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Woodmere Art Museum records, circa 1920s-2016 (bulk 1940-2016)

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236.0 linear feet

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Woodmere Art Museum, located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was officially established in 1940 through the will of Philadelphia businessman, civic leader, and art collector, Charles Knox Smith (1845-1916) and is dedicated to Philadelphia-area artists. The building, grounds, and core of the museum's permanent collection were gifts of Smith, who purchased the Woodmere estate in 1898 and renovated it to better display his collection. As of 2016, Woodmere Art Museum boasts a number of indoor and outdoor spaces, in which it hosts various exhibitions, programs, art classes, lectures, performances, and other special events throughout the year. Woodmere Art Museum records, circa 1920s-2016 (bulk 1940-2016), consist of administrative and financial records, exhibition materials, collection records, object files, artist files, publicity materials, publications, history and research materials relating to Woodmere, photographs, papers from former employees and...(see more)

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William H. Campbell papers, circa 1930s-2012

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25.0 linear feet

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William H. Campbell (1915-2012) was an illustrator, painter, art director, and art teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a co-founder of the Main Point, a coffeehouse and intimate performing venue for folk artists established in 1964 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. An active participant in the Philadelphia arts community, Campbell had several group and solo exhibitions, and received awards from Philadelphia and New York art organizations. The William H. Campbell papers, circa 1930s-2012, consist of materials relating to Campbell's personal and professional life, including materials from Campbell's youth; materials relating to Campbell's art education, work as a commercial artist and teacher, and his own artwork and exhibitions; records and other materials from organizations in which Campbell was involved; artist files compiled by Campbell; photographs, slides, color transparencies, audiocassettes, VHS cassettes, and a film reel; scrapbooks; records from the Main Point...(see more)

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Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades records, 1888-2014 (bulk) 1746-2014 (inclusive)

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150.0 linear feet

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Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades (now known as Williamson College of the Trades) in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania (Delaware County) was established in 1888 with an endowment from Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist Isaiah V. Williamson. The tuition-free school initially offered vocational training for high school-aged men in areas such as bricklaying, carpentry, and machine shop. Since becoming a post-secondary institution in 1961, the school now offers associate degrees in various fields of specialized technology. The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades records, 1746-2014 (bulk 1888-2014), consist of administrative and financial records; a variety of visual, audio, and audiovisual materials; alumni and student publications; alumni records and personal papers; blueprints, deeds, and other documents relating to the School's property; and several other materials that document the functions of the School and the individual experiences of its students,...(see more)

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Worcester Historical Society local history collection, 1788-1999 (inclusive)

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6.5 linear feet

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Worcester Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was formed in 1733. It is comprised of three villages: Center Point, Fairview Village, and Cedars. The Worcester Historical Society local history collection, 1788-1999, includes documents, ephemera, photographs, correspondence, and other records from several local clubs, associations, and schools.

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Cub Scouts Pack 200 records, 1953-1982 (inclusive)

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0.5 linear feet

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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is a youth organization for boys that was incorporated in 1910; the subgroup for younger boys, the Cub Scouts, was formally launched in 1930. Pack 200 in Worcester, Pennsylvania was founded in 1954. The Cub Scouts Pack 200 records, 1953-1982, include financial records, minute books, and advancement reports.

Held at: Worcester Historical Society [Contact Us]

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John P.B. Sinkler Papers, 1941-1959, 1941-1959 (inclusive)

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0.42 linear feet

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John “Jack” Penn Brock Sinkler (September 10, 1875 – February 10, 1959) was born in Philadelphia. When Daniel T.V. Huntoon, Jr. selected Woodford as the site for the Naomi Wood collection, Sinkler, an architect, was hired to oversee the restoration of the Mansion between 1927 and 1930. Sinkler was Huntoon’s hand-picked successor for the position of Woodford Trustee and took over the position following Huntoon’s death in January 1943, serving as Trustee until 1958. Records in this collection span Sinkler’s entire tenure as Woodford Trustee. The bulk of the correspondence is from 1943-1944. This collection is arranged into 5 series: Correspondence, Financial Records, Acquisitions, Appraisals & Inventories, and Orphans’ Court Records.

Held at: Woodford Mansion [Contact Us]

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Lawrence H. Berger Papers, 1986-2018, 1778-2018 (inclusive) 1986-2018 (bulk)

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5.04 linear feet

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Lawrence ""Larry"" H. Berger, also a lawyer, became the fourth Trustee of the Naomi Wood Trust and defacto director of Woodford Mansion in 1986, following the 28-year tenure of Martin P. Snyder. In 1991, Berger hired Martha Moffat as Site Manager of Woodford Mansion, a position she held throughout Berger's remainder as Trustee. As Site Manager, Moffat was responsible for superviing day to day on-site activities and management of guides/volunteers. The Lawrence H. Berger Papers include records from Berger's entire 32-year tenure as trustee (1986-2018) as well as the records created by Martha Moffat during her tenure as Site Manager (1991-2018) of Woodford Mansion.

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Martin P. and June Avery Snyder Papers, 1958-1986, 1749-1986 (inclusive) 1958-1983 (bulk)

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3.78 linear feet

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In 1958, Martin P. Snyder, an attorney, became the third individual trustee of the Naomi Wood Trust at Woodford Mansion. His wife, June Avery Snyder served as the Volunteer Administrative Director of Woodford Mansion, and contributed greatly to general operations, organization, selecting/training guides, and cataloging the collection. Martin Snyder served as trustee from 1959-1986. During their tenure, Martin and June wrote The Story of the Naomi Wood Collection and Woodford Mansion, (Haverford House, 1981). Snyder was also author of City of Independence, (Praeger, 1975). This collection is arranged into 7 series: Correspondence, Financial Records, Acquisitions, Appraisals/Inventories, Orphan Court Records, The Story of the Naomi Wood Collection, and Woodford Book Research.

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Naomi Wood Papers, 1895-1928 (inclusive) 1908-1928 (bulk)

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0.42 linear feet

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Naomi Wood (June 12, 1871 – June 21, 1926) was born in Philadelphia and lived in Paoli, Pennsylvania, New York, NY, and Washington, D.C. She met her friend Daniel T.V. Huntoon, Jr. sometime between 1900-1905 and both were collectors of 18th-century furniture, art and decorative arts. Early in their relationship they decided to locate a suitable 18th-century home to use as a house museum to display their collections. A year after Wood’s death, Huntoon realized this goal when he reached an agreement with the City of Philadelphia for the Naomi Wood Trust to operate Woodford Mansion in Wood’s hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Records in this collection are from the latter of half of Naomi Wood's life. The collection is arranged into five series: Financial Records, Appraisals & Inventories, Will & Estate Records, Publications, and...(see more)

Held at: Woodford Mansion [Contact Us]

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Woodford Fire Collection, 2003-2007 (inclusive) 2003-2005 (bulk)

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2.94 linear feet

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On July 11, 2003 a one-alarm fire was reported at Woodford Mansion at 12:47pm. By 1:43pm, local firefighters contained the blaze, but significant damage was done to the house and the collection objects. Conservators and contractors were hired to restore and conserve the objects and repair Woodford from the fire damage. This collection is comprised of 11 different series: administrative, appraisals/inventories, conservation/preservation, conservators/contractors, correspondence, facilities/grounds, financial records, general, grants, publications, and reopening. The conservator/contractors series is further organized into 15 subseries.

Held at: Woodford Mansion [Contact Us]