Philadelphia Area Archives

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Scrapbook of European travels of Cecilia and Margaret Sewell, 1934-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Cecilia Sewell (1904-1993) and Margaret Sewell (1905-1987) were residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The scrapbook of the European travels of Cecillia and Margaret Sewell, 1934-1938, are comprised of materials relating to their travels to England, Scotland, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Hungary.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

Mary Paul Hallowell Hough clippings scrapbooks, 1930-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Mary Paul Hallowell Hough (1858-1941) was a medical doctor and local historian who lived and worked in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Mary Paul Hallowell Hough clippings scrapbooks, 1930-1938, contain newspaper clippings scrapbooks focused on local history topics.

Held at: Historical Society of Fort Washington [Contact Us]

Historical Society of Montgomery County scrapbooks collection, 1839-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: 42.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Historical Society of Montgomery County scrapbooks collection, 1839-1982, consists primarily of scrapbooks compiled by various individuals, along with some compiled by HSMC staff and volunteers. The majority have a local focus and consist primarily of newspaper clippings. There are scrapbooks devoted to prominent local citizens, nearby regions, or national events; and there are also numerous scrapbooks by named individuals with items of personal interest.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

Pottstown Historical Society manuscript volumes collection, 1808-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Pottstown Historical Society manuscript volumes collection, 1808-1990, consists of eight scrapbooks, five ledgers, and three volumes of doctor's records. The doctor's records are a highlight of the collection, and were created by Dr. George Van Buskirk circa 1808-1823

Held at: Pottstown Historical Society [Contact Us]

Class of 1934 records, 1930-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: .19 linear ft. (1 volume and 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a volume about "The 6," a group of six members of the class of 1934 that kept in contact with one another after graduating. There are records of their dinners between 1930 and 1971. This volume includes correspondence, newspaper clipppings, a map, wedding invitations, and pictures. A folder with correspondence pertaining to the Haverford fund and to Class of 1934 alumni is also included.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Ernest Bailey scrapbooks, 1920-1933 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.98 linear ft. (9 volumes)
Abstract:: The Ernest Bailey scrapbooks consist of nine volumes containing clippings and pictures related to Haverford College, taken from a variety of national and local newspapers. A majority of clippings and pictures pertain to Haverford athletics, although there are many others that address academic matters; the affairs of alumni, faculty, and students; and noteworthy happenings in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The scrapbook compiles materials spanning the years 1920-1933.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Haverford College Special Events records, 1835-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.42 linear ft. (1 box and 4 volumes)
Abstract:: Materials pertaining to various Haverford College events, including inaugurations, addresses, and dedications.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Esther A. and Lloyd Balderston papers, 1885-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Abstract:: Materials documenting the life of Esther Balderston Jones during her time as a missionary in Japan (1914-1924) and from her father, Lloyd Balderston, about family history and geneology.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Stokes-Evans-Cope Family papers, 1713-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.25 linear ft. (6 boxes, 5 volumes, 1 tube)
Abstract:: Correspondence, diaries, legal and business papers, artifacts, printed volumes, scrapbook, account books, marriage certificates, deeds, photographs and photo-album, computer disks, typed transcripts and various misc. papers. Papers are chiefly of the related Quaker families of Stokes, Evans, Cope and Wistar of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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.

Held at: Conshohocken Historical Society [Contact Us]