Subject: Local history / Organization: Chestnut Hill Community Association (Philadelphia, Pa.). / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1965">1965</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1969">1969</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Local history Organization Chestnut Hill Community Association (Philadelphia, Pa.). Year 1965 to 1969

Extent:: 32.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Helen Ross Moak (1918-2004) was a journalist, community activist, and local historian in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Helen Moak Collection, 1859-2002 [bulk 1960-2002] consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, records, photos, and miscellaneous materials about Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities. Subjects include institutions, community organizations, businesses, and individuals.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 26.7 linear feet
Abstract:: Established in 1958, the Chestnut Hill Local emerged as a community forum and since has become an award-winning, independent weekly newspaper serving the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, PA and the surrounding communities of Northwest Philadelphia. The "Chestnut Hill Local" Collection, 1960-1995, consists of photographs taken by photographers of the newspaper, as well as related clippings. It is arranged into two series: "Series I. Portraits/Headshots" and "Series II: Subject files."

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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