Records, 1790-1901 [microform].
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania was established in 1824 by seven young Philadelphians who were inspired by the patriotic celebrations and renewed civic pride brought on by the Marquis d Lafayette's visit to the United States. The aim of their fledgling organization was to collect and preserve evidence related to history of the commonwealth, to encourage scholarly research, and to stimulate public interest in American history. This mission remains central to the wo...
American Negro Historical Society
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The American Negro Historical Society was founded in 1897 by a number of Philadelphia blacks to study and preserve materials documenting the American black experience. Among the founders and early members were Robert Adger, W. M. Dorsey and Jacob C. White, Jr., who donated materials to the Society, some of which are present in the collection. From the description of Collection, 1790-1905. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122316531 ...