Records of the Brashear Association, 1891-1978.

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Records of the Brashear Association, 1891-1978.

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The material in the collection fall into three distinct groups: records and publications of the Brashear Association, papers of and pertaining to John Alfred Brashear, the individual in whose memory the Brashear Association was founded, and papers relating to the South Side's history and social conditions.

5 cubic ft.

University of Pittsburgh

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SNAC Resource ID: 7289806

University of Pittsburgh

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Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920

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Dr. Brashear was born in Brownsville, Pa. He studied science and became director of the Allegheny Observatory. He also served as Chancellor for the Western University of Pennsylvania. He was a member of several scientific and astronomical societies. From the description of John Alfred Brashear papers 1872-1915. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 39397488 ...

Brashear Association.

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The Brashear Association was founded in 1916, largely through the efforts of Mrs. John Phillips who led the Mother's Club of Carrick in launching a campaign to raise funds for a settlement organization as a monument to the work of her friend, John Brashear. The Association opened formally on April 27, 1917 and was officially chartered April 18, 1920. John and Phoebe Brashear's Holt St. home and workshop were converted to a community center. In addition to recreational activities and skill-buildi...