Records, 1891-1968.

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Records, 1891-1968.

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The earliest records here are Trade League of Philadelphia minute books, 1891-1898. Minute books continue for the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 1913-1968, some of which include full committee reports, and for the Executive Council, 1942-1958. There are also scattered minutes of various standing and special committees: Bridge, 1895; Reorganization, 1914-1915; Fire and Insurance, 1921-1944; Aviation, 1927-1946; Foreign Trade, 1933-1947; Transportation, 1934-1946; and Safety, 1958-1959. There are volumes of highly miscellaneous financial and organizational material. The Chamber of Commerce loose files, 1949-1966, contain irregular records of correspondence, memoranda, and background material for committees and projects. Among the file labels are: Commerce and Industry Council, Manpower Resources Committee, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1963-1964, and 30th Street Stadium, 1964.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

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Trade League of Philadelphia.

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Board of Trade.

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Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia

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The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia was formed by the 1915 merger of the Trades League of Philadelphia and the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, and followed by the 1942 merger with the Philadelphia Board of Trade. The Chamber of Commerce is an independent organization for the promotion and improvement of local commerce, business, and manufacturing interests. From the description of Records, 1891-1968. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 12258...

National Aeornautics and Space Administration.

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