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Anita Rothwell Smiley scrapbooks, 1892-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.75 linear feet

Abstract:

Anita Smiley (1915-2007) was a local historian and sixth grade teacher at Cold Spring Elementary School in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The Anita Rothwell Smiley scrapbooks, 1892-1992, contain materials relating to Upper Moreland Township and Willow Grove local history, including Willow Grove Park.

Held at: Upper Moreland Historical Association [Contact Us]

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Upper Moreland Historical Association scrapbook and ledger collection, 1910-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The Upper Moreland Historical Association scrapbook and ledger collection, 1910-1960, contains about one-dozen volumes relating to the history and residents of Upper Moreland Township and surrounding areas, especially Willow Grove Amusement Park.

Held at: Upper Moreland Historical Association [Contact Us]

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Upper Uwchlan Township Historic Commission local history collection, 1829-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:

17.0 linear feet

Abstract:

Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was established in 1858 when it broke off from Uwchlan Township. Its boundaries include the historic district of Byers Station and the Wheelen House (Fellowship Farm), a Georgian-style farmhouse built in the mid 18th century. Remaining a rural community for most of its existence, Upper Uwchlan experienced large population growth beginning in the 1980s, leading to an increase in area development and the construction of several new subdivisions. The Upper Uwchlan Township Historic Commission local history collection, 1829-2005, contains a mix of primary- and secondary-source materials relating to the people, buildings, property, organizations, and other aspects of Upper Uwchlan Township. The collection is organized into four series: I. Manuscripts (organized by family/donor), II. Property files (organized by location), III. Subject files (organized into sub-groupings: people, clippings by date, and other), and IV. Subject binders.

Held at: Upper Uwchlan Township Historic Commission [Contact Us]

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Howard Alber collection on Sherman Hoeflich, circa 1940-circa 1996

Extent:

0.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Sherman Clark Hoeflich (1913-1977) was a Philadelphia-based artist, art educator, and designer, who also worked in advertising as an art director. He lived in Paris from 1960 to 1965, and exhibited his work in Philadelphia, Paris, London, and elsewhere. Hoeflich was good friends with Howard Alber, a fellow artist, who worked as a graphic designer and opened an art gallery in Philadelphia in the 1960s. The Howard Alber collection on Sherman Hoeflich, circa 1940-circa 1996, consists mostly of secondary-source materials relating to Hoeflich, but also includes several of his original artworks on paper (watercolor, graphite, and other media).

Held at: Violette de Mazia Foundation [Contact Us]

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Village Improvement Association of Doylestown records, 1895-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:

25.0 linear feet

Abstract:

The Village Improvement Association (VIA) was founded in 1895 by a group of women in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with the goal of improving and beautifying Central Bucks County. The VIA founded Doylestown Hospital in 1923 and is the only women's club to own and operate a community hospital. As of 2015, the VIA is headquartered at the James-Lorah Memorial Home, has a membership of over 350 women, and continues to undertake projects relating to health, welfare, community improvement, education, and the arts in Bucks County. The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown records, 1895-2014, consist of administrative records, scrapbooks, membership materials, photographs, audiovisual materials, blueprints, newsletters, ephemera, and other materials relating to the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown. There is also a small amount of materials from the Junior Women's Club of Doylestown.

Held at: Village Improvement Association of Doylestown [Contact Us]

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West Caln Township Historical Commission local history collection, 1990-2013 (bulk) 1851-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:

10.0 linear feet

Abstract:

West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, was officially recognized as a Township in 1744. The area developed due to its location along what was known as Kings Highway (now Route 340), the main road between Philadelphia and Lancaster. The West Caln Township Historical Commission local history collection, 1851-2013 (bulk 1990-2013), consists mostly of secondary-source materials such as newspaper clippings, photocopies, and research notes, with some original documents including maps, photographs, letters, oral histories, and deeds. The collection documents various West Caln Township individuals, families, organizations, and properties. It is organized based on document type and subject: "I. Subject files," "II. Obituaries," "III. Genealogy reference," "IV. Census records," "V. Deeds," "VI. Tax records," "VII. House histories," "VIII. Audiovisual materials," "IX. Photographs," "X. Maps," and "XI. Local manuscripts."

Held at: West Caln Township Historical Commission [Contact Us]

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Worcester Elementary School photograph albums, 1961-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The Worcester Elementry School is located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania and is part of the Methacton School District. The Worcester Elementary School photograph albums, 1961-1984, consist of 20 volumes of class photographs.

Held at: Worcester Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Fairview Village Assembly records, 1916-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.6 linear feet

Abstract:

The Fairview Village Assembly in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was organized in 1916 to advance the social and intellectual lives of the local farming community. The group constructed a meeting space that was used for lectures, entertainment, and religious observance. The Fairview Village Assembly records, 1916-1983, include minute books, stockholder records, and treasurer's reports. The collection also features a small amount of records from the Ladies' Auxiliary.

Held at: Worcester Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Farmers Creamery Association of Center Point records, 1880-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.3 linear feet

Abstract:

The Farmers Creamery Association of Center Point in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was founded in 1880. At that time, 84 farmers brought their milk daily to the creamery. The association dissolved in 1923, and the building was converted into apartment buildings the following year. The Farmers Creamery Association of Center Point records, 1880-1921, include minute books, check stubs, and stockholders lists.

Held at: Worcester Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Farmers Union of Montgomery County records, 1895-1959 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.25 linear feet

Abstract:

The Farmers Union of Montgomery County, formed in Worcester, Pennsylvania in 1895, was organized to protect the welfare of local farmers as well as to advance the education and progress of the local agricultural community as a whole. The Farmers Union of Montgomery County records, 1895-1959, include administrative records of the Farmers Union. The bulk of the collection is financial records of the Farmers Hall Association, formed to erect the Union's meeting hall.

Held at: Worcester Historical Society [Contact Us]