Periodical Index Files

One of the primary tools for locating content in the large periodical collection at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society is our periodical index file–an alphabetical listing of topics with references to relevant articles in a variety of periodicals (as well as some reference books). While the index is not comprehensive, it is a very useful tool for anyone doing topical research. It is especially helpful for researchers interested in Mennonite history and theology as well as those studying the history of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Following is an alphabetical listing by topic. To view a topic, click on the file name found in the left-hand column. To search for any word that appears in any of the file names, use the search field on the right.

Common Periodical (and Book) Abbreviations

Berks Co. H. S.—Historical Review of Berks County

Biog.—Biographical Annals of Lancaster County Pennsylvania, originally published in 1903 (F157.L2 B6)

Chr. Living—Christian Living

Chr. Monitor—Christian Monitor

Col. Rec.—Minutes of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania … (F146 .P41)

Egle’s Notes—Notes and Queries, Historical and Genealogical … (F146 .N92)

Ellis & Evans—History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania …, 1883 (F157.L2 E4)

EMT—Eastern Mennonite Testimony

GH—Gospel Herald (successor to Gospel Witness)

GSP–Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (see also PGM)

GW—Gospel Witness (successor to Herald of Truth)

HT—Herald of Truth

LCHS—Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society

Lanc. C.H.–Lancaster Court House (chiefly wills and Orphan’s Court records); microfilm available at LMHS

Menn. Life—Mennonite Life

MHB—Mennonite Historical Bulletin

MM—Missionary Messenger (periodical of Eastern Mennonite Missions)

Montg. CHS—Bulletin of the Historical Society of Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)

MQR—Mennonite Quarterly Review

MRJ—Mennonite Research Journal (LMHS quarterly; predecessor to Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage)

Past. M.—Pastoral Messenger

PGM—Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine

PGS–Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society (F146 .P23)

PMH—Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage (LMHS quarterly journal; successor to Mennonite Research Journal); also available to LMHS members online at https://www.lmhs.org/research/lmhs-publications/pa-mennonite-heritage/

Pa. Archives–Published Pennsylvania Archives series; shelved at F146 .P41

Pa. Germ. (or Penn. Germ.)—Pennsylvania German

Pa. Mag. H & B—Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography

Past. M.—Pastoral Messenger

Rupp—History of Lancaster County …, 1844 (F157.L2 R9)

Weaverland Menn.—The Weaverland Mennonites, 1766-1968 … (BX8131.P4 W43)

YCC—Youth’s Christian Companion

YM—Youth Messenger