Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts / Form: Photograph albums and Photographs / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Margaret Naumburg papers, 1912-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 182 boxes
Abstract:: Margaret Naumburg (1890–1983) was an American psychologist, educator, artist, and author. She was one of the first proponents of art therapy and utilitzed art as a method for both diagnosis and therapy. The collection contains materials documenting all the phases of Naumburg's long and productive work life. The materials include correspondence; copies of and materials for Naumburg's writings, lectures, and exhibit catalogs; materials for case studies; lecture notes for the courses she taught and papers her students wrote in those courses; and work by others that she collected and saved. Other media in the collection include slides, photographs, and audio recordings.

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Leopold Stokowski papers , 1916-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:: 47 boxes (+ 1 map drawer)
Abstract:: Some personal papers of Leopold Stokowski, including correspondence to and from Stokowski, notebooks, calendars, bank statements, royalty statements, insturance records, and contracts; this includes some correspondence and contracts related to Stokowski's tenure as conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra (bulk 1937-1946). Also includes writings by and about Stokowski, obituaries, programs, photographs, scrapbooks, clippings, awards, memorabilia, and issues of three newsletters devoted to Stokowski. Also includes administrative correspondence of the former curator of the Leopold Stokowski Collection at the Curtis Institute of Music, Dr. Edwin E. Heilakka, 1980-1994.

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Lemuel R. Boulware papers, circa 1917-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 103 boxes
Abstract:: Lemuel R. Boulware was a leading figure in industrial relations in America during the 1940's and 1950's. As vice-president of General Electric Company with responsibility for public and employee relations, he developed an approach to labor relations that came to be called "Boulwarism." He was also a noted author and lecturer. His papers comprise correspondence, speeches, articles, memos, employee relations materials, photographs, clippings, etc.

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Sophia Wittenberg Mumford papers, 1875-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: 23.22 linear feet (48 boxes, 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:: The Sophia Wittenberg Mumford papers contain, correspondence, writings, diaries, photographs, memorabilia, audio-visual material, financial and legal material documenting the private and public life of Sophia and her husband, author Lewis Mumford. A large majority of this collection is remnants of Lewis Mumford's papers that remained in their house upon his death in 1990 and were finally transferred to the University of Pennsylvania after her death in 1997.

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Photograph album by a British soldier, 1927-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Photograph album kept by a British soldier who appears to be named Ricardo. There are 95 black-and-white snapshots taken in cities and towns of Pakistan, in what was named the North-West Frontier Province.

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Photograph albums by a British soldier in India and Pakistan, 1941-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes
Abstract:: Comprises two bound volumes containing various sized corner-mounted black-and-white photographs of British soldiers in India and Pakistan belonging to the Green Howards, Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment, 19th Regiment of Foot during World War II.

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William Edgar Pringle Harrison photograph album, 1918-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A photograph album kept by William Edgar Pringle Harrison who served as a Leiutenant in the India Army Reserve in Pakistan. The album provides a pictorial record of Harrison's sevice in Pakistan with photographs spanning from late-1918 to mid-1919.

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British soldier's photograph album, 1912-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A album containing a collection of photographs probably kept by a British soldier in Lucknow, India between the years 1912 to 1918.

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Thomas Sovereign Gates, Jr. papers, 1902-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15.22 linear feet (38 boxes, 7 oversize folders)
Abstract:: Thomas Sovereign Gates, Jr., was a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy during World War II, who went on to serve as the Secretary of the Navy (1957-1959), Secretary of Defense (1959-1961), and Ambassador to China (1976-1977). As a civilian he also pursued a career in investment banking at the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company (later J.P. Morgan & Co.). Gates' personal papers focus largely on his government service, with a small amount of additional personal items. Included are many military and government documents and correspondence with influential politicians--perhaps most notably with President Dwight D. Eisenhower, under who Gates served as both Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of Defense. The collection also includes many clippings and photographs that have been assembled into a remarkable collection of scrapbooks that bring Gates' service to life.

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

Robert H. Nones papers, 1885-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Robert H. Nones (1864-1936) was professor of prosthetic dentistry, dental metallurgy, crown and bridge work, and clinical dentistry at the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia and served as the dean of the Department of Dentistry at the college from 1898 to 1906. His papers include lecture notes, his thesis, and a scrapbook documenting the Stomatological Club of Philadelphia.

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

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