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Drinker, Henry S. (Henry Sturgis), 1850-1937

 Person

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Documents Related to Charles L. Taylor, Lehigh Class of 1876

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0086
Abstract

This collection contains materials relating to Lehigh alumnus and benefactor Charles L. Taylor and the construction of Taylor Gymnasium and Taylor Hall, along with articles regarding his personal life and his relations with Andrew Carnegie.

Dates: 1879-1951

Edward Gallagher: Documents on Henry S. Drinker’s Presidency at Lehigh University

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0114
Abstract

Articles, correspondence and biographical information on Henry S. Drinker and his presidency at Lehigh University. Collection is assembled by Prof. Edward J. Gallagher, Department of English at Lehigh University while he was teaching a course that required using primary sources at Special Collections. Prof. Gallagher based his research on the original letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cecilia Beaux.

Dates: 1897 - 2002

Estate documents of Harry E. Packer

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0040
Abstract

This collection contains material relating to the settlement of Harry Packer's estate, which was tied in with the settlement of Asa Packer's estate. He was the youngest son of Asa Packer, founder of Lehigh University.

Dates: 1883-1933

Hardware Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0256
Abstract

There is a two-fold interest in this item. The actual hardware illustrated within the catalogue that was utilized as a scrapbook for some Lehigh University newspaper articles appearing in many newspapers between 1907 to 1912. The hardware illustrated in the book is now of considerable interest to antique restoration. Much of the hardware reflects the Eastlake and Art Nouveau architectural styles. The newspaper articles feature many interesting features of Lehigh’s history.

Dates: 1897 - 1912; Majority of material found within 1907 - 1912

Henry S. Drinker, Class of 1871 President of Lehigh University 1905-1920

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0042
Abstract

This collection includes certificates, diplomas, honorary memberships, and other accolades, mostly after his retirement. It also contains financial records of Drinker's college years.

Dates: 1869 - 1929

Lehigh University Early Printed Forms and Programs, 1899 - 1924

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0231
Scope and Contents

The folders composing this collection represent printed academic administration forms and programs for University events beginning 1899 and continuing through 1924.

Dates: 1899 - 1924; Majority of material found within 1905 - 1915

Lehigh University Presidents' Correspondence, 1866-1921

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0003
Abstract

This collection includes letters written to the office of the President (some to the Secretary of the Faculty or the Registrar) between 1866 and 1921. These letters cover many aspects of "Life as President of Lehigh". Also included are sixty one "Letter Books" with the replies from the President in chronological order from 1878 to 1920.

Dates: 1866-1921

Percy Hughes: Publications and Papers, 1872-1952

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0111
Abstract “Percy Hughes Publications and Papers (1872-1952)” collection contains photographs, correspondence, family documents, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, books and academic articles, and reprints on Philosophy, Psychology, Education, Higher Education, Sports Education, and Lehigh University by Percy Hughes who was a Lehigh professor and taught Philosophy, Psychology and Education, and was a lifelong friend of John Dewey.The collection was researched, compiled and organized by Elizabeth Hughes...
Dates: 1872-1952

Preston A. Lambert Papers 1884 - 1927

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0183
Abstract

These papers reflect an era of formally engraved invitations, letters of appreciation among faculty, students, university presidents and alumni and general camaraderie. Interesting historical notes are stated in some of the letters in the exchange between a faculty member and three University presidents.

Dates: 1884 - 1927

Professor Mansfield Merriman Lecture Notes Taken by Edgar A. Borhek, 1904

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0266
Abstract

The lecture notes reflect an interesting view into the field of civil engineering at the turn of the twentieth century. The notes indicate that a student in civil engineering was expected to have a multidisciplinary diversity. Some examples given in the lectures illustrate the broad field of knowledge possessed by Professor Mansfield Merriman.

Dates: 1904

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Photographs 5
Lehigh University 4
Scrapbooks 4
Letters (correspondence) 3
Notebooks 3
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Taylor Gymnasium. 3
Taylor Hall. 3
Bethlehem (Pa.) 2
Clippings (information artifacts) 2
Correspondence 2
Coxe Laboratory 2
Drown Memorial Hall. 2
Education, Higher 2
Fritz Engineering Laboratory. 2
Lehigh University -- Alumni and alumnae 2
Lehigh University -- History 2
Mauch Chunk (Pa.) 2
Musconetong Tunnel 2
Musicians 2
Packer Hall 2
Packer Memorial Church 2
Taylor Stadium. 2
University presidents 2
All Saints’ Church – Peshawar, Pakistan 1
Alumni Memorial Building 1
American Conservation Congress 1
American Forestry Association 1
Army R. O. T. C. 1
Articles 1
Atlas Cement Company 1
Bach Choir, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 1
Belvidere (N.J.) 1
Bethlehem (Pa.) -- History 1
Bethlehem (Pa.)—History. 1
Bethlehem Preparatory School 1
Book dealers 1
Bowie Canyon 1
Bowie Seamount 1
Bridge engineering 1
British--India--Memories 1
Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.) 1
Brooklyn Lehigh Club 1
Bucknell University 1
Buffalo Lehigh University Club 1
Carnegie Day 1
Carnegie Hall, New York City 1
Cartographers 1
Cartography 1
Certificates 1
Charley Taylor Day 1
Chicago Drainage Canal 1
Chicago Lehigh Club 1
Civil engineering--Study and teaching 1
Civil engineers 1
Civil engineers. 1
College administrators 1
Composers 1
Conservation of natural resources--United States. 1
Diplomas 1
Drexel Institute 1
E. P. Wilbur Trust Company 1
Eads Bridge (Saint Louis, Mo.) 1
Erie Canal (N.Y.) 1
Estates (Law) 1
Ethics 1
Extension School 1
Financial records 1
Forestry 1
Geodetic surveys 1
Handwritten Notes 1
Harlem River (N.Y.) 1
Hydrology 1
Industrialists 1
Influenza--Pennsylvania--Bethlehem. 1
Ingersoll Rand Company 1
Invoices 1
Isostacy 1
Keneseth Israel Allentown 1
Kings Park (N.Y.) 1
Lamberton Hall 1
Lecture notes 1
Legal documents 1
Lehigh Canal (Pa.) 1
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company 1
Lehigh University -- Administration 1
Lehigh University presidents. 1
Lehigh University--Buildings. 1
Lehigh University--Faculty 1
Lehigh University. -- Presidents 1
Lehigh University. Arboretum 1
Lehigh University. Libraries. 1
Lehigh University. Presidents. 1
Lehigh Valley Coal Company 1
Lehigh Valley Rail Road 1
Linderman Library 1
Liverpool 1
Locomotives 1
Louisville, Ky. Boys’ High School 1
Manatawny Bessemer Iron Ore Company 1
Manhattan Bridge (New York, N.Y.) 1
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