Collection: Asa Packer & Lehigh University Newspaper Clippings

This collection contains newspaper clippings from 1843-1912 regarding the life and accomplishments of Asa Packer.

Dates

1843-1912

Creator

Packer, Asa, 1805-1879 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Conditions Governing Use

Collection is open for research.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (1 folder, 33 items; 4 linear feet)

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains late 19th and early 20th century newspaper clippings detailing the life and accomplishments of Asa Packer.

Biographical / Historical

Born in Mystic, Connecticut, on December 29, 1805, Asa Packer was an American businessman who pioneered railroad construction in the Lehigh Valley, and financed the construction of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. He was also active in Pennsylvania politics, and founded Lehigh University. Packer remained president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad until his death on May 17, 1879.