Heritage of Ephrata Collection, 1954-
Call number: MG-202
1 box 4 folders .125 cubic ft.
Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)
Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 5
Description: This collection contains a playbill of the Ephrata Legion Star Playhouse, a program of Camp Silver Belle, pamphlets describing industries and organizations in the area, and 1991 Centennial Celebration memorabilia.
Creators: Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
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: Unknown, unless specified at the item level.
Folder 1 Playbills for Ephrata Legion Star Playhouse 1958 season. All include lists of patrons and advertisements of local businesses.
Edward Everett Horton in “The White Sheep of the Family.” June 23-28.
Frances Farmer in “Yes, My Darling Daughter.” June 30-July 5.
Wayne Morris in “The Happiest Millionaire.” July 7-12.
Folder 2
Program, Camp Silver Belle, operating 1932-1961. Calendar of events June 24 to September 4, 1961. Includes description of Association and a list of officers, along with advertisements of local businesses.
Pamphlet of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley with calendar of events, membership application, officers, and purpose of the society, 1991.
Pamphlet with application and description of Ephrata Cloister Anniversary Conference, September 27-28, 1991.
Folder 3
100th Anniversary Publication of the Ephrata Centennial Celebration Committee, 1991, containing committee personal events, history, churches, community organizations, healthcare and banking facilities, businesses, and advertisers.
Calendar of 1991 Centennial Celebration, 1991 with 1890 photograph of Ephrata Cloister and people identified as Rachel Musser, Jane Hahn, Wyatt Hahn and Charles Hahn. Centennial coupons and advertisements.
Insert 1 Copy of newspaper clipping (2 pieces). The Ephrata Review, 9 January 1991 reprinting portions of 2 January 1891 of The Ephrata Review.
Insert 2 Centennial map of Ephrata area churches and restaurants, 1991, with separate photocopies of each side.
Folder 4
Pamphlet describing sites of interest in Ephrata area. Published by Ephrata Chamber of Commerce. No date.
Pamphlet listing the following businesses and sights in the Ephrata area: Ephrata Cloister, The Moore Connell Mansion, Doneckers, The SELFHELP Crafts Center, the Ephrata Playhouse in the Park, and the Ephrata Street Fair. No date.
Brochure advertising Ephrata as an attractive community in which to live and work. Shows statistics, as well as education, communication, recreation, and industries. “Home of Miss America 1954.” [1955].
Brochure advertising Ephrata as an attractive community in which to live and work. Shows statistics, as well as education, communication, recreation, and industries. “A Community of Opportunity.” [1959].