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An essay on the origin of the Linnaean society of Lancaster city and county, its objects and progress. Read before the association on its 4th anniversary, at the Athenaeum rooms, February 24th, 1866

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15666
Author
Rathvon, Simon S.,
Date of Publication
1866.
Call Number
090 L244p 1866
  1 website  
Responsibility
By S.S. Rathvon. To which are appended its charter, and lists of its officers, its members, and its correspondents.
Author
Rathvon, Simon S.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Pearsol & Geist, printers,
Date of Publication
1866.
Physical Description
18 p. 23 cm.
Notes
Published by request and by authority of the Society.
Subjects
Linnaean society of Lancaster city and county, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244p 1866
Websites
Less detail
Collection
Journal of Simon Snyder Rathvon
Title
Journal of Simon Snyder Rathvon
Object ID
MG0924
Date Range
1852-1861
  1 document  
Collection
Journal of Simon Snyder Rathvon
Title
Journal of Simon Snyder Rathvon
Description
This collection contains the handwritten journal of Simon Snyder Rathvon along with handwritten essays, cover and binding, and an article about Rathvon written by Jeff Hawkes for the 24 April 2012 issue of the Lancaster Intellignecer Journal/Lancaster New Era newspaper. The "loose sheets", as his journal is referred to, was written between 25 October 1852 and 11 February 1860. Some pages are misnumbered and missing.
Admin/Biographical History
Simon Snyder Rathvon was born 24 April 1812 in Marietta, the son of Jacob Rathvon and Catherine Myers. He married Catherine Freyburger in 1834. He moved to Lancaster in 1848 and became one of Lancaster's noted naturalists. He apprenticed and worked as a tailor and had a shop on North Queen Street. In 1862 he became the curator, treasurer and resident entomologist of the Lancaster Linnaean Society. He was also a prolific writer, contributing papers to the 1861 and 1862 United States Agricultural Reports and in 1869 becoming editor of the Lancaster Farmer newspaper. In 1878 he earned an honorary doctorate degree from Franklin and Marshall College. He was one of Lancaster's foremost scientists and entomologists. His contemporaries included Samuel S. Haldeman and J. J. Libhart. He died in Lancaster on 19 March 1891.
Date Range
1852-1861
Creation Date
1852-1861
Year Range From
1852
Year Range To
1861
Creator
Rathvon, Simon Snyder (1812-1891)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Rathvon, Simon Snyder
Subjects
Autobiographies
Natural history
Search Terms
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Autobiographies
Entomologists
Scientists
Natural history
Extent
11 folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0924
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Journal of Simon Snyder Rathvon (MG0924), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
May be used by appointment.
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
Accession Number
1964.MG0924
Other Numbers
MG-924
Other Number
MG-924
Classification
MG0924
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Box 19, Folder 8, 28 April 2022
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Society Collection
Title
Mechanics' Society Collection
Object ID
MG0285
Date Range
1858-1934
. Accruals: No further accruals are expected. Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Mechanics’ Society Collection (MG0285), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. People: Rathvon, Simon Snyder �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Society Collection
Title
Mechanics' Society Collection
Description
The Mechanics' Society Collection contains the constitution and by-laws for the organization, a minute book, lists of the society's library books, and a library subscription book.
Admin/Biographical History
The Mechanics' Society of the City and County of Lancaster was formed "for the purpose of promoting the improvement of the Mechanic Arts, elevating the character of those concerned in them to their just standard, and advancing their general interest and welfare."
Date Range
1858-1934
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
1934
Date of Accumulation
1858-1934
Creator
Mechanics' Society of the City and County of Lancaster (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Rathvon, Simon Snyder
Subjects
Business records
Minutes (Records)
Search Terms
Business records
By-laws
Catalogs
Finding aids
Inquirer Printing Company
John Baer's Sons
Libraries
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Extent
1 box, 4 folders, 1 book, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0285
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Mechanics' Society Collection (MG0285), 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.
Accession Number
Unknown.MG0285
Other Numbers
MG-285
Classification
MG0285
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 5 October 2017.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #018
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Billet, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Dickey, Catharine
Doyle, Henry
Ealy, George
Ealy, Mathias
Gorner, Elisabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elisabeth
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Ralston, Fanny
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Strome, Elisabeth
Strome, Hetty
Swords, Mary
Search Terms
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #018
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/01/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Billet, Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Dickey, Catharine.
Doyle, Henry.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Mathias.
Gorner, Elisabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elisabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Ralston, Fanny.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary.
Strome, Elisabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
Swords, Mary.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #196
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Bentel, Mary
Billet, Mary
Buller, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Dickey, Catharine
Dickey, John
Doyle, Henry
Gorner, Philip
Haines, Louisa
Holtzapple, Leah
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Nicholas, Frederick
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Shoemaker, Ann
Shoemaker, Christiana
Strome, Hetty
Strome, Jacob
Swords, David
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Search Terms
East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #196
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/23.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bentel, Mary.
Billet, Mary.
Buller, Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Dickey, Catharine.
Dickey, John.
Doyle, Henry.
Gorner, Philip.
Haines, Louisa.
Holtzapple, Leah.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Nicholas, Frederick.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary
Shoemaker, Ann or Christiana.
Strome, Hetty.
Strome, Jacob.
Swords, David.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #532
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Bentel, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Caldwell, Thomas
Gorner, Philip
Haines, Louisa
Holtzapple, Leah
Holtzapple, Samuel
Hunchberger, Jacob
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Jacobs, John
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Nicholas, Frederick
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Shoemaker, Ann
Strome, Hetty
Strome, Jacob
Swords, David
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Search Terms
Poor children
East Donegal Twp.
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #532
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/30.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bentel, Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Caldwell, Thomas.
Gorner, Philip.
Haines, Louisa.
Holtzapple, Leah.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Hunchberger, Jacob.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Nicholas, Frederick.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Shoemaker, Ann.
Strome, Hetty.
Strome, Jacob.
Swords, David.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #145
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Boyles, Lewis
Buller, Mary
Dickey, Catharine
Ealy, George
Ealy, Mathias
Gorner, Elizabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Moore, Elizabeth
Rathvon, Michael
Rife, Ann
Rife, Mary
Stengel, John
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #145
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/10/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Maytown School.
Boyles, Lewis.
Buller, Mary.
Dickey, Catharine.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Mathias.
Gorner, Elizabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Rife, Ann.
Rife, Mary.
Stengel, John.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #293
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Bentel, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Caldwell, Thomas
Dickey, Catharine
Ealy, George
Ealy, Matthias
Gorner, Elizabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Moore, Elizabeth
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Stengel, John
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #293
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/11/29.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bentel. Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Caldwell, Thomas.
Dickey, Catharine.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Matthias.
Gorner, Elizabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary.
Stengel, John.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa .
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #543
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Boyles, Lewis
Buller, Mary
Caldwell, Leah
Caldwell, Thomas
Gorner, Elizabeth
Gorner, John
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Elizabeth
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Moore, Elizabeth
Moore, Jane
Rathvon, Michael
Rife, Ann
Rife, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #543
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 7, 2004.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Maytown school.
Boyles, Lewis.
Buller, Mary.
Caldwell, Leah.
Caldwell, Thomas.
Gorner, Elizabeth.
Gorner, John.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Elizabeth.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Moore, Jane.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Rife, Ann.
Rife, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #467
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Bentel, Mary
Billet, Mary
Buller, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Caldwell, Thomas
Dickey, Catharine
Doyle, Henry
Ealy, George
Ealy, Matthias
Gorner, Elizabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Jacobs, John
Long, Perry
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Ralston, Fanny
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Stengel, John
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Search Terms
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #467
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Maytown unless noted.
Bentel, Mary.
Billet, Mary.
Buller, Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Caldwell, Thomas.
Dickey, Catharine.
Doyle, Henry. Mount Joy.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Matthias.
Gorner, Elizabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Long, Perry.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Ralston, Fanny.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary.
Stengel, John.
Strome, Elizabeth. Marietta.
Strome, Hetty. Marietta.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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