Call Number:

31

Repository:

Historical Society of Montgomery County

Extent:

3.0 linear feet

Language:

English

Date:

1950-1999 (bulk) and 1900-1999 (inclusive)

Creator:

Howard, Newton M.

Abstract:

Newton M. Howard was a resident of Ambler, Pennsylvania, and an active local historian. The Newton M. Howard scrapbooks, 1900-1999, consist of materials relating to local history topics, including local families, businesses, and events.

"Newton (Newt) Howard [was] a lifelong resident and keeper of Ambler folklore and history. For many years he operated the Howard Camera and Art Center on Butler Avenue in the heart of Ambler. Through his years spent dealing with the people of Ambler and the surrounding communities of Lower Gwynedd, Upper Dublin and Whitpain, he has amassed a treasure trove of fascinating history and stories. Many of these stories were published in the [ Upper Dublin-Ambler Enterprise] newspaper."

Bibliography:

"The Newton Howard History of Ambler Series as Published in the Enterprise Newspapers Published by Michael R. Fisher Ardsley PA." Accessed March 2, 2012. http://www.amblermainstreet.org/Newt/Ambler_Newt_Contents.htm

This collection is comprised of binders compiled by Howard that cover local history topics, including significant local families, businesses, and events. The binders include newspaper clippings, writings by Howard, copies/transcriptions of pertinent documents, and a small amount of original photographs and documents. Binders are indexed by subject. There is a large amount of material relating to Dr. Richard Mattison and the Keasbey-Mattison company. Howard wrote a manuscript for "Asbestos King" Richard V. Mattison, M.D.: The Man and His Empire.