Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Drexel family collection, 1826-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9.3 cubic feet
Abstract:: The collection contains correspondence, memoirs, genealogical charts, newsletters, pamphlets, family reunion material, scrapbooks, legal documents, publications, and newspaper clippings related to the descendants of Francis Martin Drexel. Includes a diary written by Francis Martin Drexel in 1826-1830 and three letters authored by Anthony J. Drexel, the founder of Drexel University. The bulk of material dates from the twentieth century and is contained in eleven volumes of scrapbooks that begin with the death of Anthony J. Drexel in 1893.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

Frank Thomson papers, 1863-1899 (bulk) 1826-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.6 cubic feet
Abstract:: Frank Thomson (1841-1899) was a senior administrator of the Pennsylvania Railroad and served as its president from 1897 to 1899. This collection documents his career on the railroad, beginning with his service with the United States Military Railroads in the South during the Civil War, detailing an official state visit by the Russian Grand Duke Alexis, and ending with his promotion to president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and his death in 1899. Records include Mr. Thomson’s personal and business correspondence; material such as timetables, tickets, maps, and publications relating to the U.S. Military Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad; various printed matter; and several photographs and drawings.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

Howard Pyle collection, 1894-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.0 folders
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Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

George W. Childs collection, 1845-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 cubic feet
Abstract:: The collection consists of scrapbooks containing clippings published on the event of Childs's death and shortly after it (the bulk of the collection) as well as publications about Childs, memorial addresses in his honor, and some correspondence,

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

Philadelphia: Panorama of a Civilization exhibit, 1870-1895 (inclusive)

Extent:: 70.0 items
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Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

Hilda Stuart Wood Jacobs papers, 1885-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.33 linear feet
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Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

William B. Shoe papers, 1898-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 linear feet
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Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

George W. Childs scrapbooks, 1855-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.0 volumes
Abstract:: The George W. Childs scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings and correspondence, with occasional photographs and other ephemera. The topics are primarily Mr. Childs' career, business and philanthropic activities.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

George W. Childs obituary notices scrapbooks, 1894

Extent:: 4.0 volumes
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Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

Drexel & Co. records, 1872-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 cubic feet
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Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

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