MG-160     The Melvern R. Evans, Sr. Collection, 1855-1922

1 box     5 folders      .25 cubic ft.

Description: Collection contains ledger books, diary and a photograph of Melvern R. Evans, Sr. Mr. Evans was an architect in Lancaster. Ledgers include measurements, costs, and plans for renovations or additions for local businesses.

Arranged chronologically.

Folder 1
1. Note about source and date of acquisition of collection.
2. Photograph of Melvern R. Evans, Sr. No date.

Folder 2
Ledger book. 1855-1911. No names.
Insert 1
Loose papers from ledger book. Notes of measurements and costs. (Filed with Hirsh & Bro. Store building alterations.)
Insert 2
Loose paper from ledger book. Billhead with handwritten notes.
Billhead of Gummey, McFarland & Co., Philadelphia.

Folder 3
Diary. August 25, 1891-July 21, 1893. Date from cover.
"Also extracts from diaries of William Lehman from January 1830 to December 31, 1845. Pages 204 to 312." Name illegible.
Insert 3
Loose papers from diary. Calendar for 1894, handwritten note with dates and page numbers, poem titled "Marriage Rite," newspaper clipping about McKinley.

Folder 4
Office ledger book of Melvern R. Evans, Sr. 1908-1920
Insert 1 Handwritten label by Mel Evans, Jr.
Insert 2 Loose papers from ledger book. Newspaper clipping about construction bid deadline for Manheim Twp. School District l.
Advertisement for Denison Interlocking brick, used as an ink blotter.
Insert 3
Loose papers from ledger book. Letter and estimates to Mr. John Pfenninger at John Farnum and Company. (Filed between pages 132 and 133.) 1918.

Folder 5
Office ledger book of Melvern R. Evans, Sr. 1911-1922.
Insert
Handwritten label by Mel Evans, Jr.