Essays on York, Pa. history, 1776-1976
Subtitle: a Bicentennial commemorative
By: [compiled by] Carl E. Hatch, Richard E. Kohler, John F. Rauhauser, Jr.
Contributors: Hatch, Carl E.; Kohler, Richard E.; Rauhauser, John F.
Series: Martin Library historical series ;; no. 5
Publisher: Strine Pub. Co.
Published: 1976
Place of publication: York, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 27
Subjects: York County (Pa.) -- History.; York (Pa.) -- History.
Table of contents: title: Essays on 19th century York: When Charles Dickens came to York. The day Lincoln miffed York. Yorker A. B. Farquhar saved York from Confederate destruction. Yorker witnessed assassination of Lincoln. Shopping in York in 1825. York's mayor elections, 1887-1973. How York County has voted in Presidential elections. History of York's public transportation, 1880s-1970s. Jewish immigrant found American dream in York.; title: Essays of 20th century York: "Git a hoss." "Emancipation Proclamation Day" was annual celebration for York Blacks in early 20th century. America's saloon smasher, Carrie Nation, called on York in 1907. Response of York women to Women's Suffrage amendment of 1920. Codorus Creek was beautified in 1920's anti-pollution drive. Tennis shorts banned in York as late as 1934. York industry was "arsenal of democracy" during World War II.