Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Year 1983

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]

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]

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]

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]

Gertrud Clara Reyersbach, M.D. papers, 1817-2004 (inclusive) 1933-1991 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.9 linear feet (3 doc boxes, 1 half doc box, 1 oversize flat box)
Abstract:

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

Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia records, 1868-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 29.0 linear feet (39 document boxes, 10 record cartons, 5 flat boxes)
Abstract:: The Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1868 by Dr. Albert Holmes Smith and nine area doctors. The organization was created for those in the medical profession who were interested in the "diseases and problems particular to women." This collection contains the business records of the Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia from 1868-2015. These files contain administrative records relating to meetings, financial records, newsletters published by the Obstetrical Society, continuing medical education efforts, patient records from an Obstetrical Society committee’s study of pelvic cancer, and recordings of meetings and events

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

Jean Hunt papers, 1950-2018 (inclusive) 1970-1982 (bulk)

Extent:: 2.50 linear feet (2 boxes - 2 record cartons )
Abstract:

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

Philadelphia Club of Medical Women records, 1985-2005 (bulk) 1967-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.66 linear feet (4 document boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains the administrative records of the Philadelphia Club of Medical Women. The records date from 1926-2016. The collection contains meeting minutes, membership lists and applications, financial records, correspondence, and program planning information.

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

Medical Women's International Association records, 1919-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 32.0 linear feet (64 boxes; 1 flat box; 68 hours of audio tape)
Abstract:: The MWIA Secretariat is the Association Headquarters, the location from which the Secretary General and her administrative support coordinate and facilitate Association business. The records cover the period 1919 – 1996. The collection includes correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, financial records, and audio recordings, all documenting the daily business and activities of MWIA and reflecting the Association leadership and membership.

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

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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