Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="2000">2000</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="2024">2024</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Dimitry Mendeleyev Spanish Stamp Collection, 2007

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder.)
Abstract:: A collection of Spanish stamps and assorted materials commemorating the life and work of Russian chemist and inventor Dimitry Mendeleyev.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Dimitry Mendeleyev Bulgarian Postage Stamps, Postcard, and Postal Cover Collection, 2005-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder.)
Abstract:: A collection of Bulgarian postage stamps, postcard, and postal cover commemorating the life and work of Russian chemist and inventor Dimitry Mendeleyev.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

James J. Bohning Philatelic Chemistry Collection, 1951-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder.)
Abstract:: A collection of postal covers, postcards, and stamps commemorating the American Institute of Chemists, the American Chemical Society, the Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, and other philatelic materials related to the field of chemistry, which were collected by James J. Bohning.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [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]

Photographs from the Papers of Ernest Ludwig Eliel, 1960s-2000s (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box; ca. 14 print photographs)
Abstract:: Photographs from the career of Ernest Ludwig Eliel, professor, author, and one of the founders of modern stereochemistry.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

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]

Archives Department Records, 1962-2006, n.d. (inclusive)

Extent:: 14 linear feet
Abstract:: None available.

Held at: Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives [Contact Us]

External Affairs Department Records, 1981-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:: 20.5 linear feet
Abstract:: None available.

Held at: Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives [Contact Us]

Anne Terhune Research Collection of Thomas Hovenden, circa 1983-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 10.5 linear feet
Abstract:: None available.

Held at: Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives [Contact Us]

European Decorative Arts before 1700 Department Records, circa 1975-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.7 linear feet
Abstract:: None available.

Held at: Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives [Contact Us]

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