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Frank Rumler papers, 1960-1995 (bulk) 1870-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Frank Rumler (1917-2005)--who a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter called "Mr. Limerick"--was a civic-minded resident of Limerick Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A handyman at Bethlehem Steel Plant in Pottstown, he also served several terms as township supervisor and was a member of the Linfield United Church of Christ. The Frank Rumler papers, 1870-1995, include personal papers of Frank Rumler, as well as documents pertaining to his terms as a township supervisor and his involvement with the Linfield United Church of Christ.

Held at: Limerick Township Historical Society [Contact Us]

I. Frank Lees slides of Media, circa 1970-1995

Extent:: 8.5 linear feet
Abstract:: A long-time resident and local historian of Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, I. Frank Lees (1918-1999) was popularly known as "Mr. Media." The I. Frank Lees slides of Media, circa 1970-1995, consist of thirteen boxes of mostly color slides compiled by Lees for local history presentations. They illustrate various topics relating to Media Borough and Delaware County, such as Baltimore Avenue, State Street, Media Fire Company, Media current, and old Media.

Held at: Media Historic Archives Commission [Contact Us]

Travel Club of Bristol (Pa.) records, 1901-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.8 linear feet (; 18 boxes)
Abstract:: On March 1, 1901, Mrs. Emlen Martin organized the Travel Club of Bristol, Pennsylvania with sixteen charter members. The initial mission of the Travel Club was "the general improvement of its members in history, literature, art, and the vital interests of the day," but its objective soon changed to include its desire to be more service oriented toward the community. Throughout its existence, the Travel Club of Bristol supported various organizations, including the Bristol Junior-Senior High School, Washington Crossing Foundation, and Lower Bucks Hospital. In 1995, due to low membership, the group voted to disband the Travel Club and donate its remaining funds. The Travel Club of Bristol (Pa.) records, 1901-1995, document the group’s history and activities through financial and administrative records, scrapbooks, and various other materials such as correspondence, photographs, and ephemera.

Held at: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library [Contact Us]

Kuhn Real Estate Inc. records, circa 1960-1995

Extent:: 8.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Kuhn Real Estate, Inc. was based in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Kuhn Real Estate Inc. records, circa 1960-1995, document various residential properties throughout Montgomery County and far northeastern Philadelphia County. The collection includes promotional sheets, sale records and deed transactions arranged by county and address.

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

Boy Scouts of America, Jenkintown Troop 2 records, 1943-1963, 1993, 1995

Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is a youth development organization incorporated in 1910. The Boy Scouts of America, Jenkintown Troop 2 records relate primarily to Jenkintown Troop 2 (BSA Troop 386), with some material for Jenkintown Cub Scout Pack 13 and Explorer Post 386. The collection includes committee minutes and memoranda books of Jenkintown Troop 2 as well as programs and miscellaneous material from the troop's parent bodies and related troops.

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

Woman's Club of Swarthmore records, 1898-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 16 linear ft. (8 cartons)
Abstract:: This collection contains the records of the Woman's Club of Swarthore, founded in 1898. The Club offered women of the community a means of support and education, a place to meet and find common interests and nurtured the founding of a number of community organizations. The Club disbanded in 2002.

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

World Conference on Religion and Peace Records, 1967-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 43.5 linear ft. (papers only)
Abstract:: The World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) is an international organization of representatives of the world's major religious traditions who meet to study and act upon global problems affecting peace, justice, and human survival. Five world conferences have been held (Kyoto, 1970; Louvain, 1974; Princeton, 1979; Nairobi, 1984; and Melbourne, 1989) as well as numerous regional assemblies. From 1970-1984, the international headquarters in New York was directed by Homer A. Jack, Secretary-General. The headquarters was moved to Geneva, Switzerland in 1984, with John B. Taylor as Secretary-General. The collection includes meeting minutes (1970-1987); correspondence (1968-1984); WCRP publications, reports, press releases, financial records, Homer Jack's notes and memoranda on meetings, photographs and sound tape recordings. Materials relating to the major world conferences include minutes of preparatory committees, correspondence with participants, background material, and...(see more)

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Vaux Family papers, 1708-1995 (inclusive) 1912-1932 (bulk)

Extent:: 12.5 linear ft. (24 boxes and 2 rolled documents in 1 tube)
Abstract:: The Vaux family was deeply involved with Quaker and Native American affairs throughout much of the 19th and early 20th centuries. George Vaux, Sr. was involved in Quaker activity through the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and other Quaker meetings throughout the world (including Antigua and London). Both George Vaux, Jr. and Mary Morris Vaux Walcott, his sister, served as commissioners for the U.S. Board of Indian Commissioners. This organization was established by the United States Congress in 1869 to watch over federal policies regarding Native Americans and to make certain that treaty obligations were fulfilled, especially in reference to supply deliveries. George Vaux, III also worked as the treasurer of the Indian Committee of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Within the collection are letters, reports, photographs, land surveys, and administrative records. This collection may be of special interest to researchers who are studying both the history and recent state of affairs of...(see more)

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

Homer A. Jack Papers, 1930-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 85 linear ft. (85 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Homer A. Jack (1916-1993) was a Unitarian Universalist clergyman and denominational official who sought to apply religious values to national and international affairs. Jack was executive secretary of the Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination (1943-1948), executive director of SANE (1960-1964), and secretary general of the World Conference on Religion and Peace (1970-1983). He had been minister of churches in Lawrence, Kansas (1942-1943), Evanston, Illinois (1948-1959), and Winnetka, Illinois (1984-1987) and served as director of the Division of Social Responsibility of the Unitarian Universalist Association (1964-1970). Jack also chaired the NGO Committee on Disarmament (at UN Headquarters) from 1973-1984. Homer Jack "retired" to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, in Januaryuary 1987. He published a history of the World Conference on Religion and Peace in 1993, and continued to be active in various peace and human rights organizations, speaking and traveling...(see more)

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Midwest Committee for Military Counseling Records, 1977-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.75 linear ft. (1.75 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Midwest Committee for Military Counseling was founded in 1976. The MCMC provided counseling, training sessions and public education. Staff worked with counselors, attorneys, community groups and religious bodies on behalf of potential recruits to the military and people on active military duty. The MCMC ceased operation in 1995 or 1996.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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