Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

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The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance was founded in 1972 by several leading Philadelphia cultural institutions. The leaders of these organizations originally came together in early 1972 to coordinate historical and cultural events for the bicentennial celebration of 1976. From these interactions an idea evolved to band together permanently to share mutual concerns and solve common problems among Philadelphia area cultural institutions. Through its sponsorship of numerous programs and activities, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance also sought to arouse public awareness, participation and financial support for the humanities, arts and sciences in the Delaware Valley region.

From the description of Records, 1972-1977. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122348077

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (GPCA) was founded in 1972 by nine leading Philadelphia cultural institutions: The Academy of Natural Sciences, The Franklin Institute, The Free Library of Philadelphia, The Library Company of Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Philadelphia Orchestra Association and the Philadelphia Zoological Garden. The leaders of these cultural institutions originally came together in early 1972 to coordinate historical and cultural events for the Bicentennial Celebration of 1976. As their discussion progressed, the idea of banding together permanently to pursue common causes evolved.

The goals of GPCA were to share mutual concerns and solve problems among Philadelphia area cultural istitutions; to collect and disseminate information to members; to achieve new levels of public awareness and participation in cultural activities; to nurture the aesthetic and physical environment; and to develop support for the arts, humanities and sciences in the Delaware Valley region.

From the description of Photographs, 1972-1987 (Inclusive dates). (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122417844

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creatorOf Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Photographs, 1972-1987 (Inclusive dates). Temple University Libraries, Paley Library
referencedIn President's Office and Administrative Records, 1874-2003, Bulk, 1939-1993, 1874-2003 Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary. Records, 1862-2008 (bulk 2001-2006). University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center
creatorOf Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Letter, 1976, to Lewis Mumford. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Records, 1972-1977. Temple University Libraries, Paley Library
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associatedWith Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. corporateBody
associatedWith Association of College University and Community Arts Administrators. corporateBody
associatedWith Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary. corporateBody
associatedWith Goberman, John. person
associatedWith Lappin, Brooke. person
associatedWith Nagy, Ivan, 1824-1898. person
associatedWith National Assembly of Community Arts Agencies. corporateBody
associatedWith Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. corporateBody
associatedWith Philadelphia Festival 1973. corporateBody
associatedWith Philadelphia Festival 1975. corporateBody
associatedWith Putsch, Henry E. person
associatedWith Sokoloff, Boris, 1912- person
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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Active 1987

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