Place: Montgomery County (Pa.) / Language: English / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1925">1925</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1929">1929</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Spring Ford Area School District records of Limerick schools, 1853-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28.0 linear feet
Abstract:: As of 2012, Limerick Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is part of the Spring Ford Area School District. Spring Ford Area School District records of Limerick schools, 1853-1970, include class lists, attendance records, grade books, and various student records for schools in Limerick, 1878-1970, as well as a Limerick School Board Ledger (1909-1913) and a deed book (1853-1919).

Held at: Limerick Township Historical Society [Contact Us]

Dr. Edgar T. Wherry botanical lantern slides, circa 1924-1976

Extent:: 23.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Dr. Edgar T. Wherry (1885-1982) was a mineralogist and botanist who specialized in ferns. He was a professor of botany at the University of Pennsylvania from 1930-1955, and in 1932 he was appointed ecologist to the Morris Arboretum. The Dr. Edgar T. Wherry botanical lantern slides, circa 1920s-1976, consist of dozens of lantern slides (primarily hand-painted photographs) created by Dr. Edgar T. Wherry depicting botanical specimens, some from the Morris Arboretum and others from locations throughout the world. There is also one slide script from a 1976 lecture on Phlox in the collection.

Held at: Morris Arboretum Archives [Contact Us]

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove collection of rolled items, 1951-1969 (bulk) 1926-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.5 cubic feet
Abstract:: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove collection of rolled items, 1926-1969, consists of blueprints, maps, aerial photographs, building layouts, landscape plans, and other large format items. These items pertain to the property at Mill Grove and the surrounding area.

Held at: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove [Contact Us]

Millbrook Society photograph collection, 1890-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.8 linear feet
Abstract:: The Millbrook Society photograph collection, 1890-1993, is comprised of photographs taken and collected by the Millbrook Society that document the Hatboro, Pennsylvania area.

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]

Hatboro Baptist Church records, 1920-2000 (bulk) 1739-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 33.0 linear feet
Abstract:: On September 8th, 1835 the Hatboro Baptist Church in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania met for the first time in the Loller Academy with twenty-two members. On May 31st of the following year, the Hatboro Baptist Church was received into membership of the Central Union Association during its 4th annual session. Hatboro Baptist Church records, 1739-2003, contain materials related to the administration and activities of Hatboro Baptist Church, as well as some vital records.

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]

Millbrook Society map and atlas collection, 1916-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Millbrook Society map and atlas collection, 1916-1992, contains multiple maps and atlases of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and the Hatboro area.

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]

Millbrook Society vertical files, circa 1855-2011

Extent:: 11.0 linear feet
Abstract:: In 1715, the Crooked Billet Inn was built by John Dawson in what is now known as Hatboro Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was a farming village that boasted one of the first rural libraries in Pennsylvania, the Union Library Company. The Millbrook Society vertical files, circa 1855-2011, is made up of materials collected and created by the Millbrook Society. The majority of files relate to local history topics, such as specific businesses and schools. Document types represented throughout the collection include newspaper clippings, photocopies of manuscript materials, pamphlets, programs, yearbooks, school ephemera, and some original manuscript materials (most of which are receipts).

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]

Charles Harper Smith collection, 1922-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Charles Harper Smith was a historian, teacher, and author best known for his books The Settlement of Horsham Township and Land Tenure of Colonial Hatboro. Smith lived in Hatboro, a suburb of Philadelphia, and was involved in community activism. The Charles Harper Smith collection, 1922-1985, consists of research materials collected by Smith while he was working on his books. In addition to Smith's research notes and handwritten copies of historic documents, his papers include some newspaper clippings, photographs, personal correspondence (circa 1935-1945), and maps.

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]

Old York Road Historical Society small collections, circa 1870-circa 2010

Extent:: 20.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Montgomery County, situated in southeastern Pennsylvania and established in 1784 out of the western portion of Philadelphia County, has played an important role in U.S. history. Since its founding, it has experienced "booming industry and manufacturing, rich farm fields, advanced transportation, artistic endeavors and unique religious beliefs." The history of the area of eastern Montgomery County has been documented significantly through the collecting efforts of the Old York Road Historical Society. Old York Road Historical Society small collections, circa 1870s-circa 2010, document various individuals, families, businesses, and organizations of eastern Montgomery County.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Old York Road Historical Society deeds collection, circa 1680-1950

Extent:: 7.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Montgomery County, situated in southeastern Pennsylvania and established in 1784 out of the western portion of Philadelphia County, has played an important role in U.S. history. Since its founding, it has experienced "booming industry and manufacturing, rich farm fields, advanced transportation, artistic endeavors and unique religious beliefs." The history of the area of eastern Montgomery County has been documented significantly through the collecting efforts of the Old York Road Historical Society. The Old York Road Historical Society deeds collection, circa 1680-1950, consists of about 600 deeds, indentures, and property records dating from the 17th century to the 20th century. Most are from the region of eastern Montgomery County.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

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