Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="2000">2000</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="2001">2001</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

A. Margaret 'Stormy' Bok materials (MSS 72), circa 1970-2004 (bulk)

Extent:: 6.67 linear feet
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Held at: Archives [Contact Us]

Blair Birdsall Papers, inclusive dates (inclusive)

Extent:: 105.0 linear feet (180 boxes, 105 linear feet)
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Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat records, 1969-2000 (bulk) 1946-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 137.0 boxes (137 boxes, 137 linear feet)
Abstract:: The collection is composed of records created and organized by Dr. Lynn S. Beedle, during his time as director of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. It contains primarily subject files, correspondence, and audio and visual materials generated by the organization during the period of time it was headquartered at Lehigh University, as well as some of Beedle's personal files.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

Machteld J. Mellink papers, 1938-2006 (inclusive) 1958-2001 (bulk)

Extent:: 35.3 linear ft. (36 containers)
Abstract:: Machteld Johanna Mellink, celebrated archaeologist and professor of archaeology at Bryn Mawr College from 1949 to 1988, was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1917. She received her BA in 1938 and MA in 1941 from the University of Amsterdam, and her PhD from the University of Utrecht in 1943. The Machteld Mellink papers cover Professor Mellink's academic and archaeological career from the late 1950s to the early 2000s. Included in the collection are her writings and notes, photographs, publications, and a few excavation tools. Researchers interested in her academic career, as well as her work related to excavation sites such as Kızılbel, Tarsus, and Sardis, will find valuable information in this collection. However, this collection does not provide particularly strong insight into archaeological history, nor Professor Mellink's thought process when approaching archaeological issues. Instead, this collection is mostly comprised of lecture notes, manuscripts of writings,...(see more)

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Jan Trembley papers, 1917-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes (collection of items from jan trembly, former editor of the alumnae bulletin. contains mostly photos, some old playbills and programs.)
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Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Bryn Mawr College photo archives inventory, 1885-2000s

Extent:: 53 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Photo Archives comprises photographs, slides, transparencies, and negatives depicting the history of Bryn Mawr College from 1885 to the early 2000s. The majority of prints are in black-and-white, though there are a few in color from the late 1960s through the 1980s. Older prints range from carte-de-visite, cabinet cards, cyanotypes and some other early photomechanical processes. Photos are organized in three sub-collections: People; Buildings and Campus; and Events and Groups. The sub-collection People contains photos of notable and miscellaneous persons from the College. The Buildings group includes images of past and current campus buildings, including exterior and interior views. The Events and Groups sub-collection comprises events, campus happenings, and student life. There are also portraits of early alumnae, yearbook photographs, Bi-Co news photographs, and images from the Summer School of Women Workers in Industry (SSWWI). Digitized materials can be found at:...(see more)

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Evelyn Feldman (Marianne Moore) papers, 1980-2001 (inclusive) 1993-1997 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft.
Abstract:: Evelyn Feldman was the longtime Keeper of the Marianne Moore Papers at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia. In 2001 the Rosenbach named her Keeper Emeritus. The Evelyn Feldman (Marianne Moore) papers include research notes and various materials associated with exhibits of the collection and related events at the Rosenbach.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Deanery Files, Bryn Mawr College, 1917-2010 (inclusive) 1980-1991 (bulk)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. ((two cartons and two large document boxes))
Abstract:: The Deanery was the home of the first Dean and second President of Bryn Mawr College, M. Carey Thomas, from 1885 to 1933. From 1933 until 1968, when the building was demolished for the construction of Canaday Library, the building served as the college's Alumnae Center and Inn. The collection is comprised primarily of Deanery records, mostly inventories of the building, and the files of Carol Campbell, Curator of Art and Artifacts in Bryn Mawr College's Special Collections

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Margot Wells Backas and James J. Backas papers, 1970-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 document boxes)
Abstract:: Margot and Jim Backas were strong supporters of the arts in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area. They held numerous leadership and administrative positions in various arts organizations. Margot was artist Anne Truitt's literary executor and good friend. Included in this collection are letters from Truitt, newspaper clippings and advertisements for art exhibits.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Bryn Mawr College songbook collection, 1889-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.75 linear ft.
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Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Deceased alumnae/i files, 1885-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:: 100 linear ft.
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Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Bryn Mawr College Exhibit Files, 1911-2022 (bulk)

Extent:: 20 linear ft.
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Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Batcheler, Hartshorne, and Sahlin families papers, 1789-2007 (inclusive)

Extent:: 40.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the papers of the Batcheler, Hartshorne, and Sahlin families, descended from Axel (1826-March 5, 1909) and Axeline Sahlin (1834-1922), a Swedish couple whose children lived in Europe and the United States. Four generations of the family are documented here, with documentation centering around five families. In the United States, the family is represented by Gertrude Chandler (July 17, 1860-1953) and Axel Sahlin (1855-1937); their daughter Ellen Sahlin (February 21, 1895-June 4, 1988) and her husband, Judge Richard Hartshorne (February 29, 1888-September 19,1975); and their daughter, Penelope Hartshorne (1928-2007) and her husband, George Batcheler(1926-2009). The Swedish side of the family is represented by Axel and Axeline Sahlin and the family of their daughter, Essie Sahlin (1859-1950) and her husband, Simon Johannes Boëthius (1850-1924). The contents of this collection are mostly correspondence and other personal papers, including diaries, artwork,...(see more)

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

New Immigrants Initiative collection, 1976-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.0 linear feet (22 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains the records of the New Immigrants Initiative, a multi-year series of projects started by the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies and completed by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, which explored the history and experience of non-European immigrant communities in the Philadelphia area. The purpose of these projects was to document these communities for the historical record and to create interpretive exhibits, publications, and programs that educate about the recent immigrant experience. Five communities were initially part of the project, with four being fully finished: Indian, Arab, African, Latino, and Korean (started but not completed). Included in the collection are oral history transcripts, photographs, printed material, ephemera, and correspodence. There are also numerous audio cassette tapes and VHS tapes.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Alyce Hovsepian Gordon Armenian-Americans collection, 1969-2005, undated

Extent:: 1.4 linear feet (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Alyce Hovsepian Gordon was an active member of the Armenian-American community. She was heavily involved with the churches, educational institutions, and organizations in the tri-state area of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The collection mainly consists of publications by these groups and announcements for fund-raisers and other events. The materials highlight Gordon's activities and demonstrate her devotion to Armenian concerns, especially the campaign for recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Ronald M. Surak papers, 1949, 1961-2010, undated

Extent:: 6.4 linear feet (; 15 boxes, 3 volumes, 1 flat file)
Abstract:: Ronald M. Surak (1940-2011) was a musician and music teacher from Shamokin, Pennsylvania. He specialized in composition, was particularly interested in computer-generated music, and created several works that combined traditional instruments with electronic music. He taught at the Wilmington Music School in Delaware and Rutgers University at both New Brunswick and Camden in New Jersey. Additionally, he served a director of the Rutgers Center for Computer and Experimental Music. This collection of Surak's papers is comprised mostly of his musical compositions and spans the second half of the twentieth century. In addition to musical scores, there are also programs (for his own performances and performances of his works by others), flyers, clippings, personal notes, and ephemera. There is also a significant group of audio and video recordings of his work on cassettes, CDs, and computer discs.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Junior League of Philadelphia records, 1955-1998 (bulk) 1912-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11.4 linear feet (; 29 boxes)
Abstract:: The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. founded 1912, is an organization of women devoted to volunteerism and community improvement. It was initially established to help create settlement houses in Philadelphia. However, over time, the group became involved with a large number of causes, from war relief to children's care, and today continues its legacy of city-wide community involvement. The Junior League celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012 and remains highly active in the Philadelphia community. The Junior League of Philadelphia records constitute the institutional records of this organization. The collection dates from 1912 to 2009, with bulk dates of 1955 to 1998, and contains board and committee meeting minutes, newsletters, member directories, and annual reports. These materials provide an excellent depiction of the governance of the organization as well as member lists and highlighted events and activities.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

The Black Cop of Philadelphia collection, 1969-2006, undated

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (; 1 box, 1 volume (inside box))
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Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

The Right Angle Club records, 1922-2015, undated (Bulk, 1931-2009)

Extent:: 3.8 linear feet (; 10 boxes, 4 volumes, 1 flat file)
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Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]