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Lecture and Event Files of the Communication and Development Departments, 1992-1995 (inclusive)

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1.8 linear feet (4 document boxes, 1 half document box)

Abstract:

The Office of Advancement of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia was formed in 2015 by the merging of two departments: the Communications Department and the Development Department, which were created in 1988 and 1987, respectively. The functions of the Office of Advancement include all aspects of fundraising; public relations for the entire College; and administration of the Fellowship and Friends of the Mütter, a membership program open to the public which supports the Mütter Museum. The Lecture and Event Files of the Communication and Development Departments date from 1992 to 1995 and consist of planning files regarding College lectures and other special events, including a health care forum, co-sponsored with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The forum was held in February 1994, and featured Hillary Rodham Clinton and Everett C. Koop. The planning files are comprised of correspondence, notes, lecture programs and flyers, press releases, news clippings, and...(see more)

Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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Records of the Hemlock Society of Delaware Valley II, 1991-1995 (inclusive)

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.8 linear feet (2 document boxes)

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The Hemlock Society of Delaware Valley was a chapter of the national right-to-die organization The Hemlock Society. The mission of the Hemlock Society was "choice, dignity, and control at the end of life." The bulk of materials are society newsletters and news clippings about assisted suicide. This collection is separated into three series. The Chapter Papers series comprises miscellaneous papers associated with chapters of The Hemlock Society. Of note are papers detailing the merger of two Indiana Hemlock Societies and a report on cases of euthanasia, mercy killing, and suicide. The Events series contains program details of special events of the society. The Newsletters and Correspondence series houses local and national newsletters, as well as correspondence between Hemlock Society members. This collection was discovered during a survey in the summer and fall of 2015.

Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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Haverford Weekly Guide, 1991 - 1992 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

The collection contains printouts of the newsletter/calendar.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics Archives, 1947-1991

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General records of the operation of the Division, maintained by its Secretary. Correspondence, annual reports, executive committee minutes, financial records, documents relating to planning of program meetings, etc.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Charles C. Walker papers, 1959-1989 (inclusive) 1969-1979 (bulk)

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4.62 linear ft. (11 boxes)

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This collection consists of Charles Walker's papers on nonviolent direct action and the peace movement. The majority of the collection relates to his work on the Nonviolent Action Research Project, part of the Center for Nonviolent Conflict Resolution at Haverford College, from 1969 to 1974.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Records of the Hemlock Society of Delaware Valley, 1987 - [ongoing] (inclusive)

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2.5 linear feet (2 boxes)

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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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Chicano Press Organization Records, 1975-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box

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The Chicano Press Organization was a student news group established at Princeton University in the late 1970s with the purpose to publish newsletters, open letters, articles, leaflets, and other publications pertaining to Chicano affairs at Princeton, at other Ivy League universities, and around the world. Founding officers of the Organization include Michael Montoya (Class of 1982) as President, Robert E. Barragan (Class of 1984) as Vice President, and Anthony Carrick (Class of 1984) as Secretary and Treasurer. The Chicano Press Organization Records are mainly comprised of the group's publications and newsletters Nuestros Voces and Sol del Este.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Health/PAC records, 1965-1977 (bulk) 1945-1985 (inclusive)

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70.4 linear feet (169 containers)

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The Health Political Advisory Center, a health advocacy and research organization, was based in New York City and active from 1968 until 1977. The policies advocated by Health/PAC were largely left-wing and socialist health care programs, with special attention given to national health insurance, patients’ rights, and health care for disadvantaged, minority, and/or immigrant populations. The main purpose of Health/PAC was to spread information and foster activism through publications, conferences, and other events. Health/PAC published a variety of pamphlets, newsletters, bibliographies, and two books: The American Health Empire (1971) and Prognosis Negative (1976). The organization's newsletter, The Bulletin, was published regularly from 1968 until the late 1990s. After Health/PAC closed in 1977, The Bulletin's publication was carried out by a volunteer board of editors. This collection contains papers relating to...(see more)

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

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Small collections of the Office of the President, 1908-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:

.2 linear feet (1 half document box)

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This collection dates from 1908 to 1985, and consists of single files containing documentation left by various College Presidents. Researchers should note that there is not a substantial amount of information regarding any one President's term found in this collection. Please see the Series descriptions for more information.

Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women records, 1916-1984 (inclusive)

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17.5 linear ft. (17 containers, 20 volumes)

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The Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women (PCAW) was founded in 1916 by sixteen women advertising executives. The Club participated in charitable efforts, offered advertising courses, published a newsletter (Ad-Land News), and hosted social events throughout its history. These efforts garnered national recognition for PCAW as a leading advertising organization. It also won them recognition locally as an organization committed to helping the community through scholarships and charitable giving. This collection contains the records produced by PCAW from 1916 to 1984, including material related to their advertising courses, events, history, charity involvement, and meetings. The collection has several strengths, the most notable of which is its comprehensive coverage of organizational activities from 1930 to 1977. Other strengths include the number of Ad-Land News publications within the collection, as well as the event invitations, most of which exhibit graphics and fonts...(see more)

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]