Subject: Community development / Place: Montgomery County (Pa.) and Jenkintown (Pa.) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1.75 linear feet
Abstract:: Martin Evoy (1903-1991), a management engineer by profession, was a local civic activist in the Abington area of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He worked with various neighborhood groups including the Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Association, Resident Owners of the Harte Tract, and the Noble Improvement Association. The Martin Evoy papers, 1953-1989, are comprised of records of the various groups and projects in which he was involved. There is also a small amount of personal papers relating to Evoy's service in World War II.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Jenkintown Improvement Association, Inc. was founded in 1909 as a community development organization. The Jenkintown Improvement Association, Inc., records, 1942-1980, consist of materials relating to the activities of the organization as well as minutes and correspondence of various presidents.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: The Old York Road Hills Civic Association was established in 1923 "to promote the mutual benefit, good fellowship of the residents of the district, and the furtherance of any project that relates to the welfare of this section in particular and the entire Borough of Jenkintown in general." The Old York Road Hills Civic Association minutes and newsletters, 1926-1935, consist of minutes of the organization and newsletters created by the Association.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The Noble Improvement Association was established in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1906 to "promote the advancement of the economic welfare of the members and residents of Noble, and the general improvement of said place and the properties thereof." The Noble Improvement Association papers, 1963-1989, are comprised of the files of Russell S. Detweiler a Board member. They consist of minutes, correspondence, and financial records.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Jenkintown Urban Mobilization Program (JUMP) was created as a non-profit corporation in 1985. Its purpose was to establish a full-time revitalization effort for the Central Business District of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The Jenkintown Urban Mobilization Program records, 1985-1993, consist of planning studies and administrative records of the organization.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

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