Subject: Schools / Place: Montgomery County (Pa.) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1950">1950</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1999">1999</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1.75 linear feet
Abstract:: King of Prussia is a village located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Named after an 18th century inn, today King of Prussia is largely known as home to office buildings and one of the largest shopping malls in America, the King of Prussia Mall. The King of Prussia Historical Society scrapbook, ledger, and indenture collection, 1837-1969, consists of scrapbooks from Upper Merion High School and the Women's Club of Upper Merion, ledgers from James Pope businesses, and two land deeds.

Held at: King of Prussia Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 57.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Lower Merion Historical Society clippings (vertical) files, 1874-2011, contain newspaper clippings, pamphlets, photographs, and other secondary materials. The subjects range from local topics, such as geographical areas in and around Lower Merion, churches, schools, and notable residents; to topics of wider significance, such as John Dickinson, the Civil War, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The township of Lower Merion in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was first settled by Welsh Quakers in 1682. It is part of the "Main Line," a collection of affluent Philadelphia suburbs located alongside the Pennsylvania Railroad line that was built between Philadelphia and Harrisburg in the mid-19th century.

Held at: Lower Merion Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 6.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Lower Pottsgrove Historical Society local history collection, 1888-1999, is comprised of materials collected by the historical society relating to the local history of Lower Pottsgrove. These materials include newspaper clippings, original and copy photographs, ephemera, and materials on local schools.

Held at: Lower Pottsgrove Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 28.0 linear feet
Abstract:: As of 2012, Limerick Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is part of the Spring Ford Area School District. Spring Ford Area School District records of Limerick schools, 1853-1970, include class lists, attendance records, grade books, and various student records for schools in Limerick, 1878-1970, as well as a Limerick School Board Ledger (1909-1913) and a deed book (1853-1919).

Held at: Limerick Township Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.9 linear feet
Abstract:: Montgomery Elementary School is part of the North Wales School District in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and serves families in Montgomery Township. A Parent Teacher Association, later known as a Home and School Association, exists to improve communication between home and school by providing a link between parents and administrators. The bulk of the Montgomery Township Parent Teacher Association records, 1951-1978, is scrapbooks dating from 1951 to 1962. The remainder of the collection consists of printed pamphlets and ephemera, newspaper clippings, and financial records and minutes.

Held at: Montgomery Township Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.25 linear feet
Abstract:: The Benjamin Rowland Myers Elementary School was established in 1923, serving children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The Benjamin Rowland Myers Elementary School records, 1933-2004, include teachers' records of assemblies and activities, as well as student and Parent Teacher Association (P.T.A.) newsletters.

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

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