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Special Libraries Association. Philadelphia Chapter, 1919-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.0 cubic feet
Abstract:
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Special Libraries Association was founded in 1919 as a local library organization, the Special Libraries Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity, to promote the collection, organization, and dissemination of information to executives, research directors, and employees of industrial firms. In 1933 the Council affiliated with the Special Libraries Association, an international professional association for librarians and information professionals working in non-traditional library settings. The collection consists of publications issued by the chapter as well as bylaws, minutes, reports, and other administrative records dating from its founding.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Events photographs, 1930-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.5 cubic feet
Abstract:
This collection consists of photographs of Drexel University campus and organizations' events.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life records, 1967-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.33 cubic feet
Abstract:
The records of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life document Drexel’s Greek community from 1967 to present. The records have been arranged into four series: Administration and governing councils; Events; Materials on individual fraternities and sororities; and Recruitment.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Abraham L. Freedman papers, 1938-1971 (bulk) 1850-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
45.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Honorable Abraham L. Freedman, a long-time attorney and later judge, was an influential civic leader in Philadelphia’s movements towards political and civic reform in the 1940s and 1950s. As a staunch Democrat, Freedman’s career highlights include helping draft a new charter for the city of Philadelphia (and later serving as city solicitor under the newly instated charter), extensive work as an anti-discrimination advocate for racial and ethnic minorities, and federal judicial appointments with the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. This collection, which dates from 1850 to 2011, with bulk dates of 1938 to 1971, consists of correspondence, case files, logs, research, memoranda, writings, speeches, reports, manuscripts, and clippings evidencing the workings of city and state government, especially during the period of the City-County Consolidation. Additionally, the records document social turmoil regarding race relations in Philadelphia, and the...(see more)

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

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Friends Housing Cooperative, Inc. records, 1948-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Two Quaker Organizations concerned about urban housing, The American Friends Service Committee and the Friends Neighborhood Guild (FNG) formed the Friends "self-help" Corporation (now called the Friends Housing Cooperative, Inc.) in 1952. The collection, consisting of three linear feet, covers the time period from 1948 to 2009, with the bulk of the materials dating from 2001 to 2009. Materials include correspondence; administrative, legal and financial records; and information regarding membership, projects and publications.

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

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