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Chestnut Hill Historical Society local history collection, 1900-2011 (bulk) 1755-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
18.8 linear feet
Abstract:
Chestnut Hill, in northwest Philadelphia, was a village of farmers and millers during the Colonial period. After the railroad reached the area in 1854, Chestnut Hill became a popular spot for Philadelphia's wealthy and it soon boasted magnificent estates designed by Frank Furness, T.P. Chandler, and Horace Trumbauer. The Chestnut Hill Historical Society local history collection, 1755-2011 (bulk 1900-2011) consists primarily of newspaper clippings and other printed materials, such as pamphlets, publications, and ephemera, relating to the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. There are some original records of local organizations, such as minute books and ledgers, as well as some family papers.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Olmsted Landscape Firm Collection, circa 1980-2010

Extent:
0.75 linear feet
Abstract:
Beginning in 1857 with the design for Central Park in New York City, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), his sons and successor firm created designs for more than 6,000 landscapes across North America, including many of the world's most important parks. The materials in Olmsted Landscape Firm Collection, circa 1980-2010--most of which are secondary sources or copies--relate to the Olmsted Brothers' landscape work in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Historic Image Collection, 1885-1950 (bulk) 1885-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
12.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The land that is now the Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania, the official Arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was previously the private estate of Quaker siblings John Thompson Morris (1847-1915) and Lydia Thompson Morris (1849-1932). The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Historic Image Collection, 1885-2000, includes photographs, lantern slides, glass plates, postcards, and film negatives, primarily depicting the botanical features and buildings of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania.

Held at: Morris Arboretum Archives [Contact Us]

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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania plans, drawings, and maps collection, 1909-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The land that is now the Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania, the official Arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was previously the private estate of Quaker siblings John Thompson Morris (1847-1915) and Lydia Thompson Morris (1849-1932). The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania plans, drawings, and maps collection, 1909-2013, depicts the lands, gardens, buildings, and landscape features of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania.

Held at: Morris Arboretum Archives [Contact Us]

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Dowley family collection, 1938-2007 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear feet
Abstract:
The Dowley family, a prominent Chestnut Hill family, moved to the area from New York city in 1948. The Dowley family collection, 1938-2007, contains family records, correspondence, and school yearbooks.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Lloyd Wells Collection, 1965-1990 (bulk) 1940-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Lloyd Wells was the co-owner of Hill Hardware. He founded with others the Chestnut Hill Development Group, was president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, the Chestnut Hill Realty Trust, and more. The Lloyd Wells Collection contains papers, clippings, and periodicals concerning Chestnut Hill history from the early 20th century to the 1990s.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Helen Moak Collection, 1960-2002 (bulk) 1859-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:
32.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Helen Ross Moak (1918-2004) was a journalist, community activist, and local historian in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Helen Moak Collection, 1859-2002 [bulk 1960-2002] consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, records, photos, and miscellaneous materials about Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities. Subjects include institutions, community organizations, businesses, and individuals.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Philadelphia Canoe Club records, 1905-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
22.0 boxes and 18 record cartons, 3 flat boxes, 1 document box
Abstract:
“The Philadelphia Canoe Club (PCC) is one of the oldest and most distinguished paddling organizations in the United States. Headquartered in an 18th-century mill at the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek and Schuylkill River in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, PCC counts among its members more than 200 canoeists and kayakers who take scores of trips every year on local rivers and streams as well as numerous waterways throughout North America.” The Philadelphia Canoe Club Collection, 1905 to 2013, contains records relating to the functions of the organization. Primary subjects documented in the PCC Collection include: administrative records and financial records, activity records, newsletters, and photographs. The types of materials found in the collection include minutes, reports, ledgers, and logbooks. Bibliography: Philadelphia Canoe Club. “History.” Accessed November 27, 2013. http://www.philacanoe.org/history

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Chestnut Hill Community Centre records, 1817-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.8 linear feet
Abstract:
The Chestnut Hill Community Centre was an organization that worked to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. The Chestnut Hill Community Centre records, 1817-2010, includes administrative, financial, and event records of the organizaton.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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