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Conshohocken Historical Society scrapbooks, 1967-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:
11.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The Conshohocken Historical Society scrapbooks, 1967-2009, consist of newspaper clippings on Conshohocken and local history, as well as a small amount of ephemera. They were compiled by volunteers Hanna Coulston (1967 to 1995) and Roseanne Forlini (1996 to 2009).

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Conshohocken Historical Society subject vertical files, 1930-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.25 linear feet
Abstract:
The Historical Society of Conshohocken subject vertical files, 1930-2012, are comprised of files on various topics of local interest compiled by the historical society. The files contain mostly secondary materials such as newspaper clippings, pamphlets, ephemera, etc.

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Mary H. Wood Park Commission records, 1917-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Mary H. Wood (1841-1919) was the wife of steel magnate and U.S. Congressman Alan Wood, Jr. (1834-1902). As per her will, after her death, their home and grounds in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania were donated to the Borough of Conshohocken for use as a public park and community center. The Mary H. Wood Park Commission records, 1917-1999, is comprised of meeting minutes, correspondence, pamphlets relating to park equipment and maintenance, and records of the various clubs which utilize the facility.

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Woman's Club of Conshohocken records, 1897-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Woman's Club of Conshohocken was established in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1897 and disbanded circa 1994. Its purpose was "to form an organized center for the moral, the intellectual and social advancement of women of the community." The Woman's Club of Conshohocken records, 1897-1982, are comprised of administrative and financial records, scrapbooks, ephemera, and photographs.

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Conshohocken Historical Society local history collection, 1846-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.2 linear feet
Abstract:
The Conshohocken Historical Society local history collection, 1846-1979, consists of miscellaneous original records and papers from organizations and individuals based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It includes scrapbooks, minute books, pamphlets, reports, ledgers, correspondence, blueprints, and maps.

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John "Chick" McCarter local sports scrapbooks, circa 1920-1983

Extent:
2.25 linear feet
Abstract:
John "Chick" McCarter, a local sports historian, was known as "Mr. Sports" in Conshohocken. In 1986 he was inducted into the Conshohocken Fellowship Hall Sports Hall of Fame. The John "Chick" McCarter local sports scrapbooks, circa 1920-1983, is comprised of 12 newspaper clippings scrapbooks focused on sports teams in and around Conshohocken.

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Erb family papers, 1893-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Dr. Russell C. Erb (1899-1968) was a prominent professor of physiological chemistry who lived in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. William H. Erb was a pastor who married Andora Fryer in 1896. The Erb family papers, 1893-1931, contain newspaper clippings, genealogy research, articles, publications, marriage certificates, diplomas, year books and student records, pastoral records, and other miscellaneous papers pertaining to the Erb family, especially Russell C. and William H. Erb.

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Needlework Guild of America, Conshohocken Branch records, 1918-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The Needlework Guild of America, a charitable organization that collects and distributes articles of clothing to the needy, was founded in Philadelphia in 1885. The Conshohocken Branch was organized in 1894 and disbanded around 1998. The Needlework Guild of America, Conshohocken Branch records, 1918-2001, consist of minutes, roll books, correspondence, and photographs.

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