Historical Society of Pennsylvania, with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies records, 1824-2005.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania, with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies records, 1824-2005.

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The collection documents the governance and activities of these two organizations throughout their respective institutional histories. It includes correspondence, meeting minutes, administrative files, collection records, legal documents, financial records, architectural drawings, membership rolls, publications, exhibit files, development papers, photographs, multimedia, and a wealth of other items

1400 linear ft.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 7811327

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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...

Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies

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