- Collection
- Scrapbook Collection
- Title
- Marietta Scrapbook
- Object ID
- MG0434_BoxR010
- Date Range
- 1879-1919
volume
contains a variety of information in newspaper clippings and magazine articles
about Marietta, Columbia, and the rest of Lancaster County. The articles convey
a well-rounded view of local history. Topics include education, population, crime,
taxes, elections, and occupations. There are also many
2 documents
- Collection
- Scrapbook Collection
- Title
- Marietta Scrapbook
- Description
- Known as The Marietta Scrapbook, this volume contains a variety of information in newspaper clippings and magazine articles about Marietta, Columbia, and the rest of Lancaster County. The articles convey a well-rounded view of local history. Topics include education, population, crime, taxes, elections, and occupations. There are also many articles on the Pennsylvania Dutch, personal histories, crime, and genealogical information within the book. Histories for the following municipalities are included: Marietta, Christiana, Columbia, Donegal, Erie, Lancaster, Lititz, Manheim, Maytown, Mountville, Peach Bottom, Salunga, and Wrightsville.
- Date Range
- 1879-1919
- Creation Date
- 1879-1919
- Year Range From
- 1879
- Year Range To
- 1919
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 22
- Subjects
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Education
- Job descriptions
- Lancaster County (Pa.)--History, local
- Lancaster County (Pa.)--Population
- Local taxation
- Marietta (Pa.)
- Murder
- Occupations
- Pennsylvania Dutch
- Scrapbooks
- Search Terms
- Christiana
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Columbia
- Education
- Lancaster
- Lititz
- Manheim
- Marietta
- Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
- Mountville
- New Holland
- Newspaper clippings
- Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
- Pennsylvania Germans
- Salunga, West Hempfield Twp.
- Scrapbooks
- Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania
- Extent
- 1 volume
- Object Name
- Scrapbook
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0434_BoxR010
- 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
- Restricted access.
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original volume may be used by appointment only-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.
- Other Numbers
- MG-434
- Other Number
- MG-434, Box R010
- Classification
- MG0434
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database, 25 October 2023.
- Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 88. Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. The cataloging project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
- Digitization of this scrapbook was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Documents
- Collection
- Bridge Records
- Title
- Bridge Records
- Description
- Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
- System of Arrangement
- Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
- Year
- 1886
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0007
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Creeks
- Conewago Creek
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Portsmouth, Dauphin County
- Petitions
- Bridges
- Place
- Lancaster County and Dauphin County
- Object Name
- Documents
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Bridge F0470 I005
- Box Number
- 007
- Additional Notes
- Court term: August 1886.
- Location: Near Portsmouth, Dauphin County.
- Document type: Petitions for appointment of inspectors.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
- Classification
- RG 02-00 0324
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Bridge Records
- Title
- Bridge Records
- Object ID
- Bridge F0605 I002
- Date Range
- 1883/01
- Collection
- Bridge Records
- Title
- Bridge Records
- Date Range
- 1883/01
- Year
- 1883
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0009
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Bachmanville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Bridges
- Conewago Creek
- Conewago Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Creeks
- Mount Joy Twp.
- Orders
- Petitions
- Reports
- Place
- Mount Joy Twp. and Conewago Twp., Dauphin County
- Object Name
- Petition
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Bridge F0605 I002
- Box Number
- 009
- Additional Notes
- Court term: January 1883.
- Location: On public highway to Bachmanville, Dauphin County.
- Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
- Order and report of viewers.
- 2 items, 5 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
- Classification
- RG 02-00 0324
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Bridge Records
- Title
- Bridge Records
- Object ID
- Bridge F0605 I003
- Date Range
- 1884/11
- Collection
- Bridge Records
- Title
- Bridge Records
- Date Range
- 1884/11
- Year
- 1884
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0009
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Bachmanville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Bellaire, Mount Joy Twp.
- Bridges
- Conewago Creek
- Conewago Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Creeks
- Inspections
- Mount Joy Twp.
- Orders
- Petitions
- Reports
- Place
- Mount Joy Twp. and Conewago Twp., Dauphin County
- Object Name
- Petition
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Bridge F0605 I003
- Box Number
- 009
- Additional Notes
- [Mount Joy Twp. and Conewago Twp.], Dauphin County
- Court term: November 1884.
- Location: At Bellaire, Mount Joy Twp., on public road to Bachmanville, Dauphin County.
- Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
- Order for inspection and inspection report.
- 2 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
- Classification
- RG 02-00 0324
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Bridge Records
- Title
- Bridge Records
- Description
- Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
- System of Arrangement
- Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
- Year
- 1886
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0012
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Creeks
- Conewago Creek
- West Donegal Twp.
- Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
- Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Petitions
- Orders
- Reports
- Bridges
- Place
- West Donegal Twp., Lancaster County and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
- Object Name
- Documents
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Bridge F0775 I006
- Box Number
- 012
- Additional Notes
- Court term: August 1886.
- Location: On public road to Middletown, Dauphin County.
- Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
- Order and report of viewers.
- 2 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
- Classification
- RG 02-00 0324
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Scrapbook Collection
- Title
- Education in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Object ID
- MG0434_Box038
- Date Range
- 1884-1901
- Collection
- Scrapbook Collection
- Title
- Education in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Description
- Education in Lancaster, Pennsylvania scrapbook is a collection of programs and newspaper clippings concerning Lancaster City High School. It contains programs from graduations, Arbor Day Activities, and Christmas productions. The articles also discuss the history of education in Lancaster County including some prominent people like Thaddeus Stevens, J. P. McCaskey, Thomas H. Burrowes, and E. E. Higbee. Other items of interest cover the Lancaster County Teachers' Institute, West Chester Normal School, First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, and a list of the high school's Board of Directors.
- Date Range
- 1884-1901
- Creation Date
- 1884-1901
- Year Range From
- 1884
- Year Range To
- 1901
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 22
- People
- Burrowes, Thomas Henry
- Higbee, Elnathan Elisha
- McCaskey, John Piersol "Jack"
- Stevens, Thaddeus
- Subjects
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Education
- Lancaster County (Pa.)--History, local
- Programs (Publications)
- Scrapbooks
- Search Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Education
- Educators
- First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
- Lancaster County Teachers' Institute
- Lancaster High School
- Newspaper clippings
- Scrapbooks
- West Chester Normal School
- Extent
- 1 volume
- Object Name
- Scrapbook
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0434_Box038
- 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
- No restrictions. Please request these items by contacting Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to your visit.
- Copyright
- These items 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.
- Credit
- Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Other Numbers
- MG-434
- Other Number
- MG-434, Box 38
- Classification
- MG0434
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 25 October 2023.
- Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 22.
- This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
- Collection
- Commissioners' Orders for Payment
- Title
- Commissioners' order for payment
- Object ID
- CommOrder 1821 #104
- Date Range
- 1821
- Collection
- Commissioners' Orders for Payment
- Title
- Commissioners' order for payment
- Description
- This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
- System of Arrangement
- The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
- Date Range
- 1821
- Date of Accumulation
- 1810-1901
- Year
- 1821
- Creator
- County Commissioners
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives North
- Storage Container
- Box 0001
- People
- Hyden, George
- Wenrich, Peter
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Place
- Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Extent
- 70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
- Object Name
- Order for Payment
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Condition Date
- 2008-03-25
- Object ID
- CommOrder 1821 #104
- Box Number
- 001
- Notes
- Never entered into Q&A.
- Additional Notes
- Wenrich, Peter. Sheriff.
- Jail fees for George Hyden.
- 1 item, 1 piece.
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
- Classification
- RG 08-01 0510
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Bridge Records
- Title
- Bridge Records
- Description
- Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
- System of Arrangement
- Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
- Year
- 1887
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0003
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Place
- Conoy Twp. and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Object Name
- Documents
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Bridge F0180 I004
- Box Number
- 003
- Additional Notes
- Court term: January 1887.
- Document type: Subpoena.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
- Classification
- RG 02-00 0324
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Renunciations
- Title
- Renunciations
- Description
- Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- System of Arrangement
- Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- Date Range
- 1892
- Date of Accumulation
- 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
- Year
- 1892
- Creator
- Register of Wills
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Container
- Box 0016
- People
- Evans, Ann
- Evans, John
- Israel, Hannah
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Renunciation
- Columbia
- Wiconisco, Dauphin County
- Place
- Columbia
- Extent
- 12 cubic feet
- Object Name
- Probate
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Ren 1892 F044
- Box Number
- 016
- Associated Material
- Administrators Accounts
- Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
- Additional Notes
- Also: Evans, Ann. Place: Wiconisco, Dauphin County.
- Renouncer: Israel, Hannah
- Administrators: Lancaster Trust Company.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Classification
- RG 03-00 0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Scrapbook Collection
- Title
- Scrapbooks of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, 1812-1913
- Object ID
- MG0434_Box092and093
- Date Range
- 1812-1913
Historical Society:
MG-325. The Francis X. Reuss Collection
Subjects:
Church buildings--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia (Pa.)
Columbia (Pa.)--History, local
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Correspondence
Invitation cards
Lancaster (Pa.)
Letters
4 documents
- Collection
- Scrapbook Collection
- Title
- Scrapbooks of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, 1812-1913
- Description
- The Scrapbooks of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, 1812-1913 are excellent resources about many aspects of life in Columbia, Pennsylvania during those years. Both books focus on residents of the borough, the history of Columbia, and Chiques Park. In both scrapbooks, there are newspaper clippings, handwritten correspondence, programs, photographs and handwritten notes in the margins (marginalia).
- Book 1 contains all of the above materials, as well as maps, sketches and obituaries. Two unique items include a map of Lancaster County dated 1878 and an edition of The Columbia Spy (Vol. 1, no. 21). Fendrich Brothers, a local cigar company, is featured in a few articles throughout the book. With the focus on Columbia, the articles contain many different subjects including churches, the settlement of the borough, disasters, education and schools, prominent people, the dog ordinance, and the centennial of Columbia.
- The materials in Book 2 pertain to reunions for former Columbians. Items about the reunion are as follows: menus, invitations, programs, and handwritten correspondence. The newspaper clippings complement the other materials, advertising and discussing the event. The book also has a partial index that includes only some of the subject matter covered and no corresponding page numbers.
- Admin/Biographical History
- Francis X. Reuss was born on 30 November 1847 in Columbia, Pennsylvania to Edward H. and Anna Barbara Reuss. Reuss began his study of music, piano, organ and vocals in 1857; his formal study ended in 1874. He also studied philosophy from 1863 through 1864. Reuss attend college taking commercial courses and studied Latin, German and French languages for three years.
- Reuss was employed as a choir director at several churches in New York between 1870 and 1876, and later joined the Caroline Riehings-Bernard Opera Company with whom he toured throughout the United States, Canada and the West Indies. Upon his return to the states at the end of 1880, Reuss moved back to Lancaster County where he became a choir director at a local church for the next five years. Reuss contributed to the establishment of the American Catholic Historical Society located in Philadelphia in 1884. He chose another career path and started teaching in Philadelphia. Then during 1892, Reuss married Anna S. Fife in Philadelphia. After his marriage, he returned to choir directing at a Philadelphia Church in 1894.
- Reuss was actively involved in collecting historical information and stories about residents of Columbia in his later years. He was instrumental in gathering the "Old Columbians" together for annual banquets in Philadelphia.
- (prepared by CRB, 2007)
- System of Arrangement
- By volume:
- Scrapbook of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, Book 1, 1812-1908
- Scrapbook of Francis X. Reuss of Columbia, Book 2, 1891-1913
- Date Range
- 1812-1913
- Year Range From
- 1812
- Year Range To
- 1913
- Date of Accumulation
- 1812-1913
- Creator
- Reuss, Francis X.
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 22
- People
- Reuss, Francis X.
- Subjects
- Church buildings--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Columbia (Pa.)
- Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (Pa.)
- Correspondence
- Drawings
- Invitation cards
- Lancaster (Pa.)
- Letters
- Maps
- Marginalia (annotations)
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Photographs
- Programs (Publications)
- Scrapbooks
- Susquehanna River
- Search Terms
- Church buildings
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Columbia
- Columbia - Wrightsville Bridge
- Drawings
- Invitations
- Lancaster
- Letters
- Maps
- Marginalia
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Photographs
- Programs
- Scrapbooks
- Susquehanna River
- Extent
- 2 volumes
- Object Name
- Scrapbook
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0434_Box092and093
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- The Francis X. Reuss Collection (MG0325)
- 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).
- LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this collection 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
- Restricted access.
- 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.
- Other Numbers
- MG-434
- Other Number
- MG-434, Boxes 092 and 093
- Classification
- MG0434
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database, 25 October 2023.
- Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 144. Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. The cataloging project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
- Digitization of these scrapbooks was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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