Call Number:

13

Repository:

Radnor Historical Society

Extent:

3.5 linear feet

Language:

English

Date:

1891-1940 (bulk) and 1890-1987 (inclusive)

Creator:

Wayne Public Safety Association (Wayne, Pa.)

Abstract:

Initially established in 1890 as the Wayne Municipal Association, the Wayne Public Safety Association was officially incorporated in 1891, at which time it also changed its name. The Association is committed to protecting the property and citizens in the South Wayne neighborhood of Wayne, Pennsylvania, and also encourages appropriate development of the area through various programs and activities. The Wayne Public Safety Association records, 1890-1987 (bulk 1891-1940), contain administrative and financial records, as well printed material, correspondence, and other materials relating to the organization.

"The Wayne Public Safety Association was incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania in 1891 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and attractive development of the South Wayne neighborhood [of Wayne, PA]. WPSA serves the many households south of Lancaster Pike, covering Radnor Township from Conestoga Road in the West to Radnor-Chester Road in the East. It does so by presenting a unified voice representing the aspirations and needs of the neighborhood through a wide range of activities and projects, which include monitoring the activities of the Board of Commissioners and Township Committees as they relate to South Wayne, liaising with other neighborhood organizations, providing financial support for neighborhood beautification efforts, supporting development of parks and bike/hiking trails in Radnor Township, [and other activities]."

The Association sustained the fire and police department service and expense until July, 1901, when it was taken over by the Township Commissioners. At one time the organization's meetings were held in the Radnor Fire House.

Bibliography:

Quoted text from: Wayne Public Safety Association. "General Information." September 19, 2009. Accessed on March 25, 2014. http://waynepsa.wordpress.com/.

This collection contains administrative and financial records, as well as printed material, correspondence, and other items relating to the Wayne Public Safety Association.

Administrative material includes board minutes (1891-1969), meeting minutes (1890-1927, 1942-1987), the charter and by-laws (1892), and treasurer and other reports. Among the financial records are a cash book (1892-1899), account book (1920s), financial reports, cancelled checks, receipts, and tax materials. A membership list (1900), some stock certificates, and pamphlets are also present.

There is a large amount of legal documents and correspondence in the collection. The correspondence includes the original incoming documents and carbon letter copies of outgoing ones.