Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913 [David Stauffer sketchbooks and papers]

"Louisiana Sketches, 1864...U.S.S. Alexandria, Lower Mississippi Fleet"

One volume of a sketchbook entitled, "Louisiana Sketches, 1864...U.S.S. Alexandria, Lower Mississippi Fleet." Illustrations by David M. Stauffer dated 1864. Consists of architectural drawings and nomenclature of naval guns, carriages, and artillery...

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"Sketchings, 1886, D.M. Stauffer, Lancaster City, Penna"

One sketchbook entitled, "Sketchings, 1866. D.M. Stauffer, Lancaster City, Penna," by David M. Stauffer dated 1866. Consists of ink and watercolor sketches depicting people (including African Americans in Louisiana), landscapes, coats of arms, and...

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to "Father"

One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other...

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[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

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[Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

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Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.

One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.

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[Cutout of flourished shape]

One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.

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[Cutout of a shield with illustrations]

One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.

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to John S. Witmer

One extract of a letter dated December 21, 1877 from S.S. [Rathoon] to John S. Witmer. Letter pertains to the descriptions of a building where Congress originally convened in Lancaster. This location was later converted into "White Tavern."

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[Paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ]

One undated paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ printed by Maison Basset. Front of the item contains a print of the sacred heart; reverse side is a printing of the prayer in French. Written in pencil is Stauffer's translation of the...

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[Paper doilie of Saint Rose of de Lima]

One paper doilie of Saint Rose de Lima dated June 13. It contains the saint's portrait on the front, as well as, being addressed to "Ms. Stauffer." Reverse side contains biography of Saint Rose written in French. Also includes Stauffer's note asking...

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[Small card of embellished letters]

One sketch of an embellished letter "N" or "Z," on a blank calling card.

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[Sketch of Cast iron and Steel Rail]

One ink sketch of a cast iron, continous sill and steel rail dated April 20, 1870. Includes the measurements and scale size. Reverse side contains detailed information of the purpose of arms and crest.

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[Sketches of various coats of arms]

One item consisting of sketches of various coats of arms. Front page contains one of lions and a male. Reverse side includes artwork of birds on the coat of arms.

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Peterson's Magazine [1863]

One front cover of Peterson's Magazine dated 1863. Front cover incldues a sketch of a dilipated castle byy moonlight and various vignettes surrounding this center piece. Reverse side of cover consists of a sketch of a woman brushing her teeth.

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[Sketch of arms]

One illustration of coat and arms. Contains various sketches of an arm holding a chalice, a warrior, fleur de lis designs and Stauffer's signature.

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[Tracing of George Washington]

One tracing of an engraving of George Washington. Includes a caption below the portrait, "Painted by Stewart, Engraved By Illman & Pillbrow."

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[Watercolor sketches by Stauffer, skull and church]

One page extracted from Stauffer's sketchbook. Consists of watercolor sketches of a Lutheran Church in Manheim, Pennsylvania and on the reverse a watercolor of a skull. Parts of the skull are identified with their names and functions.

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[Watercolor sketches by Stauffer, portraits of men]

Four pages extracted from Stauffer's sketchbook. Consists of watercolor sketches of a men; some are rough and others have been colored in. First page identifies the subjects of the portraits as "Jac. Grosse," "P.P. Todd," and "J.C.S." The last page...

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[Card with sketches of embellished letters and birds]

One card of sketches of birds on one side and on the reverse pencil sketches of embellished letters.

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