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Extent:: 2.8 linear feet (; 7 boxes)
Abstract:: Walter George Smith (1854-1924) was a prominent Philadelphia attorney. A devout Catholic, Smith worked and lectured extensively for the anti-divorce cause. Among other activities, he was involved in advancing the causes of uniform state laws, was an appointed member of the Board of Indian Commissioners, a Manager of the Drexel Institute, and President of the American Bar Association. The collection contains correspondence, including family correspondence; diaries, journals and travel logs; speeches, addresses, published and unpublished writings. Scrapbooks, memorabilia, and obituaries are also included.

Held at: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center [Contact Us]

Extent:: 17.5 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection comprises various papers and realia pertaining to the Pacific Theater of World War II.

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

Extent:: 55.0 linear feet (112 boxes, 5 oversize boxes, 3 realia items, 358 books and pamphlets)
Abstract:: Lawrence M. O'Rourke earned a B.A. from Villanova University in 1959 and a J.D. from Georgetown Law Center in 1970. He was a reporter with the Philadelphia Bulletin, served as its Washington Bureau Chief until the paper closed in 1980. O'Rourke served in President Carter's newly-created Department of Education. Later O'Rourke served as White House Correspondent and Columnist for St. Louis Dispatch and other newspapers. The collection includes personal papers, correspondence, wire reports, copies of O'Rourke's articles and notebooks, and papers relating to the Gridiron Club and to other professional activities.

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