Fordney: William Jenkins Fordney Papers, 1874-1889

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Call Number: MG0743

1 box     1 folder     .1 cubic ft.

Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Organization)

Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 15

Description: This collection contains a fold-out map detailing the travels of William Fordney. On the back of the map, Fordney has recorded the stops from three trip to the western United States in 1874, 1877, and 1889, as well as stops from his year-long trip around the world from 1881-1882. Along with city and country names, Fordney also includes distance traveled between stops and the mode of transportation. On the map itself, Fordney’s 1881 trip is outlined.

Creator: Fordney, William J. (William Jenkins), 1844-1926.