[Pennsylvania historical societies collection]. [1865-1959?]

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[Pennsylvania historical societies collection]. [1865-1959?]

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Announcements, meeting programs, publications/collections information, and other material on state and local historical societies and history museums and events in Pennsylvania. Societies covered include the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Historical Association, and numerous local historical societies. Most items date from the mid-1930's through the 1950's.

36 items ; 9-36 cm.

New-York Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7767452

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Historical Association of Pennsylvania.

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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...