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Collection
Alice Ferree Todd Papers
Title
Alice Ferree Todd Papers
Object ID
MG0698
Date Range
1857-1927
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Collection
Alice Ferree Todd Papers
Title
Alice Ferree Todd Papers
Description
The Alice Ferree Todd Papers collection contains 119 letters and documents created by, sent to, or kept by Alice Ferree Todd (1845-1930). The majority of the letters are from Alice Ferree Todd to her husband Moses Hampton Todd (1945-1935). The remaining are correspondences between Alice and her family (sisters and other relatives) as well as mortgages/deeds signed by James Barr Ferree, Alice's father.
Admin/Biographical History
Elizabeth, Martha, Mary, and Alice were the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Ferree, a prominent merchant in Philadelphia and a descendent of Daniel and Marie Ferree.
Date Range
1857-1927
Year Range From
1857
Year Range To
1927
Date of Accumulation
1857-1927
Creator
Todd, Alice Euphemia Ferree, 1845-1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Brand, Walter E.
Brinckerhoff, Hampton Todd
Brinckerhoff, Matthew
Elsasser, Paul M.
Ferree, Elizabeth "Lizzie/Lizzy"
Ferree, James Barr
Ferree, Martha Rebecca "Bec"
Ferree, Mary
Ferree, Mary Ann Patterson
Ferree, Rebecca
Ferree, Samuel Patterson
Fifer, Charles A.
Haines, James B.
Haldeman, Mary Jane Spangler
Hampton, Annie T.
Hirst, Anthony A.
Leeds, William R.
McAllister, John
Patterson, James A.
Patterson, James E.
Patterson, James
Patterson, Mary
Perkinson, Thomas
Roosevelt, Edith
Roosevelt, Theodore
Smith, H. Augustus
Spangler, Rebecca J. Patterson
Spangler, Adeline
Sterrett, Martha P.
Todd, Alice Euphemia Ferree
Todd, Annie H.
Todd, Effie
Todd, Frank
Todd, Hampton
Todd, James, Jr.
Todd, Jean
Todd, Jeanie Miller
Todd, Jeanie R.
Todd, Mary
Todd, Mary Hunt
Todd, Moses Hampton
Trout, Harry
Witman, Sallie R.
Witmer, E. F.
Ziegler, Peter W.
Subjects
Deeds
Family records
Invitation cards
Letters
Maps
Mortgages
Search Terms
Bonds
Contracts
Correspondence
Deeds
Family records
Finding aids
Invitations
Letters
Manuscript groups
Maps
Marriage certificates
Mortgages
Extent
1 box, 34 folders, 1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0698
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
LeFevre Bible
Ferree Family Genealogy, MG0384
Notes
Preferred Citation: Alice Ferree Todd Papers (MG0698), Folder #, Insert #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Given in memory of Dr. Charles Heisterkamp.
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
2013.MG0698
Other Numbers
MG-698
Other Number
MG-698
Classification
MG0698
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by KV, December 2013-February 2014. Added to database 23 January 2018.
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Collection
Land Records Collection
Title
Land Records Collection
Object ID
MG0304
Date Range
1717-1983
230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Land Records Collection, 1717-1983 Object ID: MG0304 3 boxes 87 folders, 10 oversized folders, 8 framed deeds 6 cubic ft. Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization) Shelving Location: Archives
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Collection
Land Records Collection
Title
Land Records Collection
Description
This collection contains several types of land records including deeds, leases, land drafts and articles of agreement. These documents record transactions involving real estate within Lancaster County and/or by residents of Lancaster County.
Date Range
1717-1983
Year Range From
1717
Year Range To
1983
Date of Accumulation
1717-1983
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
Subjects
Deeds
Real property
Surveys
Search Terms
Deeds
Real estate
Land drafts
Surveys
Extent
3 boxes, 70 folders, 10 oversized folders, 8 framed deeds, 6 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0304
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact 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 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
MG-304
Classification
MG0304
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Transferred from the library, 13 October 2023.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Deed, Heidelburg Twp., Berks County
Object ID
P.04.34.06
Date Range
1774
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Deed, Heidelburg Twp., Berks County
Description
Deed printed on laid paper (with scalloped top edge) by Francis Bailey. Heading at top has "This Indenture made" in large fraktur-like lettering, surrounded by ornamentation including architectural device of architrave supported by squat columns of balusters with the words 'Peace and Plenty" interspersed within. At very top is "LANCASTER: Printed by FRANCIS BAILEY, in King's-Street."
Printed text has blanks filled in by hand in black ink as well as signatures below, on June 18 & 20 of 1774. Walter and Elizabeth Newman of "Hydelberg" Twp of Lancaster County are selling to "Frederick Kapp of "Hydelberg" Twp. Berks County a piece of ground in Heidelburg Twp of Berks Co. (at or near the "Town of Newbury"). Signed three times at bottom by Justice of the Peace Peter Spycker.
Two overlapping diamond shapes of paper affixed with sealing wax near bottom right. Reverse side has handwritten description of legal deed transaction for a Berks Co. property being sold by Walter Newman and wife to Frederick Kapp.
Bailey was the official printer to both the U.S. Congress and the Commonwealth. He operated a printing office at 14 W. King St. from 1773-1780, from where he produced many historic imprints including Thomas Paine's "Crisis No. 4" and the Articles of Confederation (1777).
(Written by Wendell Zercher.)
Date Range
1774
Creator
Francis Bailey, printer
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Framed Items Bin
People
Newman, Walter
Newman, Elizabeth
Kapp, Frederick
Spycker, Peter
Bailey, Francis
Subject
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Object Name
Deed
Height (cm)
41.5925
Height (ft)
1.3645833333
Height (in)
16.375
Width (cm)
51.435
Width (ft)
1.6875
Width (in)
20.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2004-07-28
Condition Notes
Generally good with weakening fold lines and small holes at the intersections of fold lines. Minor soiling and staining, especially along the three vertical and one horizontal fold lines as well as edges.
Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.
Object ID
P.04.34.06
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Deed for selling lots in Millers Burgh
Object ID
P.04.34.05
Date Range
1764-1771
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Deed for selling lots in Millers Burgh
Description
Deed (indenture) printed by Ephrata Cloister on vellum for John Miller, blacksmith of Lancaster Borough, and his wife Elizabeth, for use in selling lots in the "Town Called "Millers Burgh." Blank areas are filled in by hand for sale of property to Margaret Stout for 50 pounds. Initially filled in on May 1, 1764, and completed at bottom on March 8, 1765. Pink linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed at bottom right. The headpieces printed at top left is done in elaborate letter style using the first two words "This indenture." Each initial line is done in the distinctive illuminated manner of Ephrata Cloister, employing floral and foliate designs.
Reverse is also used as a deed for the transfer of property for Margaret Stour to Patrick McElkar, begun 1770 and completed 1771. Red linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed to bottom right (of reverse).
(Written by Wendall Zercher.)
Date Range
1764-1771
Year Range From
1764
Year Range To
1771
Creator
Ephrata Cloister Printery
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Framed Items Bin
People
McElkar, Patrick
Miller, John
Miller, Elizabeth
Stout, Margaret
Subject
Ephrata Cloister
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Ephrata Cloister
Object Name
Deed
Height (cm)
40.64
Height (ft)
1.3333333333
Height (in)
16
Width (cm)
47.625
Width (ft)
1.5625
Width (in)
18.75
Dimension Details
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2004-07-28
Condition Notes
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.
Object ID
P.04.34.05
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Collection
Land Records Collection
Title
Deeds for 1515 Hillcrest Avenue, Manheim Twp. and lot map
Object ID
MG0304_F070
Date Range
1944-1983
Collection
Land Records Collection
Title
Deeds for 1515 Hillcrest Avenue, Manheim Twp. and lot map
Description
Deeds for 1515 Hillcrest Avenue, Manheim Twp., 1944 to 1983, with lot map.
Insert 1 Deed. Laura Hiemenz and H. John Hiemenz to Joseph V. Briggs and Gladys M. Briggs, 13 April 1944. (1 item, 4 pages to scan)
Insert 2 Deed. Jerry D. Elkind and Selma S. Elkind to Robert S. Lamb and Ruth W. Lamb, 15 July 1968. (1 item, 2 pages to scan)
Insert 3 Deed. Robert S. Lamb and Ruth W. Lamb to Jack S. Myles and Helen M. Myles, 1 May 1969. (1 item, 4 pages to scan)
Insert 4 Deed. Paul R. Marks and Larue B. Marks to John S. Myles and Helen M. Myles, 9 July 1983. (1 item, 4 pages to scan)
Insert 5 Partial lot map of Country Club Heights neighborhood, Manheim Twp., no date. (1 item, 1 page to scan)
Date Range
1944-1983
Creation Date
1944-1983
Year Range From
1944
Year Range To
1983
People
Briggs, Gladys M.
Briggs, Joseph V.
Elkind, Jerry D.
Elkind, Selma S.
Hiemenz, H. John
Hiemenz, Laura
Lamb, Robert S.
Lamb, Ruth W.
Marks, Larue B.
Marks, Paul R.
Myles, Helen M.
Myles, John S.
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Country Club Heights
Deeds
Manheim Twp.
Extent
5 items, 15 pages to scan
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Object ID
MG0304_F070
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact 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 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
2005.MG0304
Classification
MG0304
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from the library, 13 October 2023.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
HC-28-06-10
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Object Name
Transparency, Slide
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Deed or indenture for property in Millersville, 1746.
Provenance
Slides from the collection of the Heritage Center
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Deeds
Indentures
Printing
Object Name
Transparency, Slide
Film Size
35 mm
Object ID
HC-28-06-10
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