United States – History – Nineteenth century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Elijah D. and John Tompkins Social Services Account Book, 1843 - 1851
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0209
Abstract
This account book is an interesting
observation into 19th century social services or attitudes. The notations in the little
account book indicate that Elijah D. Tompkins had the title of “Overseer of the Poor.”
The entries seem to have been made by an officer of the local government whose job was
to deal with the diverse problems of a New Jersey township believed to be Hanover Township.
Many entries are made regarding dealing with the indigent and the 19th century attitudes
toward the poor....
Dates:
1843-1851
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Peter & Sarah Nungesser Deed 1849
Collection
Identifier: SC MS0423
Abstract
A property deed of land belonging to Peter and Sarah Nungesser dating from 1849 but originally belonging to Robert Traill in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania tracing land ownership back to 1787 in historic Easton, Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1849
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections