Rebman: Earl F. Rebman Papers, Series 5 Other Subjects

Call Number:  MG-409, Series 5

1 box     13 folders     .5 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.

Earl F. Rebman, biographical

Rebman’s-store advertising

Awards

Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania Award. 1974.

Publications and speeches

Personal correspondence

Fair Trade correspondence. 1952-1955.

Political correspondence and contributions

Industrial Products Show. 1971.

Typed notes from F. S. Klein’s Old Lancaster: Historic Pennsylvania Community. No date.

Whatglen Farm

Bicentennial Wagon Train information

Bicentennial Wagon Train correspondence. 1975-1976.

Newspaper articles-Bicentennial Wagon Train