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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]

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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]

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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]

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The Neighbors of Hatboro records, 1933-1984 (bulk) 1912-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Neighbors of Hatboro was organized in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in May of 1910. It's purpose was "to create among women an organized center of thought and action, tending toward intellectual and moral development and to promote the best interests of the community." The Neighbors of Hatboro records, 1912-1992, consist of minutes, annual reports, account books, scrapbooks, and yearbooks.

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

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Yerkes family papers, 1791-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.4 linear feet
Abstract:
The Yerkes family in Hatboro, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, dates back to the early 1800s. They were retail merchants, preachers, politicians, lawyers, hotel owners, medical doctors, farmers, and teachers. The Yerkes family papers, 1791-1993, contains deeds, speeches, correspondence, marriage certificates, newspapers and clippings, an account book, and photographs.

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]

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Dr. J. B. Carrell scrapbooks, circa 1920-1960s

Extent:
1.25 linear feet
Abstract:
John Beans Carrell, M.D., was a resident of Hatboro, Pennsylvania. The J.B. Carrell scrapbooks, circa 1920-1960s, are comprised of newspaper clipping scrapbooks compiled by Carrell relating to Hatboro.

Held at: Union Library of Hatboro [Contact Us]

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Miller & Cornell, Incorporated real estate and estate records, 1859-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
72.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Miller and Cornell, Inc. was established in 1892 as a real estate and insurance company. They were still in operation as a full-service independent insurance agency as of 2011. The Miller and Cornell, Incorporated real estate and estate records, 1859 to 1980, are comprised of real estate and estate records of the firm Miller and Cornell, Inc.

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]