Letter from Gen. Edward Hand to Capt. James Willing
Description
Letter from Gen. Edward Hand to Capt. James Willing with an order for fabric, accessories, and notions for clothing. He also adds a request for a strong, healthy, and well-dressed Black man. Fort Pitt.
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
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Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 8, Insert 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 18 September 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Photocopy of "The Negro Civic Congress of Lancaster County held in Lancaster County Court House, October 3rd and 4th 1918"
Description
Photocopy of "The Negro Civic Congress of Lancaster County held in Lancaster County Court House, October 3rd and 4th 1918." The booklet includes background information about this civic congress of Blacks in Lancaster, a biography of Rev. F. T. M. Webster, program of events, committee and ladies' auxiliary members, pictures of speakers and Lancaster's Black leaders, advertising for local businesses, historical and statistical data, and distinguished Pennsylvanians.
Admin/Biographical History
The idea of this Civic Congress of Blacks in Lancaster was introduced by Rev. F. T. M. Webster, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. Church, and received the overwhelming support of the community.
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
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Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 16, Item 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database on 31 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.