Evans: Melvern R. Evans, Sr. Collection, 1855-1922
Call number: MG-160
1 box 5 folders .25 cubic ft.
Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization)
Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 4
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.
Creator: Evans, Melvern R.
System of Arrangement: Arranged chronologically.
Conditions for Access: No restrictions.
Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
Language: English
Source of Acquisition: Donated by Melvern Evans, Jr. February 8, 1984.
Folder 1
1. Note about source and date of acquisition of collection.
2. Photograph of Melvern R. Evans, Sr. No date. Photograph transferred to the Photograph Collection, 13 October 2017.
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 1 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 1 Handwritten label by Mel Evans, Jr.