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Archive

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Collection: Auto Racing Collection

Title: Auto Racing Collection

Object ID: MG0137

Date Range: 1932-1987

, Paul Subject Headings: Advertisements Automobile racing Automobile racing drivers Automobile racing--Accidents Automobiles Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Programs (Publications) Racetracks (Automobile racing) Stock car drivers �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125

1 document

Collection: Auto Racing Collection

Title: Auto Racing Collection

Description: The Auto Racing Collection contains photocopies of photographs of race car drivers, newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to auto racing at Lancaster County speedways. The items include a history of auto racing in Lancaster County, information about J. Earl Way, and an article about a benefit for the Williams Grove Old-Timers Association.

Admin/Biographical History: J. Earl Way (1907-1997) of Salunga, Pennsylvania was a barber, dance instructor, and local band leader. He was also involved in auto racing, was a race promoter at Landisville Speedway, and wrote articles about racing for several newspapers. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43953963/obituary-for-j-earl-way-aged-89/

Date Range: 1932-1987

Year Range From: 1932

Year Range To: 1987

Date of Accumulation: 1932-1987

Creator: Way, J. Earl, 1907-1997

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

People: Acker, Ralph; Barzda, Joe; Bennet, W.; Bob, Gert; Bob, Joe; Bonmoyer, Herry; Brubaker, Allen; Chittwood, Joe; Cooper, Joe; Cooper, Russel; Culp, Dutch; Dotter, Clyde; Emery, E.; Emery, L. D.; Fritz, Ben; Gable, Bill; Gasta, Al; Gensler, Le Roy; Graham, Ray; Greer, Adam; Greer, Wilbur; Hamilton. Les; Heister, Duer; Herman, George; Holland, Bill; Horn, Ted; Keenig, Len; Kelcher, Ammon; Kline, Ted; Kolas, Fred; Light, Mark; Martin, Jack; Matera, Johnny; McClanagan, Don; Menke, Bill; Meyer, Newt; Miller, Paul; Mowery, Earl; Myers, Chares; Shollenberger, Ray "Dutch"; Shoop, Bill; Spahr, Russel; Stine, Ottis; Trissler, John; Way, Ardella; Way, Betsy; Way, Betty; Way, Fern; Way, John Earl; Way, Steven; Wentz, Walt; Wilt, Dave; Wolf, M. J.; Young, Paul

Subjects: Advertisements; Automobile racing; Automobile racing drivers; Automobile racing--Accidents; Automobiles; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Programs (Publications); Racetracks (Automobile racing); Stock car drivers

Search Terms: Advertisements; Automobile racing; Automobile racing drivers; Automobile racing--Accidents; Automobiles; Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.; Bird-in-Hand Speedway; Bishop's Café; Cars; Central Speedway; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia; Finding aids; Greer's Motor Dome; Landisville, East Hempfield Twp.; Landisville Speedway; Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; Manuscript groups; Newspaper clippings; Lancaster Fairgrounds; Pennsylvania Casualty Company; Programs; R. R. Graybill's Garage; Racetracks; Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania; Russ Cooper's Riley Special; Sambler Special; Speedways; Star Beer Special A V8 Ford; Statistics; Stock car drivers; Williams Grove Old Timers; Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania; Young Bros.

Extent: 1 box, 7 folders, .25 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0137

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Auto Racing Collection (MG0137), 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-137

Classification: MG0137

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: Processed and finding aid prepared by AS, 1999. Finding aid typed by KS, March 2013. Added to database 25 September 2021.

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Letter

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Collection: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers

Title: Letter from Samuel T. Lebkicher to brother David M. Lebkicher

Object ID: MG0258_F001_In01

Date Range: 1855/05/12

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Collection: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers

Title: Letter from Samuel T. Lebkicher to brother David M. Lebkicher

Description: Samuel T. Lebkicher to brother David Lebkicher from Freeport, IL, describing train wreck at Elkhart Station during move from Lancaster, PA to Freeport, IL. 12 May 1855.

Date Range: 1855/05/12

Creation Date: 12 May 1855

Creator: Lebkicher, Samuel Trumbauer, 1834-1907

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

People: Lebkicher, David McGran; Lebkicher, Samuel Trumbauer

Subjects: Letters; Personal correspondence; Railroad accidents; Railroad trains

Search Terms: Accidents; Correspondence, Personal; Elkhart Station, Elkhart, Indianna; Letters; Railroad accidents; Trains

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Object ID: MG0258_F001_In01

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), 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--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.

Accession Number: 1998.MG0258

Other Numbers: MG-258

Other Number: MG-258, Folder 1, Insert 1

Classification: MG0258

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by JM. Added to database 16 June 2022

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Letter

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Collection: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers

Title: Letter from John B. Lebkicher to brother

Object ID: MG0258_F007_In10

Date Range: 1863/05/07

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Collection: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers

Title: Letter from John B. Lebkicher to brother

Description: Letter from John B. Lebkicher to brother from Chattanooga. He discusses traveling to Chattanooga with the 37th Ohio Regiment on a train that fell off of the tracks and eight feet over a stone wall, killing one and injuring fourteen. He ends the letter stating that he will be fighting for fifteen days.

Date Range: 1863/05/07

Creation Date: 7 May 1863

Creator: Lebkicher, John B., 1837-1892

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

People: Lebkicher, John B.

Subjects: Letters; Personal correspondence; Railroad accidents; Soldiers; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army

Search Terms: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Civil War; Correspondence, Personal; Letters; Ohio Infantry Regiment, 37th; Train accidents

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Object ID: MG0258_F007_In10

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), 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--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.

Accession Number: 1998.MG0258

Other Numbers: MG-258

Other Number: MG-258, Folder 7, Insert 10

Classification: MG0258

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by JM. Added to database 11 August 2022.

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List

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: List of bridge accidents at Hinkletown Bridge

Object ID: Bridge F0045 I006

Date Range: 1836/01

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: List of bridge accidents at Hinkletown Bridge

Date Range: 1836/01

Creation Date: January 1836

Year: 1836

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0001

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: Accidents; Bridges

Search Terms: Accidents; Bridges; Cocalico Twp.; Conestoga Creek; Creeks; Earl Twp.; Hinkletown Bridge; Hinkletown, Earl Twp.

Place: Cocalico Twp. and Earl Twp.

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: List

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0045 I006

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Box Number: 001

Additional Notes: Court term: January 1836.; Location: [Over Conestoga Creek at Hinkletown, Earl Twp.]; Document type: List of bridge accidents.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please request photocopy or PDF at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.

Copyright: Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324; Bridge F0045 I006

Description Level: Item

Mill hands and boilers : the anatomy of a disaster

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Author: Winpenny, Thomas R.

Date of Publication: 1980

1 document

Responsibility: by Dr. Thomas R. Winpenny

Author: Winpenny, Thomas R.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1980

Physical Description: 110-124 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.84, no.3

Subjects: Factories - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Industrial accidents - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Industrial safety - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 84, number 3 (1980), p. 110-124Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.84