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Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
circa 1975
Creator:
Wallace, Anthony F. C., 1923-
Extent: 1.8 linear feet
Anthony F.C. Wallace (born 1923) is a noted Canadian-American psychological anthropologist and historian famous for the theory
of revitalization movements. His book, Rockdale: The Growth of an American Village in the Early Industrial Revolution (New
York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1978), is a psychoanthropological history of the Industrial Revolution in which he studies the cultural
aspects of the cognitive process, especially involving the transfer of information during periods of technological expansion.
The Anthony F. C. Wallace "Rockdale" research files, circa 1975, consist of notes made by or under the direction of Wallace
during the research and writing of his book. Most of the material is transcripts or extracts from primary-source documents,
such as ledgers and account books, with information about the residents of Rockdale (along the banks of Chester Creek in Delaware
County, Pa.) from the early to mid-19th century. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1970-1979
Creator:
Chester (Pa.). City Council
Extent: 0.9 linear feet
The City of Chester in Delaware County is the oldest city in Pennsylvania. It was settled by Swedish immigrants in 1644, incorporated
as a borough in 1701, and incorporated as a city in 1866. The Chester City Council meeting minutes, 1970-1979, cover the years
leading up to Chester's passage of a new home rule charter in 1980. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1864-1960
(Bulk: 1925-1960)
Creator:
Baker, Chester F.
Extent: 28.5 linear feet
Chester F. Baker (1891-1963) was a municipal engineer and amateur historian from the city of Chester in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Among his many affiliations with historical and genealogical organizations, Baker was president of the Chester Rural Cemetery
Association and director of the Delaware County Historical Society. The Chester F. Baker local history research and family
papers, 1864-1960 (bulk 1925-1960), consist of well over 100 binders with research materials on history topics, papers from
organizations with which Baker was involved, and papers relating to his work as a surveyor. There are also a few personal
and family photograph albums and scrapbooks. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1955-1995
Creator:
Chester Redevelopment Authority (Chester, Pa.)
Extent: 5 linear feet
The Chester Redevelopment Authority (CRA) was the administrative agent for most economic and community development programs
and activities in the City of Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Amidst controversy that CRA's grant programs had not
adequately been administered, its funds were transferred to the newly-created Chester Economic Development Authority (CEDA)
in 1995. The Chester Redevelopment Authority records, 1955-1995, consist largely of newspaper clippings, 1955-1995, with a
large quantity of case files relating to the Emergency Rehabilitation Program, 1986-1991, and some folders on other CRA projects.
(View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1958-1977
Creator:
Citizen's Council of Delaware County (Pa.)
Extent: 0.35 linear feet
The Citizen's Council of Delaware County (Pa.) is a county-wide citizens organization concerned with studying and making suggestions
for solving the physical problems caused by the growth of the county. It was created in 1957 by the merger of the Citizens'
Housing and Planning Association of Delaware County (CHPA) and the Citizens' Creek Valley Association of Delaware County (CCVA).
The Citizens Council of Delaware County records, 1958-1977, include correspondence, minutes, pamphlets and brochures, ephemera,
newspaper clippings, newsletters, and several maps. Subjects include Tinicum Marsh, the construction of the Blue Route, landfills,
recycling, and open space / Rose Tree Park. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1961-1992
(Bulk: 1970-1980)
Creator:
Citizen's Council of Delaware County (Pa.)
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
The southern portion of Interstate 476, colloquially known as the "Blue Route" (also called the Mid-County Expressway), passes
through the suburban Philadelphia counties of Delaware and Montgomery to connect the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania
Turnpike with I-95. Planning for I-476 began in the 1950s, but environmental concerns and opposition from local community
groups including the Citizen's Council of Delaware County stalled construction for decades. The highway was completed in 1992
at a total cost of about $600 million. The Collection on construction of I-476, 1961-1992 (bulk 1970-1980), includes materials
relating to I-476 opposition, in the form of original and copy correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, rough meeting minutes,
drafts, printed materials such as environmental impact reports, and materials relating to court hearings. Most materials seem
to have been collected or created by the Citizen's Council of Delaware County or by the Radnor-Marple Blue Route Committee;
the Regional Transportation Alliance and the Radnor, Ithan and St. David's Civic Association are also represented. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
circa 1900-2012
Creator:
Darby Borough Historical and Preservation Society (Pa.)
Extent: 25 cubic feet
The borough of Darby in Delaware County, Pennsylvania was settled by Quakers in the early 1680s. It had its first Town Meeting
in 1683 and was incorporated in 1853. The Darby Borough Historical and Preservation Society local history collection, circa
1900-2012, focuses on the history of Darby Borough and surrounding areas. It consists principally of secondary materials,
such as copies of photographs and documents, computer print-outs of articles and narrative histories, newspaper clippings,
printed materials including newsletters and ephemera, and genealogy research, with a very small amount of original materials
such as scrapbooks. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1934-2001
Creator:
Delaware County Choral Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 2.33 linear feet
The Delaware County Choral Society, based in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1927. Although the society was a community
choir that did not require auditions for its members, it compiled an impressive resume, performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra,
and working with world-renowned soloists, composers, and musicologists. The society performed internationally and at the New
York World's Fair and the White House. The Delaware County Choral Society collection, 1934-2001, consists of administrative
and financial records, member information, photographs, scrapbooks, and ephemera. Also included are materials relating to
the society's performances and concert tours, including audio and video cassettes and LPs. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1912-2012
(Bulk: 1975-2012)
Creator:
Delaware County Federation of Women's Clubs (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 6.5 linear feet
The first county federation of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in the country and the largest organization of volunteer
women in the country, the Delaware County Federation of Women's Clubs was founded by Mary Barton Luckie in 1912. It was federated
in 1915. The Delaware County Federation of Women's Clubs records, 1912-2012 (bulk 1975-2012), consist of administrative and
financial records, publications, and various materials relating to events and activities run by the organization as well as
materials relating to its history. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1947-1970
Creator:
Union Athletic Association of Lansdowne (Pa.)
Extent: 2 linear feet
The annual Delaware County High Schools Track and Field Championships, co-sponsored by the Union Athletic Association of Lansdowne
and Lansdowne-Aldan High School, began in 1924. Any high school in Delaware County, Pennsylvania was eligible to enter, and
the event was usually held at Lansdowne-Aldan High School's Stewart Field. Delaware County High Schools Track and Field Championships
records, 1947-1970, consist mostly of score sheets from the championships. Also included is some correspondence with participating
high schools and event programs. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1919-2012
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 1.67 linear feet
Settled in the early 1700s and incorporated in 1893, the Borough of Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has a rich industrial
and commercial history. Located just six miles from the center of Philadelphia, the town became a haven for middle-class families
beginning in the early 20th century as well as a popular design location for the area's best architects, including renowned
Philadelphia architect Frank Furness. The Delaware County Historical Society collection on Lansdowne Borough, 1919-2012, consists
of records and materials relating to numerous Lansdowne institutions, organizations, and events. About one third of the collection
pertains to Lansdowne-Aldan High School (formerly Lansdowne High School) class reunions. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1681-20th century
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 40 linear feet
Delaware County was the first section of Pennsylvania to be settled by Europeans, specifically Swedes in 1643. It was in the
city of Chester, the original county seat of Delaware County, that William Penn and the General Assembly of Pennsylvania adopted
Penn's "Great Law of Pennsylvania," which granted the right to vote, citizenship, freedom of religion and trial by jury to
all settlers. Located adjacent to Philadelphia, Delaware County's suburban population grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Delaware County Historical Society deeds and documents collection, 1681-20th century, consists of over 8,000 deeds and
similar property, estate, and legal documents. It includes a large number of 19th and 18th century documents - the earliest
is from 1681 - as well as several deeds from William Penn and John Morton. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
circa 1870-2013
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 15 linear feet
Delaware County was the first section of Pennsylvania to be settled by Europeans, specifically Swedes in 1643. It was in the
city of Chester, the original county seat of Delaware County, that William Penn and the General Assembly of Pennsylvania adopted
Penn's "Great Law of Pennsylvania," which granted the right to vote, citizenship, freedom of religion and trial by jury to
all settlers. Located adjacent to Philadelphia, Delaware County's suburban population grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Delaware County Historical Society map, atlas, and blueprint collection, circa 1870-2013, includes maps, surveys, technical
drawings, and atlases, mostly for the City of Chester and Delaware County, Pennsylvania. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1728-1997
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 134 linear feet
Delaware County was the first section of Pennsylvania to be settled by Europeans, specifically Swedes in 1643. It was in the
city of Chester, the original county seat of Delaware County, that William Penn and the General Assembly of Pennsylvania adopted
Penn's "Great Law of Pennsylvania," which granted the right to vote, citizenship, freedom of religion and trial by jury to
all settlers. Located adjacent to Philadelphia, Delaware County's suburban population grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Delaware County Historical Society miscellaneous manuscripts, 1728-1997, consist of miscellaneous original manuscript
and printed/ephemera materials relating to local people, organizations, and businesses in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Types
of materials include: ledgers, diaries, correspondence, ephemera, pamphlets, and scrapbooks. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1980-2013
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 21.5 linear feet
Delaware County was the first section of Pennsylvania to be settled by Europeans, specifically Swedes in 1643. It was in the
city of Chester, the original county seat of Delaware County, that William Penn and the General Assembly of Pennsylvania adopted
Penn's "Great Law of Pennsylvania," which granted the right to vote, citizenship, freedom of religion and trial by jury to
all settlers. Located adjacent to Philadelphia, Delaware County's suburban population grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Delaware County Historical Society obituary collection, 1980-2013, consists of photocopied obituaries from local newspapers,
primarily the The Delaware County Daily Times, and index cards with copied information from obituaries. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
circa 1870-1990
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 36 linear feet
Delaware County was the first section of Pennsylvania to be settled by Europeans, specifically Swedes in 1643. It was in the
city of Chester, the original county seat of Delaware County, that William Penn and the General Assembly of Pennsylvania adopted
Penn's "Great Law of Pennsylvania," which granted the right to vote, citizenship, freedom of religion and trial by jury to
all settlers. Located adjacent to Philadelphia, Delaware County's suburban population grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Delaware County Historical Society photograph collection, circa 1870-1990, consists largely of original photographs, with
some photocopies and copies of lithographs and prints, of local people, organizations, and events. There are also glass and
film negatives, postcards, slides and photograph albums. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1895-2013
(Bulk: 1980-2000)
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 30 linear feet
Founded in 1895, Delaware County Historical Society is the oldest historical society in Delaware County. Its mission is to
acquire, preserve and make available documentation of Delaware County history; to provide and support educational programs
on the history of Delaware County; and to publish materials relevant to this history. The Delaware County Historical Society
records, 1895-2013 (bulk, 1980-2000), consist of the Society's inactive records, including administrative and financial records,
correspondence and newsletters, and materials relating to members, events, and programs. Also included are the minutes and
financial papers of the Eastern Chapter of the Delaware County Historical Society. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
circa 1850-2013
Creator:
Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Pa.)
Extent: 85 linear feet
Delaware County was the first section of Pennsylvania to be settled by Europeans, specifically Swedes in 1643. It was in the
city of Chester, the original county seat of Delaware County, that William Penn and the General Assembly of Pennsylvania adopted
Penn's "Great Law of Pennsylvania," which granted the right to vote, citizenship, freedom of religion and trial by jury to
all settlers. Located adjacent to Philadelphia, Delaware County's suburban population grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Delaware County Historical Society vertical files, circa 1850-2013, cover various local topics. Materials are mostly newspaper
clippings, photocopies of newspaper articles, pamphlets and ephemera, research notes, narrative histories, transcripts, indexes,
printed materials, copies of church and civil records, death and funeral records, and census and tax records, as well as some
original documents and oral histories on audiocassette tapes and CDs. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1987
Creator:
Chester Solid Waste Associates (Chester, Pa.)
Extent: 0.4 linear feet
The Delaware County Resource Recovery Facility, an incinerator located in Chester, Pennsylvania, began commercial operation
in 1992. The plant is currently owned and operated by Covanta Energy, and processes up to 3,348 tons of municipal and commercial
solid waste each day. The Delaware County Resource Recovery Facility permit applications, 1987, consist of permit applications
for the construction of the facility by Chester Solid Waste Associates. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1863-1972
Creator:
Delaware County (Pa.). Superintendent of Schools
Extent: 2 cubic feet
An act of general public education for Delaware County, Pennsylvania, was passed in 1834. The Delaware County Superintendent
of Schools records, 1863-1972, document teachers employed in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The collection consists largely
of examinations of teachers and teachers' reports; there is also some financial information, several published volumes, a
few photographs, and an audio recording. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1932-1939
(Bulk: 1932-1934)
Creator:
Delaware County Trust Company (1933-)
Extent: 0.75 linear feet
The Delaware County Trust Company was formed in 1933 as a merger of the Pennsylvania Title and Trust Company and the trust
department of the former Delaware County Trust Company. Joshua C. Taylor was its first chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Delaware County Trust Company merger reports, 1932-1939 (bulk 1932-1934), consists of reports on the assets and liabilities
of the two banks that merged to form the new Delaware County Trust Company. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1841-1922
(Bulk: 1900-1922)
Creator:
Broomall, Anna Elizabeth, 1847-1931
Extent: 8.25 linear feet
Anna Elizabeth Broomall (1847-1931), from Delaware County, Pennsylvania, was a prominent physician who established one of
the first clinics for out-practice maternity care in the United States. She was chief resident physician and instructor of
obstetrics at the Woman's Hospital of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. Having an active interest in history, Broomall
served as librarian and curator of the Delaware County Historical Society after she retired from medicine. The Dr. Anna E.
Broomall scrapbooks, 1841-1922 (bulk 1900-1922) primarily consist of volumes of clippings that focus on historically-significant
people, organizations, buildings, and events in Delaware County and Philadelphia. The collection also includes some glass-plate
and film negatives as well as items, such as letters and ephemera, of historical and personal interest to Dr. Broomall. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1919-1966
Creator:
Eddystone School Board (Eddystone, Pa.)
Extent: 1.67 linear feet
The Eddystone School District was established shortly after the Borough of Eddystone, Delaware County, Pennsylvania was incorporated
in 1888. In 1966, the state mandated that the district merge with the Ridley Park and Ridley Township School Districts. The
Eddystone School Board records, 1919-1966, include by-laws, board minutes, treasurer's reports, and legal documents, 1919-1965
(incomplete). (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1911-1994
Creator:
Fellowship Club of Lansdowne
Extent: 0.67 linear feet
The Fellowship Club of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, a largely social and charitable organization, began as an ushers' association
founded in 1907 by Rev. Croswell McBee of St. John's Episcopal Church. The Fellowship Club of Lansdowne minutes, 1911-1994,
primarily consist of minutes with some gaps, as well as membership and attendance lists, a small amount of correspondence,
clippings, ephemera, and a few other documents. There is one volume of history of the club with a few photographs, clippings,
and a membership list, 1914-1920. (View full finding aid.)
Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]
1946-1999
Creator:
Muscella, Alfred L., 1919-2008
Extent: 37 linear feet
Alfred L. Muscella, Sr. was a professional photographer who lived and worked in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The
Fred Muscella film negatives, 1946-1991, consist primarily of 4"x5" film negatives, with some film strip negatives and 4"x5"
prints from later years. The collection is organized into series by year, and then in alphabetical order by client. (View full finding aid.)
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