Rebman: Earl F. Rebman Papers, Series 3 Civic Activities
Call Number: MG-409, Series 3
2 boxes 26 folders 1 cubic ft.
Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)
Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 10
Description:
Creator: Rebman, Earl F. (1895-1983)
Conditions for Access: This series is not processed. Please make an appointment with the Director of Archival Services at least 2 weeks prior to your visit.
Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
Language: English
Source of Acquisition: Gift of Earl F. Rebman, Jr., 26 April 2006.
Administrative/Biographical History: Earl F. Rebman was born in Lancaster County. His earliest jobs included helping at market and selling newspapers. He eventually began working in the candy business, and then selling and renting carnival goods. These jobs formed the foundation to open his own store in Lancaster, Rebman’s on South Queen Street. Mr. Rebman was not only a keen businessman, but was also extremely civic-minded and active in the community.
Box 1
Civic correspondence and contributions
Advisory Committee-Lancaster Technical Institute
Boys’ Club of Lancaster
Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce
Civil War Monument
Historic Lancaster Walking Tour Corporation
Historical marker for Herbert H. Beck
Historical marker for Moravian Cemetery
Historical marker for Potters Field
Historical marker for Robert Fulton’s first paddle wheel experiments
Kiwanis Club of Lancaster
Lancaster Environmental Action Federation
Lancaster Forest Fire Crew
Lancaster Civic Committee
Lancaster Community Council
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Lancaster County Welfare Federation
Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc.
Pilot Club
New South Queen Street Bridge
Southern Market-Chamber of Commerce
Union Fire Company
Box 2
Urban renewal
Redevelopment-Urban renewal
Conestoga River-Veterans’ Memorial Recreation Area
Contest letters endorsing a memorial along the Conestoga River