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Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation Commission records
Object ID
MG0567
Date Range
1909-2009
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Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation Commission records
Description
Documents related to the 100 year history (1909-2009) of the Lancaster Recreation Commission.
Admin/Biographical History
The Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster Rec) is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency formed by a partnership agreement between the City of Lancaster, School District of Lancaster and Lancaster Township. Our administrative offices are located at the Lancaster Recreation Center.
Operating since 1909, we provide neighborhood-based recreation and learning opportunities for all ages – with an emphasis on affordable programs for children – at schools, parks, playgrounds, and other indoor and outdoor facilities. https://www.lancasterrec.org/about-lancaster-rec/ Date accessed 1 September 2022.
System of Arrangement
Series 1 Minutes (Boxes 1-4)
Series 2 General Administrative Records and History (Boxes 5-6)
Series 3 News clippings (Boxes 6-7)
Series 4 Financial (Boxes 7-8)
Series 5 Facilities (Box 8)
Series 6 Programming (Boxes 8-11)
Series 7 External Organizations (Boxes 11-12)
Plans (Box 13)
Date Range
1909-2009
Year Range From
1909
Year Range To
2009
Date of Accumulation
1909-2009
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Subjects
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Business records
Archives
Annual reports
Minutes (Records)
Recreation centers
Youth centers
Community centers
Search Terms
Lancaster Recreation Commission
Business records
Minutes
Annual reports
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection is not fully cataloged. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
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
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Collection arranged and finding aid started by AN, 2010. Added to database 1 September 2022.
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Aunt Mame

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Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Date of Publication
1975.
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Responsibility
by Miriam E. Bixler.
Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1975.
Physical Description
[101]-106 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 75, no. 3
Subjects
Smith, Mame Killian, - 1867(?)-
Memorial Day.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 75, number 3 (1971), p. 101-106Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.75
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Ellen Brubaker, a pioneer free kindergartner

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Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Date of Publication
1967
Tucker, was born March 14, 1851 in New London, Conn. On April 29, 1869 in Cambridge, Indiana, she married Henry Clay Brubaker of Lancaster, Pa. Judge Brubaker was born March 6, 1843, became a lawyer and later was elected Dis- trict Judge of Lancaster County. Her mother died September 21, 1892 in
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  1 document  
Responsibility
by Miriam E. Bixler.
Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1967
Physical Description
165-175 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 71, no. 3
Subjects
Brubaker, Ellen Allen, - 1870-1954.
Free Kindergarten Association (Lancaster, Pa.)
Kindergarten - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Educators - Pennsylvania.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 71, number 3 (1967), p. 165-175Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.71
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Lancaster city boy of the gay nineties

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo401
Author
Eyde, Abner McMichael.
Date of Publication
1965
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  1 document  
Responsibility
by Abner McMichael Eyde with Miriam Eyde Bixler.
Author
Eyde, Abner McMichael.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1965
Physical Description
[163]-167 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 69, no. 3
Subjects
Eyde, Abner McMichael - Childhood and youth.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 69, number 3 (1965), p. 163-167Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.69
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A Lancaster city boy of the gay nineties : part 2

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Author
Eyde, Abner McMichael.
Date of Publication
1970
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  1 document  
Responsibility
by Abner McMichael Eyded with Miriam Eyde Bixler.
Author
Eyde, Abner McMichael.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1970
Physical Description
[100]-104 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 74, no. 3
Subjects
Eyde, Abner McMichael - Childhood and youth.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 74, number 3 (1970), p. 100-104Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.74
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The last child born in the White House

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Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Date of Publication
1968.
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  1 document  
Responsibility
by Miriam Eyde Bixler.
Author
Bixler, Miriam Eyde.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1968.
Physical Description
[115]-118 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 72, no. 2
Subjects
Sayre, Francis Bowes, - 1915-
Wilson, Woodrow, - 1856-1924.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 72, number 2 (1968), p. 115-118Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.72
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Report, Annual

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Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1935
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It01
Date Range
1935-1936
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  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1935
Description
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report. The report contains a list of board members, a letter from the director, financial report, attendance, and information about programs and associated organizations. The programs and events included a marble tournament, supervisors' training classes, playgrounds, wading pools and street showers, swimming lessons, twilight centers, Kite Karnival, Airplane Contest, play and folk dance festival, hikes, and community parties. The associated clubs and organizations were the Jr. and Boys' Clubs, Girls' Club, Boys' Club (for boys of color), and the Crispus Attucks Recreation and Community Center.
Date Range
1935-1936
Creation Date
1936
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Bemby, H. C.
Cook, Ruby Martin Payne
Harnish, Martin Mylin
Sterrett, John Victor
Travis, John H.
Subjects
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Search Terms
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association
Lancaster Recreation Commission
Persons of color
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
National Negro Health Week
Well Baby Clinic
Extent
1 item, 23 pages to scan
Object Name
Report, Annual
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Other Number
MG-567, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 1
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 1 September 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Report, Annual

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c91f7994-d235-44c8-974c-128865498955
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1936
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It02
Date Range
1936-1937
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  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1936
Description
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report. The report contains a list of board members, a letter from the director, financial report, attendance, and information about programs and associated organizations. The programs included indoor and outdoor activities, supervisors' training classes, playgrounds, wading pools and street showers, swimming lessons, hikes, and community parties. The associated clubs and organizations were the Jr. and Sr. Boys' Clubs, Jr. and Sr. Boys' Clubs (for boys of color), Girls' Club, Girls' Club (for girls of color), the Crispus Attucks Recreation and Community Center, and the 6th Ward Memorial Park Association.
Date Range
1936-1937
Creation Date
1937
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Sterrett, John Victor
Travis, John H.
Cook, Ruby Martin Payne
Harnish, Martin Mylin
Subjects
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Search Terms
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association
Lancaster Recreation Commission
National Negro Health Week
Persons of color
Recreation centers
Well Baby Clinic
Youth
Youth centers
Extent
1 item, 22 pages to scan
Object Name
Report, Annual
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Other Number
MG-567, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 2
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 1 September 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Report, Annual

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3bb036a1-47b6-4f79-b219-158143865425
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1937
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It03
Date Range
1937-1938
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  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1937
Description
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report. The report contains a list of board members, a letter from the director, financial report, attendance, and information about programs and associated organizations. The programs included indoor and outdoor activities, supervisors' training classes, playgrounds, wading pools and street showers, swimming lessons, hikes, sports, and community parties. The associated clubs and organizations were the boys' and girls' clubs and the Crispus Attucks Recreation Center.
Date Range
1937-1938
Creation Date
1938
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Cook, Ruby Martin Payne
Harnish, Martin Mylin
Subjects
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Search Terms
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association
Lancaster Recreation Commission
Persons of color
Recreation centers
Well Baby Clinic
Youth
Youth centers
Extent
1 item, 17 pages to scan
Object Name
Report, Annual
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Other Number
MG-567, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 3
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 1 September 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Report, Annual

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/86d0487c-2a4a-4a30-bdff-978829715339
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1938
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It04
Date Range
1938-1939
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  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report, 1938
Description
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association Annual Report. The report contains a list of board members, a letter from the director, financial report, attendance, and information about programs and associated organizations. The programs included indoor and outdoor activities, supervisors' training classes, playgrounds, wading pools and street showers, swimming lessons, hikes, sports, and community parties. The associated clubs and organizations were the boys' and girls' clubs and the Crispus Attucks Recreation Center.
Date Range
1938-1939
Creation Date
1939
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Payne, Ruby M.
Subjects
Annual reports
Children
Community centers
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Search Terms
Annual reports
Camp Arcola
Children
Clarence Cameron White Choral Society
Community centers
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation and Playground Association
Lancaster Recreation Commission
Persons of color
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Youth Leaders Conference of Pennsylvania
Extent
1 item, 24 pages to scan
Object Name
Report, Annual
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F007_It04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Other Number
MG-567, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 4
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 1 September 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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