Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Repository Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections Creator Childs, George William

George W. Childs collection, 1845-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 cubic feet
Abstract:: The collection consists of scrapbooks containing clippings published on the event of Childs's death and shortly after it (the bulk of the collection) as well as publications about Childs, memorial addresses in his honor, and some correspondence,

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George W. Childs scrapbooks, 1855-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.0 volumes
Abstract:: The George W. Childs scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings and correspondence, with occasional photographs and other ephemera. The topics are primarily Mr. Childs' career, business and philanthropic activities.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]