The James Buchanan collection, 1816-1991.

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The James Buchanan collection, 1816-1991.

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Collection contains material by and about James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States, who made his home in Lancaster, Pa. Included are correspondence (originals and copies), legal and personal documents relating to his estate, pamphlets, speeches, newspaper clippings, family genealogy, and materials written about Buchanan. Also, Charles Kessler's original manuscript for James Buchanan, the White House Years, 1991.

1.5 cubic ft.

Lancaster County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7664112

Lancaster County Historical Society

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Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.).

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Kessler, Charles H., 1921-

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Charles H. Kessler was a staff writer for the "Lancaster New Era." He published numerous articles and books on Lancaster County history and folklore. From the description of James Buchanan : the monologues of President Buchanan and Harriet Lane : typescript, 1990. (Millersville University Library). WorldCat record id: 50723507 ...

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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Epithet: US President British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000471.0x000128 James Buchanan, Jr. (1791-1868) was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857–1861. Prior to his presidency, Buchanan represented Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives and later the Senate, and served as Secretary of State under President James K. Polk (1845-1849). Source : About the White Hous...

Johnston, Harriet Lane, 1830-1903

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Harriet Lane Johnston was born May 9, 1830 in Mercersburg, Pa. In 1841 she became ward of her uncle and future US President, James Buchanan. While he was president she served as White House hostess. In 1866, she married Henry Elliott Johnston and died July 3, 1903 in Narragansett Pier, R.I....