Folder 28 Dates '67 Random Personal Notes written on cigarette cartons
Scope and Contents
The years covered are from 1901 to 1968. The collection contains personal identity documents such a baptism certificate, military papers, family photographs, property leases, property taxes, income and business sale taxes. There is much printed and published material related to the druggist trade, religious booklets, as well as personal notations about a variety of things written on cigarette cartons – many of the notations have been photocopied and indicate a wide range of interests. The notations and Lehigh University Library Circulation Desk request cards indicate that he used the Lehigh University Library to research his wide interests in chemistry, local history, the Cryllic alphabet, engineering, science, fertility, religion, literature. This collection’s main theme seems to be an individual’s personal notes in his attempt at self-education utilizing Lehigh University Library. An oral recollection from one of the long time Chemistry professors indicates that Mr. Wasco attended a pharmaceutical accreditation course at Lehigh University. Professor J. J. Chessick of the Chemisty Dept. at Lehigh University apparently gave him guidance as there are some brochures addressed to Prof. Chessick included among Mr. Wasco’s notes.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1965
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 boxes
From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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