Asa Packer c. 1865 [sepia colored photo 27.5 x 20.5], 1865-11-03

File — Box: 0058.04, Folder: 09

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains assorted memorabilia (Lucy Packer Linderman’s fan, two samplers dated 1821 and 1848, assorted photographs) but mostly notes, correspondence, deeds, daughter, Mary Packer Cummings’ will, and several copies of a paper, entitled “Asa Packer: A Connecticut Yankee in King Coal's Court,” written by Milton C. Stuart about Asa Packer for the Newcomen Society presented at Lehigh University in 1938.

Dates

Creation: 1865-11-03

Creator

From the Collection: Packer, Asa, 1805-1879 (Person)
From the Collection: Stuart, Milton C. (Person)
From the Collection: Newcomen Society (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials are in English with two German items

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (4 boxes )

Additional Description

Related Materials

Asa Packer c. 1865 [sepia colored photo 27.5 x 20.5] Caption beneath: Sketched by Rufus A. Grider and exhibited at the Dinner given to the Hon. Asa Packer at the Sun Hotel, Bethlehem, Pa., Nov. 3, 1865, Upon the Announcement of The Founding of Lehigh University. Painted by D. W. C.Boutelle.