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Richard Fidler records of Limerick Township Board of Supervisors, circa 2000-2003

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7.0 linear feet

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Richard Fidler was a member of the Limerick Township Board of Supervisors. The Richard Fidler records of Limerick Township Board of Supervisors, circa 2000-2003, are comprised of records relating to the land development of Limerick Township.

Held at: Limerick Township Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Dr. Edgar T. Wherry botanical lantern slides, circa 1924-1976

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23.0 linear feet

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Dr. Edgar T. Wherry (1885-1982) was a mineralogist and botanist who specialized in ferns. He was a professor of botany at the University of Pennsylvania from 1930-1955, and in 1932 he was appointed ecologist to the Morris Arboretum. The Dr. Edgar T. Wherry botanical lantern slides, circa 1920s-1976, consist of dozens of lantern slides (primarily hand-painted photographs) created by Dr. Edgar T. Wherry depicting botanical specimens, some from the Morris Arboretum and others from locations throughout the world. There is also one slide script from a 1976 lecture on Phlox in the collection.

Held at: Morris Arboretum Archives [Contact Us]

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Museum of the American Revolution collection, circa 1730-1977

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9.0 linear feet

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The Museum of the American Revolution focuses on the history of the rebellion of the North American colonies against British rule that resulted in the formation of the United States of America, and chronicles the development of the idea of independence over history. The Museum of the American Revolution collection, circa 1730-1977, includes an extensive array of materials that document the War, its aftereffects, the evolution of revolutionary ideas, the lives of prominent Founding Fathers and everyday soldiers, commemorations of Revolutionary sites (especially Valley Forge, Pa.), and related topics.

Held at: Museum of the American Revolution [Contact Us]

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Alice Ford papers on John James Audubon, 1951-1995 (inclusive)

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7.5 linear feet

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Alice Ford was a prominent scholar and biographer of John James Audubon and Edward Hicks. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The Alice Ford papers on John James Audubon, 1951-1995, are primarily composed of Alice Ford's research on John James Audubon, including copies of primary materials, drafts of Ford's writings, and correspondence with publishers. There is a small amount of Ford's personal papers not relating to Audubon.

Held at: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove [Contact Us]

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John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove collection of rolled items, 1951-1969 (bulk) 1926-1969 (inclusive)

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5.5 cubic feet

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John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove collection of rolled items, 1926-1969, consists of blueprints, maps, aerial photographs, building layouts, landscape plans, and other large format items. These items pertain to the property at Mill Grove and the surrounding area.

Held at: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove [Contact Us]

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Edward V. Streeper book research scrapbooks on Delaware County (Pa.) history, 1923-1937 (bulk) 1833-1977 (inclusive)

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3.0 linear feet

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Edward V. Streeper (1876-1951) was a resident of Delaware County, Pennsylvania for most of his life and an avid local historian. Streeper was involved with the Delaware County Institute of Science, serving as the chairman of its Historical Section. The Edward V. Streeper book research scrapbooks on Delaware County (Pa.) history, 1833-1977 (bulk 1923-1937), consist of 28 volumes of newspaper clippings, research notes, and a smaller quantity of photographs, ephemera, manuscript documents, and other primary-source materials. The volumes focus on local subjects such as biographies, schools, taverns/cafes/restaurants, and politics.

Held at: Media Historic Archives Commission [Contact Us]

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The Club of Little Gardens of Malvern (Pa.) records, 1930-2010 (inclusive)

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2.0 linear feet

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The Club of Little Gardens of Malvern was founded in May of 1930 to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs, to aid in the protection of native trees, plants, and birds, and to encourage civic interest in horticulture. The Club has hosted and participated in various flower shows, planned trips to see local gardens and arboretums, and taken on projects to help beautify the local community. The Club of Little Gardens of Malvern (Pa.) records, 1930-2010, consist primarily of scrapbooks and yearly programs. The collection also includes some awards and administrative records.

Held at: Malvern Historical Commission [Contact Us]

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Malvern Historical Commission photographs, slides, and negatives, 2001-2012 (bulk) 1954-2012 (inclusive)

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1.5 linear feet

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In the 17th century, Welsh immigrants settled in the area that would later be known as Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Originally part of Willistown Township as a village called West Chester Intersection, the village was renamed Malvern in 1873 and incorporated in 1889 as the Borough of Malvern, formally separating it from Willistown Township. As of 2015, the Borough of Malvern remains a small town with a railway station and a variety of cultural and civic organizations, and as a result of recent revitalization efforts, boasts a wide assortment of local shops in its business district. The Malvern Historical Commission photographs, slides, and negatives, 1954-2012 (bulk 2001-2012), consist of photographs, slides, and negatives pertaining to people, organizations, and events in Malvern, taken primarily by members of the Malvern Historical Commission.

Held at: Malvern Historical Commission [Contact Us]

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Junior Women's Club of Malvern scrapbooks, 1965-1974 (inclusive)

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1.0 linear feet

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The Junior Women's Club of Malvern was organized and federated in 1950. The Club supported various activities in the community including annual fashion shows, dinner dances, and educational programs. There was a gradual dissolution of the Club in 1982, as women's roles changed and time management of their home, work, and community commitments became an issue. The Junior Women's Club of Malvern scrapbooks, 1965-1974, consist of five scrapbooks compiled by the Junior Women's Club of Malvern documenting the Club's activities.

Held at: Malvern Historical Commission [Contact Us]

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Monday Afternoon Club of Malvern records, 1909-2000s

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4.0 linear feet

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The Monday Afternoon Club of Malvern in Chester County, Pennsylvania was organized in 1909 as a women's club "for the uplift of all its members thereof and the social and civic improvement of the community." The Club hosted a variety of programs, such as readings, men's nights, vocal and instrumental music events, hat design parties, luncheons, dinners, flower shows, trips, and teas from the 1920s to 2000s. The Club continued its commitment to encourage and support the young people of the area and community organizations until 2002, when the Monday Afternoon Club of Malvern was disbanded. The Monday Afternoon Club of Malvern records, 1909-2000s, consist of minutes, scrapbooks, and other materials that document the activities of the Monday Afternoon Club of Malvern.

Held at: Malvern Historical Commission [Contact Us]