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Parachute

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2ecd89b9-1c77-4d23-aa78-834021051296
Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
Parachute Opener, 1938-45
Object ID
1984.001
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
Parachute Opener, 1938-45
Description
Spring loaded metal frame for parachute made by Pennsylvania Scale Company and Eagle Parachute Company, Lancaster, PA . "This mechanism released a small chute which in turn released the mechanism in the main 'chute.
During WW II, The PA. Scale Company in Bareville, under a subcontract employed about 5 men to solder small pieces on the ends of this parachute opener. Eagle supplied the pieces and PA Scale Company did only the soldering. After this work was done, the openers were sent back to the North Queen factory for further assembly." (Written by George H. Harsh, Lititz, PA,)
Year Range From
1938
Year Range To
1945
Made By
Pennsylvania Scale Company and Eagle Parachute Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Aerospace Transportation -- Accessory
Object Name
Parachute
Height (in)
8.5
Length (in)
9.5
Width (in)
2
Condition
Fair to Good
Condition Date
2023-10-30
Condition Notes
Rusty parts, rough surfaces.
Object ID
1984.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1984.001
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/89fd3e11-2658-4245-bd4f-855093080690
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-021-015
Date Range
before 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Y. M. C. A. Building, Lancaster, Pa.
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mrs. J. J. Faust, Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
The Metropolitan News Co., Boston
Object ID
911-021-015
Additional Notes
"Am having a fine time Wish you could all be here. Love to all. M. S. Y."
Postmarked August 24, 1906, Millersville
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2751b01a-5248-4bb5-9d6d-070940613411
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-012-010
Date Range
after 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Wheatland Hotel, Lancaster, Pa.
Date Range
after 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Miss Mary I. Shierly, Hotel Columbia, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
I. Steinfeldt, Lancaster
Object ID
911-012-010
Additional Notes
"Stopped here last night. Looked for you at station. Was disappointed in not seeing you there. Saw Helfrick girls at basket-ball game in York. Geo."
Postmarked November 27, 1913, Lancaster
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Postcard

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/dff458dc-1d92-4205-9ecf-173014544926
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-007-052
Date Range
before 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pa.
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mrs. Ira I. Shober, Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Metropolitan News Co., Boston
Object ID
911-007-052
Additional Notes
"We are having a post card surprise for Maggie Showalter on July 19, 1906. Will Ira and you please contribute? How did you get home? Let us hear from you. Sue K. Showalter."
Postmarked July 12, 1906, Martindale, Pottstown and Boyertown
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