LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1788 F001
Date Range
1788
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1788
Year
1788
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Huber, Peter
Fahnestock, Casper
Search Terms
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1788 F001
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Huber, Peter
Filed against: Fahnestock, Casper
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
1.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-03-05
Date Range
1946
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Three girls with braided hair
Date Range
1946
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Braids
Children
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-05-03-05
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-03-19
Date Range
1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Two photos of portable obstacle course at Farnum playground
Date Range
1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Playgrounds
Obstacle courses
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-05-03-19
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-03-20
Date Range
1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Portable obstacle course at Farnum playground
Date Range
1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Playgrounds
Obstacle courses
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-05-03-20
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-03-21
Date Range
1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Portable obstacle course at Farnum playground
Date Range
1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Playgrounds
Obstacle courses
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-05-03-21
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-03-22
Date Range
1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Portable obstacle course at Farnum playground
Date Range
1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Playgrounds
Obstacle courses
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-05-03-22
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-05-09
Date Range
1945
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Pfc. Clyde Dixon, a 19-year-old resident of 329 Locust Street, coaches the Rockland and Green Streets Playground softball team (the Rockets) during his 30 day furlough from World War II. Starting from the right of Mr. Dixon, are: Eugene Williams, Robert Stuart, Robert Dixon, Kenneth Gant, Henry Gant, Robert Anderson, Donald Cook, James Arnett, Paul Waters, Harry Stockbauer and Charles Stuart. This photograph appeared in the Lancaster New Era on August 4, 1945.
Date Range
1945
Creator
Miller, Barbara
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Dixon, Clyde
Williams, Eugene
Stuart, Robert
Dixon, Robert
Gant, Kenneth
Gant, Henry
Anderson, Robert
Cook, Donald
Arnett, James
Waters, Paul
Stockbauer, Harry
Stuart, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
African Americans
Classification
LR-05-05-09
Search Terms
Softball
Playgrounds
Rockland Street
Green Street
Persons of color
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Object ID
LR-05-05-09
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-07-26
Date Range
January 1949
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playing basketball at Crispus Attucks Center
Date Range
January 1949
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sports
Basketball
Crispus Attucks Community Association
Persons of color
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-05-07-26
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-05-07-48
Date Range
January 1949
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playing basketball at the Crispus Attucks Center
Date Range
January 1949
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sports
Basketball
Crispus Attucks Community Association
Persons of color
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-05-07-48
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-12-01-07
Date Range
1949
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playground supervisors
Date Range
1949
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Playgrounds
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
LR-12-01-07
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-12-01-08
Date Range
1940
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playground supervisors
Date Range
1940
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Playgrounds
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
LR-12-01-08
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-12-01-13
Date Range
1941
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playground supervisors
Date Range
1941
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Playgrounds
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
LR-12-01-13
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-12-01-14
Date Range
1942
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playground supervisors
Date Range
1942
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Playgrounds
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
LR-12-01-14
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-12-01-15
Date Range
1945
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playground supervisors
Date Range
1945
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Playgrounds
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
LR-12-01-15
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-12-01-16
Date Range
October 31, 1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playground supervisors
Date Range
October 31, 1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Playgrounds
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
LR-12-01-16
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-12-01-17
Date Range
1943
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Playground supervisors
Date Range
1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Playgrounds
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
LR-12-01-17
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-08-07-07
Date Range
1946
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Nightgale Glee Club at the Crispus Attucks Center. Mrs Hugh Heller, director. Kathleen Shenk, accompanist.
Date Range
1946
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Shenk, Kathleen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Crispus Attucks Community Association
Nightingale Glee Club
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-08-07-07
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-08-08-67
Date Range
1946
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Three sets of twins at a park
Date Range
1946
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Parks
Twins
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-08-08-67
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-08-08-71
Date Range
1946
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Nurses spending time with pediatric patients in hospital
Date Range
1946
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Nurses
Hospitals
Wheelchairs
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LR-08-08-71
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Object ID
LR-03-04-16
Date Range
1946
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Photograph Collection
Description
Woman identified as Dorothy [Jane].
Date Range
1946
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Employees
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2 x 3 inches
Object ID
LR-03-04-16
Images
Less detail