Place: United States -- History - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 32 linear ft. (68 boxes )
Abstract:: Charles Roberts, a graduate of Haverford College in 1864, collected autographs, ranging from a set of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, letters of the Presidents of the United States, letters of foreign royalty, abolitionists, distinguished American and foreign authors and composers, scientists, educators and businesspeople. The letters date from ca. 1400 to the present; many are accompanied by fine prints and photographs. When Roberts' widow, Lucy B. Roberts, gave the collection to Haverford in 1902, it contained some 12,000 items. The collection continues to grow, and it now numbers over 20,000 letters and other original documents.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This manuscript reports Hans Albrecht's visit to the United States from Germany in 1926, written in German. Sections of the report include topics such as, "factory farms and workers questions," "politics," "prohibition," "school and culture," and "the negro problem."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.14 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of two volumes of manuscripts written by Daniel B. Smith: "The History of the United States of North America" and "Ethics: Prepared for the Use of Haverford School."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: George L. Townsend's memoir, entitled "Service of the War Relocation Authority," describes his recruitment by and work with the War Relocation Authority, a civilian agency established to provide care and services for Japanese Americans moved to Army Relocation Centers. Included is a map of Relocation Centers in the Western United States.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 16.5 cubic feet
Abstract:: The Center for Greater Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1985 by Penn Public Policy and History Professor Theodore Hershberg. This collection documents the activities and development of the Center for Greater Philadelphia from the early 1980s to the end of the twentieth century.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Extent:: 12 cubic feet
Abstract:: To celebrate Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday, which fell on January 17, 2006, five institutions in the Philadelphia area formed in 2000 an alliance named Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Consortium. The Consortium initiated a grand multifaceted and internationally-involving scenario for the celebration. The full name of the project is Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary, or "Ben Franklin 300, 1706-2006." This collection documents the organization, planning and operation of the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary from the time the BFT Consortium was established in 2000 till the project was wrapped up in mid 2008.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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