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Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-17-01
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Note on back: "Dignity and grace are notable in the mansion Buchanan bought for $6250 in 1848 while Secretary of State in Polk's cabinet. With his niece Harriet Lane who was his White House hostess and companion to the end of his days, he entertained here frequently. Problems of state were dealt with during conferences in the spacious library. Buchanan died at Wheatland on June 1st, 1868 at the age of 77. Many original furnishings remain."
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Year Range From
1950
Year Range To
1969
Creator
Harris, William F.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
JB-08-17-01
Images
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