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Harvey Denison Kitchel Micrographical Notes, 1880-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear feet
Abstract:
Fascinating notations of an amateur scientist whose profession and training was as a man of the cloth who acquired a fine microscope and was very diligent in making observations of algae, mosses and blood of animals and humans. Reverend Kitchel made beautiful colored illustrations of his observations and consulted with others regarding his observations. He classed his observations as field notes. He and his family had a number of connections to Lehigh University.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Greenhills (Pa.) Slate Quarry Ledger, 1872-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear feet (1 ledger)
Abstract:
A business account record of activities in the slate mining industry in Slatington, Pennsylvania. Not only was slate mining a business but farming activities and township business are prominently mentioned as well.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Automobile Road Maps of Europe and North America, 1922-1926 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear feet (1 box, 0.5 linear feet)
Abstract:
Collection composed primarily of Alphonse Taride maps for regions of France circa 1920s and a few other vintage maps: Brentano's British Isles, Rand McNally's New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Canadian Maritime Provinces and Germany's Schwartzwald region. The maps reflect the era of the establishment of the automobile as a cultural symbol of freedom of the road and travel between the two World Wars.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Vintage World Maps, 1653-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
A collection of old and new maps from historical events in the United States, Europe and several politically conflicted countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Papers of Prof. Mike Notis, 1960-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection contains documents that related to Prof. Notis's research in metallurgy, including studying ancient tools, traditional Japanese and Chinese metal work, etc.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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William C. Bowie Scrapbooks, 1889-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear feet (1 record box, 1 flat box)
Abstract:
Four scrapbooks containing miscellaneous newspaper clippings, correspondence. Each volume individually indexed. The materials in the scrapbooks are not arranged chronologically throughout: Vol. 1 1891-1937; Vol 2 1919-1937; Vol. 3 1916-1937, Vol. 4 1889-1939. William C. Bowie's career in scientific research in the theory of isostasy and its application to dynamics and structural geology is reflected in these scrapbooks.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Hiram Sanborn Chamberlain Collection , 1902-1903 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear feet ([1] box ; 3 items)
Abstract:
Small collection of material reflecting a senior student's last year at Lehigh. Mr. Chamberlain graduated in 1903 with an Engineer of Mines degree. Collection contains a metal football recording the event of a 1902 Lehigh-Lafayette football game played in Easton with a score of 6-0 - a Lehigh win. The cast metal football records the names of the team members, winning score and the menu of the victory banquet.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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