Scope and Content Note
The Breneman Family Collection of Early American Manuscripts spans the years 1755-1825. The manuscripts were collected by Franklin Breneman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a late-nineteenth century ancestor of the donors. The documents pertain to colonial Pennsylvania, the American Revolution, and the experiences of German immigrants in the mid- to late-eighteenth century Pennsylvania.
The documents are arranged alphabetically, primarily by the name of the author of each document. Under the folder heading is a short description of each manuscript.