom: Landis, Charles S.
Bride: Baker, Mabel Elizabeth. Lititz.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Application Number
13880.000
Classification
RG 04-00 0401
Description Level
Item
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Major John Andre's German letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8158
Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Date of Publication
1914
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.18
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Responsibility
by Charles I. Landis.
Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1914
Physical Description
129-155 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 18, no. 6
Summary
This journal article presents a letter written in German by John Andre to Eberhart Michael in Lancaster, PA. Andre had been a British Revolutionary War prisoner in Lancaster but had already been moved to Carlisle when he wrote the letter.(Andre would later become the British contact for Benedict Arnold in his attempt to betray Washington's army at West Point).
Subjects
Andre, John, - 1751-1780.
Michael, Eberhart, - 1735-1778.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.18
Websites
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Object ID
1975.020.2
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Description
Shell and silver snuffbox with engraved silver lid, "ML" in script lettering inside engraved shield. Note found inside reads, "Mary Kline (wife of John Landis) who was the daughter of Michael Kline and Anna Maria Gundaker. This was Mary Kline Landis Snuffbox. Given to Charles I. Landis years ago by Sarah Jeffries. 1932.
Collector
Landis, Charles I.
Last Owner
Landis, Mary
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 17
People
Kline, Mary
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Snuffbox
Material
Shell, Silver
Height (in)
4
Length (in)
8.5
Width (in)
6
Condition
Good
Object ID
1975.020.2
Accession Number
1975.020
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