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Herbert Welsh collection, 1898-1925 (bulk) 1759-1935, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 59.4 linear feet (; 120 boxes, 14 flat files, 145 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains the papers of Herbert Welsh, noted political reformer and activist, founder of the Indian Rights Association, editor and publicist, and advocate for the conservation of the forests of Lake Sunapee. The collection also contain papers collected by Herbert Welsh, mostly by his father John Welsh, Philadelphia merchant, U.S. diplomat, and chairman of the International Centennial Exhibition of 1876. The collection spans from 1759 to 1935 with the bulk of the materials covering the years between 1898 and 1925 and includes correspondence, financial files, papers related to Welsh’s interests and activism, broadsides, pamphlets, serials, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Historical Society of Pennsylvania collection of World War II papers, 1938-1948 (bulk) 1920-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:: 46.0 linear feet (97 boxes; 38 volumes)
Abstract:: In late 1942, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania solicited materials to form an artificial collection to document the war effort of a number of community and social service agencies in Philadelphia. The bulk of the material donated came from the Office of War Information, the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, and the United Service Organization of Philadelphia. Smaller donations were made by other community organizations and volunteers such as Mrs. Weber, a member of St. Mark's church who corresponded with servicemen. The collection, which dates from 1938 to 1948, consists of press releases, administrative records, correspondence, financial records, photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, posters, and ephemera.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

John M. Driscoll, O.S.A. records, 1964-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28.5 linear feet (57 manuscript boxes)
Abstract:: The John M. Driscoll papers consist of administrative files, correspondence, legal files, minutes, news media, printed material, personal papers, and reports regarding his period as president of Villanova University.

Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]

Joseph McGarrity Collection, 1736-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.5 linear feet (15 manuscript boxes, 434 microfilm reels)
Abstract:: The McGarrity Collection consists of materials related to Irish history, literature, folklore, description and travel, music, and Irish - American history.

Held at: Villanova University: Special Collections [Contact Us]

Marten Van Heuven Papers, 1952-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes
Abstract:: Marten Van Heuven (1932- ) led a career in the United States foreign service, serving in several European countries, which culminated with his service as National Intelligence Officer for Europe from 1987 to 1991, a position responsible for the analysis of European and Canadian issues. Van Heuven's papers document his career in the United States foreign service and at RAND, and include his speech files, writings files, and correspondence.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

James M. Fallows Papers, 1976-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 18 boxes
Abstract:: James M. Fallows (1949- ) is a political journalist and cultural commentator who has held editorial positions at the Atlantic Monthly, Washington Monthly, and U.S. News & World Report and worked as a commentator for National Public Radio's "Morning Edition." Fallows also served as chief speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter from 1976 to 1978. Fallows's papers document his service as chief speechwriter for Carter and are predominantly composed of drafts of speeches for Carter and related memoranda.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

Harry Dexter White Papers, 1895-2000 (inclusive) 1935-1948 (bulk)

Extent:: 17 boxes, 1 folder, and 2 items
Abstract:: Harry Dexter White (1892-1948) was an economist with expertise in international finance and monetary issues. White served in the United States Department of the Treasury from 1934 to 1946, rising to the position of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and was one of the principal architects of the Bretton Woods agreements in 1944 that established the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. White's papers document his service in the Department of the Treasury and include correspondence and memoranda, notes, and writings.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

H.H. Wilson Papers, 1938-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 boxes
Abstract:: The papers of Princeton University professor Harper Hubert Wilson document his interest and work in civil liberties. A self described "conservative, anarchist and socialist," Wilson provoked his students to think critically about the social problems confronting society, and to challenge the prevailing assumptions about American politics.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

William Hard Papers, 1914-1934 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes
Abstract:: The William Hard Papers consist of correspondence files, notes, typescripts, speeches, papers and articles relating to the career of William Hard. The papers also contain a significant amount of supplementary printed materials Hard used for research on his unpublished publication on the League of Nations fight during the Wilson presidency.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

William Fitts Ryan Papers, 1947-1972 (inclusive)

Extent:: 479 boxes
Abstract:: The papers consist primarily of records maintained in William Fitts Ryan's congressional office in Washington, D.C. his district office in New York City, and campaign materials.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

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