The Wheatland, Klein collection, 1857-1975.

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The Wheatland, Klein collection, 1857-1975.

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Collection contains the materials Philip Klein used to write his book, the Story of Wheatland. Included are postcards, copper plate for producing Wheatland postcards, original letters, newspaper articles, correspondence, correspondence from W. W. Greist, genealogical material on the Buchanan family, Dr. Klein's research correspondence 1963-1975, and newspaper clippings gathered by George Willson and Mary Rettew.

.75 cubic ft.

Lancaster County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7664113

Lancaster County Historical Society

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Klein, Philip Shriver, 1909-1993

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Philip Shriver Klein (1909-1993) joined the Penn State history faculty in 1941 and retired in 1972 as professor emeritus. He headed the history department from 1953 to 1956. He was prominent in both local and state historical associations in Pennsylvania. From the description of Philip Shriver Klein papers, 1856-1993. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 299055201 ...

Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.).

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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...

Rettew, Mary.

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Hensel, W. U. (William Uhler), 1851-1915

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William Uhler Hensel was born in Quarryville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on 3 December 1851. Hensel attended the local public school and a series of private academies before entering Franklin and Marshall College in 1866. Hensel was very active in the school including fraternities and clubs. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1870. After graduation, Hensel pursued a career in law and studied under Judge Isaac Hiester and David G. Eshleman. In 1873, Hensel was adm...

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....

Greist, W. W.

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