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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Miscellaneous writings of Thomas Welsh, including the record of his departure for Washington in 1843

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01a

Date Range: 1840/06/23 to 1843/08/29

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Miscellaneous writings of Thomas Welsh, including the record of his departure for Washington in 1843

Description: Miscellaneous notes and sketches written by Thomas Welsh, including: 1) A sketch about the amount of money the public had to pay for Queen Victoria's wedding, evidently copied from the Philadelphia Ledger. 2) A notice of the death of General Thomas Sumpter [Sumter] of South Carolina, evidently copied from the Philadelphia Ledger, June 23, 1840. 3) A note about the population of Lowell, Mass. being top heavy in favor of females, evidently from the Times, Philadelphia. 4) A note about the suicide death (by starvation) of John Jordan, from the Columbia Spy. 5) A mock newspaper article about Thomas Welsh leaving Columbia August 29, 1843 for Baltimore and Washington.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

System of Arrangement: The collection is arranged in series:; Series A Thomas Welsh before the Mexican War; Series B Mexican War, 1846-1848; Series C Between the Mexican War and the Civil War, 1848-1861; Series D Ciivil War; Series E Post-Civil War; Series F Miscellaneous Family Papers

Date Range: 1840/06/23 to 1843/08/29

Creation Date: 1840-1843

Year Range From: 1840

Year Range To: 1843

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain; Jordan, John; Sumter, Thomas; Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.); Death notices; Philadelphia ledger; Times (Philadelphia, Pa.); Transcription

Search Terms: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia Spy; Death notices; Newspaper clippings; Philadelphia ledger; Times (Philadelphia, Pa.); Transcriptions

Extent: 1 item, 1 page to scan

Object Name: Article

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2020-06-25

Condition Notes: Reasonably good condition, with slight discoloration and some edge deterioration. It is bound as part of a packet that includes TW-A-XX-01 through TW-A-XX-01(u). This is on the backside of TW-A-XX-01.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01a

Notes: Added to PP 12/19/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

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.

Other Numbers: TW-A-XX-01(a)

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/87328cce-70c3-4c1a-9f8c-073831354317

Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney's London Olympics"

Object ID: MG0305_F002

Date Range: 2012/07/08

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney's London Olympics"

Description: Photocopy of newspaper article. "Barney's London Olympics," Sunday News. Lancaster.

Admin/Biographical History: Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.; Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.; After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.

Date Range: 2012/07/08

Creation Date: 8 July 2012

Creator: Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Ewell, Henry Norwood "Barney"

Subjects: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Olympic athletes; Olympic Games (14th : 1948 : London, England); Olympic Games (30th : 2012 : London, England); Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.); Track and field athletes

Search Terms: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings; Olympic athletes; Olympic Games (14th, 1948, London, England); Olympic Games (30th, 2012, London, England); Sunday News; Track and field athletes

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Article

Language: English

Object ID: MG0305_F002

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: "Barney's London Olympics", Sunday News, Lancaster, 8 July 2012, Barney Ewell Collection (MG0305), MG0305_F002, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

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-305

Other Number: MG-305, Folder 2

Classification: MG0305

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 2 December 2021.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney Ewell: Honorary Judge at Pa. Games"

Object ID: MG0305_F004

Date Range: [1982]

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney Ewell: Honorary Judge at Pa. Games"

Description: Newspaper article. "Barney Ewell: Honorary Judge at Pa. Games." Ewell was named as honorary field judge for the second annual Pennsylvania Senior Games. The article was given to Roberta Spiese with a handwritten note at the top, "For my good friend 'Bobbie' Barney Ewell."

Admin/Biographical History: Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.; Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.; After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.

Date Range: [1982]

Creation Date: [1982]

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Ewell, Henry Norwood "Barney"; Spiese, Roberta L.

Subjects: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Olympic athletes; Track and field athletes

Search Terms: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings; Olympic athletes; Pennsylvania Senior Games; Track and field athletes

Extent: 1 item,1 page to scan

Object Name: Article

Language: English

Condition: Excellent

Condition Date: 2021-12-02

Object ID: MG0305_F004

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Suggested citation: "Barney Ewell: Honorary Judge at Pa. Games", [1982], Barney Ewell Collection (MG0305), MG0305_F004, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

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: 2017.MG0305

Other Numbers: MG-305

Other Number: MG-305, Folder 4

Classification: MG0305

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 2 December 2021.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: Postcard from Barney Ewell to Roberta Spiese

Object ID: MG0305_F005

Date Range: 1984

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: Postcard from Barney Ewell to Roberta Spiese

Description: Postcard. "Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984" with picture of The Forum, Los Angeles, California, site of the 1984 Olympic Basketball Competition. Message to Roberta Spiese, Lancaster, from Barney Ewell. Postcard manufactured by Drawing Board Greeting Cards, Inc., Dallas, Texas.

Admin/Biographical History: Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.; Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.; After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.

Date Range: 1984

Creation Date: 1984

Creator: Drawing Board Greeting Cards, Inc.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Ewell, Henry Norwood "Barney"; Spiese, Roberta L.

Other Creators: Ewell, Henry Norwood "Barney"

Subjects: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Olympic athletes; Track and field athletes

Search Terms: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings; Olympic athletes; Pennsylvania Senior Games; Track and field athletes

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Postcard

Language: English

Condition: Excellent

Condition Date: 2021-12-02

Object ID: MG0305_F005

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Barney Ewell Collection (MG0305), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

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. 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: 2017.MG0305

Other Numbers: MG-305

Other Number: MG-305, Folder 5

Classification: MG0305

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 2 December 2021.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Scrapbook

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Thomas Welsh Scrapbook

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_Scrapbk2

Date Range: 1854-1936

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Thomas Welsh Scrapbook

Description: Scrapbook appears to be the work of Thomas' son, Blanton Welsh. The volume was origianlly a record book for the Commonwealth Insurance Company, for which Thomas Welsh was an agent in Columbia. The scrapbook contains newspaper articles from the Columbia Spy, beginning with articles on the cholera epidemic of 1854, Welsh's cases as Justice of the Peace, and published war correspondence by Thomas Welsh under the names "Thirsty Squad" and "45". Blanton continued the scrapbook with newspaper articles about his father and sisters, and a lawsuit against him in 1930; his mother's obituary; his wedding announcement; his visiting cards; a letter from Lillie to Blanton; and letters to Thomas Welsh. The letters to Thomas Welsh are scanned and transcibed as MG0828_SeriesD-61_F03, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F04, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F05, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F07, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F08, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F09, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F10, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F11, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F12, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F13, MG0828_SeriesD-63_F10, MG0828_SeriesD-63_F14, and MG0828_SeriesE_F04.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1854-1936

Creation Date: 1854-1936

Year Range From: 1854

Year Range To: 1936

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0004

People: Buchanan, James; Welsh, Blanton Charles; Welsh, Alice; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Effie; Welsh, Lilian; Welsh, Mary Young "Mazie"; Welsh, Thomas

Other Creators: Welsh, Blanton Charles, 1860-1939

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia (Pa.); Commonwealth Fire Insurance Company; Justices of the peace; Letters; Newspapers; Obituaries; Personal correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; West Point (N.Y.); Zurich (Switzerland)

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; Civil War; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia; Commonwealth Fire Insurance Company; Correspondence, Personal; James Buchanan; Justices of the peace; Letters; Newspaper clippings; Obituaries; Scrapbooks; West Point, New York; Zurich, Switzerland

Extent: 1 item

Object Name: Scrapbook

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Notes: Casing and binding are worn.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_Scrapbk2

Notes: Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

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.