Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="2011">2011</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Old York Road Historical Society obituaries collection, 1991-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Montgomery County, situated in southeastern Pennsylvania and established in 1784 out of the western portion of Philadelphia County, has played an important role in U.S. history. Since its founding, it has experienced "booming industry and manufacturing, rich farm fields, advanced transportation, artistic endeavors and unique religious beliefs." The history of the area of eastern Montgomery County has been documented significantly through the collecting efforts of the Old York Road Historical Society. The Old York Road Historical Society obituaries collection, 1991-2013, consists of alphabetically-organized obituaries of local residents clipped from newspapers.

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

Pennepack Baptist Church collection, 1844-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Pennepack Baptist Church, established in 1688 in what is now Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the oldest existing Baptist church in the state. The church, also known as Lower Dublin Baptist Church, has had several notable pastors and parishioners throughout its history. The Pennepack Baptist Historical Foundation was established in 2010 to preserve the Church and promote its history. The Pennepack Baptist Church collection, 1844-2013, consists primarily of scrapbooks with photocopied and printed materials and some original documents. Additionally, the collection contains original manuscript materials such as late nineteenth and early twentieth century photographs, administrative volumes, cemetery deed certificates, and legal papers. Newspaper clippings, genealogy and other materials are also present in the collection.

Held at: Pennepack Baptist Historical Foundation [Contact Us]

Philadelphia Folksong Society records, 1957-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 130.0 cubic feet
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Folksong Society began meeting in 1957 and was formally incorporated in 1963. Since 1962, the Society has produced the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Held annually outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it is the longest continuously-running folk festival in the United States and among the largest and most influential festivals of its genre, with a legacy of prominent performers including Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, and many more. As of 2014, the Philadelphia Folksong Society continues to put on the Philadelphia Folk Festival annually, and holds or sponsors various other programs and events related to folk and traditional music. The Philadelphia Folksong Society records, 1957-2014, consist primarily of audio and audiovisual recordings of the Philadelphia Folk Festival (1962-2014), as well as photographs, clippings, programs, and ephemera relating to the Festival. There is also documentation of other Philadelphia Folksong Society events, especially recordings...(see more)

Held at: Philadelphia Folksong Society [Contact Us]

Lansdowne Friends School records, 1994-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (1.5 letter-size hollinger boxes.)
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore Garden Club Records, 1958-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Swarthmore Garden Club, Swarthmore, Pa., was founded in 1958 with the purpose "to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among both amateur and experienced gardeners." The collection contains minutes and reports, 1958-2014 (with gaps), scrapbooks and other miscellaneous papers.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College audiovisual materials, 1925-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 50 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists of audio and audiovisual materials in various formats, collected at various times from various sources, about Swarthmore or documenting life at the College.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Collection of Papers on the VISA Program in Tanganyika, 1961-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Collection of correspondence, reports, reminiscences, newsletters, and other memorabilia fo participants in the VISA Program in Tanganyika in 1961-1963.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Christopher Densmore Research Papers, 1980-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 16 boxes
Abstract:: Christopher Densmore served as Curator of Friends Historical Library, retiring in 2018. This collection includes his raw research materials as well as completed papers.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Friends Peace Teams records, 1993-2020 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Friends Peace Teams (FPT) is an international non-profit charitable organization founded by North American Quaker Yearly Meetings in 1993. This collection includes records of Friends Peace Teams Council, the governing body of the group, as well as subject files.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Leon B. Gortler – Knox Family Collection, 1912-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.6 linear feet (1 hollinger box.)
Abstract:: A collection of materials created, collected, and maintained by Leon B. Gortler pertaining to the Knox Family, particularly brothers and African-American chemists William Jacob Knox, Jr. and Lawrence Howland Knox.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

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