People: Houston, Henry H., 1820-1895 and Meigs, Henry H., 1924-2005 / Place: Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over People Houston, Henry H., 1820-1895 People Meigs, Henry H., 1924-2005 Place Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Extent:: 2.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Margaret Corlies Houston Meigs (1891-1970) was the granddaughter Henry Howard Houston (1820-1895), a prominent Philadelphia businessman and philanthropist influential in the development of Chestnut Hill. The Houston/Meigs Scrapbooks, circa 1870s-1940s, consist primarily of photography albums and scrapbooks compiled by Margaret H. Meigs. Topics include Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania, World War I and World War II service, travels in Europe and domestic camping trips, family photographs, event photographs, and the New York draft riots.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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