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Philadelphia Sculptors records, 1982-2022 (inclusive) 1996-2022 (bulk)

Extent:
5 linear feet (5 boxes ) and 37.5 gigabyte(s)
Abstract:
The Philadelphia Sculptors, a non profit organization, was founded in 1996 in order to promote contemporary sculpture and to serve as an advocate for sculptors in the greater Philadelphia region. The collection consists of administrative records documenting the founding and operation of the organization; artist files, including artists' biographies, statements, and photographic examples of works; and exhibition files for roughly 60 exhibits from 1996 until 2022, when this collection was donated.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Jewish Publication Society Records, 1877-2020 (inclusive) 1888-1993 (bulk)

Extent:
336.47 linear feet (577 boxes) and 1 archived websites
Abstract:
The Jewish Publication Society (JPS), originally founded in 1888 as the Jewish Publication Society of America, is a nonprofit publisher which promotes Jewish heritage and culture through the publication and distribution of literary works of Jewish content in the English language. Works produced by JPS include two English translations of the Hebrew Bible, biblical commentaries, translations of rabbinic works, children's literature, biographies, and books on Zionism and Jewish history and thought. The JPS records include board and committee meeting minutes, administrative correspondence, reports, financial records, member correspondence, publication files, manuscripts, book reviews, galley proofs, illustrations, photographs, newspaper clippings, awards, and preserved versions of the Jewish Publication Society's website.

Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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Philadelphia Orchestra Association records (organizational governance), 1895-2020 (inclusive) 1900-1990 (bulk)

Extent:
275 linear feet (295 boxes) and 11,146 item(s) (11,146 recordings. these extents represent the total amount of material in the entire collection, inclusive of other series.)
Abstract:
The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. This portion of the collection comprises administrative records. These materials document the organizational operations of the Orchestra, covering its governance; personnel management; financial management and development; artistic leadership; promotional activities; labor relations; legal activities; building and facilities maintenance, renovations and construction; and all of the logistical operations regarding performances, tours, broadcasts, and recordings. This collection is not fully processed. While materials listed here have been processed and are available for research, a portion of the collection, labeled "unavailable,"...(see more)

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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