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Margaret H. Collins Papers
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081
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Margaret Hill Collins, a member of the Society of Friends, was an advocate for integrated housing in the Philadelphia suburbs.
In the early 1950s, Ms. Collins and her friend, Mazie B, Hall, helped organize Quaker-sponsored "fellowship weekends;" African American families from the city were invited to spend time with white families in the suburbs.
She subsequently earned her real estate broker's license and in 1956 founded Friends Suburban Housing, later Suburban Fair Housing Inc. The company faced harassment when it sold houses to African Americans in all-white areas, and in 1963, a three-day riot raged when a black family moved to a house in Folcroft sold to it by Ms. Collins. Over 20 years, Ms. Collins sold 232 homes to minorities in 57 once-white communities. In the 1960s, she sued the Main Line Board of Realtors after it denied her membership, and she won the case on appeal in 1973. She gave up her agency in 1975 after fair-housing laws were passed.
She spent the next 25 years renovating more than a dozen Delaware County houses to rent to low-income families. She served on the Board of the Community Support Corporation, a small non-profit.
Ms. Collins was a life-long resident of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Her father was a paper-products manufacturer. She earned an associate degree from Sarah Lawrence College, a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1939, and a master's in social work from Bryn Mawr College in 1940. She was a Tenant-Relations Assistant for the Philadelphia Housing Authority from 1940-1941.
Collection of correspondence and related personal papers of Margaret H. Collins. Includes original poetry, drafts of articles, and general correspondence, as well as her records of the Community Support Corporation. The latter is made up of case files as well as before and after photographs of rehabilitated houses in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Of particular interest is a large collection of original poetry of Hilda Worthington Smith, former Dean of Bryn Mawr and a Director of Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers. She was a close friend of Margaret Collins, and evidently channeled communications to Margaret from her deceased parents.
This collection includes the following:
- 1. Correspondence and Writings
- 2. Community Support Corporation
- 3. Miscellaneous
Gift of the Estate of Margaret H. Collins, 2007
Where possible, the arrangement of this collection was maintained as received by the Library.
Awards removed from collection: FHCSP/Margaret Collins/A Realtor Committed to Fair Housing/45th Anniversary/October 13, 2001; Philadelphia Tribune Charities, Inc. Special Merit Award presented to Margaret Collins/who by her life, example and action has gently, but firmly battled housing discrimination and helped make her corner of the world come alive to the promise of equality for all/at Philadelphia/May 2, 1972; Upper Merion Martin Luther King Jr. Committee/Humanitarian Award/Presented to Margaret H. Collins/For your untiring efforts on behalf of Fair Housing Rights and Civil Rights in the 1960s in Upper Merion Township. Thank you for your devotion to the ideals of Dr. King and to the idea of justice-for-all. This award also honors the bravery and determination of your Real Estate Clients, your partners in this noble achievement/Given on January 17, 1997/King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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2001 handwritten letter (copy) to Delaware County Housing Authority from MHC about apartment; 1940 letter to Sally from MHC about housing with article; 1963 letter to MHC from HWS; 2004 letter to MHC from Sue Bliss about thanking her for a book; letter from Heather Harris to MHC about questionnaire about Sarah Lawrence; 2003 letter to MHC from the Rudstroms, Merry Christmas; thank you for Mazie Hall's 102nd birthday to MHC from Mary Washington
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Reprint of Consumer Education in Furnishing for a Public Housing Project by MHC from Journal of Home Economics, vol. 33 no. 7, 1941.
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Poem entitled The Gift of Life; 1953 letter to Christian Century Foundation about enclosed prayer with 2 copies of 1953 prayer by MHC; 6 copies of 1951 typescript by MHC entitled The Great Hope; edited typescript of The Climate for Peace.
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Parts of draft, with section entitled Transition to SFH; play entitled The Seller's Dilemma; typescript on housing story; How 'Ruby' Played by George Bagby, typescript; 2 copies of pages 4 and 5 of typescript on the country; note cards for housing speech; typescript drafts: The Psychology of Production Therapy.
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Carbon copies.
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Carbon copies.
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Mss. notes; edited and carbon copies of The Climate for Peace; ms. and typescript drafts of article Is Peace Possible; drafts of article Reconciliation; notes on Fallacies in our Thinking and Organization.
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Carbon copies.
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Mss. lists and notes, primarily on economics and the NADC; typescript The True Story of Little Prince Warm Heart.
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Carbon copies of article on the conversion of Arnecliffe.
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Copies of The Climate for Peace; A Call to Friends.
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These two files, labeled Board minutes, have been retained as originally arranged by M.H. Collins.
1981 letter to Ruth Parker from Dean Short about 615 Vernon St.; 1981 letter to Tax Claim Bureau from William Goolsby, realtor, about removing 107 Pennington from the tax sale; proposed changes in Nether Providence community development block grant program; 1980 letter to David about bidding for 209 Lippincott Ave.; 1980 letter to Wade James from Dean Short about 615 Vernon St.; 1980 letter to Thomas McKeon of the Delaware County Redevelopment Authority and Frank Richardson from James Zito about Mr. Richardson's property, 2 copies; handwritten notes with names and numbers, safety standards for the removal of lead paint by the Chester City Bureau of Health, and a 1980 Delaware County Tax Delinquent Properties List; acquisition list for South Media; 1980 receipt for paint; 1984 CSC minutes; 1987 CSC treasurer's report; 1983 annual meeting minutes CSC; 2 CSC board minutes in 1983; 1983 CSC treasurer's report; 2 copies of 1983 CSC treasurer's report; 1982 CSC treasurer's report; 2 copies of CSC board minutes 1982; 1982 CSC letter about United Way contributions to members; 1982 CSC annual report; 1982 minutes for CSC annual meeting and board meeting; 1982 agenda for CSC annual meeting; 1981 CSC financial report; list of CSC corporation projects; 1982 annual report; 1982 letter to Biddle, Bishop, and Smith from Dean Short about insurance; 2 1981 CSC board minutes; 1981 memo to MHC about sending copies of Newtown Square letter; 1981 summary of CSC activities; 2 1981 CSC board minutes; 1981 letter from Dean Short to board with 1981 board minutes, 1981 annual meeting minutes, 2 copies, and 1980 CSC financial report; 1981 board minutes CSC; 1980 SC board minutes; 1980 letter to Delaware County Council from Dean Sort about grant limits; CSC board minutes; 1980 CSC board minutes; 1980 list of board; 2 1980 CSC board minutes; 4 1979 CSC board minutes; 1979 annual meeting minutes; 9 1978 CSC board minutes; 2 1978 CSC treasurer's report; 1978 CSC annual meeting minutes; 9 1977 CSC board minutes; 1977 CSC annual meeting minutes; 1977 CSC agenda for board; 3 copies of 1980 CSC nominations for board; schedule of 1980 Delaware County Housing Conference; 1980 letter from Dorothy Reichardt to invite CSC members to annual meeting; 1979 CSC financial report; 1980 CSC treasurer's report; 1980 CSC annual meeting minutes; 1980 memo to board from Dean Short about upcoming meeting, 2 copies; 1980 letter from Dean Short to board about next meeting; 1980 letter from Dorothy Reichardt with 1980 CSC annual report, financial report, and treasurer's report
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1996 letter to Jane, apologizing about taking so long to send CSC checkbook and not realizing cost, no signature; CSC 1982 board of directors with names, address, and numbers; 1992 letter to Kathleen Dowd from MHC about adding her to list of people to help Sharon Hill Railroad Station; 1975 form to include CSC as a nonprofit corporation; 1991 minutes for CSC board meeting by Andy Saul, secretary; 1991 letter to Kathleen Dowd from Andrew Saul about funding the restoration of Sharon Hill railroad station; CSC brochure; 1990 minutes for CSC board meeting by Andrew Saul; announcement of CSC annual meeting; 1990 minutes of CSC board meeting by Andrew Saul; 1988 handwritten CSC financial report, 3 copies; 1988 CSC review of projects; 1988 CSC minutes by Andrew Saul; 1988 CSC financial statement; 1992 letter to Rev. Edward Battle from MHC about giving $500 for youth center; 1993 board meeting CSC minutes by Andrew Saul; correspondence between MHC and Caren Andrews of township of Nether Providence, giving $310 to MHC for helping restore 610 Vernon St, with her thank you; packet of by-laws; 1994 article from Delaware county Daily Times announcing Sharon Hill train station's new roof; 1994 letter from MHC to CSC members about attending a meeting to talk about the future of the organization; handwritten note with numbers and names; 1992 letter to Jane, giving her the CSC checkbook, with no signature; 1981 CSC members with name and addresses; 1981 list of CSC board of directors; 1996 list of expenses paid by MHC for CSC; list of nominations for board of directors and officers; participants in 1983 workshop list with names, addresses, numbers; 1988 minutes for CSC board meeting by Andrew Saul; 2 board minutes for 1988 for CSC by Andrew Saul; 1987 minutes for CSC board meeting; letter from Dean Short, president of CSC, to members/friends about annual meeting; 1988 letter from Holly Webster of Swarthmore meeting to CSC about donating $367; typescript of CSC's mission/purpose; 1981 list of CSC members with names, addresses, numbers; 1988 preliminary application for 108 School St; 2 1988 CSC financial reports; 1988 minutes for CSC board meeting at 108 School Lane; 1988 financial statement for 108 School St, 2 copies; letter to Karen Andrews from MHC giving her $3,100 for 610 Vernon St; 1994 letter to CSC from Media Fellowship House, asking them to renew membership
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4 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1983 letter to MHC from CSC about loan, and letter to CSC from MHC about donating and loan; 1982 letter to Delaware County Housing Authority from CSC about applying for a grant, with an included sketch of the 2 floors of 107 Pennington Avenue; 1983 letter to MHC from the Friends Suburban Project about meditation; 1982 letter to MHC from Fair Housing Program, thanking her for participation in a housing seminar; 1985 letter to Errett Conway from CSC about loan; 1985 letter to Kathleen Henderson from CSC about loan; 1983 letter from MHC about shipping; 1983 letter to Sunrock Corporation from MHC about considering house for rehabilitation; 1982 minutes for CSC meeting with treasurer's report; 1982 letter to Delaware County Housing Authority from Dean Short, president of CSC, about applying for a grant; 1981 financial report for CSC; 1981 list of CSC corporation members; 1980 list of CSC board of directors; 1981 letter to CSC about giving a check; 1981 CSC estimated costs for repairing 423 E. Jefferson St.; letter to Donald Harris from MHC about students helping to build for 708 Washington Ave.; 3 copies of ad for volunteers for 708 Washington Ave.; 2 pages of volunteer names with list; 1978 letter to Max Martin from MHC about mortgage application; 1978 letter to Media Federal Saving and Loan Association from MHC about improvements to 708 Washington Ave.; 1978 letter to MHC from Kendal at Longwood with questions about CSC, and 1978 letter to Kendal at Longwood from MHC about volunteering and sending information; 1st and 2nd floor plans of 708 Washington Ave.; 1977 letter to Dongkyu Bak from Peter Ewald about sending an estimate; 1977 letter to Max Martin, president of Berean Savings Association, from MHC about giving a loan; 1977 letter to John Johnson from MHC about renovations for 708 Washington; 1977 letter to Media Federal Savings and Loan Association from MHC about the costs of renovations for 708 Washington; Thomas Zerbe and Son proposed work for 709 Washington, 1977, with 3 copies of 1977 letter to Media Federal Saving and Loan Association from MHC about renovations for 708 Washington; residential loan application for 708 Washington; 2 athens reproduction receipts for Xeroxing, 1977; 1978 RSVP list for volunteer party from 708 Washington; 1978 letter to William Roberts from MHC about price for 444 Vernon Ave.; 1978 letter to Jim Devine from MHC about thank you for cabinets for 708 Washington; 1981 letter to MHC about donation through the United Way of Southeast PA; 1981 letter to Ervin from the Lloyd family about reimbursement; agreement about renting Newtown Square Friends Meeting's land; 1982 CSC financial report; 1983 minute for executive committee of CSC; 1982 CSC president's report by Dean Short; brochure for IRA; ad by Berean Savings Association for IRA; 1983 letter to Ervin Reichardt from Watlington and Cooper about insurance; 1975 Commonwealth of PA department of State Corporation bureau form for CSC; 2 copies of by-laws; 1985 CSC treasurer report; 2 handwritten notes with names, numbers, with letter to Wan Liu from MHC about renting a room
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1980 CSC financial report; 2 1978 financial reports; 2 1981 CSC treasurer reports; 6 1978 CSC treasurer reports; 5 1980 CSC treasurer reports; 6 1979 CSC treasurer reports; 1977 CSC treasurer report; 1978 CSC board meeting minutes
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1977 estimated costs of renovations for 708 Washington, 2 copies, and handwritten note with expenses; 1977 letter to Peter Ewald from MHC about carpentry work, 2 copies of carpentry expenses 1977, 1977 cost estimates, and carpentry expenses list; 1977 estimate from Lew's electric service for installing service entrance cables; 1977 letter to Dorothy Reichardt about expenses for 708 Washington; 1978 ad for 708 Washington; 2 brochures for The Williamson School in Media, PA, a boy's boarding school; 1977 building permit for 708 Washington; list of paint expenses; 1978 letter to Jim Devine of Williamson School about building a counter top; 1977 bill from Pierangeli plumbing and heating contractor; 1977 letter to John Riccardi from MHC about renovation on 708 Washington; Heintz plumbing business card.
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2 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1985 letter from MHC to Will about a donation she made; 1985 note to CSC from MHC about costs for 240 Woodland and 505 School St; 1987 expenses for 240 Walnut and 505 School from MHC; 1986 expenses from MHC for materials; 1984 expenses for 240 Walnut and 107 Pennington with letter from MHC to Erwin Reichardt about reimbursement; 1984 expenses for 107 Pennington from MHC; note to MHC from Al Baker saying she needs her chimney repaired; note with name and number of John Coultes; 1986 expenses from MHC for 240 Walnut; 1983 letter to MHC thanking her for check; 1983 expenses for MHC for 107 Pennington, with letter to Erwin asking for reimbursement; 1979-83 expenses from MHC for materials, 107 Pennington; 1979 expenses from MHC for materials; receipt for charges for 240 Walnut from Har-way corporation, rubbish contractors; letter to Mr. Heinz from MHC about ordering windows, 1985; Suburban West Abstractors form, 1985; bill from Suburban West Abstractors; 1984 expenses from MHC for 107 Pennington; letter to Mr. O'Konsky about ordering window with attached receipt, 1983; 1980 3 receipts for materials at Newtown Square Home Supply from MHC; note with name; 1980-81 expenses for Newtown Square house for MHC with letter to Erwin for reimbursement; letter from MHC to General Surgery Associates about bill for surgery, letter to MHC from Mr. Boothby about checks for bills, 1979 bill from general surgery associates to MHC about leg injury , and bill form Riddle Memorial Hospital, 1979; letter to MHC from Linda Rumley at Biddle, Bishop, and Smith Insurance about nature of injury, 1979; accident and sickness proof of loss form from life insurance company of North America, 1979, 2 copies; handwritten expenses/balances; receipts for expenses, with copy; letter to MHC from Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, returning the bill and check she sent; 1978 expenses for materials from MHC; 1977-78 written expenses/balancing with letter to Josephine Johns from Eillen Stief about medication, 1983 written expenses/balances for 505 School for 1983-85; copy of agreement of sale of 505 School St; settlement statement for 505 School, 1987, from Commonwealth; 1986 report of title from Commonwealth for 505 School; 1987 resolution from CSC board to sell 505 School 1986 letter to MHC from Donald Pugh, attorney of law, with materials left in office, including appraisal report for 505 School, 1986 Borough tax bill, 1983 title report, and 1986 letter from MHC to Gerald Connolly, Mayor of Morton, about 505 School; handwritten notes and notepad with names, numbers; letter to CSC from Waclaw, 1987, with offer for 505 School; appraisal report for 505 School; Board of Assessment Appeals Notice about market value of 505 School; 1984 opinion on 505 School St from zoning hearing board of Morton borough, denying permission to use house for multiple families; 1983 title report from Commonwealth, 2 copies; 1986 letter from MHC to Carren Lanza about 505 School plot plan; 1984 letter to Bertie Bonner, architect, with statement to include papers for 505 School; outline of the gables proposal, with housing for 12 low income citizens; 1987 letter to Max Martin, president of Berean Savings Association, from MHC about attached application for mortgage for 505 School; 2 copies of 1984 Delaware County Daily Times article entitled 'Neighbors Oppose Plan to Build Boarding Home' about 505 School; photograph of house, 1984; letter from Bertie Bonner, architect to Barbara Timmacuk of Borough of Morton, 1984, about sending copies of letter enclosed; 1984 letter from Ruth Bullard to Mr. Short of CSC about 505 School, 1984 letter to Ruth Ballard of Zoning Hearing Board of Morton from Mr. Short about facts pertinent to their consideration, appraisal report for 505 School, and 2 copies of 1984 letter to James D'Antonio from Bertie Bonner about zoning of 505 School; 5 copies of 1984 opinion of 505 School from Zoning Hearing Board of Morton Borough; 1984 draft of letter sent to Ruth Ballard from Mr. Short; 1984 resolution from CSC board to sell 505 School; 1983 agreement of sale for 505 School; 2 addenda from CSC board to change date of sale; copy of check sent by Walter Bethel for the Gables Committee in 1984, letter from Walter Bethel to MHC about receiving the check, 1984 letter from MHC to Walter Bethel thanking him, and 1984 letter to Mr. Fishman from MHC about notification of donations; 1983 notes from meeting with Mr. Fishman; 2 copies of notice to MHC from Commonwealth that application was received for 505 School; 1984 letter from Bertie Bonner, architect, to MHC about options for 505 School; 1983 letter to Augustus Baxter from Mr. Short about rough sketch of modification for 505 School; 1983 memo from MHC to Mr. Battle and Mr. Phillip about meeting with Mr. Fishman; brochure for the Harned, a boarding home for the retired; 1983 sketches of 505 School; 1983 letter to Mr. Fishman from MHC about meeting up; pages 484-506 of The Foundation Directory of PA; outline of project about the original section; balancing of 'for needs section'; pages on 'what is shared housing'; 1984 position paper on a shared house of Germantown; article by Barbara Granger on shared housing cluster in Philadelphia; Mr. Short letter about meeting on 505 School; 1983 title report from Commonwealth for 505 School; 1984 Bertie Bonner architectural sketch for renovations and additions for The Gables (505 School); 1987 letter to CSC from Edgar Navera about buying 505 School with sheet of prices for sale and 1987 letter from MHC to Mr. Navera saying a higher offer was placed
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7 copies of brochure for CSC; 2 copies of 1976 Southwest Germantown community development corporation annual report; 1978 article from Delaware County Daily Times about Recycled House goes up for Sale about 708 Washington Ave., 6 copies; 1978 letter to Donald Zepp of The Williamson School from MHC about thanks for cabinets; 1978 article called Community Support Expresses Thanks, about the rates for a mortgage and loan from the Media Federal Savings and Loan Association and Southeast National Bank; 4 copies of 1978 article from Delaware County Daily Times, called Volunteer Workforce Rehabilitates House, about 708 Washington; 2 copies of 1978 newsletter from Philadelphia yearly meeting news with article on Community Building in South Media about CSC; 1977 article from the Suburban and Wayne Times entitled A Housing Program for Low Income Families, about CSC; 17 copies of floor plan of 708 Washington Ave., with open house ad on back; CSC preliminary mortgage application, 2 copies; 2 invites to 1978 CSC annual meeting; 1979 CSC annual report; 1979 typescript called The Sharing Budget, about CSC; blank preliminary mortgage application
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1978 Main Line Times article called Senior Services Adds 'Outreach about Senior Services; 3 copies of front page of 1989 Philadelphia Inquirer with picture of MHC on front and headline She Pioneered Fair Housing in the Suburbs; ad for CSC
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2 CSC brochures; 1994 letter to MHC from the Reichardts, who could not attend annual meeting; grocery receipt with Peg Linvill of Young Friends in Chester who want to help on a project; 1991 building permit for 601 Washington Ave in Wallingford; 1988 article about MHC selling a house on School St., Morton; press release for previous article; correspondence between MHC and Reid Kanaley about a 1988 article he wrote about SFH and CSC; 1984 journal called The Meeting, vol. 3 no. 16 in Haverford with article by MHC on recycling houses; ad for house in Media suburbs, with 4 copies and a draft; ad for CSC with a housing plan and 1 copy and 1 draft of MHC's article Recycling Houses; list of CSC members with name and address
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typescript of ad for house, with notes on open houses; 1977 Delaware County Daily Times age with real estate section; 1977 letter to the Philadelphia Tribune from MHC, asking to put ad for 708 Washington Ave.
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1978 ad from the Philadelphia Tribune about 708 Washington Ave., 6 copies; handwritten note with names, numbers; page from the Delaware County Daily Times, 1978
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1984 Terminix bill for 107 Pennington; 4 sketches of house layout; 2 notes with numbers, calculations; 1982 and 1983 receipts from Heintz for materials; 1984 estimate of purchase and rehabilitation for 107 Pennington and 4 copies of 1984 settlement statement for 107 Pennington; receipt for materials; 2 copies of 1984 check to CSC for 107 Pennington; bill from Terminix, 1984, for 107 Pennington; 2 copies of bill for labor; 3 copies of 1981 title abstract company of PA form for 107 Pennington; 1981 bill for 107 Pennington from Gerst Home Improvements; 1981 approval for boarding up of 107 Pennington from Borough of Morton; 1981 extension for agreement of sale for 107 Pennington; letter to MHC from William Goolsby 1981 about enclosed extension of agreement of sale, 1981 agreement for the sale of real estate of 107 Pennington, title abstract company of PA form 1981, and 1981 building inspection of 107 Pennington; 1981 extension for time of settlement; 1981 note to MHC about copying machine; 1984 motion to sell 107 Pennington by CSC
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1983 agreement for the sale of real estate of 107 Pennington; 1984 letter to Berean Savings from MHC about settlement of 107 Pennington; 1984 Borough of Morton certificate of occupancy for 107 Pennington; envelope to MHC from Berean Savings with 1983 rejection of credit application, 1983 agreement for the sale of real estate for 107 Pennington, and 1982 individual income tax return; 1984 settlement form from Commonwealth; 1984 agreement for the sale of real estate, 3 copies; 1981 title abstract company of PA form for 107 Pennington; 1984 amendment by CSC about change of commitment date for mortgage; 3 copies of list for selling, and 3 copies of 1984 title report from Commonwealth; note from Commonwealth that application for title insurance of 107 Pennington being processed; 3 handwritten notes with calculations; 1983 resolution by CSC to purchase 37 Walnut St.; 1984 letter to Berean Savings from MHC about 107 Pennington with 2 copies of 1984 conditions for mortgage loan from Berean Savings
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5 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 3 pages of handwritten notes for minutes of CSC meeting; 1987 typescript of specifications for new roof on 108 School St.; 1987 8 copies of 1st floor plan and 4 copies of 2nd floor plan for 108 School St.; 1987 letter to Dean about revised plan; 1987 letter to Smith and Webster Associates from MHC about revised plan
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1987 report of title from Commonwealth, 5 copies
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1987 letter to Smith and Webster Associates from MHC about not needing their heating work; 1987 letter to Smith and Webster Associates from MHC about price of heating; 1987 letter to Smith and Webster Associates from MHC about not needing plumbing services; 1987 letter to MHC from Smith and Webster Associates about 108 School renovations; big proposal to CSC from Dean Short about price for repair of roof; 1987 letter to Joseph Skulski and Sons from MHC about not needing electrical work; letter to Hungerford Insulation from MHC about not needing insulation anymore; 1987 Hungerford Insulation estimated price form for insulation; 1987 typescript about heating repairs for 108 School St.; 3 copies of 1987 typescript on electrical work for 108 School St.; booklet on conditions and specifications for 108 School; 1987 specifications for 108 School St.
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19 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 2 1988 applications for 108 School St.; 5 handwritten notes with balances, calculations; 1987 bill from Dean Short to CSC for 108 School St.; 1987 income limits from US Department of Housing and Urban Development with 1988 letter to MHC from Thomas McKeon that included the page of income limits; PA Association of Realtors form; 1988 Delaware County real estate tax receipt for 108 School St.
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1987 letter to Alice Tracy of Insurance Placement Facility from MHC about not wanting the insurance policy; 1987 letter to Alice Tracy from MHC about doing an inspection of 108 School St.; 1987 Fair Plan Rate Notification for 108 School St.; typescript on approximate price of 108 School St.; Fair Plan instructions for completing application for insurance; 1987 Fair Plan notice of declination for 108 School St.; 1987 Fair Plan fire insurance inspection report for 108 School St.; 1981 PA notice about insurance
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28 time sheets
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2 pages of handwritten notes with names and numbers
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1994 Delaware county real estate tax bill, 1993 school real estate tax bill, and 1994 township tax bill; addendum/endorsement to agreement of sale for Tribbitt; Peco energy bill; water bill for Tribbitt; seller's notice of settlement from 1994 with Topolski general contracting proposal; 1993 Philadelphia electric company bill; 1993 agreement for the sale of real estate of Tribbitt, form from equal housing opportunity for PA association of realtors, modern exterminating and termite control co. bill from 1993, and 1993 bill from Century 21 for broker services; 1992 letter from MHC to Marvin New of Commonwealth about the 1991 sewer taxes; copy of form from Hart Mortgage corp. about certification of seller for insured mortgage transaction with handwritten list of repairs for Tribbitt; list from ESH home inspection services of inspection summary for items needing repair or replacement; township of Darby inspection procedure; 1993 estimated settlement costs for seller for CSC; correspondence from 1994 between Kathleen Dowd and MHC about getting $2,500 for restoring the Sharon Hill railroad station; 1994 endorsement to agreement of sale of Tribbitt
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envelope addressed to MHC from Gary Bunch; agreement of sale, 1992; 1993 letter from Mr. Bunch to MHC saying he can not buy the house and is returning the agreement of sale; 1992 letter from MHC to Bunch saying agreement of sale enclosed; 1993 letter from MHC to Bunch talking about mortgages; 1993 letter from MHC to Bunch about his letter to her; 4 handwritten notes with calculations, names, numbers
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Letter from Joyce Kane to Jack Ryan saying CSC sold 1565 Tribbitt Ave; 1994 letter from Joseph Grobes to property owner of 1565 Tribbitt Ave, saying it is time for the annual inspection of all rental properties; 1994 settlement statement from CSC to new owner, 2 copies; 1994 correspondence between new owner and MHC about satisfaction order from the court of common pleas, which is included; energy bill for 1565 Tribbitt Ave; agreement of sale for Tribbitt; 1993 receipt from lumber company; receipt from repairs in 1993; proposal from Tull plumbing, heating, and AC contractors; receipt from Delaware county fire restoration for demolishing; 2 copies of 1993 inspection procedure of Darby township; 5 bills from electric company; bill from water company; status on 7 properties from Pittman Creswell; annual real estate taxes for 1993; summary of inspection report for 1565 Tribbitt from 1993; membership form from Media Fellowship House; listing for sale of 1565 Tribbitt, 2 copies; receipt from 1992 Topolski general contracting; 2 copies of title insurance commitment from Commonwealth; reports 1-2, 4-7 from Century 21 in 1993 about Tribbitt; brochure from American Home Shield; work order in 1992 for Delaware county fire restoration; contract for sale of real estate in 1992; Resolution Trust Corporation PA special warranty deed from 1992; 2 handwritten notes with phone numbers and calculations; 1993 letter from Philadelphia suburban water company asking for access to water meters; 1992 bill from Delaware Daily Times for CSC; handwritten note that says '1565 Tribbitt' with calculations; copy of an electrical application and building permit from 1992; actual building permit from 1992; piece of paper from 1992 with handwritten calculations; owner's policy of title insurance for Tribbitt from Commonwealth; 1992 letter from Philadelphia electric company about repairs being made; form about Tribbitt charges from Commonwealth; 1992 form about estimated settlement costs for buyer; 1992 letter from Commonwealth about title insurance being processed; title insurance commitment from Commonwealth
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1987 Borough of Morton certificate of occupancy for 240 Walnut by CSC; 'while you were out' note with names, numbers, addresses written; typescript of Morton sales; layout of 505 School St; 1985 map for CSC of layout of house; 1985 letter from Delaware county planning department to Joseph Savukinas, saying attached proposal will be reviewed; checklist from Commonwealth for settlement; letter from Media Fellowship House to MHC with deed to 240 Walnut St, 1984; 1984 title report and policy of title insurance for 240 Walnut from Media Fellowship House to MHC; letter to Joyce Kane from Thomas McKeon of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Delaware about the revised income limits for lower income families; 1985 CSC balance sheet, 2 copies; letter from MHC to Mr. Hughes of Berean Saving Association about a prospective owner for 240 Walnut St, 1986; letter from Commonwealth to MHC saying that application is being reviewed; unknown receipt; handwritten note with Morton Borough engineer's name and number; letter to Deborah Clark from MHC about the fire damage of 240 Walnut St with papers she asked for; 1984 disapproval for land from Delaware County Planning Department because lot not big enough with attached letter from director, 2 copies; copy of application for review for 240 Walnut; card for Real Estate Assessment Hearing Notice
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Architectural drawings of 1st and 2nd floor of 240 Walnut; 1985 notice to MHC that Board of Assessment Appeals has found the market value of 240 Walnut; 1985 letter to Will from MHC about reimbursement for buying area behind 240 Walnut; 1985 Commonwealth sale of lot on Walnut, 3 copies; 1985 resolution from CSC board about buying land behind 240 Walnut and selling lot on Walnut; 1984 agreement for the sale of real estate of lot on Walnut; 1985 report of title, 2 copies; 1985 work authorization for Yerkes Associates for 240 Walnut; 2 1985 bills from Yerkes Associates for 240 Walnut; 1984 letter from Delaware County Planning Department to Ms. Timmacuk acknowledging receipt of application
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Supplemental Statement of Settlement-check request, 2 copies; 1985 report of title from Commonwealth, 3 copies; 1985 Commonwealth deed to CSC of area behind 240 Walnut
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1987 settle statement for 240 Walnut, 2 copies; 1986 agreement for the sale of real estate for 240 Walnut; 1986 list of renovations cost for 240 Walnut; 1987 estimated settlement costs for 240 Walnut; 1987 agreement from Teferis to pay for shower in 240 Walnut; 1986 letter from William Goolsby to MHC about estimated real estate appraisal; signed agreement by Teferis to pay CSC if house sold within 5 years; 1986 letter to Mr. Hughes, VP of Berean Savings Association, from MHC about time for settlement; empty envelope to CSC from Borough of Morton; 3 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1986 copy of form for the Teferis for a loan from Berean Savings Association; 1987 estimated selling cost for 240 Walnut; letter to the Teferis from MHC about settlement time; 1986 letter to MHC from Commonwealth saying application is being reviewed; 1986 estimated settlement costs for 240 Walnut; 1986 letter to Mr. Hughes of Berean Savings Association from MHC about settlement time; 1986 CSC board resolution to sell 240 Walnut
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bill for materials; handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1982 letter to Claudia Lees from MHC about the electric range and expenses, typescript with expenses, 1982 list of 2 months of expenses, and list of expenses for Philco electric range; handwritten list of expenses; 4 copies of sketches 1982 for proposed alterations for 265 Burmont Ave.; 1982 bill from Meson; 1982 letter to MHC from Claudia Lees about check
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1969 typescript description of 36 Franklin Ave., Rosemont; photo
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1981 letter to Pearl Harrison from Louis Fryman, confirming sale of 370 W. Spring Ave.; 1981 envelope from Ron Reynolds to MHC with names, numbers; 3 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1981 letter to Mrs. Harrison from MHC about asking for deposit back, 1981 letter to Mrs. Harrison from MHC about the settlement of the property, 1981 letter to Mrs. Harrison from MHC about the price, and 1981 letter to Jane Snyder from Louis Fryman about enclosed copy of the Order for Judgment; 1981 note about extending the settlement date with agreement of sale; photo copy 1981 of supplement statement of settlement; 2 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1981 order of judgment by Louis Fryman; 6 blank Lower Merion Township Building Permit Applications; 1981 termite certification and control bill with termite control agreement; 5 handwritten notes with names, numbers; Commonwealth checklist for settlement; Commonwealth 1981 title report for 370 W. Spring Ave.; 1981 letter to Shala Mokgethi about how the W. Spring Ave. housing will not be available for the summer; 1981 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Unger from MHC about the ethnic makeup of W. Spring Ave.; 2 sketches of 1st and 2nd floor of 370 W. Spring Ave.; 1981 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Suzanne Unger from MHC about temporary housing, 1981 letter to Tina from MHC about renting a place for the Ungers, 1981 letter to Miriam from MHC about renting her apartment to the Ungers, and a 1981 letter to MHC from Suzanne Unger about temporary housing; Commonwealth note to MHC that 370 W. Spring Ave. title insurance is being processed; 1981 bill from Kenn Co. Plumbing and Heating Supplies; 1981 letter to Mrs. Harrison from MHC about buying; 1981 insurance binder for 370 W. Spring Ave.; 2 hand sketches of floor plan; 1981 bill from Plumbers Supply Company; 2 copies of 1981 Title Report for 370 W. Spring Ave.; ad for temporary housing for Ungers
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1981 letter to Robert Miller from Erwin Reichardt about forwarding of letter, 1981 letter to Constance Jackson from Robert Miller about repairs and costs, and cost estimate for 423 E. Jefferson; 1979 David Goane plumbing and heating contractor proposal for 423 E. Jefferson; 2 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1982 letter to Edward Lawhorne from MHC about copy of contract proposal; 1981 Tull heating and air conditioning contractor proposal for 423 E. Jefferson; 1982 letter to Constance Jackson from Edward Lawhorne about suit against Goane; 1981 letter to MHC from Lawhorne about reliability of Tull; 1981 letter to Constance Jackson from Edward Lawhorne about Goane and capped radiators; 1981 suit of Jackson v. Goane; 1979 handwritten list of repairs
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written expenses/balances for 505 School for 1983-85; copy of agreement of sale of 505 School St; settlement statement for 505 School, 1987, from Commonwealth; 1986 report of title from Commonwealth for 505 School; 1987 resolution from CSC board to sell 505 School
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1986 letter to MHC from Donald Pugh, attorney of law, with materials left in office, including appraisal report for 505 School, 1986 Borough tax bill, 1983 title report, and 1986 letter from MHC to Gerald Connolly, Mayor of Morton, about 505 School; handwritten notes and notepad with names, numbers; letter to CSC from Waclaw, 1987, with offer for 505 School; appraisal report for 505 School; Board of Assessment Appeals Notice about market value of 505 School; 1984 opinion on 505 School St from zoning hearing board of Morton borough, denying permission to use house for multiple families; 1983 title report from Commonwealth, 2 copies; 1986 letter from MHC to Carren Lanza about 505 School plot plan; 1984 letter to Bertie Bonner, architect, with statement to include papers for 505 School; outline of the gables proposal, with housing for 12 low income citizens; 1987 letter to Max Martin, president of Berean Savings Association, from MHC about attached application for mortgage for 505 School; 2 copies of 1984 Delaware County Daily Times article entitled Neighbors Oppose Plan to Build Boarding Home about 505 School; photograph of house, 1984; letter from Bertie Bonner, architect to Barbara Timmacuk of Borough of Morton, 1984, about sending copies of letter enclosed; 1984 letter from Ruth Bullard to Mr. Short of CSC about 505 School, 1984 letter to Ruth Ballard of Zoning Hearing Board of Morton from Mr. Short about facts pertinent to their consideration, appraisal report for 505 School, and 2 copies of 1984 letter to James D'Antonio from Bertie Bonner about zoning of 505 School; 5 copies of 1984 opinion of 505 School from Zoning Hearing Board of Morton Borough; 1984 draft of letter sent to Ruth Ballard from Mr. Short; 1984 resolution from CSC board to sell 505 School; 1983 agreement of sale for 505 School; 2 addenda from CSC board to change date of sale; copy of check sent by Walter Bethel for the Gables Committee in 1984, letter from Walter Bethel to MHC about receiving the check, 1984 letter from MHC to Walter Bethel thanking him, and 1984 letter to Mr. Fishman from MHC about notification of donations; 1983 notes from meeting with Mr. Fishman; 2 copies of notice to MHC from Commonwealth that application was received for 505 School; 1984 letter from Bertie Bonner, architect, to MHC about options for 505 School; 1983 letter to Augustus Baxter from Mr. Short about rough sketch of modification for 505 School; 1983 memo from MHC to Mr. Battle and Mr. Phillip about meeting with Mr. Fishman; brochure for the Harned, a boarding home for the retired; 1983 sketches of 505 School; 1983 letter to Mr. Fishman from MHC about meeting up; pages 484-506 of The Foundation Directory of PA; outline of project about the original section; balancing of for needs section; pages on what is shared housing; 1984 position paper on a shared house of Germantown; article by Barbara Granger on shared housing cluster in Philadelphia; Mr. Short letter about meeting on 505 School; 1983 title report from Commonwealth for 505 School; 1984 Bertie Bonner architectural sketch for renovations and additions for The Gables (505 School); 1987 letter to CSC from Edgar Navera about buying 505 School with sheet of prices for sale and 1987 letter from MHC to Mr. Navera saying a higher offer was placed
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1986 letter to MHC from Thomas Greto about 505 School; agreement for the sale of real estate, 1986, of 505 School; 1985 sheet of costs, plan for 505 School; Tom Greto business card; 1986 endorsement to agreement of sale for 505 School
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1987 newspaper page of real estate from Delaware County Daily Times; 28 handwritten notes with names, numbers
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Agreement for the sale of real estate of 562 Mohawk, Norwood.
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Floor plan of 601 Washington St.; 1991 permit for construction on 238 Pennington; 4 handwritten notes on prices of various items for houses
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1977 Commonwealth Title Report for 708 Washington Ave.; 1978 Commonwealth settlement statement for 708 Washington; 1978 agreement from Commonwealth of PA for CSC about 708 Washington; 2 copies, 1978 Commonwealth Title Report for 708 Washington; 1978 resolution from CSC board to sell 708 Washington to Lydia Wilcox; 1978 estimated settlement cost, 2 copies; 2 handwritten notes with calculations, 1978 agreement to repay seller his sweat equity in the event of resale of house, and residential loan application for Lydia Wilcox; 1978 letter to Lydia Wilcox from Media Federal Savings about loan approval; 2 copies, 1978 agreement of sale for 708 Washington; Commonwealth checklist for settlement; 1978 letter to Lydia Wilcox from MHC about check needed for settlement, with handwritten note with calculations, a 1978 letter to MHC from Dorothy about water for the house, 1978 letter to Fred Cooper from MHC about the settlement, and 1978 letter to Henry Jones of Media Federal Savings from MHC about enclosed title report; 1978 letter to Roland Vaughan from Allen Boyer about sweat equity, 2 copies, with agreement to repay seller his sweat equity in the event of resale of house; 1978 letter to Warren Sell, Mortgage Consultant, from MHC about key to house for mortgage appraisal, 1977 letter to Henry Jones of Media Federal Savings from MHC about mortgage application, 1977 letter to MHC from Media Federal Savings about upkeep of house
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1978 typescript of work to be completed; 6 copies of first floor and 7 copies of second floor printouts of 708 Washington; 2 sketches on graph paper of floor plan
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2 copies of ad for 708 Washington; 2 copies of floor plans of 1st and 2nd floors; 8 sketches of floor plans; 1977 Commonwealth 708 Washington Ave. Disclosure/settlement statement
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1978 open house list for 708 Washington; Commonwealth and handwritten notes with names, numbers; 2 handwritten notes with names, numbers, and 1978 letter to Mr. and Mrs. McGilberry from MHC about mortgage application; handwritten note with names, numbers, copy of 1978 letter to MHC from Betty McGilberry about her family and buying a house in Media, a list of their earnings, copy of residential loan application, and 1978 letter to MHC from Barbara Short as a reference for the McGilberrys; 1978 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas from MHC about mortgage application; 1978 letter to Barbara Fritz from MHC about mortgage application; 1978 open house list for 708 Washington; 1978 letter to Lawrence Redmond from MHC about mortgage application; 1978 letter to Caroline Seeney from MHC about mortgage application; 6 copies of ad for 708 Washington, with 3 copies of floor plan; handwritten note with names; 4 copies of 1967 agreement of sale for unknown property; packet of index cards with names and addresses of fellowship weekend members
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Handwritten note with priorities list; 1978 open house list for 708 Washington; 1978 proposal for Washington Ave. house, 1978 description of work to be performed on 711 Washington, 3 copies, description of 711 Washington Ave, 3 copies, and hand drawn sketch of layout of house; handwritten to do list; 3 handwritten notes with calculations; 1979 sketch of 1st and 2nd floors of 711 Washington; 1978 description of work to be performed, 2 copies, with 2 sketches, of both floors and 2nd floor; 1979 letter to Ervin Reichardt from Biddle, Bishop, and Smith about insurance; 1979 description of work to be performed, 2 copies, with 6 copies of sketches of both floors; 1979 proposal for 711 Washington Ave. by Foote contracting; 2 hand sketches of 711 Washington
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Form for 934 Maple Terrace, estimating repair costs at $14-15,000; typed up costs for Maple Terrace, with handwritten note calculating costs; rehab by CSC with repairs and costs for Maple; Tull plumbing, heating, and AC contractors' proposal; agreement for sale of real estate with "offer not accepted"
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handwritten note with prices; 1983 report by Philadelphia Electric Company for Willie Rorie, 1983 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Rorie from Josephine Johns about late rent, and 1983 letter to Dean Short from Rodenboh and Baker Inc. about removing Rories off the property; 1981 letter to Josephine Johns from Dean Short about material expenses, installment methods, and meeting to discuss; 2 copies of 1981 letter to Josephine Johns from Dean Short about receiving checks; 1981 reimbursement for MHC, 1981 duplicate of bill from MHC, 1982 letter to Josephine Johns from MHC about paying bill, 1981 letter to Walter Johns about materials expenses, and 1981 letter to Dean Short from Josephine Johns about decision reached at Newtown Meeting; 5 copies of proposed alterations to Newtown Meeting, 1980; 1981 letter to Dean Short from Josephine Johns about meeting; Newtown Square Meeting House Unit list of repairs done; 1981 letter to Josephine Johns from Dean Short about expenses, and draft letter to Josephine Johns from Dean Short about rental property; 1981 letter to Josephine Johns from MHC about copies of lease, 1981 list of expenses, 1981 letter to Josephine Johns from MHC about Rorie living in rental property, 1981 letter to Dean Short from Josephine Johns about the lease and expenses, 1981 letter to Dean Short from Josephine Johns about expenses, and 1981 letter to Josephine Johns from Dean Short about expenses; 1980 list of repairs and expenses required; chart of expenses
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1981 envelope to Dean Short from Mr. and Mrs. Rorie; information on 1320 W. Fan Forced Electric Heater; sheet with handwritten names, addresses, agreement to rent area behind Newtown Square to Nazeri and Nayzi, 1981 letter to MHC from Josephine Johns about rental, and 1981 lease for the house at Newtown Square; 1981 lease agreement, 2 copies; 1981 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Rorie from MHC about enclosed lease; 1981 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Rorie from MHC about copies of lease; 1982 letter to Josephine Johns from Dean Short about arrangement with Newtown Square.
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Picture of house on School St.; 1991 proposed powder room for 601 Washington Ave.; 3 copies of agreement for the sale of real estate in 1984 of 240 Walnut St.; 1984 and 1985 settlement form from Commonwealth for 240 Walnut St.; 2 sketches from 1985 of 240 Walnut St., 1st and 2nd floors; 1984 and 1987 settlement form from Commonwealth for 505 School St.; 1987 agreement of sale for 505 School St.; copies of 8 photos for 505 School St.; 4 1984 before photos of 505 School St.; 3 1982 'before' photos of 107 Pennington; 8 photos of rehabilitation of 107 Pennington; 3 1984 after photos of 107 Pennington; 5 photos from 1984 of CSC annual meeting at 107 Pennington; 2 1983 photos of supper party; 1977 ad for 108 Washington Ave. with 2 photos of house from 1977
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3 copies of 1st and 2nd floor of 101 Walnut St. from 1986; 1987 sketch of 300 Goodwill Rd.; 1985 sketch of 1st and 2nd floors of 101 Walnut St.; 1984 sketch of 1st and 2nd floors of 37 Walnut St.; 15 1983 photos of 33 Walnut St. before; 2 1984 'after' photos of 33 Walnut St.; 1983 sketch of 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors of 33 Walnut St.; 3 1981 before photos of 109 Woodland Ave.; 4 1982 after photos of 109 Woodland Ave.; 1981 sketch of 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors of 109 Woodland Ave.; 1983 sketch of 53 Prospect Ave.; 2 photos of 208 W. Beech Tree Ave.; 1984 settlement form from Commonwealth for 37 Walnut St.; 1983 sketch of 1st and 2nd floors of 107 Pennington; 1981 purchase of 107 Pennington by CSC; 1984 sale of 107 Pennington settlement statement from Commonwealth
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Photographs of award, 1973; album (dismounted) and envelope with unidentified photos of houses
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11 handwritten notes with phone numbers; 1989 letter to Mark Wilson from MHC about viewing a house he's selling; 1988 letter to Mathew Markey from MHC about buying 214 Pennington Ave; 7 picture ads of houses on 137 N 10th St, 419 Pine St, 417 Chestnut St., 102 Lawrence Ave, 1218 Chestnut St; 1989 information on 906 Maple Terrace; list of properties submitted to the vacant property review committee for their consideration
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3 handwritten notes with name, number, and address of Hazel Stack; correspondence between Hazel Stack and MHC about Washington St. house
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Slip saying a message for Mark Wilson, from MHC; SWA order and deed search for Lucille Holland of 15 Main St; SWA order and deed search for Ruth Simmons of 242 N 9th St; SWA order and deed search for Sylvester Seeney of 804 Washington St; 24 SWA title: abstracts, 1984-89
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MHC's Outline of Training and Experience; 1944 MHC membership card for Philadelphia Housing Association
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1984 article from The Philadelphia Inquirer entitled Memories of Bryn Mawr Summers; copy of 1984 article from NY Times entitled Reunion at Bryn Mawr: Workers of 30's Return; 1984 Memoriam to HWS; 1968 poem by HWS entitled A Perennial Protest; Opening Vistas in Workers' Education: An Autobiography of HWS, 1978
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Brochure for Hudson Shore Labor School; 1975 page of Bryn Mawr News with article From Bloomers to Unions, on HWS, 2 copies; A Singing Atlas poem; 1975 section of the Bryn Mawr-Haverford College News with editorial on HWS; 1972 birthday card to MHC from HWS; 1969 HWS poem entitled Old Seeds 1922 photo of HWS and Mrs. Roosevelt; torn out article on HWS; 1965 HWS poem, Diana of the Court; HWS poems Symphony and November Alchemy; article by HWS entitled Training for Community Action Programs: Objectives and Methods; 1962 lyrics entitled For the Christmas Party by HWS; 1962 typescript entitled Hopefully, with Variations; 1957 HWS poem, Next Trip Over; HWS poems The masters Brush, Czechs Vote Blank, Contradiction (2 copies), The Army Band Plays at the Capitol, My Rose and I, Dedication, The Thrush; 1950 HWS poem Alumnae Weekend; 1951 HWS poem A Summer Saga; article by HWS called Verses for Adelaide Neall; HWS poem Symphony; 1945 HWS poem Nonsense Rhymes from Area Conferences; 2 copies of Federal Public Housing play by HWS; HWS poems Late in Return, Design for Freedom, A Singing Atlas, Torch Bearers, Sporadic Grouch, A Spring Thought, Spring Writes her Song, untitled; 2 copies of 1932 Christmas card from HWS; Holiday poem to MHC from HWS; 1960 HWS poem, Fiftieth Reunion; 1959 HWS poem The Movies, Christmas Eve; poem entitled The Trashman; HWS poem New Year; 1952 New Year card to MHC from HWS with poem The Trashman; Jingles for Democracy poem; 3 copies of booklet entitled A Home, A School, A Dream by HWS, 1921-46; HWS poems, Urban Renewal (2 copies), Perennial Protest; 1966 article by HWS entitled Labor Education History; Past, Present, and Future; HWS poem Riding to Reston; 1969 HWS poem Renewal for Theodore Berry; large photo of HWS; 2 copies of 1971 page of poems entitled The Elderly Poor: White House Conference on Aging by HWS; HWS poem Tools; 1975 booklet made by HWS for MHC with poem For Margaret; booklet of HWS poems for New Years; pamphlet with HWS poem Federal Arts; letter to MHC from HWS about college; 1941 The London Auxiliary Firemen Paint the Blitz poem by HWS
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Ms. and typescript transcripts of spirit communications through the medium of Jane Smith with Margaret's deceased parents and others, 1951-1961. Also includes parts VII and VIII of poem; HWS Notes on these Poems to go with A Series of Prose Poems; untitled recorded series by HWS; 1956 recorded series entitled The Spirit of Christmas by HWS; 1958 HWS poems The Listener and High Adventure; 1942 typescript by HWS, Certificate of Incorporation; Helen Hall Smith: Her Book, by HWS about her sister
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Article A Journey with Love by MBH; memo about MBH's death, 2006; obituary for MBH; handwritten note with 2 names; pamphlet for MBH's 100th birthday , 2002, 3 copies; 2006 fan for MBH's funeral; 2000 program for dedication of MBH park; invite to MBH's 90th birthday, 1992 with 8 1994 photos of MHC and MBH; 1992 letter to MHC from West Chester University about MBH scholarship and 1992 letter to West Chester University from MHC about no restrictions for scholarship; invite to MBH 99th birthday, 2001; MBH poem 'Reflections'
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6 copies of brochure for Fellowship Weekends, run by MHC; page of patriotic song lyrics; 8 copies of 1955-56 Fellowship Weekends directory of active members; ad for SFH; 1954 issue of Friends Intelligencer, v. 111, no. 35 with article on Fellowship Weekends by MBH and MHC; MHC article Forward Better Human Relations; List of Fellowship Weekends' members with addresses
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1955-56 Fellowship Weekends Directory of Active Members, 2 copies; 1955 photos from Fellowship Weekends; negatives of photos from Fellowship Weekends, 2 sets; song lyrics for Fellowship Weekends, 4 copies; 2 sets of song lyrics; handwritten song lyrics, 2 sets; pamphlet of melodies; Fellowship Weekends pamphlet with songs, 3 copies; v. 111 no. 35 1954 Friends Intelligencer, with article by Mazie Hall and MHC on Fellowship Weekends; 1954 list of Fellowship Weekend members, 2 sets; 1955 list of Fellowship Weekend members
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Blank MHC deposit ticket with adding calculations on back; letter from MHC to Howard Holden about plan for Bettws-Y Coed parking lot, with 2 hand drawn proposals from 1992; statement from Ann Hutchinson, director of planning and community development, to planning commission members about Bryn Mawr parking lots with letter from Kevin Bowers, township engineer, stating he had reviewed a tentative sketch plan from Coelee Robinson Roesch, Inc. and included 5 engineering comments; 2 sketches of BYC parking; agenda for 1991 planning commission meeting, 2 copies; 1991 letter to MHC, from Howard Holden, saying that they decided not to have parking at Arnecliffe because of the unsightly nature of the cars
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1948 lease of 701 Lambeart St., 4 copies; 3 pages of handwritten notes with names, addresses, 1948 letter to MHC from Polly about addresses; 1948 letter to MHC from Mr. Warnock from MHC about being unsure; 1948 letter to MHC from Mr. Warnock saying an extension can not be granted; invitation to attend meeting about co-op house; note to MHC about Dr. Bverk stopping by; 1948 letter to MHC from Mrs. Osterkemp about co-op housing and 1948 letter to Mrs. Osterkemp from MHC about staying in co-op housing, if it's ready; 3 handwritten notes with names, numbers; 1948 applicant for co-op form; 1948 note to MHC about address; 1948 letter to MHC from Louise Kepuer about room; 1948 letter to Charles Rhoads from MHC's group about co-op housing advantages, 1948 letter to MHC's group from Charles Rhoads about being worried about financing, 1948 letter to Charles Rhoads from MHC about co-op housing and planning, and 1948 letter to Mr. Robert White from Charles Rhoads about Bryn Mawr not endorsing the co-op housing; estimates of annual expenses 1948-49 for Bryn Mawr co-op house; handwritten note with thoughts; 1948 letter to Board of Adjustment from Mr. Warnock about exception for co-op house; 1948 notice by Board of Adjustment about canceling the public hearing; sketches of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of Bryn Mawr co-op house
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2 typescript copies of a semester plan, written in 1951 by Hertha Kraus
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City and Suburban Housing Cooperative Association, 1953, for Moderate Priced Housing, 2 copies; 1953 proposed plan to set up integrated housing, 2 copies; typescript called Integrated Housing Cooperative Association, 1953, 3 copies.
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1947 Federal Housing Administration Site Improvement Date for Properties of Three or More Living Units; packet of tables for mortgages; article on Rental Housing under FHA; 1947 v. 8 no. 9 of Co-ops on Campus; 1946 FHA 'Administrative Rules and Regulations for Rental Housing Insurance under Section 608 of the National Housing Act; 1946 National Housing Act as Amended and Provisions of Other Laws Pertaining to the FHA.
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2 copies of 1954 proposed plan by Fellowship Housing Bureau; 1954 typescript entitled Segregation In Housing with Outline of Plan by Fellowship Housing Bureau
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1952 letter to MHC from American Friends Service Committee about being unable to undertake her proposed plan; 2 copies of typescript on Maplewood Cooperative Apartments; proposed plan for the 1st project of the Friends Housing Management Cooperative; typescript on Raising the Difference between the Mortgage and the Total Cost; 1952 purchase of lot by MHC; 1952 Friends Housing Management meeting attendance; 1952 proposed plan to set up FHMC, 4 copies; summary of proposed plan, 1952; evaluation of propose FHMC, 1952
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1952 letter to Mr. Waning of Friends Service from MHC about problems of Friends Self-Help Housing Program; 1952 letter to MHC from Mr. Waning saying the board will discuss the letter
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Furniture Needs of Migrant Defense Workers by Office of Price Administration
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Blueprints for Haverford Hamlet by MHC, 1945; handwritten note with names, numbers; sketches of 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors of Robinson House; sketches of 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors, unknown building; 1948 balance sheet; 2 copies of 1948 petition for special exception; 1948 response from Commonwealth of PA for trial on matter
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An Invitation to Quaker Worship by Haverford Friends Meeting; 1944, 1945 (2 sets), and 1946 thoughts by Haverford Friends Meeting; 1945 (2 copies) of thoughts by Radnor Friends Meeting; rough draft and typed The Promised Ride poem
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1941 Proposed Plan of Cooperation between Consumer Division of OPA and Management Division of FHA Regarding Demonstrations in Home Furnishings in Defense Housing Projects
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3 copies, written in 1950 by Morton Deutsch and Marry Evans Collins
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1952 proposed plan to set up the Friends Rental Housing Cooperative of the Philadelphia Area, 6 copies
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envelope with article on SFH and 13 photos of MHC at banquet getting an appreciation certificate from the Fellowship Weekenders, 1973; photo with MHC entitled working for freedom of residence since 1956; folder with 4 2002 photos of MHC's birthday, with newspaper editorial thanking MHC, 1999 birthday photo of MHC, and poem dedicated to MHC called Margaret carries on.
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1953 Proposed Plan for Co-op Agency for Integrated Housing, 9 copies incomplete
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Typescript on Community Workshops in Convalescent Homes (Plan 1); Plan 2: The Psychology of Production Therapy; Plan 3: The Psychology of Production Therapy (#2); Plan 4: The Psychology of Production Therapy (#3); Plan 5: The Psychology of Production Therapy; Plan 6: Production Therapy; typescript called The Psychology of Production Therapy, 3 copies complete, and 3 copies incomplete; 1937 The Washington Daily News Work Helps to Heal Mental Ills of St. Elizabeth's Inmates by Samuel Gordon.
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1966 letter to Ted Peters of Friends Committee on Race Relations from MHC about her disagreement with project FREE; 1966 letter to David Fitzgerald from MHC about her resignation from Project FREE; pamphlet on project FREE; 1966 article from Main Line Times entitled Realtors Bar Crusade Role, Spell Out Law about realtors not having responsibility to crusade for minority/integrated housing; 1966 section of article, with sentence on MHC saying FREE is too activist; 1966 letter to MHC from the Fair Housing Council of Delaware Valley about a section of a proposal; 1965 letters to the editor from Friends Journal about North Shore Summer Project; Project FREE news; section 1 of Realtor's Headlines from 1966, v. 33 no.11; 1966 letter to Richard Taylor from Women's International League for Peace and Freedom about Project FREE
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Handwritten note with addresses, 1945 letter to MHC from John Cummingham about a property, and 6 handwritten notes with calculations and house sketches; 3 handwritten notes with addresses, names; index card with house ad, 2 handwritten notes with calculations, and 1945 letter to Mr. Cummingham from MHC about property; 3 handwritten notes with calculations and house sketches; 1945 letter to Mrs. Stahl from MHC about house; 1945 letter to Miss Mellon from MHC about house; brochure for The Mermont in Bryn Mawr
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4 copies of proposed plan for The Cooperative Agency for Integrated Housing, 1953
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1984 article from Friends Journal Toward Understanding the Soviet Union by Mike Yarrow; unattributed typescript A Tribute to Mike.
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Scribble-In Book notebook with names of individuals and contact information. Includes Work Camp Reunion and Pandle Hill. Only a few pages filled.
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Miscellaneous publicaitons received with colleciton. Includes booklet for Pendle Hill Summer Term, 1945, verse by Sarah Dunning Schear with attribution to Margaret, and a copy of A Citizens Guide to Public Housing with inscription, 1940.
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Marked maps of Philadelphia area and Narberth.
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Architectural drawings of Country Estate Apartments, 1944-45, and 3 Single Family Residences, 1946, by M.H. Collins.
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Labelled: Residential Apartments for Elva F. Hanley at Devon, Pennsylvania/Existing Structure...Armand Carroll and Wm. J. Stephenson, Architects...Philadlephia, Pa.
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Labelled: Longstreth House Converted into 3 Duplex Apartments/M.H. Collins, Bryn Mawr, Pa., 2/1946
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Labelled: Charles S. Walton Est., Radnor Township...Milton R. Yerkes CE, 3/1932.
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