Records, 1832-1982.

ArchivalResource

Records, 1832-1982.

The records of the Provident Mutual Insurance Company of Philadelphia are a collection of fragments assembled by the Advertising Dept. in connection with the company's centennial history.

Mss.: 35 linear ft.Photographs: 3,700 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6758513

Hagley Museum & Library

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Linton, M. Albert (Morris Albert), 1887-1966

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Shipley, Samuel Richards, 1828-1908.

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Wing, Asa S. (Asa Shove), 1850-1931

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Frank Furness practiced architecture in Philadelphia under the firm names Fraser, Furness & Hewitt (1867-1871), Furness & Hewitt (1871-1875). Frank Furness (1876-1880), Furness & Evans (1881-1885) and Furness, Evans & Co. (from1886 until death in 1912). His partner Allen Evans continued the firm under that same name. Furness's work, known for his distinctive personal style, included railroad stations, banks, residences, office buildings and churches. He was one of the founders of...

Ashbrook, Joseph, d. 1918.

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Longstreth, William C.

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Ashbrook, William

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