MG-124 The Charles I. Landis Collection, 1792-1914

1 box 17 folders .25 cubic ft.

Description: Collection of papers of Judge Charles I. Landis. Includes correspondence, autographs, and information on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike. Also, a record book from Paradise, Pa., 1806-1860, containing photographs, records of the Paradise Menonist Meeting House, and various pamphlets.

 

Folder 1 John Parke Custis estate papers, 1797.
Folder 2 Signatures of members of the Bar of Lancaster County endorsing Charles I. Landis as Law Judge, 1899.
Folder 3 Letters to Judge Charles I. Landis, 1886-1892.
Folder 4 Letters to Judge Charles I. Landis 1893-1896.
Folder 5 Autographed letters, 1809-1845, General Peter Muhlenburgh and others.
Folder 6 Correspondence of Col. Russell Jarvis, 1819-1829. 12 letters.
Folder 7 Lewis Cass and letters from France, 1831, 1841. Contains a letter in French to "T" Stevens.
Folder 8 Autographed letters, 1856-1909.
Folder 9 Autographs, photographs, and newspaper clippings, 1812-1839.
Folder 10 Autographs, photographs, and newspaper clippings, 1859-1875.
Folder 11 Autographs, photographs, and newspaper clippings, 1884-1912.
Folder 12 Autographed list of senators.
Folder 13 Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike contracts, 1792, 1793.
Folder 14 History of the Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike.
Folder 15 Poem and various facsimiles, 1901.
Folder 16 Lt. Col.Frank B. McLain dinner program, 1914.
Folder 17 Scrapbook/account book.

Paradise Records Book, 1806-1860
Photographs:

David Witmer, 1756-1835; Paradise Property Purchased from Jacob Fierre, 1778; Schoolhouse, 1800; Patrick McGuigan Tavern, 1806; David Witmer's Inn, built 1800; Eden Hall Seminary, 1855; David Witmer, Jr., 1778-1852; Jane Lightner, 1782-1826; Site of Joel Fierre Gunshop on the Pequea Creek, 1775; Fierre Graveyard, 1716; All Saints Church, 1874, 1893; Peter Forney Tavern, 1806; Indian Burying Ground and Schoolhouse, 1821-1841; Bridge built by William Wilson over the Pequea, 1794; Episcopal Church, built 1893; Episcopal Cemetery, 1843 on site of Indian Burying Ground; Paradise Academy, 1858; Leah Fierre, wife of John Adam Lightner, 1757-1841; House built by them in 1795; Amanda Herr, wife of Amos L. Witmer, 1838-1894; Amos Lightner Witmer, 1816-1883; Store built by Amos Witmer, 1853; Trolley Line and house built by Amos Witmer, 1858; Paradise Hotel, built by Samuel Lefever, 1806; Records of Paradise Menonist Meeting House, built 1806; Donation of the land by David Witmer, 1806; Financial records and lists of members of the congregation; Minutes of the Paradise Academy and List of Stockholders and Committees, 1858-1860; Bulletin of Officers and Students of the Paradise Academy, 1843-1844; Bulletin, 1859; Bulletin, no date; Bulletin of Eden Hall Seminary for Ladies, no date; Program of Annual Concert, Paradise Female Seminary, Sept. 29, 1857; Exhibition of Paradise School Program, March 29, 1858; Bulletin of Eden Hall, Seminary for Young Ladies, no date; Program of Musical Rehearsal at Eden Hall, no date; Catalog of the Officers and Students of the Paradise Academy, 1843-1844.