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Bristol Borough (Pa.) School District records, 1856-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.75 linear feet
Abstract:
The Bristol Borough School District, located in the southeastern part of Bucks County, is bordered on the east by the Delaware River and is surrounded on the remaining three sides by the Bristol Township School District. The School District's first building was built in 1837; the first class graduated in 1883. For many years Bristol High School served as a regional High School for students from surrounding communities. The Bristol Borough (Pa.) School District records, 1856-2000, consists of letters from teachers, budget reports, strategic plans, and financial records, as well as a few school newspapers and photographs.

Held at: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library [Contact Us]

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Joseph P. Cuttone photographs and clippings, circa 1880-1995

Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Joseph Peter Cuttone (1915-2010) was a life-long Bristol resident, a barber, and an amateur photographer. The Joseph P. Cuttone photographs and clippings, circa 1880-1995, consist of photographs taken by Cuttone, as well as older original photographs and sometimes copies of those photographs that Cuttone collected. There are also a small number of newspaper clippings relating to Bristol history and local events.

Held at: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library [Contact Us]

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Newtown historic resource surveys, 1936-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
6.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Newtown, the county seat of Bucks County from 1726 to 1813, is one of the most historic areas in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Newtown historic resource surveys, 1936-1998, consist of surveys of historic buildings and resources in Newtown Borough and Township carried out in 1936, 1980, 1984, and 1998.

Held at: Newtown Historic Association [Contact Us]

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Newtown Historic Association photograph collection, circa 1870-2013

Extent:
38.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Newtown, the county seat of Bucks County from 1726 to 1813, is one of the most historic areas in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Newtown Historic Association photograph collection, circa 1870-2013, consists of roughly 15,000 original photographs organized by subject and format. Some of the subjects documented include agriculture, events, parks, people, streets, organizations, schools, and businesses. Special formats include large-format photographs, panoramas, tintypes, and glass plate negatives.

Held at: Newtown Historic Association [Contact Us]

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Newtown Historic Association collection on Edward Hicks and family, 1802-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:
6.75 linear feet
Abstract:
Edward Hicks (1780-1849) was an American Quaker artist best known for his painting "The Peaceable Kingdom," of which he created more than 60 versions. Hicks lived in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania from 1811 until his death. The Newtown Historic Association collection on Edward Hicks and family, 1802-1986, includes a fair amount of original primary documents from Edward Hicks and his family members, as well as a large amount of articles, research notes, manuscripts, photocopies of Hicks documents and paintings, and related secondary materials compiled by Hicks scholars. The highlight of the collection is a daybook that was used by Edward Hicks and his son, Isaac W. Hicks, 1833-1885.

Held at: Newtown Historic Association [Contact Us]

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Newtown Borough Council records, 1838-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:
19.75 linear feet
Abstract:
Newtown Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania was incorporated out of Newtown Township in 1838. The Newtown Borough Council records, 1838-2010, contain various records of the Newtown Borough Council including minute books, ordinances, and financial records.

Held at: Newtown Historic Association [Contact Us]

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Newtown Historic Association maps, blueprints, and plans collection, circa 1800-2007

Extent:
5.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Newtown, the county seat of Bucks County from 1726 to 1813, is one of the most historic areas in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Newtown Historic Association maps, blueprints, and plans collection, circa 1800-2007, consists of various maps, blueprints, and plans of Newtown (Bucks County, Pennsylvania) and surrounding areas, and includes originals as well as copies and reproductions.

Held at: Newtown Historic Association [Contact Us]

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Newtown Historic Association legal documents collection, circa 1690-1964

Extent:
10.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Newtown, the county seat of Bucks County from 1726 to 1813, is one of the most historic areas in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Newtown Historic Association legal documents, circa 1690-1964, consist of original deeds, leases and releases and other legal documents. Particular properties and buildings are significantly documented, including Allen's Mill, 1787-1964. Of special interest is a 1692 deed on rag paper with an original 17th century jester watermark.

Held at: Newtown Historic Association [Contact Us]

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Lewis S. Coryell correspondence, 1832 and 1949-1962

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Lewis S. Coryell (1788-1865) was a lumber dealer and political leader in New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Lewis S. Coryell correspondence, 1832 and 1949-1962, consists almost entirely of letters received by Coryell in the year 1832. Subjects include business and politics, especially the 1832 Presidential election, and the building of the Delaware Canal at New Hope. Also included is one folder of materials of Mrs. James Neale about the sale of the Coryell property, 1949-1962.

Held at: New Hope Historical Society [Contact Us]

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"New Hope Gazette" photographs and subject files, circa 1960-1996

Extent:
4.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The newspaper Bucks County Gazette began publication in 1948, became the New Hope Gazette in 1976, and still publishes articles as part of the Bucks Local News network (as of 2013). The "New Hope Gazette" photographs and subject files, circa 1960-1996, consist primarily of photographs from the files of the newspaper offices, depicting people in alphabetically-arranged files. There are also some subject files on events, artists, buildings, schools, and other topics, containing additional photographs as well as clippings, pamphlets and ephemera, and other miscellaneous documents.

Held at: New Hope Historical Society [Contact Us]

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