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Collection
Lancaster Freedom Train Committee Records
Title
Lancaster Freedom Train Committee Records
Object ID
MG0706
Date Range
1947-1949
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Collection
Lancaster Freedom Train Committee Records
Title
Lancaster Freedom Train Committee Records
Description
This collection contains documents pertaining to the planning and preparation for the Freedom Train visit to Lancaster, as well as the corresponding Rededication Week celebration. These documents include press releases from The American Heritage Foundation describing the Freedom Train project, correspondence between The American Heritage Foundation and members of the Lancaster Freedom Train Committee discussing the Committee's plans for the celebration and their fundraising efforts. There is also correspondence between the Mayor of Lancaster, Dale E. Cary, and John W. Beyer discussing the formation of the Freedom Train Committee, the monetary contributions of the public, and the roles different organizations were taking in the Rededication Week celebration. The collection also includes a list of the Lancaster Freedom Train Committee members, materials regarding the formation of the committee, and various form letters sent to businesses thanking them for their contribution to the celebration. There are a number of publications in this collection, including information for the media and local churches, a large booklet detailing the goals and origins of The American Heritage Foundation, as well as a complete list of the cities the Freedom Train would be stopping in and the various railroads it would be using during its journey.
Admin/Biographical History
"The 1947 - 1949 Freedom Train was conceived as an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of American citizenship at a time when the nation was finding a new and central role in world affairs."1
The Lancaster Freedom Train Committee was assembled in 1948 to plan the Rededication Week celebration in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and prepare for the Freedom Train's arrival. The Committee was made up of 19 individuals who were responsible for fundraising, planning events and programs for the celebration, and working with community to make sure the visit went according to the plans of The American Heritage Foundation. John W. Beyer served as General Chairman of the committee, and the Mayor of Lancaster, Dale E. Cary, served as Honorary Chairman.
John W. Beyer was born on September 19, 1914 in Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, to Caroline and Robert Beyer. He graduated from Upper Leacock Township High School in 1932, and then attended Franklin and Marshall College. After graduating 1936, Beyer attended the University of Pennsylvania, and received his law degree in 1939. Beyer began practicing law in 1940 as a partner in the law offices of Arnold, Beyer & Homsher. Beyer served in the Lancaster County District Attorney's office from 1943 to 1953, when he resigned from the position. Beyer served on many committees and was involved in multiple civic organizations including the Lancaster Aero Club, the Lancaster Exchange Club, and the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra. He died August, 14, 1990.
Dr. Dale E. Cary was born December 26, 1880 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth and Marcena Cary. He attended school in the Waynesburg County public school system, and later attended Waynesburg College. Cary spent three years teaching, and two years as assistant principal in the Brownsville Public School system before deciding to attend medical school at Jefferson Medical College. In 1911 Cary came to Lancaster, where he served a one-year internship at Lancaster General Hospital. He later started a private practice, and became one of two physicians serving the Lancaster City Schools. In 1941 Cary became Lancaster General's Medical Director, a position he held until 1945. Cary served three terms as Mayor of Lancaster, holding office from 1938-1950. He died on May 19, 1958, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
1 http://www.freedomtrain.org/freedom-train-story-02-why-a-freedom-train.htm
Date Range
1947-1949
Creation Date
1947-1949
Year Range From
1947
Year Range To
1949
Date of Accumulation
1947-1949
Creator
Beyer, John W., 1914-1990
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Aldrich, Winthrop W.
Beyer, John W.
Blaine, James G.
Butler, J. A.
Cary, Dale E.
Condon, Richard
Eshleman, R. L.
Faricy, William T.
Friedheim, Eric
Gunder, Robert
Harnish, Martin M.
Himes, John
Hunt, Lyman C.
Kauffman, Herbert W.
Krone, Herbert B.
Leighton, Bert
Lowell, Richard J., Sr.
McGaw, Alfred O.
Metreger, Alan
Miller, Walter C.
Miller, Walter O.
Newcomer, L. W.
Sauter, James
Shirk, K. L.
Shugrue, J. Edward
Simpson, William R.
Souder, Paul B.
Vallely, H. J.
Wagner, James E.
Witmer, Donald
Subjects
American Heritage Foundation
Business records
Freedom Train
Lancaster (Pa.)
Letters
Search Terms
American Heritage Foundation
Business records
Letters
Freedom Train
Lancaster Junior Chamber of Commerce
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Extent
1 box, 26 folders, .25 cubic foot
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Condition
good
Condition Date
2018-12-19
Object ID
MG0706
Associated Material
www.freedomtrain.org
www.lincoln-highway-museum.org
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-706
Classification
MG0706
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by RA, January-March 2015. Added to database 3 October 2017.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/47e349e4-c761-4de9-837e-081727267314
Collection
Russian War Relief Program
Title
Russian War Relief Program
Object ID
MG0336
Date Range
1942-1945
, William Huestis Kimmel, Harry Krane, S. Lewis, Morris Lockwood, Florence Mandel, Arch Mangold, Helen Marley, Leo Charles Means, E. Meloy, Jane Miller, Walter O. Morris, Mrs. Samuel M. Myers, Fred Newcomer, L. W. Robbie, James C. Runk, Raymond Arnold Shields, Milton Sloat, Mrs. H. S. Smith, Harvey Arthur
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Collection
Russian War Relief Program
Title
Russian War Relief Program
Description
This collection documents Lancaster County's support of Russian War Relief, Inc. during World War II. The organization was incorporated in New York City one month after Germany attacked the Soviet Union, in order to provide humanitarian support for Soviet citizens and war orphans who were living in devastated villages with near-famine conditions. Russian War Relief, Inc. worked with local War Chests, Community Chests and the National War Fund in order to raise money for the campaign. Clothing, food and Christmas gifts for children were also collected. F. Lyman Windolph, a Lancaster lawyer, worked with a few others in the community to collect contributions from 1942-1944. The collection contains a publicity portfolio for Russian War Relief, Inc. and correspondence between Mr. Windolph and members of the organization from 1942-1945.
Date Range
1942-1945
Year Range From
1942
Year Range To
1945
Date of Accumulation
1942-1945
Creator
Windolph, Francis Lyman, 1889-1978
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Alboum, Emanuel
Alexander, Ralph V.
Allen, Leo
Canter, Simon Allen
Carey, Dale E.
Carter, Edward C.
Charles, Andrew G.
Demmy, Aurora C. Phalm
Demmy, Maurice Charles
Pfau, Ralph
Fassnacht, Evelyn
Feller, Charles
Goldsborough, Anna
Green, Herman
Hampton, O. L.
Herr, Elizabeth Irwin
Hershey, Vernon
Humphreys, Harry S.
Hurshman, Sylvia H.
Kane, Betty
Keller, William Huestis
Kimmel, Harry
Krane, S.
Lewis, Morris
Lockwood, Florence
Mandel, Arch
Mangold, Helen
Marley, Leo Charles
Means, E.
Meloy, Jane
Miller, Walter O.
Morris, Mrs. Samuel M.
Myers, Fred
Newcomer, L. W.
Robbie, James C.
Runk, Raymond Arnold
Shields, Milton
Sloat, Mrs. H. S.
Smith, Harvey Arthur
Warburton, Gertrude
Windolph, Francis Lyman
Subjects
Humanitarian assistance
International relief
Letters
Russian War Relief, Inc
Search Terms
Advertising
American Legion Auxiliary
American Red Cross
American Society for Russian Relief
Arrow Shoe Stores Company
Clothing
Columbia Knitting Mills
Columbia Sports Wear Mills
Committees
Correspondence
Donations
Einson-Freeman Company, Inc.
Finding aids
Forms
Fundraising
Hager and Bro., Inc.
Hoffman Delivery Company, Inc.
Humanitarian assistance
International relief
Kits
Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society
Lancaster
Lancaster and New York Motor Freight Service
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster New Era
Lancaster Transportation Company
Letters
Little Prince Company
Manuscript groups
Maps
Memorandums
Minneapolis War Fund
National Sewing Project
National War Fund
Oblender's Furnishing, Inc.
Ottenstein Coats, Inc.
Patterns, Sewing
Press releases
Publicity
Russian War Relief, Inc.
Shirk's Motor Express Corporation
Standard Garment Company
Stevens House
Tidy Products Corporation
United War Chest
Watt and Shand
Wise Jewelry Company
YMCA
Young Men's Christian Association
Extent
1 box, 8 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0336
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 collection 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.
Accession Number
2003.MG0336
Other Numbers
MG-336
Classification
MG0336
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Collection processed by DS; finding aid typed by HST, March 2012. Added to database 9 March 2022.
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A prologue to the construction of the fifth Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1819
Author
Newcomer, L. W.
Date of Publication
1971.
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Responsibility
by L. W. Newcomer.
Author
Newcomer, L. W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1971.
Physical Description
[119]-124 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 75, no. 3
Subjects
Bridges - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Bridges
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government.
York County (Pa.) - Politics and government.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 75, number 3 (1971), p. 119-124Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.75
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