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Archive

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Collection
William Barlow Papers
Title
William Barlow Papers
Object ID
MG0781
Date Range
1917-1919
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Collection
William Barlow Papers
Title
William Barlow Papers
Description
The William Barlow Papers contains the military artifacts and materials collected by and associated with William Barlow, who was a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Antiaircraft M.G. Bn. Coc. during World War I. The materials include AEF documentation and identification for Barlow's use while in the field, field materials and literature, letters, maps, writings and newspaper articles written by Barlow, photographs, and certificates for his honorable discharge from the army.
Admin/Biographical History
William Barlow was born in Dundee, Scotland on June 29, 1896 to Arthur Barlow, and Faith Taylor Barlow. He was one of six children. His family immigrated to America when he was young, and eventually moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In 1917, Barlow enlisted in the war effort for WWI, and became a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Antiaircraft Machine Gun Battalion. After the war, Barlow married Esther Barlow. Barlow worked for Armstrong Cork Company as an engineer. On June 27, 1954, Barlow passed away.
Date Range
1917-1919
Creation Date
1917-1919
Year Range From
1917
Year Range To
1919
Date of Accumulation
1917-1919
Creator
Barlow, William, 1896-1954
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Barlow, William
Barlow, Arthur
Habris, P. C.
Mayer, J. F.
Subjects
Antiaircraft artillery
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Letters
Photographs
Telegraph
Trench warfare
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
World War, 1914-1918
Search Terms
Antiaircraft artillery
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Newspaper clippings
Photographs
Telegraphs
Trench warfare
United States Army, American Expeditionary Forces
World War I
WWI
Extent
1 box, 7 folders, 26 items, 324 pages, .5 cubic feet
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2019-03-05
Condition Notes
Original articles in folders 5, 6, and 7 are fragile, please only use the photocopies.
Object ID
MG0781
Related Item Notes
Photographs of William Barlow and Thomas Barlow in the Photograph Collection.
Insignia, pins, dog tags, and Purple Heart in the Curatorial Collection.
World War I Collection, 1916-1972, MG-45
World War I Papers for Frank Schober, MG-797
World War I Papers of Thomas, James, and Victor Kegel, MG-798
Charles E. Schuler Papers, MG-780
William Raymond Elbert Papers, MG-784
Military Records for Charles A. Meisenberger, MG-782
Diary Collection, 1836-1978, MG-247
William J. Buch Papers, 1917-1958, MG-658
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please only use the photocopies of the articles in folders 5, 6, and 7.
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-781
Classification
MG0781
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by EM, February 2019.
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Blueprint

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Collection
Blueprints and Architechural Drawings
Title
Architectural plans for a Drill Shed for Battery 213th Coast Artillery Corps
Object ID
BLUE_F004_DrillShed
Date Range
1927-1928
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Collection
Blueprints and Architechural Drawings
Title
Architectural plans for a Drill Shed for Battery 213th Coast Artillery Corps
Description
Drill Shed for Battery 213th Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Philip H. Johnson, Registered Architect and Engineer. Philadelphia, PA. Contract # 1094.
Full Sized Details of Temporary Connecting Passageway. Section "A", Section "B", Jamb, Head, Glass Mould, and Meeting Stiles for Main Entrance Doors, Sill, Head/Jamb Similar for Casement Windows, Jamb, Meeting Stiles, and Glass Mould for Vestibule Doors. East Elevation, North Elevation and Section. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. 12 July 1928. Drawn and Traced by S.C.A.
Basement Floor Plan showing First Floor Framing, First Floor Plan showing Roof and Balcony Framing, Roof and Balcony Plan, Roof Plan, Additional plans under Item Number Two Proposal: Basement Plan showing First Floor Framing, First Floor Plan showing Roof Framing. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawn by J.W.E. Traced by R.M.C. 26 October 1927.
F.S. Detail showing Window Frames Basement and Elevation of Door to Boiler Room. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Details of Wood Frames for Steel Sash Basement and First Floor. Jamb Section Head Similar, Mullion Section, Sill Section, Section "A-A", Section "B-B", Section "C-C". Scale: Full Size. Drawn by H.E.F. Traced by R.M.C. Sheet Number 5. 18 January 1928.
Elevations and Sections. East Elevation, West Elevation, North Elevation, South Elevation, 2 Additional Bays Items #2 Proposal Sheet, 2 Additional Bays Item #2 Proposal Sheet, Cross Section Looking East. Scale:1/8''=One Foot. Details of Steel Trusses. Bracing X-X Wall to Wall continuous similar to Bracing Y-Y. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn and Traced by J.W.E. Sheet Number 2. 26 October 1927.
Block Plan and Scale Details. Plot Plan. Scale: 1/16''=One Foot. Section Thru Balcony. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. 1/2 Elevation of Door to Drill Shed, Detail of Typical Bay with Exit Door, Detail of Typical Concrete Girder, Section thro Rear Wall of Item No. 1 Proposal Sheet, Section thro Door to Drill Shed and Rear Wall of Item No. 2 Proposal Sheet. Plan of Wall Bearing End of Concrete Girder. Scale 3/4'=One Foot. Drawn and Traced by J.W.E. Sheet Number 3. 26 October 1927.
Date Range
1927-1928
Creation Date
26 October 1927; 18 January 1928;12 July 1928
Year Range From
1927
Year Range To
1928
Creator
Johnson, Philip H.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Flat Files
Storage Container
Folder 004
People
Johnson, Philip H.
Subjects
Architectural drawings
Search Terms
213th Air Defense Artillery Regiment
Architectural plans
Drill sheds
Lancaster
Pennsylvania National Guard
Extent
5 items
Object Name
Blueprint
Language
English
Object ID
BLUE_F004_DrillShed
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Architectural pland for Battery E (BLUE_F004_BatteryE)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
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Blueprint

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Collection
Blueprints and Architechural Drawings
Title
Architectural plans for Battery E 213th Coast Artillery Corps
Object ID
BLUE_F004_BatteryE
Date Range
1920s
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Collection
Blueprints and Architechural Drawings
Title
Architectural plans for Battery E 213th Coast Artillery Corps
Description
Battery "E" 213th Cont. Artillery. Lancaster, PA. David Lupton's and Sons Co. Philadelphia, PA.
Lupton Factory Sash for Battery "E" 213th Cont. Artillery. Lancaster, PA. 2 REQD Mk. "A" West Elevation, 3 REQD Mk. "B" West Elevation, 10 REQD Mk "C" 5 North Elevation 5 South Elevation, 4 REQD Mk. "D" 2 North Elevation 2 South Elevation, 1 REQD Mk. "E" East Elevation, 12 REQD Mk. "F" 7 North Elevation 5 South Elevation, 1 REQD Mk. "G" South Elevation, 1 REQD Mk. "H" South Elevation. Drawn by E.Q. Date 75023. Sheet D1.
Lupton Factory Sash for Battery "E" 213th Cont. Artillery. Lancaster, PA. 6 REQD Mk. "H" 3 South Elevation-Monitor 3 North Elevation-Monitor, Details for Projected Windows. Drawn by E.L. Date 75023. Sheet D1.
Date Range
1920s
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Flat Files
Storage Container
Folder 004
Subjects
Architectural drawings
Search Terms
213th Air Defense Artillery Regiment
Architectural plans
David Lupton's and Sons Company
Lancaster
Pennsylvania National Guard
Extent
2 items
Object Name
Blueprint
Language
English
Object ID
BLUE_F004_BatteryE
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Architectural plans for a Drill Shed (BLUE_F004_DrillShed)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
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Gun, Toy

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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Object ID
1990.999
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Description
Toy model anti-aircraft rapidfire machine gun. Light brown gun on red carriage. can be loaded with firecrackers?
Made By
Grey Iron Casting Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 31
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Armament -- Artillery
Search Terms
Grey Iron Casting Company
Object Name
Gun, Toy
Material
Metal
Height (in)
6.25
Length (in)
7.75
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
chipped paint
Object ID
1990.999
Place of Origin
Mount Joy
Accession Number
1990.999
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History of Hampton battery F, independent Pennsylvania light artillery, organized at Pittsburgh, Pa., October 8, 1861, mustered out in Pittsburgh, June 26, 1865

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4906
Author
Clark, William,
Date of Publication
c1909]
Call Number
974.8033 C596
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Responsibility
Comp. by William Clark.
Author
Clark, William,
Place of Publication
[Akron, O., Pittsburgh
Publisher
The Werner company,
Date of Publication
c1909]
Physical Description
6 p. β., 11-179 p. front., illus., pl., ports., double map. 25 cm.
Notes
"History of Hampton battery B, National guard of Pennsylvania, in war with Spain, 1898, with complete roster": p. [167]-179.
Subjects
Pennsylvania artillery. - Independent battery F, 1861-1865.
Pennsylvania artillery. - Battery B, 1884-
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pa. art. - Independent battery F.
United States - History - War of 1898 - Regimental histories - Pa. art. - Battery A.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8033 C596
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The Old Buck Cannon

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Author
Van Horn, Lawrence.
Date of Publication
1960.
," 5 which were wrought iron and were proven well nigh indestructable by government testing.° "Old Buck" was a Griffen cannon. This is significant as "its [the Griffen gun's] use revolutionized light artillery in the War of the Rebel- lion."7 Why? The Griffen gun was strong and durable yet light; it
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Responsibility
by Lawrence Van Horn.
Author
Van Horn, Lawrence.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1960.
Physical Description
[209]-222 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 64, no. 4
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Ordnance.
Artillery.
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 64, number 4 (1960), p. 209-222Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.64
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Post script : the old buck cannon

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1961.
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.65
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1961.
Physical Description
[106]-107 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 65, no. 2
Subjects
Ordnance.
Artillery.
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.65
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Print, Photographic

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Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- Two German soldiers, "Chemin des Dames 10.2.18" written on photograph, possible at the Second Battle of Aisne.
Object ID
D-04-03-79
Date Range
February 9, 1920
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- Two German soldiers, "Chemin des Dames 10.2.18" written on photograph, possible at the Second Battle of Aisne.
Description
Two German soldiers, "Chemin des Dames 10.2.18" written on photograph, possible at the Second Battle of Aisne.
Date Range
February 9, 1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Military
Soldiers
Battlefields
Uniforms
Artillery
World War I
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
5 x 7 inches
Original or Copy
Copy
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
D-04-03-79
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
471-10057
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Program

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Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Pennsylvania Day program at Antietam, Maryland, Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesG_F03
Date Range
1904/09/17
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Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Pennsylvania Day program at Antietam, Maryland, Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania
Description
Program for Pennsylvania Day at Antietam, Maryland dated Saturday, September 17, 1904. The Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania had a dedication ceremony in honor of the monuments erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to mark the position of thirteen Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle during the Civil War. The program details which monuments would be dedicated, the timeline of events for the event, and who would be involved in the ceremony. The national anthem, "America," is written on the back of the program.
Date Range
1904/09/17
Creation Date
17 Sept. 1904
Creator
Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Beyer, Ed.
Bolton, William J.
Bosbyshell, Oliver C.
Boyle, John Richards
Catlin, E.
Evans, Joseph S.
Hawley, Joseph W.
Holman, Samuel A.
Oliver, Robert Shaw
Pennypacker, Samuel W.
Subjects
Antietam (Md.)
Dedication services
Monuments
Programs (Publications)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 100th (1861-1865)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 124th (1862-1863)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 125th (1862-1863)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 130th (1862-1863)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 132nd (1862-1863)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 50th (1861-1865)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 51st (1861-1865)
Search Terms
Antietam, Maryland
Civil War
Civil War monuments
Dedication ceremonies
Durell's Battery of Artillery
Monuments
Music
Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)
Pennsylvania Day
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 100th (1861-1865)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 124th (1862-1863)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 125th (1862-1863)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 130th (1862-1863)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 132nd (1862-1863)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 50th (1861-1865)
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 51st (1861-1865)
Programs
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Program
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-07-20
Parent Object ID
MG0828
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesG_F03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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
2021.030
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation. Added to database 07/20/2022.
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1814 F026
Date Range
1814
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Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1814
Year
1814
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Gaul, Mathias
Freeman, Lt.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
United States Army, Artillery
Soldiers
Writs
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1814 F026
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Soldier.
Petitioner: Gaul, Mathias.
Filed against: Lieutenant Freeman, United States Artillery.
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
105.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
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