Philadelphia Area Archives

Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia, 1925-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.05 linear feet ((1) folder)
Abstract:: The Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia collection consists of photos, letters and reminiscenses. It also includes materials relating to the dedication of the Isabella Vengerova room at Curtis in 1989.

Held at: Curtis Institute of Music Archives [Contact Us]

Virginia De Blasiis autograph book, 1927 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet ((1) volume)
Abstract:: The volume includes autographs and well-wishes from faculty, students, and staff at the Curtis Institute of Music collected during De Blasiis' final months as a student in 1927.

Held at: Curtis Institute of Music Archives [Contact Us]

Henry Siegl scrapbook, 1928-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet ((1) folder)
Abstract:: This collection features programs of student and faculty recitals attended by Siegl at Curtis and elsewhere as well as assorted ephemera.

Held at: Curtis Institute of Music Archives [Contact Us]

Abram Chasins oral history collection, 1977

Extent:: 1.25 linear feet ((7) reels and (4) folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains (7) 7" reel-to-reel tapes and transcriptions of interviews with Chasins about his career and work as director of the WQXR radio station. The interviews were conducted by student Joshua Livingston as part of an oral history program at MIT.

Held at: Curtis Institute of Music Archives [Contact Us]

Marcel Tabuteau memorabilia collection, 1967-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet ((5) folders)
Abstract:: Miscellaneous materials relating to Marcel Tabuteau: correspondence, reminiscences, and a scrapbook documenting the establishment of the Marcel Tabuteau Memorial Fund.

Held at: Curtis Institute of Music Archives [Contact Us]

American Friends Service Committee, Committee on Rights of Conscience Records, 1955-1962 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Contains the records of American Friends Service Committee, Committee on Rights of Conscience, 1955-1962, including minutes and other supporting documents. Persons represented include Faith Bissell, Miriam E. Brailey, Harrop Freeman, Frederick Fuges, Alan Howe, Mary Knowles, Patrick M. Malin, Roland Pennock, Sara Pickus, Harry B. Sprogell, Frederick B. Tolles, and John T. Watkins.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Annual Association for the Relief of Sick Children in the Summer Records, 1818-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Annual Association for the Relief of Sick Children in the Summer was a Quaker women's organization founded in 1818 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to provide relief for impoverished sick children and their mothers from the crowding and oppressive heat during the summer months. The collection contains minutes, 1818-1854 (gap 1819-1821) and other records, including acting committee minutes and workbook, 1843-1851.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Byberry Library Company Records, 1794-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Byberry Library Company was founded in 1794 and incorporated in 1799. Located in the Byberry section of Philadelphia, Pa., the Library was generally under Quaker management. The collection includes the minutes of the director's meetings; constitution and by-laws, financial and property records, and miscellaneous papers.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Chester Friends Association (Chester, Pa.) Records, 1901-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Chester Friends Association was established in Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1901 as a society to study Quaker history and literature. This collection contains the record book of Chester Friends Association, a society to study Quaker history and literature. The volume contains minutes, constitution, and by-laws.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Convention of Delegates from the Seven Yearly Meetings (Hicksite) on Indian Affairs. Executive Central Committee Records, 1869-1884 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: The Convention of Delegates was an association of seven Hicksite Yearly Meetings who managed Native American affairs in the Northern Superintendency during the period of President U.S. Grant's "Peace Policy." The collection contains correspondence and reports of Indian agents, extracts from minutes and reports, financial records, legislative documents, and printed materials published by the convention. Persons represented include William Burgess, John G. Gasmann, Albert L. Green, Samuel M. Janney, M.B. Kent, Thomas Lightfoot, William H. Macy, Dillwyn Parrish, B. Rush Roberts, Joseph Webster, Barclay White, and Howard White.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]