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Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch tourist guide

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16619
Date of Publication
c1959.
Call Number
917.48 A516
Responsibility
edited by Alfred L. Soemaker.
Place of Publication
Kutztown, Pa
Publisher
Pennsylvania Folklife Society,
Date of Publication
c1959.
Physical Description
116 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
"Dunkard 'Love Feasts' by Don Yoder": p. [40]-41.
Subjects
Pennsylvania Dutch
Amish
Pennsylvania Dutch - Folklore.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Additional Author
Shoemaker, Alfred Lewis,
Yoder, Don.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania Folklife Society.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.48 A516
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Collection
Harold Morrin Collection
Title
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 2 Birding Records
Object ID
MG0358_S02
Date Range
1962-2004
PA” in the local APPRISE magazine where he was pictured on the cover in 1988. It would seem as though Harold had no time for hobbies or travel with his career and community involvement but that was not the case. Harold was an avid baseball fan, seeing games in 45 major league ballparks throughout the
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Collection
Harold Morrin Collection
Title
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 2 Birding Records
Description
Series 2 of the Harold Morrin Collection contains personal journals, species checklists, newspaper articles, certificates, and correspondence in relation to birding in Lancaster County and all over the world.
Admin/Biographical History
Harold B. Morrin was born on 20 May 1923 in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Hugh B. and Hilda M. (Erisman) Morrin. His father, Hugh, passed away at an early age from complications associated with exposure to mustard gas during his service in World War I. In his 20s, Harold enlisted in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. During this time he sent letters to his mother Hilda M. Morrin about his life in the army, traveling, and social activities (the collection of correspondence can be found in MG0358_S01).
Harold graduated with a degree in business from Franklin and Marshall College. During his career, he served as president of the Lancaster Chapter of Administrative Management and served on the board of the National Association of Accountants. In 1985, Harold retired as secretary- treasurer of Lancaster Press and Tapsco companies. In addition to his career, Harold was also very active in the community, serving in leadership positions in many organizations. He was a member (since 1947) and past president of the Millersville Lions Club, an international service organization that provides humanitarian and volunteer services to the local community. Other involvements included the Lancaster County Philatelic Society (national stamp collection organization), North Museum Associates (local nature and science museum), the Millersville Borough Council, Lancaster County Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon, Boy Scouts of America (Troop 45), past director of the Tanger Arboretum, member of the Hamilton Park United Church of Christ, Millersville pool committee, zone chairman, steering committee, board member of the Millersville Bicentennial celebration and the Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) (LCBC 2012).
Harold was recognized as one of the "101 of the Most Vital People in South Central PA" in the local APPRISE magazine where he was pictured on the cover in 1988. It would seem as though Harold had no time for hobbies or travel with his career and community involvement but that was not the case. Harold was an avid baseball fan, seeing games in 45 major league ballparks throughout the United States. He even witnessed Babe Ruth play!
His other two passions, birding and traveling, went hand in hand. It was not until the age of 31 that Harold began birding. In 1954, he decided to start the journey of a life-list and in that first year he was able to add 70 species to the list. By the time he finished, Harold had over 3,800 species on his life-list. Harold enjoyed traveling and documented his trips with daily journal entries and species checklists of all the bird species seen. He birded in all 50 U.S. states and Canada and traveled to all 7 continents during his lifetime.
Harold's love for birds, nature and travel continued to grow thus, his participation in the Lancaster County Bird Club grew. Harold served as president from 1972-76 and again from 1984-85, and a member of the bird club's Board of Directors for over 20 years. He was also an editor for the LCBC newsletter for many years and editor of The Natural Attractions of Lancaster County, published by the LCBC in November 1977 as a supplement to "Call Notes" which included articles about the flora and fauna found in numerous areas of Lancaster County. Harold also edited and wrote portions of the book, A Guide to the Birds of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (1984) and assisted with the second edition in 1991. He authored Birding the 49th State: An Alaskan Saga in 1978 about his birding adventures on an Alaskan trip. In his later years, Harold led a weekly adult birding group in collaboration with the Lancaster County Parks Department. On February 9, 2001 the LCBC Board of Directors made Harold an honorary lifetime member of the club, an honor bestowed to only a few since the inception of the club. At this time they also decided to rename the Scholarship Program, "The Harold B. Morrin Scholarship Award" (LCBC 2012).
The Lancaster County Bird Club credits Harold with the development and growth of the club as one of the largest and most active bird clubs in the mid-Atlantic region. He inspired many renowned birders, ornithologists and photographers like Andrew Mack, Eric Witmer, Theodore A. Parker III, Jeffrey Lepore and Kenn Kaufman. On January 7, 2012 Harold passed away at the age of 88. His impact on the community was immeasurable and he is remembered by many as a "humble, selfless man, who devoted so much of his time and effort to others" (Crable 1999).
Works Cited:
Crable, Ad. "Harold Morrin: gently, he helps star birdwatchers spread their wings" New Era. 9 July 1999.
Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC). "In Memoriam Harold B. Morrin" Call Notes. 2012.
LancasterOnline. "Harold B. Morrin Obituary" LancasterOnline. 12 September 2013.
System of Arrangement
Series 1 World War II Letters, 1943-1946
Series 2 Birding Records, 1962-2004
Series 3 Family Papers, 1879-2000
Date Range
1962-2004
Creation Date
1962-2004
Year Range From
1962
Year Range To
2004
Creator
Morrin, Harold B., 1923-2012
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 09
People
Mack, Andrew
Morrin, Harold B.
Subjects
Bird watching
Birds
Letters
Travel
Search Terms
Bird watchers
Bird watching
Birds
Certificates
Correspondence
Diaries
Finding aids
Journals
Lancaster County Bird Club
Letters
Manuscript groups
Travel
Extent
3 boxes, 50 folders, 2 volumes, 1.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0358_S02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 1 World War II Letters (MG0358_S01)
Harold Morrin Collection, Series 3 Family Papers (MG0358_S03)
Lancaster County Bird Club Records (MG0566)
Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), 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.
Other Numbers
MG-358, Series 2
Classification
MG0358
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by RM, February-April 2015. Added to database 22 December 2023.
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Canoeing on the Juniata, 1888

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13395
Author
Landis, Henry K.,
Date of Publication
1993.
Call Number
797.122 L257
Responsibility
Henry K. Landis ; introduction by Elizabeth Johnson.
ISBN
0892710470
Author
Landis, Henry K.,
Place of Publication
Pennsylvania
Publisher
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and Landis Valley Associates,
Date of Publication
1993.
Physical Description
i, 67 p. : ill., maps ; 19 x 24 cm.
Subjects
Canoes and canoeing - Pennsylvania - Juniata River.
Juniata River (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
797.122 L257
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Author
Klein, H. M. J.
Date of Publication
1958
Call Number
974.815 LACI K64
Responsibility
by Dr. H.M.J. Klein
Author
Klein, H. M. J.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Cliosophic Society
Date of Publication
1958
Physical Description
25 p. 21 cm.
Subjects
Penn Square (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACI K64
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Exploring Pennsylvania: its geography, history, and government

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19737
Author
Stevens, Sylvester Kirby,
Date of Publication
[1953]
Call Number
974.8 P5415e
Responsibility
[by] Sylvester K. Stevens, Ralph W. Cordier [and] Florence O. Benjamin. Maps by Harold Faye.
Author
Stevens, Sylvester Kirby,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harcourt, Brace
Date of Publication
[1953]
Physical Description
624 p. illus. 24 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - 1865-
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8 P5415e
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The history of my travels : through the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14122
Author
Zercher, Jacob H.[Hartman]
Date of Publication
1847, 1997.
Call Number
917.73 Z58

The history of my travels : through the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey from April 7th to June 28th 1847

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15583
Author
Zercher, Emanuel H.
Date of Publication
1847, 1997.
Call Number
917.73 Z58e

I must see Switzerland. With 100 illus. and maps

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9202
Author
Landis, Ira David,
Date of Publication
1954.
Call Number
817 L257
Author
Landis, Ira David,
Place of Publication
Bareville, Pa
Date of Publication
1954.
Physical Description
219 p. : illus. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Mennonite World Conference, 5th, Switzerland, 1952.
Europe - Description and travel - 1945-
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
817 L257
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A jaunt into the Dutch country

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5202
Author
Franck, Ira Stoner,
Date of Publication
c1952.
Call Number
289.71 F822
Author
Franck, Ira Stoner,
Place of Publication
[Dover? Del.,]
Date of Publication
c1952.
Physical Description
2 v. illus. 23 cm.
Contents
Part 1-Accent on the Amish--Part II-Accent on the Mennonites.
Subjects
Mennonites - Pennsylvania.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
289.71 F822
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John Heckewelder's travels, 1762-1800

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17534
Author
Wallace, Paul A. W.
Date of Publication
1998.
Call Number
917.3 W193, map
Responsibility
Paul A.W. Wallace.
Author
Wallace, Paul A. W.
Place of Publication
[Lewisburg, Pa.]
Publisher
Wennawoods Pub.,
Date of Publication
1998.
Physical Description
1 map ; 39 x 58 cm.
Notes
Shows roads and trails used on principal journeys.
"126/1000."
Includes Map of the Ohio Country / Heckewelder on verso.
Subjects
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, - 1743-1823 - Travel.
Northeastern States - Maps.
Pennsylvania - Maps - Early works to 1800.
New York (State) - Maps - Early works to 1800.
Ohio - Maps - Early works to 1800.
Additional Author
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.3 W193, map
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