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Cornelia Hennigan research on the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, circa 2000-2008

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9.0 linear feet

Abstract:

Cornelia M. Hennigan, born in 1927, worked at Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades (now known as Williamson College of the Trades) in Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania from 1994 until her retirement in 2009. During her time at Williamson she was employed as a dorm mother (1994-1997), director of residential life (1997-2000), and historian (2000-2009). While serving as historian, Hennigan wrote a manuscript (never published) about the history of Williamson. The Cornelia Hennigan research on the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, circa 2000-2008, consists mostly of research files with photocopies of primary and secondary-source documents relating to various subjects and people associated with the school. Hennigan's indices to several primary-source Williamson records (such as meeting minutes), an incomplete index to her own manuscript, and materials relating to the logistics of researching and writing a book, can also be found in the collection.

Held at: Williamson College of the Trades (Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades) [Contact Us]

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Isaiah V. Williamson financial papers, 1835-1898 (inclusive)

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5.5 linear feet

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Isaiah V. Williamson (1803-1889) was born in Fallsington, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. After becoming a successful merchant in Philadelphia and retiring in 1838, Williamson turned to investing and philanthropy. In 1888, Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades (now known as Williamson College of the Trades) in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania was established with an endowment from Williamson. The Isaiah V. Williamson financial papers, 1835-1898, consist of various documents and volumes relating to Isaiah Williamson's financial interests, including some legal and estate papers dating from after his death. There is also a small amount of secondary-source materials, such as newspaper clippings of Williamson's obituary and research on Williamson and his family members and associates.

Held at: Williamson College of the Trades (Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades) [Contact Us]

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Christine Shearer and Irma Schultz scrapbooks, 1935-1965 (inclusive)

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1.5 linear feet

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Christine Shearer (1884-1968) of Worcester, Pennsylvania began entering jingle-writing contests in the 1930s, and continued to enter and win such contests for over 25 years. Mrs. Shearer was active with the local Ladies' Aid Society, serving as its president. Her sister Irma Schultz also entered jingle-writing contests, although not as frequently. The Christine Shearer and Irma Schultz scrapbooks, 1935-1965, are comprised of scrapbooks created by Shearer and Schultz. The bulk consist of newspaper clippings, but of special interest are three scrapbooks which document the women's jingle-writing hobby.

Held at: Worcester Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Worcester Historical Society map collection, 1965-1985 (bulk) 1927-2011 (inclusive)

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4.0 linear feet

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Worcester Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was formed in 1733. It is comprised of three villages: Center Point, Fairview Village, and Cedars. The Worcester Historical Society map collection, 1927-circa 2011, comprises maps of Worcester and surrounding areas, with some maps of Pennsylvania or the United States. Many zoning maps are included.

Held at: Worcester Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Daniel T.V. Huntoon, Jr. Papers, 1881-1943, 1881-1943 (inclusive) 1926-1943 (bulk)

Extent:

0.84 linear feet

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Daniel Thomas Vose Huntoon, Jr. (November 10, 1870 – January 15, 1943) was raised in Canton, MA and moved to Philadelphia around 1900. Shortly after arriving, he met Naomi Wood and both were collectors of 18th-century decorative arts. A year after Wood’s death in 1926, Huntoon reached agreement with the City of Philadelphia for the Naomi Wood Trust to operate the Woodford Mansion in Philadelphia, PA's East Fairmount Park to display their collection of 18th-century colonial fine and decorative arts. Woodford opened as a public house museum in 1930 and Huntoon served as its first director and as the Naomi Wood Trust's first individual trustee until 1943. Records in this collection span Huntoon's entire tenure as Woodford Trustee as well as his years collecting with Naomi Wood. The collection is arranged into 8 series:...(see more)

Held at: Woodford Mansion [Contact Us]

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Woodford Daily Logs, Ledgers, and Calendars, 1930-2019 (inclusive)

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1 linear foot

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Summaries of the daily activities of Woodford Mansion were recorded by trustees, guides, and volunteers throughout much of the mansion's history in the form of daily logs, ledgers and calendars found in this collection. Records date from 1930, the the first year Woodford became a museum, through 2019 and offer glimpses into the daily activities of Woodford.

Held at: Woodford Mansion [Contact Us]

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Woodford Oversized Collection, 1868-2022 (inclusive) 1928-2004 (bulk)

Extent:

3.66 linear feet

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Through various events and projects at Woodford throughout the years, oversized records were created that are too large to be held within their related archival collections. This collection was created to hold these oversized records. This collection consists of 11 blueprints, 3 plans, 9 maps, 3 signs, 2 pieces of artwork, and 1 document. Records are arranged alphanumerically. Records range from 1868-2018, with the bulk from 1928-2004.

Held at: Woodford Mansion [Contact Us]

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Woodford Publications Collection, 1898-2011 (inclusive)

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0.84 linear feet

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Throughout Woodford's history as a house museum a number of articles were written about the house and the objects within by outside researchers as well as former guides and trustees. This collection holds these various publications. The collection is comprised of two parts: General publications and a Woodford Scrapbook.

Held at: Woodford Mansion [Contact Us]

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West Nantmeal Township Historical Commission local history collection, 1759-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:

4.0 linear feet

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In the first decades of the 18th century, emigrants from Radnorshire, Wales settled in the area that would become Nantmeal Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Nantmeal Township was divided into East and West Nantmeal townships in 1739, and Honey Brook Township and Wallace Township later separated from West Nantmeal Township in 1789 and 1852, respectively. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, West Nantmeal was home to farms, mills and forges, including the Isabella Furnace. As of 2015, West Nantmeal remains a largely rural community. The West Nantmeal Township Historical Commission local history collection, 1759-2015, consists of a mix of primary and secondary source materials relating to the history, residents, businesses, and other topics related to West Nantmeal Township. The materials include manuscripts, subject files, oral histories, CDs and DVDs, maps, and other materials.

Held at: West Nantmeal Township Historical Commission [Contact Us]

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West Nantmeal Township Historical Commission historic property research files, circa 1980-1982

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1.75 linear feet

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Around the time of the United States bicentennial, the Chester County Commissioners formed a partnership with the Chester County Historical Society, the Brandywine Conservancy and many volunteers to organize a Chester County Historic Sites Survey. This survey, conducted between 1979 and 1982, included all of Chester County except for the Boroughs of West Chester and Downingtown (which initiated separate survey projects around this time). The West Nantmeal Township Historical Commission historic property research files, circa 1980-1982, consist of folders with photocopies of Chester County's Architectural Inventory Form (AIF) for buildings more than fifty years old in West Nantmeal Township at the time of the survey. Some files have photographs.

Held at: West Nantmeal Township Historical Commission [Contact Us]