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Frederick and Edith L. Massiah Papers, 1913-1990 (inclusive) 1917-1975 (bulk)

Extent:

6 cubic feet

Abstract:

Frederick McDonald Massiah became a leader in the use of reinforced concrete in building construction,and was one of the first successful African-American contracting engineers in the United States. The Frederick and Edith L. Massiah Papers documents the professional activities of Frederick Massiah as a contract engineer and business man, as well as the Massiah Family life in Philadelphia. The collection is organized into three series: Business Papers, Family Papers, and Awards and Certificates.

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

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University Libraries Records, 1890-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:

36 cubic feet

Abstract:

The University Library dates to 1749 with a gift of books from Richard Jackson, a London lawyer and politician. Within a few years, Benjamin Franklin and William Smith donated additional volumes. The records, 1890-1979, for the University of Pennsylvania Library deal primarily with the operation of the Library from the Furness building but also includes information on the fundraising for and construction of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

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

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Dean of Student Affairs. Disciplinary Records, 1829-1865 (inclusive)

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0.5 cubic feet

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College of Arts and Sciences. Alumni Records, 1826-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.5 cubic feet

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University Council Records, 1946-1983 (inclusive)

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0.6 cubic feet

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Medico-Chirurgical College and Hospital of Philadelphia records, 1881-1955 (inclusive) 1881-1922 (bulk)

Extent:

21.5 cubic feet (39 boxes)

Abstract:

The Medico-Chirurgical College had its origins in 1848 as the Medico-Chirurgical Society, but it would not be until 1881 that Dr. George P. Oliver, who had been a member of the old society and held title to the new charter, organized a faculty to hold classes. In 1916 Medico-Chirurgical College's Department of Medicine and the Department of Dentistry merged with the University of Pennsylvania. The Medico-Chirurgical College and Hospital of Philadelphia Records consist mainly of administrative and financial records for the College and Hospital from the late nineteenth through to it's merger with the University of Pennsylvania in 1916.

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First Church of Christ, Scientist, Philadelphia records, 1908-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 cubic feet (1 record carton and 1 oversize box.)

Abstract:

The collection primarily documents the building construction and alterations of the First Church, Scientist, Philadelphia's church near 40th and Walnut Streets.

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

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General Administration Collection Pre-1820, 1681-1853 (inclusive) 1740-1820 (bulk)

Extent:

30 cubic feet

Abstract:

The General Administration Collection Pre-1820 documents the institutional and education activities of the University of Pennsylvania from its founding in 1749 to 1820.

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Joseph Eugene Gillet Papers, 1906-1959 (inclusive)

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0.3 cubic feet

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Gabriel Hines Papers, 1910-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.25 cubic feet

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