Call Number:

1987.114

Repository:

Chestnut Hill Historical Society

Extent:

3.6 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

1987.114

Date:

before 1987

Creator:

Harris, John McArthur

Abstract:

The John McArthur Harris Collection includes newspaper clippings, articles, photographs, pamphlets, and maps.

Records collected by local historian John (Jack) McArthur Harris on the history of Chestnut Hill, consisting of clippings from the Chestnut Hill Local newspaper and other newspapers, notes from books on Chestnut Hill, articles, pamphlets, maps and photographs pertaining to Chestnut Hill and Philadelphia. The material and filed according to subject. Newspaper clippings date from circa 1960 to 1985. Other information and images date from the late 18th century to 1985. Esepcially interesting are the reminiscences of "Hillers" on life in the early 20th century, and the material on the Houston-Woodward family. Harris was a board member of the CHHS. He and his wife, Ann, put in many long hours collecting and arranging the collection of the society. They lived at 41 W. Highland Ave.

Box 1: Chestnut Hill and Nearby Area Development and Estates

Box 2: Chestnut Hill Churches and Hospitals

Box 3: Nearby Communities and Transportation

Box 4. Philadelphia and Fairmount Park

Box 5. Chestnut Hill and Nearby Area History

Box 6. Chestnut Hill History and People

Box 7. Houston/Woodward Family

Box 8. Chestnut Hill: Schools, Institutions and History

Box 9. Chestnut Hill Miscellaneous subjects