Wood: Lewis Wood Collection, 1870-1882

Call number: MG-311

4 folders     .15 cubic ft.

Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)

Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 8

Description: Collection contains items that were mailed or otherwise delivered to Lewis Wood at Kirks Mills in Little Britain Twp. Includes invitations to dances and picnics; programs and resolutions for the Pleasant Grove Lodge, International Order of Good Templars; and an advertising card for jeweler Edward J. Zahm.

Creator: Wood, Lewis.

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.

 

Folder 1 Pleasant Grove Lodge, International Order of Good Templars

Insert 1 Resolutions on the death of Alice Fite. Committee made up of Kate Carter, Sadie Brown, Mary Wood. Attested by Lewis Wood. Embossed with the seal of Pleasant Grove Lodge. 25 November 1876.

Insert 2 Copy of the resolutions in Insert 1. With envelope addressed to Lewis Wood, Kirks Mills. Postmarked February 7.

Insert 3 Programs for 12, 14, 15, and 16 anniversary celebrations of the Pleasant Grove Lodge. Show committee members and participants. Oxford Press Print. 1871-1876.

 

Folder 2 Invitations. Each insert contains invitations that were together in an envelope.

Insert 1 Invitation to the Social Moonlight Hop at Jacob Moore’s Woods. Music by Miller’s Orchestra. With Lady’s Invitation. Envelope is embossed “Edwards & Bishop, Lancaster, Pa.” 23 August 1876.

Insert 2 Invitation to the Third Annual Hop at Jacob Moore’s Grove. Music by Taylor’s Orchestra. Lists managers, floor managers, and committee on invitation. With Lady’s Invitation. 28 August 1878.

Handwritten invitation to an evening party at Robert Patton’s in Oak Hill. Addressed to Lewis Wood and Jennie Kellough. 24 February 1880.

Insert 3 Invitation to the Third Annual Hop at Jacob Moore’s Grove. Music by Taylor’s Orchestra. Lists managers, floor managers, and committee on invitation. With Lady’s Invitation. 28 August 1878.

Invitation to the Third Annual Pic-nic at Jacob Moore’s Grove. Music by Miller’s Orchestra. Lists managers, floor managers, and committee on invitations. With Lady’s Invitation noting music at 1 o’clock. With envelope. 24 July 1878.

 

Folder 3 Invitations

Insert 1 Invitation to a Social Basket Croquet Pic-nic at the grove adjoining East Land School House in Little Britain Twp. Lists committee members. 17 September 1870.

Invitation to a Social Basket Pic-nic at Benjamin Myers’ Grove, half mile west of Liberty Square. Music by Taylor’s Orchestra. Printed by Pearsol Print., Stevens House, Lancaster. 14 August 1880. (2 copies)

Insert 2 Invitation to a Social Evening Hop at McVey’s Grove. Music by Miller’s Celebrated Orchestra. Lists managers and floor managers. 19 August 1875.

Insert 3 Invitation to the Third Annual Picnic by the Octoraro “Merry Six” at J. T. Barnard’s Grove, near Bell Bank. Music by Keffer’s Orchestra. Lists floor managers and committee on invitation. 29 July 1876.

Invitation to a Social Evening Pic-nic at Evan’s Picnic Grounds, near Beatown. Lists managers and floor managers. 8 September 1877. (2 copies)

Insert 4 Invitation to the First Grand Hop of the Season to be held at Philip Rheas’, one mile east of the Unicorn. Music by Brown’s Orchestra. Lists managers. 12 August 1880.

Insert 5 Invitation to the Grand Social Picnic at William Whitman’s Grove, Wrightsdale. Lists managers, floor managers, treasurer, and committee on invitation. 29 July 1882.

 

Folder 4 Trade card for Edward J. Zahm, jeweler. Zahm’s Corner (Centre Square and North Queen Street), Lancaster. Advertising holiday gifts. Printed on postcard. December 17.