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John Barnes Trustees Records

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
RG4.122
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
10 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Barnes Trustees Records, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Date:
1880-1987 (inclusive)
Creator:
John Barnes Trustees (Abington, Pa.)
Abstract:
Records of Barnes Trustees Inc., formed in 1949 to hold in trust for Abington Meeting and School the land deeded for its use February of 1697. Also included in their responsibility are investments made with funds received from land sales over time.

Barnes Trustees Inc. was formed in 1949 to hold in trust for Abington Meeting and School the land deeded for its use February of 1697. Also included in their responsibility are investments made with funds received from land sales over time.

John Barnes gave Abington 120 acres on which to build a meetinghouse. Until the beginning of the 20th century the Meeting only used a small portion of the land and leased the rest to tenants. In 1912 a court decision allowed the Meeting to sell the part of the Barnes land not needed for Meeting purposes, and the proceeds were invested and the income applied to the Meeting. In 1949 the duties of managing the bequest devolved upon the corporation called John Barnes Trustees. The trustees administer the assets under the original trust guidelines, with the principal purpose being to provide support for Abington Friends School. There are nine trustees and membership in Abington Meeting is required.

The collection contains legal, property, and financial records of Barnes Trustees Inc.

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Finding Aid Author
FHL Staff
Finding Aid Date
2017
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Collection is open for research.

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Collection Inventory

Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1970-1992.
Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1982-1998.
Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-1997.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Includes Subordination, Non-disturbance, and Attornment Agreement.

Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-1998.
Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-1999.
Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-2001.
Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1997.
Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence Regarding Holdings, ND.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Surveyor's Maps

Archival Resource Key. York and Wyncote Rds, 1926-1990.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Robert M Taylor correspondence, Commitment for Title Insurance, Alan Sanders correspondence, Texas Co. plot.

Archival Resource Key. Old York Road, 1936-1961.
Box 2
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Analysis and report of Property of John Barnes Trustees leased to Old York Road Country Club, property related correspondence.

Archival Resource Key. Rosenwald Affair, 1955-1956.
Box 2
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Arthur Jenkins correspondence regarding Rosenwald property.

Archival Resource Key. Saitekthwaite Miscellaneous, 1956-1964.
Box 2
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John Barnes Trustees correspondence regarding Country Club.

Archival Resource Key. BA-BH, 1957-1962.
Box 2
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Correspondence between Arthur Jenkins and Jackson Cross Company.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1951-1968.
Box 2
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General Correspondence

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1968-1972.
Box 2
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General Correspondence

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1972-1977.
Box 2
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General Correspondence

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1977-1982.
Box 2
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General Correspondence

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1983-1985.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Archival Resource Key. Jenkins, Arthur Bulletins, 1958-1981.
Box 3
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Updates to board of directors of John Barnes Trustees regarding business and holdings

Archival Resource Key. Meeting, 1962-1974.
Box 3
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Barnes Trust correspondence regarding Monthly Meeting, changes to Abington Friends School.

Archival Resource Key. School and School Committee, 1963-1991.
Box 3
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Correspondence regarding John Barnes Trustees loan to Abington Friends School.

Archival Resource Key. 602 Washington Lane, 1965-1998.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous Correspondence and records

Archival Resource Key. Carson, George Matter, 1978-1986.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding a John Barnes Trustees suit against George Carson.

Archival Resource Key. Robert/ Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1985-1988.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1988-1990.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1990-1991.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1991-1993.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1993-1994.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1994-1995.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1995-1997.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1997-1998.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1998-1999.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1999-2000.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2000.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2001-2002.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2002.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor and Barnes Correspondence, 2002-2003.
Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2003-2004.
Box 5
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. American Store Properties, 1996.
Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2004-2006.
Box 5
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2007.
Box 5
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General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Archival Resource Key. Delaware Valley Friends School, 1999-2000.
Box 5
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Brochures and information regarding Delaware Valley Friends School.

Archival Resource Key. Galman 04-05 and Before, 2001-2005.
Box 5
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Correspondence with Andrew Galman.

Archival Resource Key. CBRE, 2002-2007.
Box 6
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Correspondence regarding CB Richard Ellis, Barnes Trustees, and other miscellaneous.

Archival Resource Key. Property Correspondence, 2004.
Box 6
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Mainly related to Abington Country Club, including large detailed maps.

Archival Resource Key. Property Correspondence, 2004-2007.
Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Property Correspondence, 2005-2007.
Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Galman 2006, 2006.
Box 6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Andrew Galman.

Archival Resource Key. Galman 2007 Negotiations, 2007.
Box 6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Andrew Galman.

Archival Resource Key. 1987 Appraisal Fox Leased Ground, 4/1/1987.
Box 7
Scope and Contents

Real estate evaluation report for commercial land York Road and Washington Lame Abington Township.

Archival Resource Key. Attachment 1 to Exhibit B, ND.
Box 7
Archival Resource Key. Exhibit A, 1994.
Box 7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 9
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Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 9
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Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1994.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox, 1990-1996.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Fox/Barnes, John, 1993.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Archival Resource Key. Galman, Fox Correspondence, 1960-1998.
Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Leased Fee Interest in the Benjamin Fox Complex, N D.
Box 11

Archival Resource Key. Abington Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends, 1968-1978.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Assets for Barnes Trustees

Archival Resource Key. Audits 1986-2006, 1986-2006.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Compiled Financial Statements for John Barnes Trust.

Archival Resource Key. Barnes Incorporation, 1949/1950.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Papers relating incorporation of John Barnes Trustees.

Archival Resource Key. Chicago Equity Partners Monthly Investment Report, 12/31/2002.
Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Chicago Equity Partners Monthly Investment Report, 12/31/2000.
Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Chicago Equity Partners Monthly Investment Report, 12/31/1999.
Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence and records regarding property leases, 1960-2001.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and records regarding property leases, appraisals, and other fiscal concerns.

Archival Resource Key. Cost of Living Figures, 1964-1973.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Consumer Price Index lists.

Archival Resource Key. Delaware Valley Friends School, 2000-2001.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Includes operating budget, audit, and some correspondence.

Archival Resource Key. Financial Reports, 1991-1997.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

John Barnes Trustees statements.

Archival Resource Key. First Pennsylvania, 1967-1974.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding loans from First Pennsylvania Bank and Trust.

Archival Resource Key. Ground lease and rent agreements, 1963-1999.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Ground lease and rent agreements. United States Bankruptcy Court re: Foxcroft Square Company.

Archival Resource Key. Ground lease contracts, etc., 1957-1964.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Ground lease contracts, newspaper clipping on Lord and Taylor construction, Foxcroft filing for bankruptcy, and Barnes Trustees land.

Archival Resource Key. Gwynedd-A.F.S., 2000.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

Sale of real estate in Gwynedd, PA.

Archival Resource Key. Huntington Valley Trust Co., 1865-1926.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

Leases and records of insurance.

Archival Resource Key. IRS Application, 2007.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

For Duane Morris.

Archival Resource Key. KSM RandS, 1999.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

Ground Lessor's Estoppel Certificate; and Master Lessor's Recognition and Attornment Agreement.

Archival Resource Key. Land Sales/Rental, 1925-1990.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

Papers related to Barnes Trustees, holdings, 1925 plan of property for Abington Friends Meeting

Archival Resource Key. Liability Ins., 1964-1965.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

Arthur Jenkins correspondence regarding liability insurance.

Archival Resource Key. Prudential Mortgage, 3/9/1998.
Box 14
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Prepared by Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP for John Barnes Trustees.

Archival Resource Key. Real Estate Evaluation Report, 4/1/1987.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

For commercial land York Road and Washington Lane, Arlington Township.

Archival Resource Key. Tax Papers, 1991-2003.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

Records related to taxes.

Archival Resource Key. Treasurer Reports, 1922-1973.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

John Barnes Trustees investments.

Archival Resource Key. John Barnes Ledger Sheets, 1950=1992.
Box OE

Archival Resource Key. 1749 Indenture, 1749-1895.
Box OE
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1749 Indenture, 1849 deed, plan of Abington Friends Property, assorted other deeds.

Archival Resource Key. 1756 Indenture, 1756.
Box OE
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Between Thomas Candy and Nicholas Austin.

Archival Resource Key. 1782 Assignment, 1782.
Box OE
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Assignment of a trust estate Phinehas Jenkins and Joshua Morris to William Hallowell and others.

Archival Resource Key. 1845 Deed, 1845.
Box )E
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John Mather and Bartholomew Mather to Isaac Mather and others.

Archival Resource Key. 1949 Indenture, 1949.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

John Barnes original agreement.

Archival Resource Key. Agreement Between John Barnes Trustees and John L. Alliger, 3/30/1974.
Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Agreement between John Barnes Trustees and John L. Alliger., 5/13/1974.
Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Agreement of Sale, 12/28/2007.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Between John Barnes Trustees and Galman Group.

Archival Resource Key. Agreement of Sale, 12/28/2007.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Between John Barnes Trustees and Galman Group.

Archival Resource Key. Agreements and Assignments, 1969-1996.
Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Agreements and Correspondence, 1963-1996.
Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Agreements and Leases, 1966, 1992.
Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Deed and Grant, 1966.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Deed poll Davis L. Lewis to Samuel Blackman, Grant from John Barnes Trustees, Inc. to Philadelphia Electric Company.

Archival Resource Key. Deed Joshua Morris to Thomas Fletcher and Others, 1789.
Box OE
Archival Resource Key. Deed Thomas Fletcher to Caleb Hallowell, 1827.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

For two annuities in the city of Philadelphia.

Archival Resource Key. Deeds and Assignment., 1808-1894.
Box 15
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Assignment of Lease Edward J. Stotesburg to Charles J. Wilson 1808, Charles Wilson Correspondence, other agreements and deeds.

Archival Resource Key. Deeds and Documents, 1859.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Lease John Thompson to Lindley M. Elkinton, property deeds, undated accounting records, some correspondence related to deeds.

Archival Resource Key. Indenture, 1719.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

Indenture between Nathanial Poole of Philadelphia and William Carter of Philadelphia.

Archival Resource Key. Indenture, 1852.
Box OE
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Between Isaac Mather, John Thompson, John M. Grant, John J. Hallowell, Jacob ? and Edwin Satterthwaite ?, trustees of Abington meeting of Friends.

Archival Resource Key. John Faber Miller, 1902.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Stamped envelope containing leases.

Archival Resource Key. Lease and Agreement, 1926. others undated.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Lease Joseph W. Hallowell et al. to Albert B. Williams, Agreement between Edward T. Stotesbury and Isreal R. Hallowell, other agreements also included.

Archival Resource Key. Lease William Hallowell to George Hooper, 1809, 1912.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Original document and letter regarding document addressed to Cynthia Bosler, Abbington Friends School.

Archival Resource Key. Abington Meetinghouse Indenture, 1812.
Box 16
Archival Resource Key. Mr. Thomas Thompson., 1890-1902.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Receipt for Taxes levied and assessed for Abington Friends.

Archival Resource Key. Abington Friends School, 1955-1991.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Abington Friends school, especially including gifts and loans from the John Barnes Trustees.

Archival Resource Key. Abington Federal, 1956-1988.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Arthur Jenkins Correspondence regarding Barnes Trust holdings and finances. Also includes copies of various lease contracts.

Archival Resource Key. Abington Friends Meeting, 1959.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Abington Meetinghouse Title.

Archival Resource Key. Abington Township, 1974, 1981.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding sewer line at Abington Friends School.

Archival Resource Key. Zoning, 1987.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Barnes Trust correspondence regarding rezoning of Abington Township.

Archival Resource Key. Aegis and Agreements, 1969-2008.
Box 16
Archival Resource Key. Aegis Property Group, 6/14/2006.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Consulting proposal for John Barnes Trustees, Inc.

Archival Resource Key. Aegis Property Group, 9/2006.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Presentation to John Barnes Trustees.

Archival Resource Key. Study Of Parking Requirements For FOXCROFT SQUARE, 9/22/1964.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Development plan for planned development in Abington Township, including zoning, maps, and parking plans.

Archival Resource Key. Survey Plan of Foxcroft Square, 1968.
Box 17
Archival Resource Key. Appraisal Foxcroft Square Apartments, 11/26/1991.
Box 17
Archival Resource Key. Conlon Lease, 1962-1982.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and maps regarding Conlon Lease

Archival Resource Key. Consent to Assignment of Leases and Certification as to Status, 1/23/1979.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

From Abington Federal Savings for S/W Side Wyncote Rd., N/W side Old York Rd.

Archival Resource Key. Contracts and correspondence, 1973-1980.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Contracts and correspondence regarding Abington Friends School, property in the Bahamas, and other properties. Includes deeds for several properties. Also a large fold-out development map of Great Harbor Kay, Bahamas.

Archival Resource Key. Correspondence and contracts, 1960-1963.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and contracts regarding rents from the Fox Brothers.

Archival Resource Key. Country Club Lots, 1910-2001.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Papers related to Abington Country Club, including restructuring plan.

Archival Resource Key. Extracts 1798, 1798-1897.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Indentures and extracts.

Archival Resource Key. Graveyard- Current, 1996-2003.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Records of Abington Friends Cemetery.

Archival Resource Key. Ground Lease 2, 1993-1999.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Amendment to ground lease.

Archival Resource Key. Ground Lease, 1999, 2005.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Related to country club ground lease.

Archival Resource Key. HA-HD Hardwick, 1968-1972.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Deed to Jenkintown Music School, correspondence regarding Jenkintown Music School.

Archival Resource Key. Loose documents, 1937-1963.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Old York Road Country club, including some deeds.

Archival Resource Key. Loose papers related to sewer, 5/2003.
Box 18
Archival Resource Key. Ludwig Corporation, 1/4/2000.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Limited Restricted Appraisal of 3.65 acres of Vacant Land.

Archival Resource Key. Mr. Isreal Hallowell, 1919.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Assorted deeds and documents.

Archival Resource Key. Original Goodman lease Old York Road Frontage, 3/7/1959.
Box 18
Archival Resource Key. Other Deeds, 1940-1946.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Assorted deeds and documents.

Archival Resource Key. OYRCC Map, N D.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

Large pencil surveyors' drawing of Jenkintown/Arlington area

Archival Resource Key. Real Estate Evaluation Report, 4/1/1987.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

For commercial land York Road and Washington Lane, Arlington Township.

Archival Resource Key. Rights of Way/Easements, 1983.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

Philadelphia Electric Company bill of sale for right-of-way at Abington Friends Meetinghouse.

Archival Resource Key. Texaco Lease, 1956-1966.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Texaco lease in Abington.

Archival Resource Key. Triangle Building (JBTrustees), 1984-1986.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

1220 Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, PA appraisal, correspondence regarding Abington Friends properties and Triangle Building.

Archival Resource Key. Sale of Property to Galman Group, 10/15/2010.
Box 19
Archival Resource Key. Sale of Property to Galman Group, 1/27/2009.
Box 19

Archival Resource Key. Fred F. Schaefer, 1963.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

Fred F Schaefer, Irwin and William Fox, Mr. VanDyne, Arthur Jenkins, Caren Fox, William Fox, Ruth and Linda Fox.

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