LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1837 F006
Date Range
1837
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
1837
Year
1837
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Hopkins, John
McGrann, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Constables
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1837 F006
Box Number
003
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: Hopkins, John.
Filed against: McGrann, Michael. Occupation: High constable.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
306.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1821 F004
Date Range
1821
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
1821
Year
1821
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Camp, Stephen
Heckrotte, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: debt
Constables
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Notices
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1821 F004
Box Number
002
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
Insolvent debtor.
Petitioner: Camp, Stephen.
Filed against: Heckrotte, Henry. His occupation: constable.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Notice to show cause.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
177.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Naturalization notes of testimony

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14084
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 0129, Microfilm Drawer #5
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
4 reels.
Arrangement of Material
Arranged numerically by petition number.
Summary
Stenographic notes taken in naturalization proceedings, showing court term; petition number; names of petitioner, judge, and attorneys; nature of testimony; place of birth; official signatures; and date filed.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Notes
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Subjects
Naturalization records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 0129, Microfilm Drawer #5
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-18-04-40
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Theatre Arts Association production of "Cinderella" at Penn Manor High School. Pumpkin and mice.
Provenance
From MG-557 Gerald Rothwell's Collection of Lancaster County theater programs
Creator
Rothwell, Gerald
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Theatre Arts Association
Penn Manor High School
Performing arts
Pumpkins
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-18-04-40
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-18-05-18
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Musical Arts Association production of "Music Man" at Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University. Dorothy Kilheffer, director, and Jim Zwally, music director. Lynn Irwin and Mary Ann Weitzel.
Provenance
From MG-557 Gerald Rothwell's Collection of Lancaster County theater programs
Creator
Rothwell, Gerald
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Irwin, Lynn
Weitzel, Mary Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Theatrical performances
Lancaster Musical Arts Association
Lyte Auditorium
Millersville University
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-18-05-18
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-18-05-19
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Musical Arts Association production of "Music Man" at Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University. Dorothy Kilheffer, director, and Jim Zwally, music director.
Provenance
From MG-557 Gerald Rothwell's Collection of Lancaster County theater programs
Creator
Rothwell, Gerald
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Theatrical performances
Lancaster Musical Arts Association
Lyte Auditorium
Millersville University
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-18-05-19
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-18-05-20
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Musical Arts Association production of "Music Man" at Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University. Dorothy Kilheffer, director, and Jim Zwally, music director.
Provenance
From MG-557 Gerald Rothwell's Collection of Lancaster County theater programs
Creator
Rothwell, Gerald
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Theatrical performances
Lancaster Musical Arts Association
Lyte Auditorium
Millersville University
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-18-05-20
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-18-05-21
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Musical Arts Association production of "Music Man" at Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University. Dorothy Kilheffer, director, and Jim Zwally, music director.
Provenance
From MG-557 Gerald Rothwell's Collection of Lancaster County theater programs
Creator
Rothwell, Gerald
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Theatrical performances
Lancaster Musical Arts Association
Lyte Auditorium
Millersville University
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-18-05-21
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-18-05-22
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Musical Arts Association production of "Music Man" at Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University. Dorothy Kilheffer, director, and Jim Zwally, music director.
Provenance
From MG-557 Gerald Rothwell's Collection of Lancaster County theater programs
Creator
Rothwell, Gerald
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Theatrical performances
Lancaster Musical Arts Association
Lyte Auditorium
Millersville University
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-18-05-22
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-18-05-23
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster Musical Arts Association production of "Music Man" at Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University. Dorothy Kilheffer, director, and Jim Zwally, music director.
Provenance
From MG-557 Gerald Rothwell's Collection of Lancaster County theater programs
Creator
Rothwell, Gerald
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Theatrical performances
Lancaster Musical Arts Association
Lyte Auditorium
Millersville University
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-18-05-23
Images
Less detail