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003. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: 003
Manuscript materials.

Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:

[Psalter] in two sections: music and words and music

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 23
Scope and Contents

Tunes in one section, tunes and words in another followed by melody and name indices.

Dates: undated

Pulp Fiction Magazine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 426
Abstract The Pulp Fiction Magazine Collection houses publications that show examples of various types of pulp fiction published in the mid-20th century, which includes titles such as Astounding magazine (1934-1964)—later known as Analog Science Fact & Fiction magazine—and Galaxy magazine (1950-1964). These popular science fiction magazines featured articles by noted writers such as Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Amelia Reynolds Long, Theodore Sturgeon, A.E. Van Vogt, and C.L. Moore, as well as...
Dates: 1932-1964; Other: Date acquired: 10/02/2013

R Theodore Bixlers' Collection of Lancaster Authors

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 383
Scope and Contents ublications, typescripts, pamphlets, correspondence, and programs written by Lancaster County authors.  The collection consists primarily of books.  Among the authors represented are:  Herbert C. Alleman, Theodore Appel, Benjamin Bausman, Emma Miller Bolenius, Henry Harbaugh, Nevin C. Harner, Cameron Hawley, Reginald Wright Kauffman, Martin M. Keener, Helen Reimensnyder Martin, Ira E. Mellinger, Anna Balmer Myers, Theodore E. Schmauk, George W. Schnupp, Hilda E. Spiese, Shirley Watkins, A....
Dates: 1812-1970

Ralph B. Strassburger letters

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 003-MS 54
Scope and Contents

Correspondence addressed to Ralph Beaver Strassburger of Gwynedd Valley, Pa. from Oct. 1923 to Mar. 1927.  The bulk of the letters are from recipients of his book, The Strassburger family and allied families of Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1923-1927

Regina Maude Shenkle papers and memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 241
Abstract

The items include wood patterns, a pen holder and blotter, wood cut blocks, book ends, marionette legs, a wooden shelf, ceramic reliefs, ceramic bowls, ceramic vases, a metal bowl, metal dyes, linoleum blocks, uncut blocks, woodcuts, and clay figurines. Included among Miss Shenkle's correspondence are letters of recommendation from E. Oram Lyte, Carrie E. Myers, and Henry F. Bitner, all of Millersville State Normal School, recommending Miss Shenkle for teaching positions.

Dates: Created: 1877-1983; Other: Majority of material found in 1900-1947

Registers of the Anglican Church in Pennsylvania yet extant (18th century - none earlier), The

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 25
Scope and Contents

Church registers. Consists of a blueprint copy of handwritten registers of the Anglican Church in Pennsylvania. The registers were first printed in the "Standard of the Cross," May 12, 1888 and later reprinted in "Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography," vol. 12 (Oct. 1888), p. 341-349.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1890; Other: Date acquired: 01/06/1988

[Release] 1806 January 12 of Francis Cook and Philip Cook to Abraham Huber in settlement of estate of Edward Cook, of Conostogo Township, Lancaster Co

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 181
Abstract

Sons Francis and Philip "only children and heirs of Edward Cook" each received 54 pounds, eight shillings, eleven pence, and half penny and all other duties were performed successfully by Abraham Huber, Executor of the last will and testament of the elder Cook.

Dates: 12 January 1806

Republican voter checklist, Furnace School District, York County

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 29
Scope and Contents

Ledger. Contains a list of Republican Party members in the Furnace School District of Lower Windsor Township, York County, Pa. in Oct. 1896.

Dates: October 1896; Other: Date acquired: 12/5/1990

Reward of Merit. The Bearer Miss Anna Auker for her Diligence and Attention to her Studies Merits Ap

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 174
Abstract

Issued at Union Academy, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 3 October 1836

Reward of Merit. The Bearer Miss Anna B. Auker for hir [sic] Diligence and Attention to her Studies

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 175
Abstract

Certificate issued at Union Academy, Elisabethtown [sic]

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 25 December 1837