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Armstrong Goes to the (World’s) Fair, Part 2

The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition & The 1964 New York World’s Fair My name is James McMahon and for the past year I have been working as a project archivist for LancasterHistory. My responsibilities include cataloguing and digitizing a vast collection of archival materials that document the significant role of the cork industry in […]

The Queen Desperado

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Born near Voganville in 1862, Salome Buck was one of five daughters born to George and Mary Hess Buck. She married Abraham Whitman in New Holland on August 2, 1883. In August of 1884, she became the first woman in Pennsylvania to be jailed for stealing horses. According to local newspapers, Salome was […]

The Equalizer

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Feeling a bit sluggish or stiff? Need to get your circulation going? If it’s the 1870s, take a stroll on over to Dr. Frank F. Frantz’s office at 226 West King Street in Lancaster and try out The Equalizer. You’ll be feeling better in no time! Beginning in January 1873, Dr. Frantz purchased the exclusive license […]

Armstrong Goes to the (World’s) Fair, Part 1

From Archives Blog

The 1939 New York World’s Fair Written by James McMahon, Ph.D. Posted by Emily Miller My name is James McMahon and for the past year I have been working as a project archivist for LancasterHistory. My responsibilities include cataloguing and digitizing a vast collection of archival materials that document the significant role of the cork […]

This Won’t Hurt A Bit

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“This won’t hurt a bit.” I’m sure those words of comfort were spoken as Nurse Landis, overseen by Dr. Stephen Lockey Jr., administered a polio vaccine shot to this youngster sometime around 1955. Dr. Lockey was a pioneer in the field of allergy and immunology who began his 51 year medical career as an intern […]

So You Want To Learn About James Buchanan?: A Resource Guide

From History From The House

With the inauguration of 46th President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Wednesday, January 20, much attention has been turned to learning the history of previous American presidents. Former President James Buchanan is no exception. Much attention, specifically, has been turned to the fact that Biden joins Buchanan as the second president to have been born […]

This Program Brought To You By | Part 3

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This Program Brought To You By: Armstrong Cork Company & The Programs and Personalities of Classic Television Written by James McMahon, Ph.D. Posted by Emily Miller My name is James McMahon and for the past year I have been working as a project archivist for LancasterHistory. My responsibilities include cataloguing and digitizing a vast collection […]

This Program Brought To You By | Part 2

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This Program Brought To You By: Armstrong Cork Company & the Golden Age of Television Written by James McMahon, Ph.D. Posted by Emily Miller My name is James McMahon, and for the past several months I have been working as a project archivist for LancasterHistory. My responsibilities include cataloguing and digitizing a vast collection of […]

This Program Brought To You By | Part 1

From Archives Blog

This Program Brought To You By: Armstrong Cork Company and the Golden Age of Radio Written by James McMahon, Ph.D. Posted by Emily Miller My name is James McMahon, and for the past several months I have been working as a project archivist for LancasterHistory. My responsibilities include cataloguing and digitizing a vast collection of […]

Armstrong in Australia

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Armstrong, Australia, and the US Navy Goodwill Tour of 1925 Written by James McMahon, Ph.D. Posted by Emily Miller My name is James McMahon and for the past few months I have been working as a project archivist for LancasterHistory. My responsibilities include cataloguing and digitizing a vast collection of archival materials that document the […]

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