Foulke, William Parker, 1816-1865.

William Parker Foulke was a Philadelphia lawyer and philanthropist. A man of many interests, Foulke was concerned with prison reform and prison architecture, the archaeology and geology of Pennsylvania, the colonization of West Africa for settlement of ex-slaves, and arctic exploration. He was also a firm supporter and member of numerous professional and cultural organizations in Philadelphia.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1840-1865. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122616161

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