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Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Exhibits Department records, 1852-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 49.0 linear feet (50 containers)
Abstract:: Prior to the 1930s, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia had neither an education department nor an exhibits department. However, the museum clearly stated that “to see that our scientific work is shared with the public in ways that instruct and entertain is one of our direct responsibilities, for knowledge of Nature not only widens the mental horizon, but helps to ease the common burdens of life.” In 1920, Harold T. Green came to work at the Academy. At first, he was in charge of arranging the public lectures funded by the Ludwick Institute. However, within a year he was also “superintending” exhibits. His skills as a taxidermist and artist soon overtook his role as a program coordinator and, in 1930 his title was officially changed to “Curator of Museum Exhibits.” In 1929, Green created his first habitat group, or “diorama” which depicted a group of rocky mountain goats. Over the years, the priorities and goals of the Exhibits Department shifted and expanded based upon...(see more)

Held at: Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Schuylkill Navy records, 1859-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 50.0 linear feet (121 containers)
Abstract:: The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia was founded in 1858. It is the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States. By charter, "[the Schuylkill Navy’s] object is to secure united action among the several Clubs and to promote amateurism on the Schuylkill River." The Schuylkill Navy records documents the history of this rowing organization from 1859 to 2009. An organization dedicated to hosting rowing events for its member clubs and visiting teams, the collection houses the administrative records of the Schuylkill Navy and its member clubs, including the original founding members as well as clubs that joined the organization later; and records related to the planning and promotion of regattas. In addition, the collection includes an extensive assortment of newspaper clippings and photographs that highlight Schuylkill Navy rowing events and its influential members. The collection contains administrative records, information regarding regattas and member rowing clubs,...(see more)

Held at: Independence Seaport Museum, J. Welles Henderson Archives and Library [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College Office of Institutional Research records, 1947-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.1 linear ft.
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Office of the President general records, 1953-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection includes general materials from the Office of the President, not affiliated with the presidency of a specific person.

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

Class of 1939 records, 1964-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.03 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains reports about the class's reunions, correspondence between Haverford College and the class members, and class letters.

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

Class of 1954 records, 1913-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection contains materials pertaining to the Haverford College Class of 1954. These include class letters, reports, materials pertaining to Class of 1954 student life, and reunion materials.

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

Class of 1961 records, 1986-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1961 and a report from the class's 25th reunion.

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

Class of 1980 records, 1980-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1980 containing updates pertaining to their lives, as well as a December 1980 report on the class from the Career Planning Office.

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

Class of 1984 records, 1989-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1984 containing updates pertaining to their lives. There is a report on the Class of 1984 created from reunion surveys in 1989.

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

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society minute books, 1827-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.3 linear feet (27 containers)
Abstract:: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) was founded on November 24, 1827 by fifty-three prominent Philadelphians; among them Horace Binney, David Landreth Jr., William Davidson, George Pepper, Nicolas Biddle and Moses Brown. Emulating similar societies existing in England at the time, the men formed their Society to promote “a highly instructive and interesting science for the purpose of improving the growth of vegetables, plants, trees, fruits and flowers.” Since that time, the Society and its membership has fostered “…an appreciation of plants, acquiring scientific knowledge about them, disseminating horticultural information, and involving the public in gardening and beautifying the City of Philadelphia.” More recently, the Society has worked specifically to beautify the city and help realize William Penn’s founding vision for Philadelphia to be a “greene countrie towne.” This is a collection of meeting minutes of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Horticultural...(see more)

Held at: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society [Contact Us]