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Drexel family collection, 1826-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:
9.3 cubic feet
Abstract:
The collection contains correspondence, memoirs, genealogical charts, newsletters, pamphlets, family reunion material, scrapbooks, legal documents, publications, and newspaper clippings related to the descendants of Francis Martin Drexel. Includes a diary written by Francis Martin Drexel in 1826-1830 and three letters authored by Anthony J. Drexel, the founder of Drexel University. The bulk of material dates from the twentieth century and is contained in eleven volumes of scrapbooks that begin with the death of Anthony J. Drexel in 1893.

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Special Libraries Association. Philadelphia Chapter, 1919-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.0 cubic feet
Abstract:
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Special Libraries Association was founded in 1919 as a local library organization, the Special Libraries Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity, to promote the collection, organization, and dissemination of information to executives, research directors, and employees of industrial firms. In 1933 the Council affiliated with the Special Libraries Association, an international professional association for librarians and information professionals working in non-traditional library settings. The collection consists of publications issued by the chapter as well as bylaws, minutes, reports, and other administrative records dating from its founding.

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Events photographs, 1930-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.5 cubic feet
Abstract:
This collection consists of photographs of Drexel University campus and organizations' events.

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William S. Gaither administration records, 1981-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
10.0 cubic feet
Abstract:
This collection consists chiefly of a set of subject files on organizations, university offices and departments, special projects, and administrative topics compiled by Drexel's ninth president, William S. Gaither. The collection also contains a record of Dr. Gaither's outgoing correspondence from June 1984 to December 1986 and a box of certificates presented to him at his inauguration held in 1985. The collection contains correspondence, memorandum, speeches, reports, memos, drafts, inauguration certificates, and brochures.

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Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life records, 1967-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.33 cubic feet
Abstract:
The records of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life document Drexel’s Greek community from 1967 to present. The records have been arranged into four series: Administration and governing councils; Events; Materials on individual fraternities and sororities; and Recruitment.

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