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John Long & John Boyer : nineteenth-century craftsmen in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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Author
Herr, Donald M.
Date of Publication
2006.
Call Number
682 H564
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Alternate Title
John Long and John Boyer :
Responsibility
by Donald M. Herr.
Author
Herr, Donald M.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society,
Date of Publication
2006.
Physical Description
8 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Notes
Cover title.
Reprint from Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, v. 29, April 2006, p. 20-27.
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
"The author highlights the contributions of a local smith and woodworker, both of whose utilitarian handiwork resulted in works of art"--Page [1].
Subjects
Long, John, - 1787-1856.
Boyer, John Palm.
Blacksmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Woodworkers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Folk artists - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Blacksmiths.
Folk artists.
Woodworkers.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Title
Pennsylvania Mennonite heritage.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
682 H564
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/acf313af-ba56-4048-94b7-003886356765
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Date Range
1856/09
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Date Range
1856/09
Creation Date
September 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hershey, Christian
Mumma, Jacob
Mumma, Jonas
Stahl, George W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Blacksmiths
Search Terms
Blacksmith shops
Blacksmiths
Contractors
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Place
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Mumma, Jacob. Agent, second defendant.
Blacksmith shop.
Stahl, George W. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been proficed for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/524daacf-a133-49f0-93de-852778290413
Collection
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Title
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Object ID
MG0721
Date Range
1762-1855
Subject Headings: Apprentices Blacksmiths Carpenters Contract labor Contracts Joiners Saddlery Tinsmiths Weavers Search Terms: Apprentices Blacksmiths Brecknock Twp. Carpenters Contract labor Cocalico Twp. Colerain Twp. Donegal Twp. Drumore Twp. Finding aids Indentures Joiners Lancaster Little Britain Twp
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Collection
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Title
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Description
The Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents include legal contracts between apprentice, or the parent or guardians, and master; as well as one contract between an indentured servant and master. The contracts identify the parties involved, municipalities, trade to be learned, and terms of contract.
Date Range
1762-1855
Creation Date
1762-1855
Year Range From
1762
Year Range To
1855
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Boyd, Nickolas C.
Brant, John
Carver, Seneca
Convery, Patrick
Daly, James
Eshleman, Guy
Eversole, Jacob
Fenney, Catherine
Ganter, George
Hess, John
Humerich, Christian
Humphreville, Frank
Humphreville,Henry
Humphreville, Susanna
Ihling, John
Johns, Jacob
Johnston, Abraham
Lesher, John
Long, George
Messner, Christian
Moore, David
Moore, Zacharias
Parsons, Mary
Peddin, John
Porter, John
Porter, William
Quick, Philip
Reinhard, Jacob
Reinhard, Mary
Remo, Jenetta
Remo, Samuel
Remo, Susanna
Ruch, John
Ruch, Peter
Seeger, Fredrich
Steele, William W.
Stewart, Peter
Welsh, James
Subjects
Apprentices
Blacksmiths
Carpenters
Contract labor
Contracts
Joiners
Saddlery
Tinsmiths
Weavers
Search Terms
Apprentices
Blacksmiths
Brecknock Twp.
Carpenters
Contract labor
Cocalico Twp.
Colerain Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Finding aids
Indentures
Joiners
Lancaster
Little Britain Twp.
Manuscript groups
Persons of color
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Providence Twp.
Saddlery
Tinsmiths
Weavers
Extent
1 box, 6 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English, German
Object ID
MG0721
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents (MG0721), 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-721
Classification
MG0721
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by PH, July 2014. Added to database 26 May 2021.
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by McCorkel, Greider, & Co.
Object ID
DEC 1854 F066 ML
Date Range
1854/12
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by McCorkel, Greider, & Co.
Date Range
1854/12
Creation Date
December 1854
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Arndt, Philip
Greider, Benjamin M.
McCorkel, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Blacksmiths
Machine shops
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Blacksmiths
Contractors
Machine shops
McCorkel, Greider & Company
Mechanics' liens
Mount Joy Car Manufacturing Company
Persons of color
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1854 F066 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
006
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Machine and blacksmith shop.
McCorkel, Greider & Co. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
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. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/035a22ad-6cf9-4504-9486-201422694420
Collection
Phares E. Will Collection, 1924-1933
Title
Phares E. Will Collection, 1924-1933
Object ID
MG0332
Date Range
1924-1933
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Collection
Phares E. Will Collection, 1924-1933
Title
Phares E. Will Collection, 1924-1933
Description
The Phares E. Will Collection contains photocopied records kept by Mr. Will regarding the events in Penryn and burials at Penryn Cemetery. He also recorded some of the history of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The collection included images of tools made by Mr. Will and his obituary.
Admin/Biographical History
Phares E. Will (1867-1933), a blacksmith in Penryn, Lancaster County, was better known as P. E. Will. He dedicated his life to his profession and his church. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57505582/phares-e-will
Date Range
1924-1933
Year Range From
1924
Year Range To
1933
Date of Accumulation
1924-1933
Creator
Biemesderfer, George K.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Will, Phares E.
Keath, D. C.
Risk, Robert B.
Subjects
Blacksmiths
Obituaries
Penn (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)
Search Terms
Blacksmiths
D. C. Keath's Coach Works
Finding aids
Hoke's Hotel and Square
J. A. Hoke's Hotel
Manuscript groups
Obituaries
Penryn Cemetery
Penryn, Penn Twp.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Penryn
Extent
1 box 5 folders .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0332
Location of Originals
Original records are at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Penryn, Pennsylvania.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Phares E. Will Collection, 1924-1933 (MG0332), 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. 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 by contacting St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Penryn, Pennsylvania.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2002.MG0332
Other Numbers
MG-332
Classification
MG0332
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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The early blacksmiths of Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1572
Author
Longenecker, Elmer Z.
Date of Publication
1971.
Call Number
682 L850
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Author
Longenecker, Elmer Z.
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
Community Historians
Date of Publication
1971.
Physical Description
vii, 44p : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Community historians ;
Community historians annual ; no. 10.
Notes
A reprint of the list in Early Blacksmiths of Lancaster County : the trade and its products by Elmer Z. Longenecker in 1966 (Master's Degree thesis and printed by the Community Historians in its Annual in 1971.)
Subjects
Blacksmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Additional Author
Longenecker, Elmer Z.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
682 L850
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The Martin Meylin anvil and papers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2686
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Date of Publication
1949
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.53
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Responsibility
by Herbert H. Beck.
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1949
Physical Description
150-154 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 53, no. 5
Subjects
Mylin, Martin, - 1670-1749.
Mylin family.
Gunsmithing
Gunsmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Blacksmithing
Blacksmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.53
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A directory of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania blacksmiths

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12083
Date of Publication
2001.
Call Number
682 D598
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Place of Publication
[s.l.]
Publisher
Midwest Tool Collectors Association, Area P.
Date of Publication
2001.
Physical Description
67 p. ; 21 cm.
Notes
A reprint of the list in Early Blacksmiths of Lancaster County : the trade and its products by Elmer Z. Longenecker in 1966 (Master's Degree thesis and printed by the Community Historians in its Annual in 1971.)
Subjects
Blacksmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Additional Author
Longenecker, Elmer Z.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
682 D598
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The Blacksmith and his tools

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12242
Author
Reagan, William A.
Call Number
905.748 PDF v.17, no.2
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Author
Reagan, William A.
Physical Description
27-39 p.
Notes
In: Pennsylvania Folklife, v.17, no.2, (1967-1968).
Subjects
Blacksmithing - Pennsylvania.
Blacksmiths - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.748 PDF v.17, no.2
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Blacksmiths / Blacksmith shops - Information file

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo21420
Call Number
Information file - Blacksmiths / Blacksmith shops
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Notes
Information files are created for specific subjects that are associated with Lancaster County, e.g. "Rebman's scrap pile", "Ten-hour house". The files contain newspaper and magazine articles about the subject.
Subjects
Blacksmiths - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Information File
Call Number
Information file - Blacksmiths / Blacksmith shops
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