Stauffer: David McNeeley Stauffer Papers, 1859-1889

Call Number: MG-369

5 folders     .25 cubic ft.

Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Organization); PV7

Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 9

Scope and Content Note: This collection contains a sketch and copy book of Jacob Stauffer and his son, David McNeeley Stauffer. The sketch of a log house and watercolor of the Mathiot House are both attributed to David McNeeley Stauffer. Letters written to D. M. Stauffer refer to The Intelligencer, genealogy related to a portrait, and his collection of signatures.

Creators: Stauffer, David McNeeley, 1845-1913; Stauffer, Jacob.

Conditions for Access: Patrons must make an appointment with the Director of Archival Services to view the sketchbook in Folder 1.

Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language: English

Biographical and Historical Note: David McNeely Stauffer

Source of Acquisition: Source unknown unless specified at the item level.

Preferred Citation:David McNeeley Stauffer Papers (MG-369), Folder #, LancasterHistory.org

Subject Headings:

Stauffer, David McNeeley, 1845-1913.

Stauffer, Jacob.

Drawing.

Sketchbooks.

Watercolor painting.

Letters.

Related Materials: David McNeely Stauffer drawings in the Curatorial Collection.

Processing History: Processed and finding aid prepared 2010; revised 2014, 2015. Finding aid was created following DACS conventions.

 

Folder 1 Sketch and copy book of Jacob Stauffer and his son, David McNeeley Stauffer. Contains a watercolor of a local store and barn, scenes of Manheim, including Eby’s Tannery and Market Street, and drawings of military and political figures. (in fragile condition) 1859, 1880. Please make an appointment with the Director of Archival Services to view this item. Purchased at auction, October 2004.

Folder 2 “Old Log House—N.W. cor. W. Orange & Charlotte.” Sketch by [David McNeeley Stauffer]. No date. (photostatic copy)

Mathiot House, northwest corner of S. Queen Street and Vine Street, Lancaster. Watercolor by [David McNeeley Stauffer]. No date.

Folder 3 Letter from W. U. Hensel stating that he is sending copies of The Intelligencer and sends thanks for [plan and title page]. Lancaster. 11 December 1886. Transferred from the Document Collection, 29 May 2014.

Folder 4 Letter from William A. Montgomery regarding a discrepency about a Montgomery ancestor and a portrait. Chicago. 15 April 1889.

Typescript copy of a letter from James Montgomery to James M. Rice regarding Montgomery genelogy and enclosing an account by Robert Montgomery, 1844, and a record from the family Bible by William Montgomery, 1809. 14 February 1876. Transferred from the Document Collection, 29 May 2014.

Folder 5 Letter from Simon Gratz regarding an exchange of autograph signatures of DeHaas and [Louis Lebègue] Duportail. Philadelphia. 3 October 1885. Transferred from the Document Collection, 29 May 2014.