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Jessie Laird Brodie, M.D. papers, 1923-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.3 linear feet (24 boxes (21 document boxes, 3 oversize flat boxes))
Abstract:
Jessie Laird Brodie, M.D., also known as “Dr. Jessie,” was an internationally recognized physician and early pioneer of birth control legislation and family planning, active from the 1930s until the early 1970s. The Jessie Laird Brodie, M.D. papers document Brodie’s professional life and work, focusing on Brodie’s work for various causes and organizations in family planning and contraception, such as legislation for contraception in Oregon and the Planned Parenthood Association, the Pan American Medical Women’s Alliance (PAMWA), the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), and her work with the Pathfinder Fund in Latin America. The collection, which dates from 1923 to 1990, is divided into five series: “Geographical Files;” “Subject Files;” “Chronological Files;” “Pan American Medical Women’s Alliance” (PAMWA); and “Visual Materials.”

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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

Extent:
205.0 linear feet (137 boxes, 205 linear feet) and 137 boxes, 137 linear feet
Abstract:
Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Collection is composed of organizational records created and organized by Dr. Lynn S. Beedle, during his time as director of the Council and a professor of Lehigh University. The collection contains primarily business records, publications, subject files, correspondence, and audio-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 and academic files.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Vintage World Maps, 1653-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
A collection of old and new maps from historical events in the United States, Europe and several politically conflicted countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Papers of Prof. Mike Notis, 1960-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection contains documents that related to Prof. Notis's research in metallurgy, including studying ancient tools, traditional Japanese and Chinese metal work, etc.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Pratt Lab at Lehigh University, 1937-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:
Collection of documents, publications and photographs documenting the Pratt Lab at Lehigh University. Pratt Lab was a psychology experiment laboratory was funded by Pratt Foundation. Contains black and white photographs, 38 file folders of equipment description, manuals of apparatus, Prof. Jenkins reprints of artcles, and Munsell Book of Color.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Collection of Wheel Charts, Wheel Calculators and other Circular Ephemera, 1920-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear feet (1 box, 7 items, linear feet)
Abstract:
Small collection of two-dimensional interactivity of complex information packaged in an informational design requiring hand - eye coordination of using a wheel chart. Perhaps the best example is the lumber scale to determine the necessary lumber required to build a specifically determined structure or the necessary cement required to make a cubic yard of concrete.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society records, 1791-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:
22.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) was founded on November 24, 1827 by fifty-three prominent Philadelphians; among them Horace Binney, David Landreth Jr., William Davidson, George Pepper, Nicolas Biddle and Moses Brown. Emulating similar societies existing in England at the time, the men formed their Society to promote “a highly instructive and interesting science for the purpose of improving the growth of vegetables, plants, trees, fruits and flowers.” Since that time, the Society and its membership has fostered “…an appreciation of plants, acquiring scientific knowledge about them, disseminating horticultural information, and involving the public in gardening and beautifying the City of Philadelphia.” More recently, the Society has worked specifically to beautify the city and help realize William Penn’s founding vision for Philadelphia to be a “greene countrie towne.” This is a collection of administrative records from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The...(see more)

Held at: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society [Contact Us]

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United Political Action Committee of Chester County records, 1958-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:
10.0 boxes
Abstract:
“In 1966, several black civil rights workers decided to form a small organization whose purpose was to end racial discrimination in Chester County.” So began the United Political Action Committee of Chester County (UPAC). The founders included Charles A. Melton, Charles H. Butler, Norman W. Bond, Robert L. Wright, Willie Stokes, James Ward, Alston B. Meade, W.T.M. Johnson, Ernest Spriggs and Charles V. Hamilton. The records, 1958-1996, include biographical material on committee members and others associated with UPAC as well as correspondence, minutes, hand written notes, legal documents, newspaper clippings, news releases, memos, scrapbooks, programs and photographs of activities. Also in the collection are papers of Dr. W.T.M. Johnson. These include indexed compilations of his published letters as well as papers related to his time as a member of the faculty at Lincoln University.

Held at: Chester County Historical Society [Contact Us]

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