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003. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: 003
Manuscript materials.

Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:

Jack & Jill

 Collection — Box box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 49
Scope and Contents

Manuscript from Jack & Jill by Louisa May Alcott

Dates: undated

Jacob Sheffer Ledger Book

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 431
Abstract

Ledger belonging to Jacob Sheffer, Falmouth, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania that includes cures and formulas for horses' medical problems, as well as accounting for persons hired by Sheffer and accounts with different members of the community.

Dates: Created: 1830-1872; Other: Date acquired: 08/11/2013

Jacob W. Shoemaker and Rachel H. Shoemaker Ephemeral Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 168
Abstract Programs, announcements and tickets of some of the 600 public performances of elocutionists Shoemaker and his wife Rachie in Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania. Programs, circulars, and tickets for the National School of Elocution and Oratory, Philadelphia, established in 1873. J.H. Bechtel served as secretary. Circulars for the Philadelphia Institute for Elocution, Penmanship, and Languages, c.1871. Circulars for temperance and classes at a YMCA in Philadelphia. Program for West Newton...
Dates: Created: 1862-1877

Jacob Weaver Account Ledger and Daybook

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 123
Scope and Contents Account ledger and daybook containing the business records of Jacob Weaver, a tailor and barber from Washington Square, Pa. The ledger includes a list of clothing manufactured or repaired by Weaver, the price of the clothing, and the names of those purchasing the clothes. Also includes a record of uniforms made for soldiers during the American Civil War, a list of names of those who received haircuts and shaves, and an index to the names included in the volume. The daybook covers the period...
Dates: 1861-1883

James B. Bailey Letter Copybook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 161
Abstract

Manuscript and typed letter copybook.

Dates: 1901 July 11-1911 Nov. 11

James H. Reinert Account Ledger

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 140
Scope and Contents

Account ledger recording the daily expenses of James H. Reinert.

Dates: 1898-1904

Jeremiah Brown Letters

 Collection — Box 1 folder
Identifier: 003-MS 100
Scope and Contents

Two letters written to Adam R. Witmer of Paradise, Lancaster County, Pa. The letters discuss local politics, the Tariff Bill and the upcoming presidential election between Henry Clay and Martin Van Buren. Brown also mentions a conversation with James Buchanan on issues relating to Lancaster County.

Dates: 1842-1843

John A. Wagener Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 428
Abstract

Papers include correspondence, photographs and miscellaneous materials, including some Millersville Normal School related items.

Dates: Created: 1881-1965; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/2013

John Andrew, Jr. Papers

 Collection — Box 1 Box
Identifier: 003-MS 79
Scope and Contents Business ledger, documents relating to the estates of Andrew's parents, two documents relating to the Salisbury Township School District. ‡b Ledger contains the daily business records of John Andrew, Jr., of Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pa. from 1827 to 1842.  Includes a list of farm goods traded and names of those he traded with and a record of farm laborers he employed, including women and African-Americans.  School district documents include minutes of a meeting of those...
Dates: 1827-1853