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University Libraries Records, 1890-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
36 cubic feet
Abstract:
The University Library dates to 1749 with a gift of books from Richard Jackson, a London lawyer and politician. Within a few years, Benjamin Franklin and William Smith donated additional volumes. The records, 1890-1979, for the University of Pennsylvania Library deal primarily with the operation of the Library from the Furness building but also includes information on the fundraising for and construction of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Glenn Raymond Morrow Papers, 1920-1972 (inclusive) 1935-1965 (bulk)

Extent:
3 cubic feet
Abstract:
Glenn Raymond Morrow was a lifelong scholar of Greek philosophy, who joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania in 1939 as a Professor of Philosophy. The Glenn Raymond Morrow Papers primarily document Morrow's academic career, research work, and professional interests from 1935 to 1965.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Donald Shipley Murray Papers, 1963-1972 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 cubic feet
Abstract:
Donald Shipley Murray devoted many decades of service of the University in both faculty and administrative positions. As Assistant to the President for Federal Relations, Dr. Murray's job was to keep the University informed of new federal programs and policies, especially those pertaining to support for educational facilities and research programs. The Donald Shipley Murray Papers document his work in the 1960s with Project Spice Rack and Project Summit while he served as Assistant to the President for Federal Relations at the University of Pennsylvania.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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William Ezra Lingelbach Papers, 1901-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 cubic feet
Abstract:
William Ezra Lingelbach was a well-known and highly regarded figure at the University of Pennsylvania as a faculty member of the Department of History. He earned his Ph.D. in modern European history from the University of Pennsylvania in 1901. He would eventually rise to Professor of Modern European History, and briefly serve as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The William Ezra Lingelbach Papers mostly date from his time as a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, although materials from Lingelbach's involvement with other institutions and organizations are also represented.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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William D. Schrack Memorabilia Collection, 1892-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 items
Abstract:
William D. Schrack was a student athelete at the University of Pennsylvania in the Class of 1896. The William D. Schrack Memorabilia Collection contains items related to Schracks time as a student athelete at the University of Pennsylvania in the mid-1890s.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Office of Assistance to the President for Special Projects. Dilys Winegrad Records, 1977-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 cubic feet
Abstract:
During his term as President of the University of Pennsylvania from 1970 to 1980, Martin Meyerson created an assistant to the President position entitled the Assistant to the President for Special Projects. These records relate to Dilys P. Winegrad's tenure as Assistant to the President for Special Projects from 1975 to 1994 and includes drafts of speeches, award citations and correspondence for the President of the University.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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