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Cobb's Creek Maps, Plans and Drawings Collection, 1902-2003

Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Part of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park System, Cobb’s Creek Park has a rich and diverse history of transformative use. Located in the western and southwestern regions of Philadelphia, Cobb’s Creek Park was developed alongside the Cobb’s Creek watershed and contains approximately 800 acres of preserved land. Park development along such watersheds is fairly unique to the city of Philadelphia, and is not nearly as common in other urban park systems. While Cobb’s Creek is the predominant waterway for the region, the park is also the site of tributaries such as Naylor’s Run and Indian Creek. Cobb’s Creek Park offers a variety of public recreational attractions. The natural beauty of the park has popularized activities such as hiking and biking, while park recreation centers offer swimming pools, baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, ice skating, roller skating and campgrounds. There are two municipal golf courses available, as well as the Cobb’s Creek Community Environmental...(see more)

Held at: Fairmount Park Historic Resource Archives [Contact Us]

Neighborhood Park Maps, Plans and Drawings Collection, 1922-1983 (bulk) 1860-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:: 20.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Included in this collection are maps, plans, and drawings of some of the locations operated by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. It primarily contains documentation on smaller neighborhood parks and squares. In addition to operating these locations, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department also cares for street trees throughout the city, and a small number of records related to prominent streets (particularly Roosevelt Boulevard) are also included in this collection.

Held at: Fairmount Park Historic Resource Archives [Contact Us]

Bartram's Garden Maps, Plans, and Drawings Collection, 1917-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 linear feet
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Held at: Fairmount Park Historic Resource Archives [Contact Us]

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia records, 1796-circa 2000s

Extent:: 70.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the longest continually functioning Unitarian church in the United States. The Church was first formed as the Society of Unitarian Christians of Philadelphia in 1796. In 1825, Reverend William Henry Furness (1801-1896) became the Society's first regularly ordained, full-time minister and led the Church for fifty years. As of 2015, the church continues to operate in a building designed for them in 1885 by noted architect Frank Furness (1839-1912), one of the sons of William Henry Furness. The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia records, 1796-circa 2000s, consist of administrative and financial records, church registers, correspondence, history materials, and other materials related to the Church, as well as papers of the Church's first minister, William Henry Furness, and other individuals associated or involved with the Church such as...(see more)

Held at: First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia Archives [Contact Us]

Greek American Heritage Museum audio and audiovisual collection, circa 1950s-2000s

Extent:: 45.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Greek American Heritage Society was founded in 2002 to preserve and promote Hellenic culture and to reconnect youth and adults to their Greek heritage. In 2013 the Society established the Greek American Heritage Museum in the historic Saint George's Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia. The Greek American Heritage Museum audio and audiovisual collection, circa 1950s-2000s, contains mostly published recordings of Greek radio shows, Greek music, and Greek tourism programs. The Greek American Heritage Museum audio and audiovisual collection, circa 1950s-2000s, contains mostly published recordings of Greek radio shows, Greek music, and Greek tourism programs.

Held at: Greek American Heritage Museum [Contact Us]

Creticos family papers, circa 1900s-2004

Extent:: 13.0 linear feet
Abstract:: John M. Creticos (1880-1962) was born in Greece, immigrated to the United States in 1900, and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Creticos's daughter, Mary (1918-2015), was the founder of the Greek American Heritage Society. The Creticos family papers, circa 1900s-2004, include photocopies of deeds, maps, property and legal records, contracts, and financials papers such as invoices and receipts, and business records. There are also genealogical research materials relating to the Creticos family, as well as obituaries, birth certificates, personal letters, and newspaper clippings.

Held at: Greek American Heritage Museum [Contact Us]

Calvin Pardee family letters, 1860-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.3 linear feet
Abstract:: Calvin Pardee (1841-1923) was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania to the owner of a successful coal-mining company, which Calvin continued with his brother after the Civil War. He volunteered for the Union Army when the war broke out, and was present for the Battle of Antietam although he was declared unfit for duty and resigned very soon after. Calvin's brother Ario (1839-1901) was a famous Union officer known for defending of a portion of Culp's Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg. Most of the Calvin Pardee family letters, 1860-1862 were written to or written by Calvin Pardee while he served in the 28th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. There are also many letters by or to Calvin's brother, Ario (Jr.).

Held at: Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library [Contact Us]

Records of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Phil Kearney Post No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic, circa 1929-1951

Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Phil Kearney Post No. 1 of the Grand Army of the Republic was established in Newark, New Jersey in 1866. A Ladies Aid auxiliary, Kearney Circle No. 1, was organized in 1880 to help prepare for a fair, and continued until at least 1951. The Records of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Phil Kearney Post No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic, circa 1929-1951, includes: four minute books, 1929-1951; membership proposition book, circa 1920s-1940s; correspondence with and histories of other circles, circa 1930s-1950s; and printed song booklets.

Held at: Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library [Contact Us]

Records of the Death Benefit Association, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, circa 1940-1975

Extent:: 4.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Records of the Death Benefit Association, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, circa 1940-1965, consists primarily of beneficiary payment records. There are also proofs of death, a minute book, and additional financial records.

Held at: Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library [Contact Us]

Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library scrapbook collection, 1862-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The bulk of the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library scrapbook collection, 1862-2000, consists of scrapbooks about the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). There are also scrapbooks on the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and personal scrapbooks on other topics.

Held at: Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library [Contact Us]

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